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The Legendary 300ZX Tuner Builds You Need to Know
In this video, we dive into the legendary story of the Nissan 300ZX and the tuners who took it to the next level. From bold body kits to record-shattering horsepower, discover how the 300ZX became an icon of 90s JDM tuning culture.
What You’ll Learn
The dramatic transformation of the VeilSide Combat 300ZX, a car that redefined style and made waves in the Fast & Furious franchise.
How Steve Millen and Stillen turned the 300ZX into a factory-backed powerhouse with reliability and raw performance.
The rebellious Tommy Kaira M30Z, a car that shattered Japan’s horsepower limits and became a collector’s dream.
The radical Abflug 300ZX, tied to the infamous Mid Night Club and featuring futuristic designs, insane power, and a rare gated shifter.
The SR-71 Blackbird-inspired 300ZX, an ultra-rare American collaboration that combined cutting-edge design and aviation-inspired speed.
Chapters
0:00 - Intro: The Legendary 300ZX
1:15- VeilSide Combat 300ZX
2:25 - Stillen SMZ (Steve Millen Z)
3:39 - Gentlemen’s Agreement Explained
4:08 - Tommy Kaira M30Z
6:30 - Abflug 300ZX
7:05 - The Midnight Club
7:23 - Abflug 300ZX Continued
8:25 - SR-71 Blackbird 300ZX
10:05 - Crowning The Legend
10:55 - Special Thanks
Which of these tuner builds is your favorite? Comment below and let me know! Don’t forget to leave a race car emoji in the comments for a chance to win a vintage Datsun keychain.
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Special Thanks & Credits
foglightlover
• Gaige McCoy
veilside_300zx
itsrickpierce
• Nissan Motor Company on TH-cam
• Motorweek.org
• hotcars.com
• Steven Waller on TH-cam
• Toby Thyer via Speedhunters.com
• JDMRiding on TH-cam
• Artjom Strogov on TH-cam
#Nissan300ZX #Z32 #JDM #VeilSide #Stillen #TommyKaira #Abflug #SR71 #GentlemensAgreement #CarCulture #90sJDM #TunerCars #StreetRacing #Nissan #CarEnthusiasts #TuningCulture
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  • @JulianSmith-d9o
    @JulianSmith-d9o ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Man I need that Keychain

  • @marmite226
    @marmite226 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    My car 😍

  • @STocKi777
    @STocKi777 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🏎Great info bro Cheers. I own 3 Z32's.. always workin' on something.

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@STocKi777 thanks! The work really never ends

  • @baconn1ce
    @baconn1ce 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    my favourite bodykit is the 1991Bonneville landspeed record 300zx, it looks nuts

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This one will be in my next video 🤔

  • @wefwefwef.
    @wefwefwef. 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Doing a v8 swap to my z32 this year to replace the na it came with. Love that car

  • @trackrekord
    @trackrekord 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice video - are you OK with me using your footage of the smoking Heel &Toe for Heroes car (#22) coming in, for my recap video for them?

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Of course. Just credit me in your video. Be sure to send me the link when it’s done. I’d love to check it out.

    • @trackrekord
      @trackrekord วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Zi.Zeniorthanks, will do. Should be done in a week or so

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior วันที่ผ่านมา

      @trackrekord i’m looking forward to it!

  • @jasonkelley4914
    @jasonkelley4914 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    👍 my jspec z is a lot Stillen but I do have lambo doors

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I want the Stillen kit for mine. Did yours come with the Stillen goodies?

    • @jasonkelley4914
      @jasonkelley4914 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Zi.Zeniorno I bought my Z bone stock it had absolutely nothing but I loved the Stillen spoiler the wings west body kit and I went nuts

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ aww man I bet it looks sick. That Stillen spoiler is on my list

    • @jasonkelley4914
      @jasonkelley4914 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I watched cannonball run with my dad as kid fell in love with Lamborghini’s so I did add Lambo doors to my Fairlady

  • @JamesCairney
    @JamesCairney 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good video, but ECU is the personality of the car, not the DNA. The DNA of a car would have to be something relative to the entirety of the thing, like the build philosophy that gave rise to the design or something. An ECU doesn't do enough to justify the label DNA, its just fuel and spark. We car nerds are hard to please, so if this is the only complaint, you've done fine. (Good video)

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😂 I appreciate it. I had to make it approachable to the average non-car nerd. I would say the ECU is like the car’s brain, if anything. But ECU Tuning itself is like changing the character of the car. I couldn’t come up with a better analogy that helped people understand it meant changing the car’s whole vibe on a fundamental level. I love the feedback and i’m glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @BADMAN-SJ
    @BADMAN-SJ 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🏎️

  • @denisotto348
    @denisotto348 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    woop. woop. shout out to "I like exclusive v2.0" 300zx shown in the plenum water lines delete.

  • @Justin666i
    @Justin666i 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's expensive, travel, lodging, food, consumables, fuel, tires, repairs, it costs close to $2k a race for us even if we stretch tires, seals and gaskets are expensive, what are talking about?

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We discuss this at 8:05

  • @Ndw1995
    @Ndw1995 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Whoa it has Lamborghini Diablo headlights 😲

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Ndw1995 the Diablo has 300zx headlights. 👆

  • @PQ28120
    @PQ28120 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cool story, interesting channel. Appreciate it being like straight informational and not donut style random jokes and nonsense.

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for checking it out. I appreciate the feedback. Some of my video do have some silly moments and keep it light. This series is a bit more serious.

  • @bigbert5615
    @bigbert5615 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🏎️

  • @jorge8915
    @jorge8915 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    great video thank you

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m glad you liked it. Thank you!

  • @pantherwood
    @pantherwood 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️ Bro…..video was on point and I watch a lot of reviews, documentary’s, you name it on just about EVERYTHING with a engine and 🛞s. You were on point you gave the facts…you didn’t over kill it….yes keep it coming…. 🍿 ME PLEASE 💪🏾 🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@pantherwood I really appreciate that. I’ve got another one coming soon.

    • @pantherwood
      @pantherwood 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ I cannot wait…I know it’s going to be jammed packed with good stuff

  • @Gregsheppo66
    @Gregsheppo66 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video mate. Gday from Australia 🇦🇺

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Cheers!

  • @joeyjancso2907
    @joeyjancso2907 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I bought a parts car 300zx and the dude had the sr71 in his garage and he was restoring it and I just remembered about that after this amazing vid!

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Was it a red one? I wonder if it was number 6 🤔

  • @looneyyang1326
    @looneyyang1326 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I subbed. instantly.

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@looneyyang1326 I appreciate that!

  • @TarikSammour
    @TarikSammour 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🏎

  • @bradfordeaton6558
    @bradfordeaton6558 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It costs $5,000 to put a go-kart on the track. Racing ain't cheap.

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@bradfordeaton6558 amen to that.

  • @Nismo65
    @Nismo65 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well put together and you tell the story well. Im still a very proud owner of my black 1990 JDM 2+0 targa manual NA. i bought it back in 2002 in Australia in exc cond. im 60 yrs old soon and it only has 130kms on the clock i haven't driven it for 13yrs now but have been doing many engine performance mods without adding more weight to it. I like to reduce weight not bolt it on lol, but it was the eara of ricing them out. It's the only car of many in my life I've never wanted to sell and has got better looking the older it gets. Cant wait to turn that key again soon.

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Nismo65 I hope you drive it real soon. I appreciate you watching the video. I’ll be doing part 2 soon.

  • @PatrickScott-r1z
    @PatrickScott-r1z 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Definitely well above the limit on that Chicago trip lol. I heard 5 hrs???

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@PatrickScott-r1z no comment

  • @PatrickScott-r1z
    @PatrickScott-r1z 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    These cars are what made today's high horse power cars possible. I wish These companies were still doing these things with cars and they may be I'm just to busy to get all wrapped up in what I always thought were mythical cars. But I hear one can be had for around $10k maybe Lil more now in US. I looked to see if any were available and can't find a 300. Tk34 was showing up but tk r34 went for like $183k. Wow.

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      A well sorted TT car that’s original will be between 15-35k depending on mileage. Anything that’s all original and under 80k miles will be up there in price. You can find rough twin turbos or Na cars converted to turbo for under 15k USD. The TK car will set the bar for what they are worth in the US soon.

    • @PatrickScott-r1z
      @PatrickScott-r1z 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @Zi.Zenior I first learned about tk cars from gran turismo. And that surprised me as I've always been a car nut and would read all the car magazines and we always were looking on the amazing Internet back then too. It was a good time to be alive.

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@PatrickScott-r1zI think GT was my introduction to Tommy Kaira too. That ZZ was a rocket

  • @PatrickScott-r1z
    @PatrickScott-r1z 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎

  • @stillak
    @stillak 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Talk more about 99 JDM 300ZX

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What would you like me to cover. The version s and R?

  • @MichaelAllenPortland
    @MichaelAllenPortland 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One of the best put together 300ZX videos I've seen. What software do you use for edits?

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MichaelAllenPortland thank you so much. I use a combination of davinci resolve, adobe after effects and CapCut.

  • @PsychTheCraze
    @PsychTheCraze 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love the video so far. My late father had a 300zx named after his mom, it was a slick ride. 🏎

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching it. Your comment made me miss my dad. Hope you’re doing alright.

  • @HASSAN.2020
    @HASSAN.2020 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    nissan z32

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      👌

  • @masterchief1527
    @masterchief1527 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love it! I'm modeling mine after the RevoLife Z

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There are so many amazing tuner builds to cover. I could honestly do three or four of these videos. I’m looking forward to seeing your build.

  • @tristanmcauliff579
    @tristanmcauliff579 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I ❤️ Z 😎

  • @Tight--LiNeZ
    @Tight--LiNeZ 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🏎 The Shelby Daytona Coupe killed Sir Peter Brock in the end. He took my 1974 Holden Torana SLR (the cars that made him famous at Bathurst) around a racetrack and signed my dash board before he passed away. I was a massive fan of his and was truly gutted when he hit that tree. Cheers

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Tight--LiNeZ it’s such a tragic story. His legacy lives on in steel and should last many lifetimes.

  • @tonyprice3314
    @tonyprice3314 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! Your channel will grow quickly!

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@tonyprice3314 thank you!

  • @Yeagermeisters9120
    @Yeagermeisters9120 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can you make such videos of other cool cars like the all skyline gens and rx7 and supras and all yk it'll be cool

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think this is a great idea

  • @kevinc9934
    @kevinc9934 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Crazy that now its just a set of calipers for s chassis lol.

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They massacred my boy

  • @NealZingh
    @NealZingh 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is an absolute gem of a video. Almost has an underground feeling to it. Amazing job 💯

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much! I think I want to do more like this

  • @akaiookami6441
    @akaiookami6441 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Heck yeah 🏎

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re in!

  • @ruchithsalpadoru2235
    @ruchithsalpadoru2235 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    such a fun video to watch!

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for checking it out. I thought the magazine snippets were pretty cool and wanted to share

  • @Alvinx27
    @Alvinx27 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can you do a video of Nissan skyline and include the regular version such as a GT and the GTS

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I sure can. I’ll have to do some research about tuner builds. I know Mines is a good one.

  • @BraceMediaCorp
    @BraceMediaCorp 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🏎️

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Good luck!

  • @jabonga5922
    @jabonga5922 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Subbed. 🏎🔥

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you!

  • @Joshosaurus422
    @Joshosaurus422 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🏎️

  • @Canuckbrah
    @Canuckbrah 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    About a week away from first start up on my TT rebuild. Algorithm absolutely blessed me with this channel 👏

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Canuckbrah i’m so excited for you. I hope the shakedown reveals 0 problems. May all your shifts be grind free and your car always be in boost. Amen.

    • @PatrickScott-r1z
      @PatrickScott-r1z 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How much hp you think it's making?

    • @PatrickScott-r1z
      @PatrickScott-r1z 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And yes I'm new to channel. Just found you today. Watching wife ranks all my cars now. Great content man and can't wait to see all your cars and hear Lil story behind each one. Cool shit man. Acura tt. I swapped...... why didn't you just say everything😂😂

    • @Canuckbrah
      @Canuckbrah 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@PatrickScott-r1z On paper, should be making about 550whp. It was a barnfind RHD Slicktop TT that we did a full restoration on. Fingers crossed everything goes smooth when it's up and running

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ hahah I guess I DID do everything on that thing. I appreciate you checking out the vids. You might like the Halloween one I did

  • @jameshelbling7449
    @jameshelbling7449 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There are lots of teams you can join as an "arrive and drive" member. If you're interested in lemons go crew or go rent a seat with a team and see it from the inside before you drop $$ on your own team. been racing lemons/endurance for a few years now, still an arrive and driver but with the same team whole time.

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's a great way to get your feet wet before committing to a team!

  • @ryannicholson5339
    @ryannicholson5339 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video. Any info on the Tommy Kaira car you mentioned in Atlanta?

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. I’m working on maybe filming it. I know the importer is having the maintenance done on it at the moment. I’ll likely have more info soon. If you’re interested in buying it I can give you the importers info. DM me on Instagram.

  • @grandmarquis_86
    @grandmarquis_86 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m 60 seconds in and I already gave the 👍🏾🏎️

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s what i’m talking about!!!

  • @JDM_PLUS
    @JDM_PLUS 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey bro!

  • @Handplottedblackhole
    @Handplottedblackhole 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🏎️💨💨💨 Keep up the great work man, this stuff rules!

    • @Zi.Zenior
      @Zi.Zenior 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I appreciate you saying that. I think I need to make a part 2