New excited member..

[Zedyone_kenobi]

I have long been a Subaru fanatic. I am on my 6th Subaru right now a 2006 STI, that has some tasteful and effective mods... but with our new house comes a third bay and I have thought long and hard on what my new project car will be. With approval from the wife and my new 3 week old son, I have wittled it down to the 240Z. As so many of you know, its just the perfect combination of everything that makes a car a classic.

Great performance

Reasonable Buy In price

Availability of parts

Interchangeability of parts

Classic design that will never age

On the upswing of collector cars

Racing Heritage

The Z has passed all other cars I have considered for the combination of collector car/project car rights. I had my eyes set on building a 1973 911 RS clone, but the costs and availability of parts is through the roof. From my research, Z parts are more affordable. Aftermarket community is amazing for this car, and I look forward to picking your brains for the next couple of years.

My first task is going to be to find the best example I can of a 69-73 Z. I need to learn the differences between the two. I have already ordered the how to build and modify L series engines, and the bible of how to restore your classic Z car. I have catalogs on the way, and plan to saturate myself in Z knowledge for the next 12 months.

I am eagerly looking for my first Z that I plan to take to Resto-mod status. Very stock looking with minor upgrades to the engine, braking, suspension. The interior, I mostly plan to leave stock, perhaps a new steering wheel, perhaps not. The car does not need body kits, wings, etc. The lines are about as close to perfect as the lines of the 911. Its an automotive Icon, and represents much of what I love about cars.

My first car I ever drove was a 4 door 1970 Datsun 510 that I absolutely loved. Great car, fun engine. I wish I was more knowledgeable about cars then, as I would have held onto that beauty.

But I will send out a huge hello and thank you in advance for all the questions, I will be asking you.

As far as finding my first Z, seems this is one of the best places on the net to find one.

I cannot wait to jump in head first. Come on guys, help me find my first Z

[rdefabri]

Hey man, welcome - congrats on the birth of your child, too! I have 2 rugrats, they're the best!

Sounds like you are starting on the right foot...heed your words - buy the best example you can find!! A Z is an easy car to work on, and relatively high quality. However, the tin worm is a problem and finding a pure car is getting harder by the day!

BTW - I am also a Scooby fan. Darn near bought a Legacy 2.5GT 5-spd, but the dealer wouldn't drop a few bucks. Bought a Lexus GS400 instead. I don't regret it, but I do miss rowing the gears and that turbo motor was a blast!

Good luck!

[Zedyone_kenobi]

My 4th Subie was a 2.5 GT limited sedan.. to this day it was the best car I have ever owned. My STI is great, but it lacks some of the comfort. The Legacy is 80% of the performer the STI was, and was so nice inside. On day I will grow up and sell the STI, but for now, its just too much of a supercar killer at the autocross