Vehicle Owner

Member ID: alpine8

Location: Washington, DC

Vehicle Info

1988 Nissan 300ZX

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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Performance Parts

Exterior Styling

Car Audio & Video

Ratings

    • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.

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Last updated: May 26, 2009

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Alpine'VIII'’s Nissan 300ZX
“'88 FATBACK TURBO”

  • Currently 3.8105263157894 /5 Stars.
42 guestbook comments

This custom, made-to-order, 3-pc. wheel that was introduced to the Washington, D.C. area in the '80s was simply referred to as "CLASSICS".  Frank Epps exclusively sold these wheels in the region throughout the '80s and mid '90s.  The well sought after wheel was offered in the size range of 14" - 17" during that era.  Now this wheel is offered in a size range up to 22".  When restoring the vehicle, this wheel was a MUST in order to acheive the vintage look that I desired.  I elected the 18" wheel wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires.  This wheel and tire combination offers the most comfortable ride in a sports car and rewinds time back to 1988.

For those Washingtonians who remember how the 300zx was outfitted in the '80s, this is a definate BACK to the FUTURE set-up with an 18" appeal.

As one CarDomain member wrote: "This looks like it was frozen in time..."

 

alpine8's 1988 Nissan 300ZX

 

alpine8's 1988 Nissan 300ZX

alpine8's 1988 Nissan 300ZX

alpine8's 1988 Nissan 300ZX

alpine8's 1988 Nissan 300ZX

alpine8's 1988 Nissan 300ZX

 

Nissan Factory 16" 300zx Turbo Wheels Powdercoated Graphite Grey to match vehicle trim.

Brand New Sumitumo tires.

alpine8's 1988 Nissan 300ZX

alpine8's 1988 Nissan 300ZX

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bennel  

Posted by: bennel

10/30/2009 11:54PM

love the zx !! 5*****!!! forsure ! love the wheels 2 !! check out my chevy , drop a star and comment 2 , peace !!!

MikeZiles  

Posted by: MikeZiles

06/09/2009 05:23PM

Nice lookn Z homie..looks hard body..Im heavly n2 CLASSIC CARS...I'm currently in the middle of a turbo swap on my 86 z31 here in Virginia...Holla @ Me..

86_GaZbo  

Posted by: 86_GaZbo

05/26/2009 07:28PM

Great job restoring the car to excellent condition. Did you have those floormats custom made? I've been looking for some for my 86 Turbos. Also, since I see your near VA, you should join http://www.vaz31club.com/ and come to some of our meets.

Tha_Bird  

Posted by: Tha_Bird

05/25/2009 10:48AM

Wow this is a sick 300!! its allmost the SAME exact thing i would have done i really like it 5***** all around for sure

Tha_Bird  

Posted by: Tha_Bird

05/25/2009 10:49AM

the only thing i would have done was picked up some diffrent wheels and maybe stuck with some more orginal speakers but still sick z

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Member ID: alpine8

Location: Washington, DC