98 GST rescue

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Got me a new tow rig!

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I've got a '22 on order myself!

That cover turned out awesome though!

 

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Loving the truck. 1100lbs for tq is awesome. Spins 37x13.50’s from a roll.

Been upgrading it mostly. Redid my seats in leather myself with a Katzkin kit with warmers, leds here and there and some paint matched mirrors covers, not shown in the pic. Also remote start. It’s basically everything I need and then some.

But unfortunately, the eclipse is gone. Listed and sold it in a day for 7500. Was a fair deal since I had as much in parts. Will probably regret it.

 

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I did however pick up a one owner, little old man, driven Z. 04 Roadster Touring Auto with 110k miles.
It’s not perfect. The front bumper needs a resorts from rock chips. And I can’t stand the chrome wheels. It does have a newer top and the cleanest interior I’ve seen on a Z. Usually, especially around Albuquerque, they’re dirty and trashed. The leather doesn’t age well. The douches who get these usually end up stinking them up with vape and weed.

I picked this one up for 6500. Aside from cleanliness and lower miles, it seemed like it was maintained in general. The handicap plates were very convincing . The guy said he couldn’t drive it anymore. The bushings on these cars are notoriously junk. I ordered control arms and a door handle before even picking the car up. It’s in Arizona. I have to fly over and pick it up from a relatives house and drive it back. I’ve shipped the parts to them so I can install before driving back if needed. If I can get away with doing the work in my own garage- I’ll wait. Though it is a 6 hour drive… so idk.

I have a set of RPF1 reps in 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 in my eBay cart.

 

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Here’s a couple of images of set ups I’ve found and tried to mock up in the split view.

I like 17s for their performance and tire pricing. 18s feel more appropriate for a convertible and flashy color.

I PLAN to keep this more modest. It’s auto so there’s that. I wanted something my wife can drive also. We plan on getting rid of her RDX when the Z is home. She has a Bronco on preorder. We can save a few payments for 3-4 months having only the Z and F250. I also have my bike. Plus she loves the truck as much as i do. I plan on the Z more for me as the weather is getting better and I don’t intend to put the top up often .

Plans for the Z:
-shift kit
-370z 4.0 rear end with LSD
-mild bolt ons
-wheels and tires (first)

 

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Looking up old pics and thought I would post a Z update

Got my wheels and tires on. RPF1s and some chinese tires . Too wide to break loose at stock power levels.

18x9.5 front 245/35r18 , 18x10.5 275/35r18

Got some Tein coilovers to install

Ported and polished intake manifolds and added the infamous plenum spacer (5/16)

New radio and backup camera

Carbon “intake duct”

Auto trans Cooler And some maintenance.

It’s a fun project. Best part is the wife loves it.