skwiggly Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 trackhore, the bracket's gone and new wheels too. These pics are actually from a couple summers ago. Need to do another photo shoot. chenc544, I've been meaning to join ZCCC, just haven't gotten around to it. I definitely will by next spring in time for some track days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenc544 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 chenc544, I've been meaning to join ZCCC, just haven't gotten around to it. I definitely will by next spring in time for some track days! We have a brand new track for next year. http://www.highplainsraceway.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 latest issue of Motor Trend [february 09] just tested the new 370Z and said it's the best one ever, much improved. carry on. Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 For a split second I thought Bosco revived this thread just to say that When it came time for me to buy my first car, I was really interested in a 240Z, I researched them for weeks and finally found one in good condition to test drive. When I finally did, the side of the car kept digging into my left shoulder when I was in the driver seat. I was only 5'8 at the time (not that I'm much taller at a towering 5'9 now), but I just remember being impressed by how crammed my upper body felt. I did love the 90-96 TT ZX and wish I could've owned one, still do, but I think the closest I'll have to be for a while will be the 95 Infiniti J30 I used to have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 For a split second I thought Bosco revived this thread just to say that nope just trying to help out the Z boys to keep them updated. btw the Z cars are nice but Corvettes are what i like. Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Certainly understandable, they're fun cars too, bit out of my paygrade though for the ones that I would want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackhore Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 370Z may be a good performer, but they still can't shake the renault design monkey off their back... only slightly less ugly than the model its replacing. Yey for compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Actually, I was thinking that all the technical benefits of the 370Z, over the 350Z, are overshadowed by the increased uglyness. I hope they don't offer green, because then the "frogger" theme will be complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJLGT Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 i have an 05 350Z enthusiest (6MT of course). Its good to see some members with some real nice 300Z's on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300zx2lgt Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hey Z'ers. It's been awhile since I posted on this thread. Just a heads up that ZCon 2009 is coming up pretty soon. It's in San Antonio this year so if anyone wants to meet up I'll be in town. Kinda sad I don't have my z32 any longer but I may try to pick up one before the convention. Can't roll out to that event in the lgt. Also for those who dislike the 370Z I went to a Nissan dealership today and I think they're really nice looking. Much better than the 350Z and the interior looked much cleaner. It's probably not going to be a classic like the 240Z and the Z32 300zx's but it represents the Z hertiage well in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 i just wished they made a 2+2 Turbo.. that woulda ruled..... You need to go back a few more years, the 280ZX turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenc544 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 ^2+2 Z32TT's were made overseas and are actually very common in JDM and EDM. I guess most people overseas buy them instead of 2+0. In the US there are also quiet a few 2+2 Z32's with turbo swaps running around. Swapping TT's into 2+2, convertibles and regular NA's are done somewhat regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I had a 95 J30, does that count as me owning a 300ZX 2x2? hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarmob Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I have a 83 280zx plus i have a 05 2.5i limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullfrg Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I recently sold my 91 SE-R that I was using as my autox car: replaced it with my dd 01 2.5 RS which got replaced in its dd duties with an 05 LGT wagon. I do still have a Murano if that counts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote_Lips Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I picked up this red 1972 Datsun 240z recently. It needs a tune up and tires, but runs and drives ok. The cool part is that there is NO rust cancer besides the battery tray and only a couple small dents. I'm torn between keeping it stock or modding the hell out of it. (thinking small block) Either way I won't have the chance to mess with it until i get back from europe next year. What do you guys think? Yup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I like it. Whatever you decide to do it will make an interesting car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 That is a nice score! Considering the rarity of a rust free Z I would keep it stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I picked up this red 1972 Datsun 240z recently. It needs a tune up and tires, but runs and drives ok. The cool part is that there is NO rust cancer besides the battery tray and only a couple small dents. I'm torn between keeping it stock or modding the hell out of it. (thinking small block) Either way I won't have the chance to mess with it until i get back from europe next year. What do you guys think? nice find. if you want to butcher one up find a rough one. btw Stay Stock Stay Happy Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 nice find. if you want to butcher one up find a rough one. btw Stay Stock Stay Happy Funny, I have always been happier modded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 There was one year of the 240 that was rated at 190hp (70 or 71?), that one was the quickest Zs until the 280ZX Turbo came out. I'd rebuild the motor to that year specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackhore Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 There was one year of the 240 that was rated at 190hp (70 or 71?), that one was the quickest Zs until the 280ZX Turbo came out. I'd rebuild the motor to that year specs.Not a factory produced engine. The 240Z S30 made 150hp at the crank and was essentially the most powerful stock NA engine of the group. The 260 got a 2.6L AND emissions restrictions that dropped the power to about 140. The 280Z got a 2.8L and fuel injection which brought the power back the the 150 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote_Lips Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Thanks for all the good ideas. I have also been hanging out on Zcar.com talking to those guys. The Z will remain mostly stock. I bought some new wheels (16in x 8in) and a dual weber carb setup, but the engine, trans, and body will stay stock. Suspension will be redone and lowered and the brakes will be mildly upgraded. Going to paint it dark silver with the british style offset racing stripe in black and get a dark tint. New carpet, dash, etc. It already has the cool wood steering wheel. Seats will be re-upholstered in leather. Restoration begins next summer. Yup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Thanks for all the good ideas. I have also been hanging out on Zcar.com talking to those guys. The Z will remain mostly stock. I bought some new wheels (16in x 8in) and a dual weber carb setup, but the engine, trans, and body will stay stock. Suspension will be redone and lowered and the brakes will be mildly upgraded. Going to paint it dark silver with the british style offset racing stripe in black and get a dark tint. New carpet, dash, etc. It already has the cool wood steering wheel. Seats will be re-upholstered in leather. Restoration begins next summer. Good luck man, hope you dont find any problem areas. I can picture the dark silver with tint in my mind, looks great. What color are the rims? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote_Lips Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Deep Dish Goodness:wub: Yup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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