road rider Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) There has been some discussion here on the forums about the much maligned 280ZX(in my opinion)I thought it would be a good idea to start a thread open to discussion and with links to articles about the car.I know the older I got the more I came to appreciate the 280ZX, especially having some creature comforts such as a/c and power steering.With a few tweaks these cars perform admirably and are more than just a boulevard cruiser.Here's a link to an article that features a Fairlady 280ZX.Just to let everyone know........I would trade a body part for this car : http://www.9tro.com/features/tuned-cars/datsun-280zx-fairlady-z-the-predecessor-of-the-modern-z Edited January 28, 2016 by road rider imackz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Ban. d3c0y and Six_Shooter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted January 28, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 28, 2016 LOL, 280zx fans? There are dozens of you! DOZENS! In fairness it is a tidy looking 2+2, a lot of parts are early S30z adaptations it looks like. Six_Shooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3c0y Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 That car sir, is as ugly as a hat full of arseholes. If you are going to have an evangelical 280ZX thread, at least post a bad ass one. gav240z and MATTY 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I wrecked out a JDM Fairlady ZX a few years back, had zero rust, no damage. Was not a targa top. It had been fitted with a R200 CLSD with CV shafts, a clse ratio five speed, a P90/F54 combo injected engine, with the larger size lg plenum. All switchs, stickers, warning stickers were in Japanese. It had un powered rack and pinin steering. I suspect it originally would have had a L20A motor, hence badging as, Fairlady ZX. Does wrecking it out, and slicing it up with a 9" angle grinder, make me a bad person ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokin Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 dat2kman, if it was a 2 seater version then the answer is a resounding 'Yes'. But its become a common occurrence for the old 280ZX to be a donor parts car for its elder siblings. I used one as a daily for 13 years, never once left me stranded. So I suppose it makes me one of the Dozen's. Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) As far as performance goes, one of our posters here who has been a Z car enthusiast long enough to go back when 280ZX's were near new, once told me that in stock form around Lakeside circuit the standard S130 was faster than a standard S30. It certainly has a better chassis and less aero drag than the S30. What usually happens over time to the S130 is that their cheap arse owners park them outside to rust and don't replace anything unless it's got to do with it's ability to go from A to B. Unlike most Porsche owners who invariably look after their cars. So after ten or 20 years of neglect the suspension gets tired and they get soggy to drive which then is blamed on the car model. Other than the T top thing, the other problem is that miserable Nissan did not sell the two seater version here as has been well discussed lately. Edited January 28, 2016 by 260DET gav240z and Six_Shooter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 dat2kman, if it was a 2 seater version then the answer is a resounding 'Yes'. But its become a common occurrence for the old 280ZX to be a donor parts car for its elder siblings. I used one as a daily for 13 years, never once left me stranded. So I suppose it makes me one of the Dozen's. Hahaha Nah, t was a Station Wagon,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 That car sir, is as ugly as a hat full of arseholes. Your hat only has one in it.......... Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder! Does wrecking it out, and slicing it up with a 9" angle grinder, make me a bad person ? So many other reasons make you a bad person Jason I don't mind what he's done with that. You could build something similar for the price of a clapped out 240Z. Horses for courses really....... imackz and dat2kman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATTY Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 That car sir, is as ugly as a hat full of arseholes. If you are going to have an evangelical 280ZX thread, at least post a bad ass one. Isnt that bruce713 (instagram name) 280zx?? Either way looks bloody horn!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3c0y Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder! Hey i posted a 2 seater. I didnt say they all were! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Later. Edited January 29, 2016 by 260DET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road rider Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 That 280ZX in that pic is simply awesome, in my books anyway!Nothing wrong with the other one in the link either Can someone more knowledgeable than myself possibly drag a pic from the link to this thread?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ101 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Schwing!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkers Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Well as an observation at the 1993 Z car club Nationals (now the NDN) in Sydney. There were 3 280ZX's competing in the standard class at ORAN Park Raceway. They were beat by just 1 260Z. All the 280's were 2+2 models and at least one with a targa roof and one a fairlady with an L28 like the one Jason destroyed . I know at least 2 drivers had no knowledge of the track and I am only guessing now ,but there were around 18-20 cars in the class. As a base car, they just seem more solid on the road. I am guessing Richard didn't pick a 2 seater 280ZX to put a Turbo V6 and now a monster V8 in because he liked the look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedstar Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Mmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted January 31, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 31, 2016 image.jpeg Mmmm Wow that looks very tidy, especially when compared to this one that I have just given away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
positivetennis Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 With 2 seater s30 asking prices quite high, a good 280zx represents good value. I would be curious to know what many forum members choices are if 2 seater s30's were out of their budget, what car would you choose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted February 12, 2016 Moderators Share Posted February 12, 2016 Easy for me, S30 2+2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ101 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 lets look at number apart from weight. Here I'm looking at the 2 seater 280ZX 240Z - Wheelbase:2305 Width:1626 Height:1283 Drag:0467 280ZX - Wheelbase: 2320 Width: 1690 Height: 1295 Drag:0.385 so the 280ZX 2 seater has 15mm longer wheelbase, width/track is 64mm wider, slightly higher and is more aerodynamic. The downside: about 200kg more weight and the semi trailing arm rear suspension The upside: A more stable high speed cruiser. More comfortable and easier to drive. when I was younger and slightly more foolish I had my 280ZX 2 seater on the freeway down to Wollongong with a mate when they use to have the speed indicators on the freeway. I went thru and it indicated 196km/h when the engine was stock. It was rock solid on the road and if the motor had more I would have pushed it harder. My mate was surprised. I was going to do the speed run when I had my engine worked, but by then the speed indicators had been removed and I can understand why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted February 12, 2016 Administrators Share Posted February 12, 2016 With 2 seater s30 asking prices quite high, a good 280zx represents good value. I would be curious to know what many forum members choices are if 2 seater s30's were out of their budget, what car would you choose? Honestly, 944 turbo or 944S2 (3.0ltr), I prefer the earlier style instrumentation but I have to say such a great drivers car and I really like the style too! If the budget allowed I'd get a turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Bolwell Nagari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ101 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Bolwell Nagari if you can find one its twice the price of a 240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 3 on Carsales at present, one f them is the ex Steve Webb Australuan GT champ winning car. About same price as a restored 240Z Other two Bolwell Nagaris are cheaper. Only 130 made gav240z and Yamahacam 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted February 13, 2016 Administrators Share Posted February 13, 2016 I do like the idea of an Aussie made car. Seems they are under appreciated at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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