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Bates · 01-09-2015, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by empera

Only Mazda i would get is an FD lol

But yea it def. is unique.

Well yea an FD, but I am partial to the 1st Gen MX-6 GT and the 323 GTX as well. I love both those cars.

mckpat03 · 01-09-2015, 01:36 PM

I've somehow overlooked this thread. Absolutely love the Datsun. Will be coming back for more.

blue91lx · 01-09-2015, 05:46 PM

I hear this thing doesn't do burnouts

empera · 01-12-2015, 09:58 AM

lol soon as its on the road i'll give it a try ;) not sure how the rear will like it though.

either way im looking for wheels/tires for it, i do want to widen the stockers to keep it stock looking but that may have to wait.

empera · 01-12-2015, 11:11 AM

oh and bates.....

c7scayman · 01-12-2015, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bates

Well yea an FD, but I am partial to the 1st Gen MX-6 GT and the 323 GTX as well. I love both those cars.

I have been looking for a 323 GT (The FWD turbo sedan version of the GTX with slightly less power.) I have searched two years and still have not found one for sale.

Empera,

Besides just fixing it up, any other plans on the Shiro? Paint?

empera · 01-12-2015, 12:47 PM

Goals for the shiro is to restore it to its beautiful glory, which includes paint. However it is pretty much the girls even though we say its our project so we'll see in which direction we want to go with it.

Bates · 01-13-2015, 08:57 AM

You realize every time I come to this thread, I immediately hit CL and look for a Z31... You know this right?

What happened to the front of the car? Looks a little mangled up.

empera · 01-13-2015, 10:46 AM

the lip is warped is all...going to order a new one. besides that the bumper is straight and just needs paint...well the whole car does.

Bates · 01-13-2015, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by empera

the lip is warped is all...going to order a new one. besides that the bumper is straight and just needs paint...well the whole car does.

True. Going with white again to keep it true to being a Shiro?

empera · 01-13-2015, 12:05 PM

yes i want to keep it a true shiro as possible....funny because before learning how rare and such these things were i wanted to drop a 2j in it but i have enough of those lol

Bates · 01-13-2015, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by empera

yes i want to keep it a true shiro as possible....funny because before learning how rare and such these things were i wanted to drop a 2j in it but i have enough of those lol

While no one can argue the capabilities of a 2J, the W series VG30ET is an extremely capable engine as well. Glad you are going to stick with it.

empera · 01-14-2015, 10:08 AM

Yes i know. It doesnt need to be fast as it will a weekend cruiser.

Couple of updates.

I installed the windshiled, might be permanent since the dash cover has to go on. Loving the car more and more as it resembers a car more and more...

Also i installed the driver's side bucket seat. Welded a bracket onto the stock rails so it could be adjusted and use the stock bolt holes on the bottom. The other seat is bad so i need to order another. However not bad for the seats being free!

Chugging along!

empera · 01-19-2015, 02:42 PM

installed all the glass and a new autometer water temp gauge which did not pass 110 F* even with the fan off and with this weather. Accord to my infrared thermometer one or the other is off by 5-8 degrees.

I now need to figure out what i'm going to about the fuel level gauge.

rocknrace03 · 01-19-2015, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by empera

installed all the glass and a new autometer water temp gauge which did not pass 110 F* even with the fan off and with this weather. Accord to my infrared thermometer one or the other is off by 5-8 degrees.

I now need to figure out what i'm going to about the fuel level gauge.

very nice. never even thought about verifying gauge accuracy with a infrared temp gun. could you retro fit a sending unit from another car somehow?

empera · 01-20-2015, 09:16 AM

I could...but **** that...i found an autometer fuel level gauge thats close enough but it'll be off about 1/4 tank or so....it'll work for now. They make programmable gauges as well but it was a little over twice the price so im going to hold off on that.

empera · 01-28-2015, 11:56 AM

Installed a 3 gauge holder , looks about right. I wired a temp gauge, fuel level gauge and havent decided on what the third should be. I also wired up the Innovate wideband...perhaps i can find a black face for it.

rocknrace03 · 01-28-2015, 12:31 PM

ohhhhh fancy, clearly you are winning the swap car interior award at the moment. Looks good. Whats left of TST needs to have a meet, or a cruise to Bethlehem C&C when all of our junk is streetable

empera · 01-28-2015, 12:57 PM

Yea agreed on the meet. I dont think i had a choice on the gauge swap since the stockers wouldnt work with most of the car. Lots more wiring to do....im thinking its the most time consuming part of the build.

rocknrace03 · 01-28-2015, 03:18 PM

agreed, i have lots to do, i have 2 large holes in the floor that need to be sealed up from when i cut the tunnel, and then i need to figure out how to get all the lights/windows and such working, id also eventually like to have the Ignition work for more than just unlocking the steering wheel haha

01-09-2015, 01:36 PM	#142
mckpat03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lewistown, PA Member #15251 My Ride: Mainly VWs iTrader: (0)	I've somehow overlooked this thread. Absolutely love the Datsun. Will be coming back for more. __________________ - Pat '10 Touareg TDI w/air - deleted/tuned, tow pig, offroad-ish project '15 Sportwagen TDI SEL LP - Daily

01-14-2015, 10:08 AM	#153
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	Yes i know. It doesnt need to be fast as it will a weekend cruiser. Couple of updates. I installed the windshiled, might be permanent since the dash cover has to go on. Loving the car more and more as it resembers a car more and more... Also i installed the driver's side bucket seat. Welded a bracket onto the stock rails so it could be adjusted and use the stock bolt holes on the bottom. The other seat is bad so i need to order another. However not bad for the seats being free! Chugging along! Last edited by empera; 01-14-2015 at 10:10 AM.

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01-12-2015, 09:58 AM	#144
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	lol soon as its on the road i'll give it a try ;) not sure how the rear will like it though. either way im looking for wheels/tires for it, i do want to widen the stockers to keep it stock looking but that may have to wait.

01-12-2015, 11:11 AM	#145
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	oh and bates.....

01-12-2015, 12:47 PM	#147
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	Goals for the shiro is to restore it to its beautiful glory, which includes paint. However it is pretty much the girls even though we say its our project so we'll see in which direction we want to go with it.

01-13-2015, 08:57 AM	#148
Bates Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Member #16741 My Ride: 2012 Nissan Juke & 1987 Nissan 300ZX GLL iTrader: (0)	You realize every time I come to this thread, I immediately hit CL and look for a Z31... You know this right? What happened to the front of the car? Looks a little mangled up.

01-13-2015, 10:46 AM	#149
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	the lip is warped is all...going to order a new one. besides that the bumper is straight and just needs paint...well the whole car does.

01-13-2015, 12:05 PM	#151
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	yes i want to keep it a true shiro as possible....funny because before learning how rare and such these things were i wanted to drop a 2j in it but i have enough of those lol

01-19-2015, 02:42 PM	#154
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	installed all the glass and a new autometer water temp gauge which did not pass 110 F* even with the fan off and with this weather. Accord to my infrared thermometer one or the other is off by 5-8 degrees. I now need to figure out what i'm going to about the fuel level gauge.

01-20-2015, 09:16 AM	#156
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	I could...but **** that...i found an autometer fuel level gauge thats close enough but it'll be off about 1/4 tank or so....it'll work for now. They make programmable gauges as well but it was a little over twice the price so im going to hold off on that.

01-28-2015, 11:56 AM	#157
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	Installed a 3 gauge holder , looks about right. I wired a temp gauge, fuel level gauge and havent decided on what the third should be. I also wired up the Innovate wideband...perhaps i can find a black face for it.

01-28-2015, 12:31 PM	#158
rocknrace03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Schnecksville Pa Member #17593 My Ride: WRX iTrader: (2)	ohhhhh fancy, clearly you are winning the swap car interior award at the moment. Looks good. Whats left of TST needs to have a meet, or a cruise to Bethlehem C&C when all of our junk is streetable

01-28-2015, 12:57 PM	#159
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	Yea agreed on the meet. I dont think i had a choice on the gauge swap since the stockers wouldnt work with most of the car. Lots more wiring to do....im thinking its the most time consuming part of the build.

01-28-2015, 03:18 PM	#160
rocknrace03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Schnecksville Pa Member #17593 My Ride: WRX iTrader: (2)	agreed, i have lots to do, i have 2 large holes in the floor that need to be sealed up from when i cut the tunnel, and then i need to figure out how to get all the lights/windows and such working, id also eventually like to have the Ignition work for more than just unlocking the steering wheel haha