Hi,
I am a new Z car fan, I knew about this car(240Z) from an XBox game -Project Gotham Racing 2-. It is not a very powerful car in the game but the lines of the car has a very magnetic appeal to me. It's like a graceful muscle car, the more I look at it the more I like it.
Online search about this car took me a while since the PGR2 game mislead me and called it "Nissan 240Z" which we all know should be "Datsun 240Z". When I finally got the right name figured out, I found myself stumpling upon a great fun classic car with a large fan base(and it's faster than my VW Jetta too). Aside from many forums and clubs, there are even websites about V8 swap and automatic/manual swap.
This is very fortunate for me because I am at a stage where I just begin to like cars and want to pick up a car to tinker around with. The early Z series is the perfect candidate. I've located a 1977 280Z that seems pretty decent :
*Rusty rocker panels and some rust spots, but exterior body is clean without damage.
*Automatic transmission(it's ok because I haven't learned to drive a stick anyway, besides, I can swap it later)
*90000km or 56000mile
*sunroof
*bucketseats
*CD Player(this car is definitely NOT stock)
*Tires near new
1500$CDN or 1000$US
This car is within my reach though I have to take 4 ferry trips just to check out the car and come back. I am going to check out the car in a few days, tell me what you think?
The question I am asking is : why do the Z series car get progressively heavier? 280Z is several hundred pounds heavier than 260Z which is again 100s of lbs heavier than 240Z. If I want to make my future 280Z lose weight, what can I do?
Thanks a bunch
I am a new Z car fan, I knew about this car(240Z) from an XBox game -Project Gotham Racing 2-. It is not a very powerful car in the game but the lines of the car has a very magnetic appeal to me. It's like a graceful muscle car, the more I look at it the more I like it.
Online search about this car took me a while since the PGR2 game mislead me and called it "Nissan 240Z" which we all know should be "Datsun 240Z". When I finally got the right name figured out, I found myself stumpling upon a great fun classic car with a large fan base(and it's faster than my VW Jetta too). Aside from many forums and clubs, there are even websites about V8 swap and automatic/manual swap.
This is very fortunate for me because I am at a stage where I just begin to like cars and want to pick up a car to tinker around with. The early Z series is the perfect candidate. I've located a 1977 280Z that seems pretty decent :
*Rusty rocker panels and some rust spots, but exterior body is clean without damage.
*Automatic transmission(it's ok because I haven't learned to drive a stick anyway, besides, I can swap it later)
*90000km or 56000mile
*sunroof
*bucketseats
*CD Player(this car is definitely NOT stock)
*Tires near new
1500$CDN or 1000$US
This car is within my reach though I have to take 4 ferry trips just to check out the car and come back. I am going to check out the car in a few days, tell me what you think?
The question I am asking is : why do the Z series car get progressively heavier? 280Z is several hundred pounds heavier than 260Z which is again 100s of lbs heavier than 240Z. If I want to make my future 280Z lose weight, what can I do?
Thanks a bunch
Registered User
The 280Z is heavier because of the bigger bumpers and beefier supports, slightly thicker sheet metal, R200 diff, and all the wiring for the FI. Check out zhome.com. They have a list of what to look for when buying a Z car. Keep in mind the sunroof is not factory installed and IMO looks kinda funny on a S30 Z.
Registered User
Good Luck finding your first Z. You will be so happy no matter if it's not perfect.
I also just wanted to say how much I liked your thread... the Z is the coolest car ever made, and I'm glad they have it on the x box game! :-)
I also just wanted to say how much I liked your thread... the Z is the coolest car ever made, and I'm glad they have it on the x box game! :-)
