9/73-E31-260z Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) My early 260z the giver of many surprises thus far... both good and bad hehe Front air dam with custom license plate recess, shaved rear bumper and 240z small front bumper. Western Wheel (model?) wheels, 14x7 0 offset, oooold tires, but they have white letters so they're still cool. Edited February 21, 2014 by 9/73-E31-260z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yhlz Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 gonna swap out the wheels and buy some coilovers, but this is it for now It looks good my man! No need to have wheel tuck. I'm sure it looks alot lower in person than in photos. What is the setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitz17 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) Recent shot from JNC and the Fairlady next to my 1977 930 Turbo Carrera. Had a Euro lip installed since this picture was taken. Edited February 28, 2014 by spitz17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Recent shot from JNC and the Fairlady next to my 1977 930 Turbo Carrera. Had a Euro lip installed since this picture was taken. Man that's a good looking Z!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDgoods Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Recent shot from JNC and the Fairlady next to my 1977 930 Turbo Carrera. Had a Euro lip installed since this picture was taken. Perfect wheel/tire size combo on the s30.... specs? Im guessing 15x8 +0 225/50/15? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitz17 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Correct! No spacers, restored factory brakes from PMB performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I love the stance of your Z, spitz. What's your suspension setup? What do you think of the 911 compared to the Z? Doesn't seem like too many people (that I can find) have experience with both, but I've heard the 911 rides/handles better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Looking good Glenn! FWIW, I've driven a '95 911 Turbo S pretty hard and was not overly impressed... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitz17 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) I love the stance of your Z, spitz. What's your suspension setup? What do you think of the 911 compared to the Z? Doesn't seem like too many people (that I can find) have experience with both, but I've heard the 911 rides/handles better. To be completely honest - stock for stock, I would say the 911's. But out of my cars, the Z handles best. The setup consists of ground control coilovers, Techno Toy TC rods, control arms, and Toyo RA1 tires. The modern R180 CLSD also helps pull out of corners a lot quicker. My 911T is completely stock, and I am tempted to say it handles better than the Z with the right driver behind the wheel. Early 911's are notorious for odd handling characteristics due to the engine being so far back. The 911 has always been in a different class than the Z, so I guess it's expected. The 914 may be more comparable? But I haven't driven one, so I can't say. On another note - the 930 Turbo is a completely different animal. It's pretty much a point and shoot car, because it has so much turbo lag. Probably why so few survived, and most were wrapped around a tree within a few years. But this is why I like it - it has its own unique charm haha. Edited February 28, 2014 by spitz17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitz17 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Looking good Glenn! FWIW, I've driven a '95 911 Turbo S pretty hard and was not overly impressed... Thanks Leon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stivva Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Just a couple of new photos, I am pretty happy with the top photo. I also have some new parts on the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EF Ian Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Nice Moody Shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EF Ian Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) Edited March 3, 2014 by EF Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Just a couple of new photos, I am pretty happy with the top photo. I also have some new parts on the way That's hot, love the bottom shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreco Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 What side mirrors are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSamuri Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 New member, Just purchased a '71 240Z as a project car. Growing up in Scotland a family friend had one of the 70 odd Super Samuris built by Broadspeed cylinder head ace, Spike Anderson. http://zhome.com/History/BigSamIsBack.htm http://www.sportscarmarket.com/columns/profiles/race/4834-1973-datsun-240z-super-samuri The car was purchased in the Bay Area, registered as a non op vehicle and has been in storage since 2010. Most importantly it is solid with only minor areas of rust, the floors have their original paint (which is more than can be said for the rest of the car ). Currently a very faded silver, previously black and originally Sunshine yellow. Engine, manual 5 speed gearbox and R200 diff from a 280ZX turbo. Rear disc brakes and Dana wheels. Induction is a Holley "blowthrough carb: with a Garrett AR 50 Turbo with intercooler. No surprise that the PO included a spare clutch No headliner, cracked dash (spare dash cover included), mismatched race seats and no heater. Rubber trim cracked and dried out same for all suspension bushings. Missing bumpers. Stops in a straight line, brakes work but there is a lot of pedal travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ktm Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 SuperSamuri, nice looking car at least on the outside. Welcome to the forum and addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieD Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Here are a few shots of my "work in progress". I've owned it since it was new....42 years and still working on it. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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