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Old Feb 27th, 2007, 12:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello from a noobie

Hello everyone!

I recently purchased a 1993 300ZX convertible with 127K miles on it. It only took me 14 years to get the car I have always wanted

Loving the car and I haven't even been able to take the top down yet.


I got a great deal on the car (my brother had it for the last 4 years in his garage), but I did have to replace the fuel injectors, only 1 was bad but I figured while they had the guts out, just replace em all.

I'm in the Northern, VA area and looking for a good performance shop to do some basic upgrades and such. I have zero time to do it myself, so any advice or experiance would be appreciated.

I look forward to reading through all the various threads.

Oh and here is a pic of my new baby.



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Old Feb 27th, 2007, 01:50 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Hello everyone!

I recently purchased a 1993 300ZX convertible with 127K miles on it. It only took me 14 years to get the car I have always wanted

Loving the car and I haven't even been able to take the top down yet.


I got a great deal on the car (my brother had it for the last 4 years in his garage), but I did have to replace the fuel injectors, only 1 was bad but I figured while they had the guts out, just replace em all.

I'm in the Northern, VA area and looking for a good performance shop to do some basic upgrades and such. I have zero time to do it myself, so any advice or experiance would be appreciated.

I look forward to reading through all the various threads.

Oh and here is a pic of my new baby.



/Salute!
Very nice Z and a smart move to replace all the injectors while it was apart. Here is somebody I trust working on Z's.

Bernie
berniebilski@cox.net

He is in high demand and very reasonable and trusted. Tell him Sponge sent you!
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Old Feb 27th, 2007, 02:28 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks for the reply, sponge.

The more I read, the more I want to bag doing much performance wise. Perhaps I should concentrate on suspension, then when the NA engine goes...it's turbo time. Am I being naive in thinking that you can drop a TT engine in without any suspension changes?
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Old Feb 27th, 2007, 03:03 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Thanks for the reply, sponge.

The more I read, the more I want to bag doing much performance wise. Perhaps I should concentrate on suspension, then when the NA engine goes...it's turbo time. Am I being naive in thinking that you can drop a TT engine in without any suspension changes?
If you really like your Z and want to keep it for a long time just do the maintance. In the future if you have become a Z freak you can convert your NA to a TT? Take things in steps with a well thought out plan. This is what I did with my Z. :-)
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Old Feb 27th, 2007, 04:28 PM   #5 (permalink)
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If you really like your Z and want to keep it for a long time just do the maintance. In the future if you have become a Z freak you can convert your NA to a TT? Take things in steps with a well thought out plan. This is what I did with my Z. :-)

I do and will (regarding keeping it for a long time and performing maintenance).

It's kind of where I was going with my post. If anything I will get what needs to be done to her first, then concentrate on perhaps the suspension (she feels like she could be stiffened up a bit), then let her run.
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Old Feb 27th, 2007, 04:32 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I do and will (regarding keeping it for a long time and performing maintenance).

It's kind of where I was going with my post. If anything I will get what needs to be done to her first, then concentrate on perhaps the suspension (she feels like she could be stiffened up a bit), then let her run.
Sounds like a good plan!!
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Old Feb 28th, 2007, 10:23 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I did a little research and found a decent shop (I think). I got an email from one of the mechanics and he owned a 91 TT, so sweet.

I'm working out a project plan to first get everything in tip top, then stiffen up the suspension. Gonna drop it off for them to take a gander.

I'll keep the board posted.
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Old Feb 28th, 2007, 04:39 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Go to Bernie (aka YugoBernie) as Spongerider advised. At least give him a call and see for yourself, you won't be saying "(I think)" after just a phone call. Z
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that z is bangin
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Old Jun 12th, 2007, 09:54 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Hello everyone!

I recently purchased a 1993 300ZX convertible with 127K miles on it. It only took me 14 years to get the car I have always wanted

Loving the car and I haven't even been able to take the top down yet.


I got a great deal on the car (my brother had it for the last 4 years in his garage), but I did have to replace the fuel injectors, only 1 was bad but I figured while they had the guts out, just replace em all.

I'm in the Northern, VA area and looking for a good performance shop to do some basic upgrades and such. I have zero time to do it myself, so any advice or experiance would be appreciated.

I look forward to reading through all the various threads.

Oh and here is a pic of my new baby.



/Salute!

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