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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? 

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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.

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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.

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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.
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