Thats probably a good way to get a rough idea on what all needs to be done.

Dave i bypassed the clutch switch, still clicks, from what ive read a push button on a second gen will resolve this do u know how to install this i know u said that u could for me. its gettin embarassing man.

 

DJ- Just grab what you need switch wise and let me know when you want to do it. It is not a problem at all.

So Here is what happened when I pulled the radiator out. One thing led to another and now I am committed without an escape Should be nice when I am done. Shooting for 2 week turnaround for the enginebay work.



I didn't realize you had to pull the fenders just to remove the radiator.!!





Not bad for a few hours work removing 28 year old rusted body fasteners!! More pics to come as I do more stuff

 

When i took the radiator out of the smurf i didnt have to remove body panels.....

 

That was a joke I am restoring the car

 

So Where the meet gunna be rhis month?

 

The BK in Mooresville. Williamson RD off I77 exit 36. I hope the SE is going to be a good DD for a while. Thanks to Long for bringing me an awsome clutch fan. Now I have all the belts back on, and I should hopefully have the AC recharged and back working

 

Another 1/2 hour and the engine and trans are out of there home. And man it is dirty

 

Ewww, grimy. I don't think I have seen one that dirty in a while. Looking at the exhaust ports, it looks like the engine is running about perfect. I dont know if you have ever tried this before on aluminum, but the brass wire wheel makes aluminum look awsome.

 

Lookin good Dave. I got to represent the rotary today.

 

Yeah It is dirty.!! But I don't know if the engine has ever been out of it before. I haven't inspected it closely to see if it is a reman or what. Simple Green and a pressure washer are my friends. I'll try the brass wheel trick as well. Not sure what color Iam doing the engine. Maybe a black and polished?... Or match the enginebay...

What did you do today Stu?

 

started working on my shocks today, got the passenger's side in and everything, took a bit longer than i expected, but i wanted to make sure i was doing everything right so i wouldn't have to go back. can't wait til tomorrow morning to finish the driver's side, i may make it to the meet, not sure depends how long it takes me to do the other side after waking up lol

 

Ha! I knew I wasn't the only one with a dirt bike torn apart in my garage! I can't wait to post up pics of my ****.....

 

That bike is complete It is a trials bike. A Gas gas 280 to be exact. No seat.

 

damn...i have an 86 cr250 sleeved wiesco .30, pro circut exhaust, pro taper bars, boysen reeds, carlsbad tires, head work done etc...bad water pump seal...torn down...will put it back together one day....maybe.adds a bitch

 

wait...trials bike...is that where go go over cars and up walls and ****? btw fastest and best way to polish aluminum I have found: 2" or 3" disk packs at northen tools...you can get and paper and like a cotchbrite pad type of deal
...use with polish...will look great

 

I'm wondering if I should part my 89 out or just sell it....i will be moving soon and will not have room for all my stuffs

 

Yeah that is a trials bike. It is a ton of fun to ride. It helps you be a better rider of any motorcycle due to how you learn balance and body positioning and it's effects on the rest of the bike.

What kind of shape is the 89 in? What all would be included in the purchase of the car? Is this the widebody car? Or a donor car.

 

its amazing what all can be done on those bikes.....the riders are nuts too....i was watching them on rock formations.....not me...lol....

 

if I sold the car I would let it roll away as is. front windshield cracked, needs radio, corner vents, drivers side handle is a little loose, rear end has either a loose mount somewhere or the small clunk noise I hear could be the pinion snub rubber mount...the clutch doesn't slip so when you let it out, its out.its only when you first engage the clutch. the driveshaft bolts may may be too small in diameter? I will prolly fix the isssue since its driving me crazy...lol...and it needs paint.

 

it has a jdm s5 engine and tranny...stock. when I got it I flooded it with seafoam for a few months turning it over by hand every week. I got it from sunrise....i did research and found them to be the best to buy from....anyway, the gauge cluster said 46xxx japenese miles....engine had no mods, clutch disk had minimal wear, I have a pic of the flywheel somewhere....it was like a 90 year old granny drove the car or it was replaced
...engine was/is stock.....if the car is left as is it should be at least a 100,000 mile setup...tranny has new shifter bushings and has no issues at all....os giken super single clutch and flywheel installed....if I part the car I will keep thems....12 lb flywheel vs 28 stock....wows...act counterweight....hks filter, rb 3" downpipe into rb dual 2.5...r-magic ecu tuned for stock turbo with my mods...jic magic front coilovers with camber plates illuminas with rb lowering springs in back...fd fuel pump, new vented and slotted rotors and pads, s4 turbo driveshaft/rearend, needs a driverside window switch but all lights and windows work....new plugs ngk wires new fluids throughout car, maybe 10 miles since build? runs/drives/boosts/stops/ work vs-ss wheels bfg z rated tires with 9/10 tread....lightweight lugnuts....and whatever else I forgot or don't feel like writing

 

Got the entire engine bay gutted. Steering box and shaft and all. In a couple days I will have it up on stands and drop the front suspension and cradle. Also I will drop out the drum rear end in preperation for the LSD disc brake rear end




taken with my jetpack!!


I am pretty excitedabout getting to do this finally. Even the wife is into it...the planets are in alignment

 

well...... went for our monthly run with josh, sam,edgar,kory and his bro, manny, and one more i cant remember his name, and all was well till i had a mis hap, not doing anything crazy, just rolling at say about 40-45mph, i guess i dosed off or something, and smashed a mail box. yeah im a little sick about that myself. it smashed my windshield and ripped off my mirror. oh well, i guess it happens to everyone sooner or later. i have never had issues with smashing cars up, but im guessing it was telling me it was time for some needed restorations. to bad it was a 6 month old windshield

 

Dude, I swear. We can't take you no where. Man, that sucks. I can't believe that happened. Good thing is, it really didn't hurt the car. All in all we had a good turn out. If dave would have today, we would have all three gens representing with a RX8 to boot. Thanks to all the guys that came out today. Even with Andre's little mishap, we still had a good time.

 

Oh Sure, blame it all on me!!! Sorry I was busy finishing up striping this thing down and prepping the little pieces for paint. Before I realized it, it was 4 and I was sweating *****

Headed to the store now to grab some cleaner

 

You would be wrong 77 280z n42 block FI no z ever came with webers Su's and flat top hitachis. 5 speed only car to carry the 4 was the 240 and 260.