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http://m.emcperformance.com/1981-airdam-new-stock.html This is the one I was gonna buy. It's utterly spotless and has a history folder as thick SMD,s Ska vinyl collection. I see the one you like has Hookers fitted. (Look like XS Power). The quality is rubbish if they are. And the bodywork is often bastardised to make them fit. I'd get a custom system with electric cut outs fitted (like you heard on my VXR8).

It's an itch I still want to scratch. Have a look on CCCUK. There are some good buyers guides

If you're wanting a good C3 Jay, then buy one freshly imported. EMC Performance are the guys to speak too. I nearly bought an immaculate 1989 airdam C3 from them a few months back. Then the wife decided we are moving house so that plan got thrown out. Anyway, the cars he imports are immaculate. A good 80/81 C3 from him will be just shy of £11k.

Wow. When did we acquire so many jaded miserable ****ers on this forum? Enjoy the new wheels mate.

Tacky.

Reasons not to buy Japspeed products number 384729: Removed the decats off my car yesterday as I'm not a fan of the sound. The above shows that someone went at the offside one with a lump hammer to make it fit. And it was still tight up against the floor pan. Side by side it's clear to see that the offside one has been made at a completely different angle to the nearside. They should be the same.

Didn't realise you were there Tim. I was with the 300zx team as a support member.

Offside = drivers side

I wouldn't buy anything made by Japspeed. How the hell they can still sell such badly made tat is beyond me. My 300zx has Japspeed downpipes/ decats and the fit is truly awful. Both sides sit hard up against the chassis and cause all sorts of rattles and vibrations and knocking. I've done less that 100 miles since I bought the car, and I'm ripping them off the moment I get chance to get the car on some ramps.

That's a great offer mate. It's gonna be months before I make any real progress and get to that stage (possibly even next year). I've sourced engine mounts and a sump (though they come flat packed so need welding up). But will need help with PAS bracket and a few other bits. Gonna get AAS to do the headers, but will need to make a custom intake manifold so that the bonnet will close. The VH45 mates to the OEM manual 5 speed with a plate which I've already sourced. So the shaft and diff remain the same. Standalone ECU's on both VG30 and VH45 so easy to splice. I'll get Ian to let me know when he fancies popping over and will arrange with you.

I'm sure something could be worked out. I know Ian is desperate to see your progress! For me, I just want to pick your brains over a conversion I'm just starting on my Z32. Mainly to do with who to ask for custom fabrication near us (my welding sucks)

Oh, and fuel economy isn't as bad as rumoured. I averaged 14mpg round town with a heavy foot. And 30mpg on a motorway cruise. I would have a VXR8 again in a heartbeat. Just don't have the funds.

Yeah I had a VXR8. Spent a lot of time around Monaros too. If you had the budget, I'd go for a VXR8. Better refinement inside and much more of a sleeper car. As for the comment earlier about quality being bad because they're a Vauxhall......neither the Monaro or VXR8 are actually Vauxhall. I can't be chewed going over all that again though. VXR8 with custom exhaust (with cut outs), monkfish road response pack (pedders poly bushes and coilovers), and a basic EFI live map will give you an epic car. If you don't plan on massively modifying the engine then save a little money and get an LS2 rather than LS3. As for Monaro. Get the LS2 rather than LS1. For me the VXR edition doesn't justify the extra cash. You could buy a standard CV8 and pay Monkfish or LSV8 to modify to your liking. pm me with any questions

How do you feel about a mini meet of some kind mate? Thinking of getting some of the local members to meet up at your place and ask you a load of annoying questions. Knowing the sorry lot in the NE it'd only be me that turned up like.

Advanced Windscreens in Boro are good at removing glass without making a mess. They'll travel to Darlo I believe.

Ive been to this a few times. The 300zx guys have entered a team so I'm heading down to show support. Anyone else fancy it?

have a Google. It just doesn't look quite right.

I had thought of that Immy. But don't like the look of the car when on Rays. May think about 370 wheels. For the short term though I'm gonna Plastidip the ones I already have.

Well she passed her MOT yesterday. Woo-hoo!!!

My only advice - get a fresh import that hasn't had ANY mods done. Always best to start with a clean slate with the FD3's. Basically with the 13B engine is a little fickle. But if looked after it's solid. The thing is, people go adding all sorts of mods to the car because they want power without thinking of the effects on the engine. Even adding a large bore exhaust to a RX7 can cause problems as the rotary needs a certain amount of back pressure. Get a clean one, do your research, and you will be fine. I'd recommend either Torque GT or JM Imports Make sure it's had a compression test too with healthy numbers.

Still illegal

Is your car an import? If so it's fine. If not, a square front plate will be illegal regardless of it's size. Search for JDM 350z on google for pics of square plates.

I approve of the Two-Tone look