kurichan

Pictures? Transmission? Where in Cali?

Pretty good take on what I want to do. Stock appearance with performance mods. It would be ideal to start with a 240Z without rust and without a drive train. Then I wouldn't be "ruining" a classic. Thanks for the advice!

I should have been more clear about what I meant by "basically stock." As you can see, none of my proposed mods would "ruin" a 240Z. I am not going to cut fenders. No structural mods. Only reversible mods. Still a no no?

Was my question stupid? Where do newbies get started around here?

I just got the bug. I have always liked 240 - 280Z cars. I want one. I am willing to work on it. My dream car would be essentially stock, except it would have at least 250HP, great wheels, and might be slightly lowered. I would probably put modern brakes on it too. I would probably put more modern seats and seatbelts in too. So where the heck do I start? I suspect there are answers all over the board. Could you guys point me to the right areas, and FAQs and hold my hand a little as I get started? Fortunately, I live in San Diego, so chances are good I can find a decent car without rust to start with... Here goes... Off to lurk on the boards and dig up advice...