halokilller Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Hello, My first car was a 71 240z w/ an l28et swap and I regret selling it so I plan on getting another s30 soon and doing a LSx/t56 swap. I have the opportunity to buy my first car back which is very unique but I was thinking of getting a 280z instead. They are cheaper to buy and are said to be more rigid. One of my concerns about the car is safety since I will be driving this car a few times a week. I know the s30 is not the safest car, especially compared to modern standards, but is the 280z much better than the 240z in terms of safety? If not, I would rather buy my 240z back and put a 6pt roll bar in it because it will be lighter, stiffer, and more desirable. Which would you pick and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chavo Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Get the 240z. Unless you track it, you may not appreciate the suspension difference to the fullest. The biggest concern is if you live in California like i do, you really want to find something prior to 1975, so 240z it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Gadsby Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 If you regret selling, you will regret not buying back. 240Z seems to be the winner thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 The S30 is a 40 year old small car. But fun if you drive it thoughtfully. Probably a side collision would be the worst. Avoid driving in the rain as the back end breaks loose easily. I never drive in the rain. Why a roll bar? For a street car or a daily driver the roll bar becomes something to bang your head on in a collision unless you plan on wearing a helmet driving to the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halokilller Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Thanks for the replies, I am definitely staying pre-1975 because of smog reasons. I was thinking of the roll bar for added stiffness and rollover protection. The car will be tracked and autocrossed regularly. My gut says 240z haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haniel20 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Thanks for the replies, I am definitely staying pre-1975 because of smog reasons. I was thinking of the roll bar for added stiffness and rollover protection. The car will be tracked and autocrossed regularly. My gut says 240z haha im looking for a l28et 240z anyway you can lead me in ghe direction of your old car, i been looking for months and no luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haniel20 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I would go ls if i had the money,but you seem kinda bored of the old l28et's and plus if you go ls you can still boost later if you really want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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