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PulseCode: (2014-11-15 16:02:16)
My son found a Shiro for sale with a blown motor locally. I want to be sure that the original tranny/ LSD (and other stuff) have not been swapped out. Are there identifying marks/ signs by just looking under the car that I can employ to verify this? Thanks.
Gregmatic: (2014-11-15 16:32:08)
LSD on the Shiros *usually* have an orange sticker that says "LSD" on the side of the finned cover (have not found this on regular 87-89 turbo CLSD's). Also look for the telltale rib structure on the 30A tranny as well as the slanted shifter plate.
PulseCode: (2014-11-15 17:29:26)
Thank You, Greg. We'll be heading out to look it over this afternoon.
ozzyrulez: (2014-11-15 20:41:11)
Or jack it up and get both rear wheels off the ground and spin a back wheel. Both wheels will spin the same direction if its a LSD, if it is open one will spin the opposite way.
Allout: (2014-11-16 00:18:16)
If this helps, here's a visual of what the VLSD should look like:
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PulseCode: (2014-11-16 02:20:57)
Very helpful. Thank You- Allout. If time permits, I will post up some pics tomorrow of our find.
PulseCode: (2014-11-20 14:13:46)
Turns out this Shiro used to be owned by Felix (z31t) right here in Greenville SC.
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PulseCode: (2014-11-20 14:24:01)
More.
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reddzx: (2014-11-20 14:38:01)
Buy it
Rick88ss: (2014-11-20 15:16:01)
I wonder why it ended in that condition. Is it in a junk yard? The body doesn't look to bad. Poor SS.
PulseCode: (2014-11-20 15:36:00)
The present owner has several projects going on and the SS is not top priority.
The clearcoat is pitted and the front lip is rough but, other than that, no bad body issues or rust.
I PM'ed Felix so, maybe he can chime in to add further details.
Z_Karma: (2014-11-20 17:00:29)
I know exactly what that interior must smell like.
PulseCode: (2014-11-20 18:18:21)
Smells surprisingly well actually. The T-Tops don't leak at all and I was hard pressed to find any rust except a tiny bit in the usual hatch area.
HarvesterUT: (2014-11-20 18:35:38)
Save! That! Shiro! [archived image: smile.png]
Z_Karma: (2014-11-20 19:19:04)
Smells surprisingly well actually. The T-Tops don't leak at all and I was hard pressed to find any rust except a tiny bit in the usual hatch area.
I was talking about the mildew that is coating the steering wheel and dash.
Both of mine had to be douched with a mix of white vinegar and water to get rid of that stuff.
- 820 sat for a year or so under a tarp, #683 was parked in a similar wet/damp location to where this one is at.
PulseCode: (2014-11-20 19:30:03)
Yes, the mildew is crazy. I was too busy freezing my bugles off to notice the smell, though.
Allout: (2014-11-22 00:45:02)
I was talking about the mildew that is coating the steering wheel and dash.
Both of mine had to be douched with a mix of white vinegar and water to get rid of that stuff.
- 820 sat for a year or so under a tarp, #683 was parked in a similar wet/damp location to where this one is at.
So was this the stuff you used to clean the steering wheel and dash?[archived image: wink.png]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvJWJR8iqa0
bigorangevol: (2014-11-23 19:36:19)
Hey Pulsecode,
If that is Felix's old car then I can add a little more history. It came from Indy before it ended up in Greenville, SC. It used to belong to Sharon that was a member on here. Can't remember here Z31P name. I believe he bought it from her about 2-3yrs ago. Was running good back then because he drove it back here from Indy. Just remember it was needing some interior TLC back then.
reddzx: (2014-11-23 20:57:05)
Sharon bought an auto trans from me and was going to convert it because she couldn't drive a stick.
HarvesterUT: (2014-12-03 01:27:02)
Any update on that Shiro? We need to start a SS Preservation Society. [archived image: smile.png]
turbofedz: (2014-12-03 01:53:43)
Wao is sad to see a ss or any zz in that condition,specialy when it was owned from a z member.i guess time passes by an people loose interest..it happens to me all the time,but it has been 17 years an I still have my 87t.
nismopu: (2014-12-03 05:07:01)
The old pics Felix had of that thing on here made it look pretty nice. Its sad to see it in this kind of shape now!
http://z31performance.com/showthread…ighlight=shiro
PulseCode: (2014-12-03 06:17:49)
Thank You bigorangevols and nismopu- that helps alot. At least now I know what coilovers are on it.
z31t: (2015-04-02 16:03:18)
Just got my account back activated woot woot. That car was awesome the ac and heat worked perfectly and it was a great driver even with the coils on it. I sold it to a local kid that absolutely beat it to hell but I'm confident you've got some good parts there. It was surprisingly rust free even though it was from up north. I couldn't resist selling it at the time because I had my 280Z and my 300zx and the kid was offering stupid money for it.
PulseCode: (2015-04-02 20:57:45)
I actually backed out of the deal since my son and I were splitting the cost just before Christmas 2014. He is into his first year of marriage and is learning quick, shall we say, that life is frought with unexpected expenses.
Out of courtesy, I wanted to let any Z31P member potentailly interested in this car to be aware that it has not been purchased from me and may still be available. Thanks to all who helped to fill out the history of this car.