zlalomz Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I wanted to post some pics of a Kaminari kit that is no longer made. I found the car on craigslist and went to look out of curiosity since I had never seen one in person. I don't think I have seen one on any of the Z sites but have a couple of pictures from some older Z books. Do any members here have one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I think you just showed all of us 5 reasons why they do not make that kit anymore.......interesting find none the less..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corzette Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I think you just showed all of us 5 reasons why they do not make that kit anymore.......interesting find none the less..... lol.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjce3VEhouY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlalomz Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 After searching the archives another member said the molds were destroyed in a fire, arson maybe? The second iteration of this kit for the 280ZX's worked much better with the creased bodylines already present. I always wondered what happened to the marionettes from Stingray and Fireball XL5. Thanks Challenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeboy Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 If the kit is installed with detail it could look much better. This is picture of the Jim Wolf Car from 1995 Z-Car magazine ad. Zlalomz, I think I still have the Z-car magazine ad with the picture of that white car in your avatar on a track ?? I have been tinkering with these Z cars to long !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlalomz Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 My brother made that ad for ZCar and Scott Performance. He tweaked it in photoshop a bit widening the tires and removing some stone chips. It was taken at Sears Point Raceway. Here is another shot of the Jim Wolf car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben280zx Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 That thing was so nice, Too bad there no more production on these kits anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdenno Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear as the old saying goes. But, after looking at the pictures, it appears that you can make a sow's ear out of a silk purse. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I think you just showed all of us 5 reasons why they do not make that kit anymore.......interesting find none the less..... Man I needed a good laugh!!! Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben280zx Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 The car in post 1 is for sale for 2k if any one wants it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh817 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Reminds me of this: Give someone like me, who has no idea what they're doing when it comes to body work, some fiberglass and watch in wonder.... thats a big fail right there. The only way it will die is if it is burned. Start the grills boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4xwellmurd3r Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 lol ORIGAMI CAR!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkach Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Rear fender flares remind me of a Mitsu Starion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaZ Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Paint it black and its a Batman Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_furious Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I always wonder why people leave the boat anchor bumpers on when they've done so much other work...they're about the worst thing styling-wise on the '74 and up S30s. Thousands of dollars on body kits and paint and no time spent unbolting those things and saving not only some weight, but your eyes, as well. That kit wouldn't look so bad if it actually flowed a bit better with the lines of the car, but it's a geometric look on a chassis that's mostly curves. Completely incongruous. Maybe on a S31 it would work better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I always wonder why people leave the boat anchor bumpers on when they've done so much other work...they're about the worst thing styling-wise on the '74 and up S30s. Thousands of dollars on body kits and paint and no time spent unbolting those things and saving not only some weight, but your eyes, as well. That kit wouldn't look so bad if it actually flowed a bit better with the lines of the car, but it's a geometric look on a chassis that's mostly curves. Completely incongruous. Maybe on a S31 it would work better. I could not agree more. It's '80's styling applied to '70's body lines just isn't as good as the '80's 280ZX lines. Yes, the S31 Kaminari body kits look the part--fits the much better than on an S30, but that's my opinion. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I always wonder why people leave the boat anchor bumpers on when they've done so much other work...they're about the worst thing styling-wise on the '74 and up S30s. Thousands of dollars on body kits and paint and no time spent unbolting those things and saving not only some weight, but your eyes, as well. ....................................... Exactly. And the same thing applies to the 280ZX. Replace the entire front forward of the bonnet with a one piece slotted type front end, big wheels and tyres without flares, tidy up the back end a bit and there you have it. Which reminds me, must do pics of mine which is now finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Agree 100%. Almost mind boggling! I always wonder why people leave the boat anchor bumpers on when they've done so much other work...they're about the worst thing styling-wise on the '74 and up S30s. Thousands of dollars on body kits and paint and no time spent unbolting those things and saving not only some weight, but your eyes, as well. That kit wouldn't look so bad if it actually flowed a bit better with the lines of the car, but it's a geometric look on a chassis that's mostly curves. Completely incongruous. Maybe on a S31 it would work better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gr8White Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I think you just showed all of us 5 reasons why they do not make that kit anymore.......interesting find none the less..... LMAO....Wasn't that car in "Boogie nights"??? It needs good lighting and a disco ball to really "appreciate" it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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