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Adjustable tension rods (sometimes called "pillow tension rods") for the Z can be found on eBay and Yahoo Japan, but I'm not sure if they will work on the ZX. I vaguely remember someone here making their own by cutting additional threads on the existing rod, but it may have been on another site.

Written by a native Japanese speaker. That price is high even for the Japanese market. At the BIN price, you could get a really pristine one in Japan. Like Stephen said, it will be back . . . again and again.

According to NHTSA, it's legal because of the "over 25 years old" rule. However, some Communist states that have strict emissions laws may preclude registration there. It would be a go here in Hawaii.

They all have rust. Remember, these cars were basic everyday models (except for the GT-R) and were daily drivers. Until recently, Japanese law made it very difficult to keep cars older than 5-7 years old, and many were sent to the crushers to be recycled. Most of the survivors have been hot-rodded to some degree, and what you're willing to accept determines the price range. They start at about $4,000.00 USD for a rusty heap all the way up to $20,000.00+ USD for a fully restored stock or heavily modified car. For starters, you can look at Car Sensor, Goo, Rocky Auto and Yahoo Japan to get a feel for what's out there. I paid just under $12,000.00 USD for mine and then almost as much to get it up to speed (brakes, shocks, clutch, tires, valve job, exhaust). Note: my car is 90% stock with "period" accessories (headers, exhaust system, Watanabe wheels) - - nothing exotic like triple webers/mikunis, big cam, racing seats, etc.

Aloha, and welcome. Having spent the better part of 8 years researching, I can tell you this much: DOT, EPA and NHTSA (check their web sites) have the final say-so on this . . . and they say "no." JDM cars do not meet a lot of US specs and must be modified by authorized people (registered importers) to comply with US standards. If it's not on the NHTSA list, you can't legally register it. That being said, the 93 Fairlady Z in question is a no-go. If you want a "Fairlady Z," buy a 300 ZX and change the emblems. If you want a more authentic look, pay someone big bucks to convert it to RHD. Don't listen to anyone who says they can get it registered legally - there isn't any way. This has been discussed in detail at the Skylines Downunder website regarding importing R23, R33 and R34 Skylines. The only "blanket exemption" is for cars that are over 25 years old. That's how my Skyline got to America. Again, welcome!

Hey, famous web star . . . DON'T SELL IT ! ! ! ! You'll never, ever get another one this good. I've only been here for a short while and I feel as though a part of me is getting sold off. Keep it in storage if you must. If you must sell it, take Jim's advice and make sure it goes to a good home and not to some butcher who will cut it up and make "improvements"

Toyota doesn't like many people to have this car. You can't just walk into a showroom and buy one. You must be a certain kind of person . . . Corporate executive, prominent politician, etc. Heck, even the gangsters can't buy them new! In fact, most of them aren't even privately owned - they are usually corporate cars owned by the company. Always chauffer driven. It is strange, because new ones (1-4 years old) are readily seen on the roads. These are the corporate cars. Older ones (10+ years old) are often seen. These are privately owned by any sort of person you can imagine. But the in-between ones (6-10 years old) are hardly ever seen. It's like Topyota buys all these up and keeps them off the roads until they're over 10 years old. Must be the exclusivity factor. Hats off to your friend for getting such a fine automobile. They are hard to come by and fairly expensive. Technological marvels, too.

Aw heck! My "super rare, one of a kind, never sold in the USA" Skyline is reduced to "common car" status. Maybe I should hope that the container falls off into the ocean so I can collect the insurance money . . . . NO WAY ! I'm still waiting for my car to arrive in Hawaii.

Actually, I think it's closer to the Plymouth Satelite/Road Runner front end. But you're right - a lot of the Japanese styling cues are definitely close to American ones.

That car was featured in a thread here some time ago. I can't find it at the moment . . . .

I certainly agree with Enrique, but when reviving an old thread, how about starting off with "I know this is an old thread, but . . . " That way, there is no question that you've read it and either have somehing to add (as maybe David's case) or looking for follow-up/solution/accomplishment (as in Max's case). Just my .02

I was thinking the same thing - splash pan that goes around the oil pan. Too bad my parts CD is on a ship somewhere between Japan and the US.

I have had wheels shipped from Tire Rack to Hawaii by FEDEX. They came in two packages - two rims in cardboard boxes strapped together with nylon strapping. I have also had wheels with tires mounted shipped by same to Japan through US mail. They had cardboard circles on both sides of the wheel/tire and were taped with lots of clear packaging tape. This was 4 pieces. It didn't cost me too much to ship, but it did go surface vice air mail. Hope this helps

I got one too, but I can't help. I'm now in Hawaii and the only Skylines I know for sale are in Japan . . . and very expensive. I think the best bet is to try gettin one from Downunder.

Kent, Happy to see that you got the seat rails.

Bu Zamil, my name is Miles. My screen name is sakijo. No pictures, but statistics are there for your research. Fesal, your English is good enough that we can understand you. We have many members that are not good at English, but we understand them. Even we English speakers have trouble because of different words used to mean the same thing. Keep posting and do search the forums - many topics that may interest you have been discussed before.

Bu Zamil See this thread on USA Skylines: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23106

Bu Zamil, I have a C10 that I just imported from Japan. It will be arriving in Hawaii sometime in December. There are a few C110 and at least one C210 in America. The C10 is most popular in America now.

The Hakosukas came with 7.45x14 tires, which equated to the current 175R-14 as posted above. I would suspect that the C110 used the same profile. I have a 185R-14 as a spare, and it's a tad too wide to sit properly in the spare well.

Skylines in Japan did use the G16 and G18 motors in the non-GT series at that time. GTs had the six cylinder motors. I wish I could look at the parts CD that I bought, but it was packed up in the move and won't be seen until January. By then this will have been resolved.

How about a few pics, Alan?

Get some wide steelies so you can have some daily fun with the D caps on, and save the stockers for show . . . . just a thought

Arne, About the wheels, only one word: WATANABE.

Nice car. Congratulations. Sorry to hear you're parting with the yellow one.

Hot brake smell might mean stuck caliper. I had that happen to me. No vibration or noise, but it did pull to the stuck side. When I got home and looked at the wheels, the rotor was cherry red and smoking.