Toecutter Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 Thats a great shot. He's composed and exposed his pics so well. Good one Evan! This car is one of my faves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZeder Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 For those that like rare pieces of engineering - some of my fav engine pic's For those that want to see more (including the build) visit this site http://www.tomitaku.com/works/tc24/index.html I could post lots different Zed's but I will keep it down to just this one car - I think it looks the business. Click on these thumbnails for large pics And for those that like the S20 powered cars here is some images from the Nismo Festival 2005 Some race action Including the 380 race car powered with the GR8 Prince engine (what the S20 engine was built on) But I still love the OS Giken TC24-B1 above too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow_Zed Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 NZeder.. In a word.... DROOL I had seen the OS giken twin cams as L16, like at Tokyo auto salon last year (in a 510). but did not know there was a 6 made too....mmm, i have research to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZeder Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 I had seen the OS giken twin cams as L16' date=' like at Tokyo auto salon last year (in a 510). but did not know there was a 6 made too....mmm, i have research to do.[/quote'] I will save you sometime - there were two batches of these head TC24-B1 done - the first 10 were better, with the later batch using cheaper grade alloy so most of these have been damaged ie bent, cracked etc. Of the first 10 I believe there is only 3 good ones left - so I assume this is one of them. So you won't find one and if you do - sell your house if the owner will part with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 I really don't like 240hoke's Z myself. ZG flares look haphazard and are overdone. Not to mention the grill, the black bonnet, the red centres in the wheels, the rubbish brakes, the unducted brake ducts in the front bar, the front splitter that looks like it couldn't support a peanut. Not meant to flame anyone, just my personal preference. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauly_adams Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 just wondering if any 1 has the same prob as me i cant see the site in english can some 1 help :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_hl Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 just wondering if any 1 has the same prob as me i cant see the site in english can some 1 help :cry: This may be of assistance: http://dictionary.reference.com/translate/text.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natez Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 mmmm, those are all very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toecutter Posted August 27, 2006 Author Share Posted August 27, 2006 Good one Dave! Nah Pauly mine comes up fine but prolly the wrong place to post this question!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrenz Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 just wondering if any 1 has the same prob as me i cant see the site in english can some 1 help You can also use the translation feature of Google.com, go to Language Tools and you can past in the web address and the page is translated. Cheers Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauly_adams Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 thanks for the help its much better now also i was wondering has any 1 ever tried making the dohc z head again because u could nearly recreate the head by the pictures and by using the pictures to make a scale to give u the dimentions pauly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Lead on Mc Duff! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauly_adams Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 lol i was just curious i would have a crack at it if i had the funds id say thats y so many people havent tryed it :roll: well hopfully some 1 does sooner or later pauly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 there is someone trying with 2 ka24 (?) heads or something, welding them together.....but think that a dead end. I'm in the process of writing an enquiry to OS-Giken about them. hoping to at least get some info, but uni has slowed down the letter writing. Huw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauly_adams Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 well i just left school and m joining the army but i could quite possibly write a letter to them i was thinking of doing that last night anyway ill see what happerns tomorow when i find out if im in or not and then i might write that letter after all pauly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I was planning on writing it to the Osaka office in Japanese..... figured I'd get further that way than by using english, especially cause it's a slightly strange/no profit encounter. thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted August 28, 2006 Administrators Share Posted August 28, 2006 Hi guys, I don't want to ruin your day but I think you may be hoping for the impossible. After reading many discussions on classiczcars.com and comments especially by member Alan Thomas (a 240zg owner) going by the alias HS30-H. Apparently he has spoken to OS Giken about the possibility of remaking the TC-24 head. From what he says the old wooden templates they used to mould the head became warped and useless and any attempt to build the heads again would require alot of investment $$$ from OS Giken. It is apparently not profitable for them to attempt this again since the original kit comprised of many parts including new pistons, harmonic balancer, timing assembly and the like. It really was just the L-series block in use and crank + rods. If you are really keen on the idea of a twin cam 6 well I'm sure you know the RB series is probably the best option. I'm sorry if this bursts your bubble, however many have thought along the lines you are and have reached the same dead end. By all means write them a letter, the last thing I want to do is discourage anyone. I'd love to see a twin cam L-series in a Z. For more details search classiczcars.com http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17302&highlight=OS+Giken http://www.datrats.com.au/OS%20GIKEN%20ENGINES.htm http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13949&highlight=OS+Giken http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16240&highlight=OS+Giken Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jugglingogre Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I saw your red Zed the other day and was blown away. I wouldn't go red though, I'd go a silvery gunmetal grey. I saw it photoshopped on another site tonight but cant remember where. As for the engine, I've always wanted a mild 260hybridz v8. Cheers Pete 81 280zx (currently off the road) wannabe 240/260z owner (SWMBO says no :cry: due to financial crisis) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toecutter Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 http://www.tunerzine.com/articles.php?id=188 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSJZ-ZED Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 That's the same car that features in (bodywork) installing ZG flares- 10 out of 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooley Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 High Guys Just wanted toecutter to PM me if thats possible asoole@optusnet.com.au Thanks Mate Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toecutter Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedoeslife Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Yeah, that blue 240z above is the same one that belonged to that dude who totalled his Z in a tunnel with some other Zs (including a Z33). The video was getting around the net a while ago, though I can't seem to find it now. But yeah, considering how young he is, he's either got a ridiculously good allowance (damn these rich kids), or he's working about 18 part time jobs outside of school hours. Even including the fact that he did most of the work himself! Really is a very amazing job, though. Without being able to see the paint up close (he reports it himself as being good but very far from perfect), I'd have to say this is the best s30z I've ever seen. The wheels, the colour choice, the quality of the chrome and the badging. So very nice. The only thing I wouldn't have done is the CF hood, and that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSJZ-ZED Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 The only thing missing is a ZG wing/turn-up on the hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toecutter Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 I can't believe that here in Australia we did'nt get the 280Z S30 2 seater and the early 300zx in a 2 seater. How nice does this early 2 seater 300zx look! Another cool pic of a couple of 2000GT's in Japan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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