My Datsun 240Z

[TomiS]

Hi all! This is my first post but I've been admiring your cars here for a while and I'm amazed of the creativity and style you guys have. Here's some pics of my Datsun 240Z I've been slowly building since 2010. I hope you like it as I have to admit I really do. It's still far from being complete but I've been driving it all summer and burnt 940 liters of E85 while doing it.

Specs:

1972 Datsun 240Z
engine: R32 RB26 with HKS GT-SS kit, currently making 515hp/640nm @ 1.3bar and over 550hp @1.6bar.
transmission: R33 rwd
wheels: Image Wheels RM1 9.5x16 et-05 and 8x16 et-05

To-do list is quite long but first new lsd diff and half shafts as it still has original R180, then interior and maybe different suspension to get a bit lower. Body needs work too but first things first.

[TruTaing]

ooh. So clean. That meaty stance + that engine. Great work!

[latematerial]

So clean. That meaty stance + that engine. Great work!

[Khalil]

Badass!

[Jamxx]

omg wow. the exhaust tips are AMAZING

[Keith602]

Wow, love it!

[oprahhwinfreyy]

Sooo perfect

[electricalbox]

That motor... OMG!

[theseeker411]

Holy shit, I H.A.T.E. you so much right now. I want an S30 Z so bad, and you've seriously done yours almost exactly like I would want to build one. Amazing.

[TomiS]

Thanks all, I really appreciate your comments! I was looking for 432r style for the exhaust and I'm quite happy how it turned out. The sound it makes is distinctive and a lot different than other RB26's I've heard. This is more motorbikeish on higher rev's and boost probably due to 3" -> 2x2.25" muffler. I guess I have to try to get sound samples some day. I have also tried different wheels on this. I've had Porsche Fuchs', BBS RS's and even some 17" tuner wheels and I'm still not perfectly happy how these are. I may change them or just the colour some day but first I need to fix all the little issues and get the driveline up to date.

[R2dmax]

Honestly, you I would stay w/ 15s or 16s on this. Maybe a touch shorter sidewall or a little stretch would be perfect!

Either way it looks goood!

[MommysLittleMonster]

So lovely.

[xXp_ExoTiic_qXx]

That meaty tyre look and red interieur, one word: awesome!

[TomiS]

Yes, I will definitely stay with 16" wheels as long as I can get wide enough tires. I ***** the look with 17's even if the tires had the same diameter. Currently there is only one manufacturer making 265/45-16 and if they stop making them I will have to go narrower and stretched ones. I had never heard the term "meaty stance" but I love it!

[SlowProgress]

very clean.