That 240z..
11-08-2009, 01:35 AM
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That 240z..
Came across this and thought I should share..
http://speedhunters.com/archive/2009...that-240z.aspx
http://motormavens.com/2009/10/cente...otan-s30-240z/
http://speedhunters.com/archive/2009...that-240z.aspx
http://motormavens.com/2009/10/cente...otan-s30-240z/
11-08-2009, 04:06 AM
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It needs some TLC, but I like it......
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11-08-2009, 02:17 PM
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I learned how to drive a stick in one of these old 240's. It was my friend's. It was a hooptie. Gray with red bucket seats. We used to go to the back roads on Ft. Hood and let 'er rip until it started smoking. Those were the days!
edit: I want to restore one of these one day. If nissan started "retroing" these like the Mustang, Camaro and Challenger they'd sell every last one.
edit: I want to restore one of these one day. If nissan started "retroing" these like the Mustang, Camaro and Challenger they'd sell every last one.
11-08-2009, 02:38 PM
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I learned how to drive a stick in one of these old 240's. It was my friend's. It was a hooptie. Gray with red bucket seats. We used to go to the back roads on Ft. Hood and let 'er rip until it started smoking. Those were the days!
edit: I want to restore one of these one day. If nissan started "retroing" these like the Mustang, Camaro and Challenger they'd sell every last one.
edit: I want to restore one of these one day. If nissan started "retroing" these like the Mustang, Camaro and Challenger they'd sell every last one.
EDIT: This is for the us market. I speak of no other.
I don't get it...What's so special about THAT car?
11-08-2009, 03:43 PM
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It's just cool.
j/k I've always loved the 240Z. A car that can elicit the responses in this thread (Shoofin's excepted, no offense) in this condition is beyond special.
j/k I've always loved the 240Z. A car that can elicit the responses in this thread (Shoofin's excepted, no offense) in this condition is beyond special.
11-08-2009, 03:46 PM
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I remember something about Nissan looking for a certain model of their older cars. Was it the 240Z though?
11-08-2009, 06:33 PM
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That 240 is either a modified autocross car, a project car or a junker. I wouldn't put money into trying to restore it. 
The program didn't make money, and high performance standards have changed a lot since then.
IDK if it also included the 260Z and 280Zs.
The program didn't make money, and high performance standards have changed a lot since then. IDK if it also included the 260Z and 280Zs.
11-08-2009, 07:23 PM
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I don't know how much of it is due to the great photographic style, but that car just oozes character. I like it a lot.
11-08-2009, 08:16 PM
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Not my cup of tea
11-08-2009, 08:18 PM
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The 240Z was indeed a great car. I had a '72 w/ triple-Weber carbs, cam, headers, and a free-flow exhaust. The car was a piece of cake to work on and a blast to drive. The only downside was that it beat the crap out of you with a very stiff ride, heavy steering and clutch and firm brakes. I still miss that car, in fact, I have a 1:18 diecast model of one in my office.
11-08-2009, 09:12 PM
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I had a 280Z-brown with turbine wheels, racing mirrors, front and rear spoiler and rear window louvers....loved it-great car! It was the first new car I ever bought.
11-09-2009, 05:13 AM
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http://www.nismo.co.jp/Z-tune/
The site is in English and Japanese, but this is the result:
<a href="http://media.photobucket.com/image/nismo z-tune r34/ninjagarage/1_04_08_2008_16_15_ztune.jpg?o=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh247/ninjagarage/1_04_08_2008_16_15_ztune.jpg" border="0"></a>
This is
as well
11-09-2009, 08:01 AM
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Damn, there's something special about that Z, can't quite put my finger on it. Props to him driving around that low on coilovers 
I can imagine that thing never goes anywhere near parking lots or driveways
Speed bumps and curbs are a 
I can imagine that thing never goes anywhere near parking lots or driveways
Speed bumps and curbs are a
11-09-2009, 11:22 AM
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My buddy has a 240z he has been restoring with an LS swap. Total frame off. It's gonna be nuts. He has lost interest in it as of lately. He bought a 08 350z and immediately TT'd it with 1200 miles on it. He just sent the car from Louisiana to Cali to have bigger turbos and a built block installed. Goal is a reliable 700whp.
11-09-2009, 11:29 AM
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Sure looks neat, but probably hell to drive with zero ground clearance and monster-stiff suspension.
11-09-2009, 08:24 PM
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Here's a nice example on Goo-Net, but this one is about $50 LArge... No way, even with the Weber carbs....
Red 240Z
Red 240Z
