Z33 owner with a new MK1 daily

Nexx · 02-26-2008, 02:19 AM

hello everyone,

just picked up a 87 MK1 with only 98k miles for $1500. the car is in perfect working condition with just wear and tear you would expect from a 21 year old car. i recently bent a rod in my 04 supercharged 350z so i needed a car while my motor is getting built with a couple snails to accompany them. i was grinning ear to ear driving her home tonight. i was amazed how well she handled. it took me awhile to figure out how to fill the gas tank up, lol. she needs a nice cleaning, polish, and a waxing. i still have some 17" stock Z wheels i think that might fit on the MK1, gonna try that tomorrow. its so weird being giddy about a 21 year old car but man i just cant help.

Oteck · 02-26-2008, 03:57 AM

heya welcome to the board if your z wheels are 4x100 they should fit but most mk1 owners tend to stick under 16" so they don't add up anymore rotating mass

Lachrymal Cloud · 02-26-2008, 05:06 AM

congrats. post some pictures of both..

Nexx · 03-03-2008, 11:55 PM

thats my Z, unfortunately/fortunately, she is at forged performance in georgia for a twin turbo, built motor install. i previously ran the stock block with a vortech supercharger producing 380whp, 333tq. i blew the motor a couple weekends ago at the texas motorplex running the quarter mile. she blew right when i went into 3rd. the revs climbed but my car wasnt accelerating. threw her into 4th just for the hell of it and the same thing happened. i coasted to a 13.5 at 93mph, lol, should have been a mid 12 second run on street tires. oh well, stuff happens, but she will be back stronger then ever with a safe 500whp.

kanga · 03-04-2008, 01:25 AM

very clean.... i like the lip you have on it ad it looks like its happy haha

Nexx · 03-04-2008, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanga

very clean.... i like the lip you have on it ad it looks like its happy haha

thanks! the lip is actually part of the diffuser, it runs a quite a bit under the car for better aero dynamics.

here is another angle:

pissonlotus · 03-04-2008, 03:02 AM

very nice....

an other lucky bastard who get to enjoy healthy aw11....
95k very nice..
i also m lucky bastard who gets to enjoy healty low mile aw11
mine's still under 76k...

but you beat me on the price... i paid 1900usd total...

i had 17x7 w/yokoham low profile on my aw11 and took them out when i first spun on loca(and i wasnt even trying to ..)
17 might be too big... get like 15s that weights 12lb w/ falken gum tires..

i know your z might have 500hp(after TT implant) BUT IN GRIP run (which is mr2s speciality)

you rarely get to use them all...

anyhow..
nice z man...

we would ve hated each other if we encounter each other on street...
bc i had one of those civic that can acutally keep up w/ some high perf. car.. (and alot louder

) just like your z

but my was stolen and found all stripped to the tires..

however everything happens for the reason and we met in MR2 forum

welcome my friend...

ps keep that in mind that there is much possibility for you to actually fall in love w/ aw11 more than your Z... very possible...

02-26-2008, 02:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nexx No Skills Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 32 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Z33 owner with a new MK1 daily hello everyone, just picked up a 87 MK1 with only 98k miles for $1500. the car is in perfect working condition with just wear and tear you would expect from a 21 year old car. i recently bent a rod in my 04 supercharged 350z so i needed a car while my motor is getting built with a couple snails to accompany them. i was grinning ear to ear driving her home tonight. i was amazed how well she handled. it took me awhile to figure out how to fill the gas tank up, lol. she needs a nice cleaning, polish, and a waxing. i still have some 17" stock Z wheels i think that might fit on the MK1, gonna try that tomorrow. its so weird being giddy about a 21 year old car but man i just cant help.

03-04-2008, 03:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
pissonlotus Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 122 Thanks: 12 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	very nice.... an other lucky bastard who get to enjoy healthy aw11.... 95k very nice.. i also m lucky bastard who gets to enjoy healty low mile aw11 mine's still under 76k... but you beat me on the price... i paid 1900usd total... i had 17x7 w/yokoham low profile on my aw11 and took them out when i first spun on loca(and i wasnt even trying to ..) 17 might be too big... get like 15s that weights 12lb w/ falken gum tires.. i know your z might have 500hp(after TT implant) BUT IN GRIP run (which is mr2s speciality) you rarely get to use them all... anyhow.. nice z man... we would ve hated each other if we encounter each other on street... bc i had one of those civic that can acutally keep up w/ some high perf. car.. (and alot louder) just like your z but my was stolen and found all stripped to the tires.. however everything happens for the reason and we met in MR2 forum welcome my friend... ps keep that in mind that there is much possibility for you to actually fall in love w/ aw11 more than your Z... very possible... Last edited by pissonlotus; 03-04-2008 at 03:11 AM.

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02-26-2008, 03:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oteck Guu Sama! Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,714 Thanks: 8 Thanked 48 Times in 45 Posts Blog Entries: 2 iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	heya welcome to the board if your z wheels are 4x100 they should fit but most mk1 owners tend to stick under 16" so they don't add up anymore rotating mass

02-26-2008, 05:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lachrymal Cloud The Constellation Branch Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 365 Thanks: 20 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	congrats. post some pictures of both..

03-03-2008, 11:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nexx No Skills Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 32 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	thats my Z, unfortunately/fortunately, she is at forged performance in georgia for a twin turbo, built motor install. i previously ran the stock block with a vortech supercharger producing 380whp, 333tq. i blew the motor a couple weekends ago at the texas motorplex running the quarter mile. she blew right when i went into 3rd. the revs climbed but my car wasnt accelerating. threw her into 4th just for the hell of it and the same thing happened. i coasted to a 13.5 at 93mph, lol, should have been a mid 12 second run on street tires. oh well, stuff happens, but she will be back stronger then ever with a safe 500whp.

03-04-2008, 01:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
kanga ..brakes are over rated.. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from Nor Cal to Chandler, Az Posts: 151 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	very clean.... i like the lip you have on it ad it looks like its happy haha