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A Z under the tree....with twins to boot

There is a black 1996 300ZX twin turbo 5-speed patiently hiding outside next to the garage for my wife's surprise in the morning.  She's been talking about this car for almost two years.

This will be the second time I have surprised her with a car.  The first time was back in '01 with the 10th AE Miata.

Soooo, this one will be lots-o-fun and I've read that TTs are lots-o-maintenance.
"lol.. because not too many people care for that style of car"
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A Z under the tree....with twins to boot

Reply #1 –
I think you win the prize for best Christmas gift, Karl.

A Z under the tree....with twins to boot

Reply #2 –
you'll blow your anti-freeze out kid..


sorry bro.. had to.

Shes gonna love you.

A Z under the tree....with twins to boot

Reply #3 –
Yep,you win.Hands down.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

A Z under the tree....with twins to boot

Reply #4 –
Here it is, 9:30.  She still doesn't know yet.  hehehe...

"lol.. because not too many people care for that style of car"
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A Z under the tree....with twins to boot

Reply #5 –
Thats a pretty sweet car. Nice gift !
1985 Thunderbird TC
2.3l .03 over,Ported and polished Head and E6 Manifold, LA3, T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo, Stinger FMIC, Forge BOV, Full 3" Exhaust, Essy Timing Gears & UDP's, BBK 255lph Fuel Pump, Kirban AFPR, Kirban Short Shifter, K&N Cone, Forced4 VC Vent Kit, PA Performance 3g Alternator, Energy Suspension Bushings throughout, CHE LCA's, SFC's [/LEFT]

A Z under the tree....with twins to boot

Reply #6 –
Sweet. The 90-96 300Z is one of my all-time favourite cars
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

A Z under the tree....with twins to boot

Reply #7 –
Quote from: 87thunderbirdBlackJack;119957
you'll blow your anti-freeze out kid..


sorry bro.. had to.

Shes gonna love you.




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1974 maverick lsx powered turbo car SOLD
1973 maverick Tijuana Taxi Tribute
1957 chevy LSX Turbo project (race car)
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A Z under the tree....with twins to boot

Reply #8 –
some body is getting lucky tonight!! lol:shakeass:
1988- 3.8- T-bird- sold 2005 Grand Prix, GTP- COMP.G MODS: Inferno Hood, GXP spoiler, Liquid Metal Wheels,K&N Intake,LED taillights,LED reverse lights, LED interior lights, 180*,605s, Pacesetters :burnout:

A Z under the tree....with twins to boot

Reply #10 –
She's probably still... um... showing her appreciation
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

A Z under the tree....with twins to boot

Reply #11 –
Quote from: 88turbo;120030
well........    whats her reaction??????? :D


Everything worked out perfectly.  I told her part of her gift was installed in her trunk (sort of implying it was sound system related) so I told her I would go outside and open the hatch and stand back to take a picture of her reaction.
What I did though was stand next to the 300Z.  She walked from the house to the back of her car without seeing the 300 because it was just around the side - not visible until she was down the driveway looking in her trunk.  So I stood next to the 300 with my camera ready and when she was looking in her trunk trying to figure out what was different, I said "Hey Deb, look over here real quick" then snapped the picture when she saw the car.
She can't stop looking at it and looking at pictures I just took of it.  She may not have the same love for Cougars as I do but she does love certain cars (the 300 TT 5M being one) so it will be cool that she can have something to learn the joys, headaches, and rewards of working on cars.
"lol.. because not too many people care for that style of car"
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A Z under the tree....with twins to boot

Reply #12 –
That's awesome.  That one looks like it's in really good shape.  I've always loved those cars, and I've heard that it's quite easy to make them hella fast.

A Z under the tree....with twins to boot

Reply #13 –
Quote from: DakotaEpic;120125
That's awesome.  That one looks like it's in really good shape.  I've always loved those cars, and I've heard that it's quite easy to make them hella fast.


By "quite easy" I guess you mean aftermarket availability.  Compared to what we deal with, yeah, there is a nice bolt-on market for these cars.
However, actually performing these mods is another story.  This is the tightest engine compartment I have ever seen.  I have to snap a picture when I get a chance.

Here are some recent pictures:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2535370


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"lol.. because not too many people care for that style of car"
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Reply #14 –
Making power is easy, making them fast is another.
It's Gumby's fault.