Mine would have to be a HQ monaro, when I was a kid there used to be one that parked up down the street from or house, would hear this monaro roaring into the street almost every day, probably the car that influenced me to love cars.
Porsche carrera gt,porsche 992 gt3 , silvia s14 ,240z , gtr r34 ,32,35, lancer evo 6 ,7 , bmw m5 cs , e60 m5 , audi r8 v10 , lamborghini aventador svj , ford f150 and mustang gt500 i want them all 😅
I just started building a 280z over on my channel, this is some great inspiration! The car turned out incredible, looks like you put your touch on everything!
Hi. Bryan from Ceres, South Africa. Jeanan, my first born bought a zx 280, exactly like the one Mike Lake has finished. Mike is a great inspiration for us. Much Respect !!!
Thank you so much bro! Shoutout South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️.
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My dream car is the same has your, witch any of the Zs, so I went for the ZX for the same reason and thats how I got to know your channel, and you have been an inspiration for mine, huge help with the videos, happy to see yours getting to this point! Cheers mate!
Hey MikeLake, Wow, what an incredible video! I was truly captivated by the breathtaking visuals and the way you effortlessly conveyed your message. Your storytelling skills are commendable, and it's evident that you put a lot of thought and effort into the production. I really appreciate how you tackled such an important topic and shed light on its significance. Your ability to combine entertainment with education is a rare talent, and it's evident that you have a deep understanding of the subject matter. Moreover, the way you engaged with your audience throughout the video was fantastic. Your explanations were clear and concise, making complex concepts easily understandable for viewers like me. I also appreciate the way you provided additional resources and references, encouraging further exploration of the topic. Keep up the fantastic work! Your content is not only entertaining but also serves as a source of inspiration for others. Your dedication to creating meaningful and constructive videos is commendable, and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next. Wishing you continued success and looking forward to your future videos! Best regards, [Your Name]
I am very stoked that you finished the ZX now. I like the direction you took also. It makes the car look great. By the way, you do know that the chrome covers on the bumpers can be removed, to straighten them a little.They a actually very thin. There are only a few nuts holding them. Anyway Mike, congratulations on a great build. I hope you enjoy it as much as all ZX owners enjoy theirs. I am excited to finish mine soon...
Congrats on the progress Mike. I’ve followed you since you started on this S130 and bout the same time I got mine. Progress halt on my end due to a newborn. Glad to see you keeping your interest!!🎉
Why thank you! Ahh yes a newborn will certainly do that 😅. Congrats though! Absolutely loving the 280zx. Still a wee bit of work to do underneath but that just means more content 😁
vw bug, the old school one with a subbie/vr6 swap, or any of the Z cars you listed with this body shape.. that's my dream fleet. oh and a 2000gt, but that's unobtanium.
long time subscriber, since you where boosting your 4cyl e36 in a skinny drive way car port. loved this vid love the 280, the vibe of mates in the garage experiencing the greatness of creating a pride and joy is priceless. loved seeing you drunk lol. absolutely wouldnt have usubbed if you put cams shit talk in. kong term dream of mine has always been to find a rescuable z31 300zx, theyre becoming so hard to find plus i live in perth. fyi you are my fave car build youtuber i watch most of the top builders. i like your style authenticity and you and i have close taste in cars and asthetics. keep doing you, i wish you could be less sensored and show more personell character jokes and,pov street missions but understand that aint good for publicity. watch every vid. keen to see the z hit the dyno, with ecu and tuning they way it is these days these old motors suprise everyone with what they can do. still holding out for the built m50 motor.
@@itsmikelake those things are very unique not everyone expects to make power but when they do they go all out on the L28 platform and the all motor L28 guys manage to make at least 300 horsepower on ITbs but it’s the bottom end and fully build head that matters and upgrades valve train and add a turbo it can make 400 to 600
@@itsmikelakepeople say it can’t be done one a 240z or 280z to make it to the 600 but if someone in a Honda can make a 4 cylinder Single Cam Vtec To 500 horsepower anyone can with determination to learn and find ways to build and tune a slow process but a process done right lol
You don't need that much power in a car as light as a ZX. 350hp in a 280ZX will pull on most anything. At that power level you are going to start breaking parts in your driveline The chassis gets flexy and handling gets really squirrely under power. The SOHC Hondas are a lot more advanced technology than the L28. 16 valves per cylinder. Very nice combustion chamber shape. Open deck for cooling. Very rigid aluminum block.
Hi Mike. I love the job you've done on your 280zx. I have one myself. I understand that you are in Melbourne just like me. I also have a 280zx. Do you ever take your car to car shows etc? I would love to see your car in person. Frank.
you should have never bought it ...... 2+2 is trash ..... the looks just doesn't have the sport looks ..... throw it away ...... waste of money ..... junk yard time
What’s your dream car?
240z
Pretty much this car bro
Mine would have to be a HQ monaro, when I was a kid there used to be one that parked up down the street from or house, would hear this monaro roaring into the street almost every day, probably the car that influenced me to love cars.
Porsche carrera gt,porsche 992 gt3 , silvia s14 ,240z , gtr r34 ,32,35, lancer evo 6 ,7 , bmw m5 cs , e60 m5 , audi r8 v10 , lamborghini aventador svj , ford f150 and mustang gt500 i want them all 😅
Dodge Viper R/T :)
I just started building a 280z over on my channel, this is some great inspiration! The car turned out incredible, looks like you put your touch on everything!
Hell yeah bro! Absolutely amazing cars. They turn heads like nothing else. Enjoy the journey my friend.
Hi. Bryan from Ceres, South Africa. Jeanan, my first born bought a zx 280, exactly like the one Mike Lake has finished. Mike is a great inspiration for us. Much Respect !!!
Thank you so much bro! Shoutout South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️.
My dream car is the same has your, witch any of the Zs, so I went for the ZX for the same reason and thats how I got to know your channel, and you have been an inspiration for mine, huge help with the videos, happy to see yours getting to this point! Cheers mate!
What a comment! Thank you bro. I’m absolutely loving my z and so stoked she’s back up and running. Dyno tune next!
Hey MikeLake,
Wow, what an incredible video! I was truly captivated by the breathtaking visuals and the way you effortlessly conveyed your message. Your storytelling skills are commendable, and it's evident that you put a lot of thought and effort into the production.
I really appreciate how you tackled such an important topic and shed light on its significance. Your ability to combine entertainment with education is a rare talent, and it's evident that you have a deep understanding of the subject matter.
Moreover, the way you engaged with your audience throughout the video was fantastic. Your explanations were clear and concise, making complex concepts easily understandable for viewers like me. I also appreciate the way you provided additional resources and references, encouraging further exploration of the topic.
Keep up the fantastic work! Your content is not only entertaining but also serves as a source of inspiration for others. Your dedication to creating meaningful and constructive videos is commendable, and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next.
Wishing you continued success and looking forward to your future videos!
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Wow, what a well thought out reply! Thanks so much [Your Name]! Xo
You've done aa great job on that car Mr Lake.
Thanks Rog!!!
Love the datsun!
Thank you bro 👊🏻
I am very stoked that you finished the ZX now. I like the direction you took also. It makes the car look great. By the way, you do know that the chrome covers on the bumpers can be removed, to straighten them a little.They a actually very thin. There are only a few nuts holding them. Anyway Mike, congratulations on a great build. I hope you enjoy it as much as all ZX owners enjoy theirs. I am excited to finish mine soon...
Glad to notice that Australians, unlike Americans, know that C and Z are two different letters. In America this is a 280 CX, - I don't get it!🤔
Put it all together to pull it apart and change the clutch? Or is the clutch already replaced?
Clutch has been replaced 😁. She’s ready for the dyno!
The car looks mint but it would be even mintier if you paint match those flairs
I said that to Cam and he disagree’d! But I’m thinking I might 👀
@@itsmikelake sounds like a plan to me
Full chrome shallow bumpers would set that paint off
Agree! If only it was that easy to find some 😅🥲
Be interesting to see if any others would fit
How much power is she going to make on the dyno?! Comment your guesses. And don’t forget to subscribe!
204kw. up the dato
191wkw
absolutely beautiful car! Just started my journey working on one as well. Wondering if you could give a break down on what body kit you used?
Congrats on the progress Mike. I’ve followed you since you started on this S130 and bout the same time I got mine. Progress halt on my end due to a newborn. Glad to see you keeping your interest!!🎉
Why thank you! Ahh yes a newborn will certainly do that 😅. Congrats though! Absolutely loving the 280zx. Still a wee bit of work to do underneath but that just means more content 😁
Not a huge fan of the Z, but that one is super clean 😮 💯
That was like a strip tease in reverse. Better with every part
What power did it make looking really good
Thanks! 270hp at the moment 😁
@@itsmikelake no bad is it difficult to turbo the L28 I have 1 in my 280zx
Love the Z! Btw what are your rims & tire setup? I wanna replicate it to my Z
These are 16x9.5 -52 offset 😁
Sick FC my dream car has to be FD
FD are sooo damn cool
@@itsmikelake yes sir one day I might be lucky enough to own one
vw bug, the old school one with a subbie/vr6 swap, or any of the Z cars you listed with this body shape.. that's my dream fleet. oh and a 2000gt, but that's unobtanium.
Yea the Datsuns!! Love my 120Y :)
Yewww love me a nice 120y!
@@itsmikelake Burnt orange wagon all the way!
Damn I can hardly find a non rusted out one for less than 10k
How in the hell did you find a Z in NZ for $1500? I haven't seen one for under 45k
This is in Australia. But this was in an absolutely terrible state. I wouldn’t have paid more than $1500 for it and didn’t even want to pay that haha…
@@itsmikelake even in a terrible state I've never seen one for less than 30k. There's just none of them around. Are they more common in Aus?
No wipers on headlights!!
long time subscriber, since you where boosting your 4cyl e36 in a skinny drive way car port. loved this vid love the 280, the vibe of mates in the garage experiencing the greatness of creating a pride and joy is priceless. loved seeing you drunk lol. absolutely wouldnt have usubbed if you put cams shit talk in. kong term dream of mine has always been to find a rescuable z31 300zx, theyre becoming so hard to find plus i live in perth. fyi you are my fave car build youtuber i watch most of the top builders. i like your style authenticity and you and i have close taste in cars and asthetics. keep doing you, i wish you could be less sensored and show more personell character jokes and,pov street missions but understand that aint good for publicity. watch every vid. keen to see the z hit the dyno, with ecu and tuning they way it is these days these old motors suprise everyone with what they can do. still holding out for the built m50 motor.
Thanks so much bro! Excuse the late reply, I never saw this comment!
That’s me Fr I just got a 280zx gonna be a drift build
You have to show the ZX on the L Congregation!!
Ohhhh is that a Facebook group?
@@itsmikelake, yes. I'm sure you have commented there before. The group is called "The Church of L"
The L28 And L28et Add big racing cams and bored out pistons and bigger turbo you can possibly make 400 to 600 horsepower with a powerful tune
I want to get a racing cam! Looking into them at the moment. Such a great engine
@@itsmikelake those things are very unique not everyone expects to make power but when they do they go all out on the L28 platform and the all motor L28 guys manage to make at least 300 horsepower on ITbs but it’s the bottom end and fully build head that matters and upgrades valve train and add a turbo it can make 400 to 600
@@itsmikelakepeople say it can’t be done one a 240z or 280z to make it to the 600 but if someone in a Honda can make a 4 cylinder Single Cam Vtec To 500 horsepower anyone can with determination to learn and find ways to build and tune a slow process but a process done right lol
You don't need that much power in a car as light as a ZX. 350hp in a 280ZX will pull on most anything. At that power level you are going to start breaking parts in your driveline The chassis gets flexy and handling gets really squirrely under power.
The SOHC Hondas are a lot more advanced technology than the L28. 16 valves per cylinder. Very nice combustion chamber shape. Open deck for cooling. Very rigid aluminum block.
@@Fulcrum205just saying but it’s true tho the 240 and 280zs have a tendency to fishtail with that much torque the RB swap guys especially
Love it my bro! Fvck yea! 👊🏾💯💯
Thank you my dude!
Dang what a good lookn car. And im a little different my dream cars are XD-XF falcons. I have owned so may and i love them all.
Thank you bro! Oooft they’d all be worth a pretty penny these days 😍
Hi Mike. I love the job you've done on your 280zx. I have one myself. I understand that you are in Melbourne just like me. I also have a 280zx. Do you ever take your car to car shows etc? I would love to see your car in person. Frank.
Would be great to see this in daylight.
New vid coming soon. Dyno tune soon too!
292hp
The Datsun Z
put a front lip on it
I’ve been searching for a front air dam. They’re so hard to find!
Noooooooo
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VL TURBO
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Ugly duckling to anyone but transformers fans...
Also, Bluestreak is finally blue!
you should have never bought it ...... 2+2 is trash ..... the looks just doesn't have the sport looks ..... throw it away ...... waste of money ..... junk yard time
🤣 nice insecurities homie