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exxit · 03-01-2011, 09:22 AM

I was wondering if you fellas knew any 300zx specialists in the Los angeles area...
My 4th gear is Shit (my guess is synchros)

I was wondering whatt would be the most cost effective solution...
Buy a jdm trans with 50k in miles for 350 and have my buddy put it in for about half shop price
--------Or--------
Do a rebuild through a sane shop (no clue what rebulds run)

Any guru advice???

The car is a 94 with a TT swap (manual trans)

exxit · 03-02-2011, 08:26 AM

Bump! No one knows of any 300zx repair spots??

WIKID S4TEEN · 03-02-2011, 03:27 PM

seriously?

You have money = Rebuild
You have no money = buy used one

If you're going to keep the car for a while, invest into it.
If you're not, just find the cheapest solution.
Where in LA are you?

exxit · 03-02-2011, 04:01 PM

I'm trying to broaden my JDM knowledge by asking questions... :P

I can spend the extra money I just don't need overkill... I had a quote for a rebuild from a "300zx only shop" but I haven't been able to keep in touch with the owner -_-

I want to get in touch with a shop You guys trust... I know how critical people are on the forums when it comes to fair prices and good service.

I'm very new to the scene, so far I like the community. I'm just not familiar with shops that specialize in zchassis' work.

I'm in valley village.

SeanK · 03-04-2011, 07:57 AM

What's wrong with 4th gear? or what are the problems you are having?

exxit · 03-04-2011, 08:34 AM

Feels like 4th gear's synchro gave up on life, decided to take a dump in my tranny, and is just waiting to die.

It won't be long till I start losing gears because it grinds unless I double clutch into 4th.

Lol No one knows reputable shops in the LA area?

SeanK · 03-04-2011, 12:51 PM

Take a look at: TwinTurbo.NET: Nissan 300ZX forum - The experiment paid off....

Also to answer your original Q: https://specialtyz.com/ up in Chatsworth. They are more tuning oriented, but could probably give you an opinion on the problem.

03-01-2011, 09:22 AM	#1
exxit Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: L.A. Age: 35 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LF 300zx repair shop I was wondering if you fellas knew any 300zx specialists in the Los angeles area... My 4th gear is Shit (my guess is synchros) I was wondering whatt would be the most cost effective solution... Buy a jdm trans with 50k in miles for 350 and have my buddy put it in for about half shop price --------Or-------- Do a rebuild through a sane shop (no clue what rebulds run) Any guru advice??? The car is a 94 with a TT swap (manual trans)

03-02-2011, 03:27 PM	#3
WIKID S4TEEN Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCal 661 Posts: 887 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	seriously? You have money = Rebuild You have no money = buy used one If you're going to keep the car for a while, invest into it. If you're not, just find the cheapest solution. Where in LA are you? __________________ Rock wha U jock and don't talk if U ain't got!!

03-02-2011, 08:26 AM	#2
exxit Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: L.A. Age: 35 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bump! No one knows of any 300zx repair spots??

03-02-2011, 04:01 PM	#4
exxit Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: L.A. Age: 35 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm trying to broaden my JDM knowledge by asking questions... :P I can spend the extra money I just don't need overkill... I had a quote for a rebuild from a "300zx only shop" but I haven't been able to keep in touch with the owner -_- I want to get in touch with a shop You guys trust... I know how critical people are on the forums when it comes to fair prices and good service. I'm very new to the scene, so far I like the community. I'm just not familiar with shops that specialize in zchassis' work. I'm in valley village.

03-04-2011, 07:57 AM	#5
SeanK Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St.Louis, MO Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	What's wrong with 4th gear? or what are the problems you are having?

03-04-2011, 08:34 AM	#6
exxit Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: L.A. Age: 35 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Feels like 4th gear's synchro gave up on life, decided to take a dump in my tranny, and is just waiting to die. It won't be long till I start losing gears because it grinds unless I double clutch into 4th. Lol No one knows reputable shops in the LA area?

03-04-2011, 12:51 PM	#7
SeanK Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St.Louis, MO Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Take a look at: TwinTurbo.NET: Nissan 300ZX forum - The experiment paid off.... Also to answer your original Q: https://specialtyz.com/ up in Chatsworth. They are more tuning oriented, but could probably give you an opinion on the problem.