wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Trying to negotiate a deal on a 90 300zx 2+2. Always has been a favorite of mine. Anyone have experience with these. How hard they are to work on, parts prices, problems they might have, performance #'s. Anything would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBussman1647545507 Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 it's fun to play with the 6 or 7 way adjustible seats, it has the cool air compresser, but no i don't have any of the stuff your asking about....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Unless it's turbo they are turds. At least the one I drove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Pretty much only good for nascar whirly 270 racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Parts are expensive, engine is very crammed into the bay (yes its hard to work on), and if its not tt then its slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Whats a good price for a used tt? What does the 2+2 stand for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 I would get in touch with Rane for that, change the name of this thread to "tt 300zx full of weed". That should get his attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVILGTP98 Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 The 2+2s were all Non turbos enless a VG30DETT was swapped in it. The 2+2s have rear seats, regular 300ZXs are 2 seat coupes with no rear seats which can be had in either the TT or NA version. There are a few out there with TT swaps that I have found but as stated they are pretty much slow without the turbo motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Call IPS - they've worked on several. If Brett's available, he'll give you so much information on them that your head will explode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheezy Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 What does the 2+2 stand for? I think it means there are 4 seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPS Mike Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Call IPS - they've worked on several. If Brett's available, he'll give you so much information on them that your head will explode. We have done quite a few of the 300zx's, and pretty much perfected the tt swap into an original n/a car. The cars really aren't that bad to work on once you get to know them. call down and we can fill you in on whatever you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Seller seemed shady and I backed out. Car had a jdm swap but that was all the info he knew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Pretty much only good for nascar whirly 270 racing. No, it has 80 rwhp and it's rwd. So that makes it a perfect dRifT car and autoX car right? Oh wait, it has 220hp so it must be a drag only car then. Isn't that how the Corolla world turns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCBCPA Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Seller seemed shady and I backed out. Car had a jdm swap but that was all the info he knew. I also looked at the car and backed out. Owner had it sold on ebay, buyer had given a good feedback and He was still willing to sell to me. Had a bad auto transmission, "DAVID" claimed to have a good one to put in. Yep, it would have ended up at IPS for a TT swap and manual transmission if I had bought the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezoto Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Seller seemed shady and I backed out. Car had a jdm swap but that was all the info he knew. Good choice, 2+2s are really ugly, it looks like they took the car cut it in half and welded in an extra 2 feet of body paneling. another tip But a TT if you want a fast fun car if you dont care about speed buy an NA its cheaper and there is less to go wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Movit Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 i own a 2 seater N/A. Not a bad car, not really "fast" but it's not bad. If you want a fast car get a TT cause even w/ every bolt on the car will never push 300whp. As for the 2+2... i like the look of them. I always think of the batmobile when i see a black one(b/c they are quite long). IMO the back seats are pointless unless you have children. Oh and the Z brotherhood is great(minus the few 350 owners that don't honk/wave back, bastards) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rane Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Did someone say weed?? I payed 15,000 for my 93 TT with a salvage title and it had 60k on the clock but if I remember supposedly only like 20k on the motor. I'm guessing you can find a non-salvage title for the same price he didn't tell me it was salvage untill he handed me the title and by then I didn't care cause nothing seemed fucked up with it. With as hard as it is to find decent price TT's around here you might be better off finding a good N/A and bringing it to ips for a swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 2+2 = 4 seater They are considered the 2nd hardests cars to work on... preceded only by the C4 Corvette. The PITA tital goes to the good old GM Quad4's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 No, it has 80 rwhp and it's rwd. So that makes it a perfect dRifT car and autoX car right? Oh wait, it has 220hp so it must be a drag only car then. Isn't that how the Corolla world turns? no, he's just stating the truth... it can't drift, it can't autox, basically it handles like shit because they're terribly balanced cars. BUT they have some potential to be quick in a straight line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rane Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 What you mean to say, is its harder to handle in a car that is capable of breaking the speed limit. Just because you can drift at 25mph doesn't mean your car can handle. And just beacuse you can take offramps at the suggested speed doesn't mean anything either. Let us know when your car can go faster then 65-70mph. I'll speak for myself when I say my Z handles just fine. Been around a few of the full circle off ramps on 270, going just as fast as the supra's and evo's that lead the way. A lil over 90mph I think and had no problems. Thats good enough for me, I can turn at higher speeds then you can even go. And on a very tight turn. Also, with some suspension work I don't see how this car turns worse then any other car. Especially echno boxes. And besides, arn't most auto cross races set up for slow cars anyways? I mean, Cavaliers, sunfires, and other slow fwd cars? I am really asking because I don't know... There are also a few 300zx's over at IPS used for road racing I'm sure they'd like to show you the way around the track a few times. Shit, I can't even drive that good and I'd do it myself if I had a FMIC instead of side mounts. I also think 300zx's generally arn't that fast in the 1/4 either. There a little above average at everything IMO. Good Street car that you can have plenty of safe fun in doing anything you wanna do. You might not win all the drag races, auto X's or road course, but it is a car that can compete at all these things at once. And be good at one if you choose to just mod it for that specific thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BLUE BY U Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 What you mean to say, is its harder to handle in a car that is capable of breaking the speed limit. Just because you can drift at 25mph doesn't mean your car can handle. And just beacuse you can take offramps at the suggested speed doesn't mean anything either. Let us know when your car can go faster then 65-70mph. I'll speak for myself when I say my Z handles just fine. Been around a few of the full circle off ramps on 270, going just as fast as the supra's and evo's that lead the way. A lil over 90mph I think and had no problems. Thats good enough for me, I can turn at higher speeds then you can even go. And on a very tight turn. Also, with some suspension work I don't see how this car turns worse then any other car. Especially echno boxes. And besides, arn't most auto cross races set up for slow cars anyways? I mean, Cavaliers, sunfires, and other slow fwd cars? I am really asking because I don't know... There are also a few 300zx's over at IPS used for road racing I'm sure they'd like to show you the way around the track a few times. Shit, I can't even drive that good and I'd do it myself if I had a FMIC instead of side mounts. :eek2: sad but true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renner Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 no, he's just stating the truth... it can't drift, it can't autox, basically it handles like shit because they're terribly balanced cars. BUT they have some potential to be quick in a straight line. Turn off the Initial-D video, and please pull your head out of your corolla’s ass, you clearly know nothing about a TT 300ZX. Even with just the basic suspension bolt-ons the cars have excellent handling, understeer to oversteer balance, road feel, and steering feedback. My last TTZ was one of the best all around driving and handling cars I have ever driven. And yes, considering the various Porsche race shops I have worked at over the years, I have driven plenty of real sports cars out on multiple race tracks to know the difference. Heck, I just test drove an NSX a couple months ago that I was looking at buying, a car worshipped for it’s handling prowess by all the Honda fan boys, and the car couldn't have been more disappointing. I have had a very difficult time finding a car to replace my last Z that is even close to comparable in terms of an overall package BTW, Z’s were winning IMSA championships for years before your “drift machine” became the newest teenage fad. http://www.stillen.com/images/si_history_1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Rane + Renner = lovemy86 + owned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 I was considering buying a 94 300zx NA 2+0 5speed. Not a bad car, handling was great, but the acceleration wasn't anything special. I would love to own a TT model tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Movit Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 no, he's just stating the truth... it can't drift, it can't autox, basically it handles like shit because they're terribly balanced cars. BUT they have some potential to be quick in a straight line. /insert laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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