Ever drive/own a 300ZX Turbo?

[sblake01]

Like Datto-Zed says,

Yes there was a Z31 3 liter V6 Turbo model. It was sold in the Australian Market.

It was also sold in the US and I'm sure in other markets as well. But the Z31 would have a VG30ET not a VG30DET. (Single cam w/distributor vs Dual cam distributor-less)

[Murph]

Yeah the oz model is VG30ET.

[LanceM]

OK,

Thanks for all the responses!! I'm thinking that this might be a pass for me, I don't really need it and for sure don't need a high maintance one!

[JZM]

On the subject of VG30DET.the D in this stands for dual cam.the Z31s did not have VG30DET engines.hence VG30E or VG30ET,note no D in either.But as far as the Y and F series cars I would have no idea. and A Z is A Z not matter what year!Everybody is entitled to there own opinion.And this is mine.Please keep in mind I'm not tring to step on anyones toes.

JZM

[Bambikiller240]

Hi John:

Everybody is entitled to there own opinion.And this is mine.

That was my point. Different strokes for different folks.

Please keep in mind I'm not tring to step on anyones toes.

Neither am I.

I was just suprised by your statement, given that this club is centered on the S30 varient of Z, and that many people look at the later Z/ZX's only as Organ Donors. (L28's, 5-speeds, R200's, wheels, brakes etc.)

I didn't mean to offend you, or your opinion. It's just different than mine.

[JZM]

You did't offend.We walk the same line,just with different clothes on our backs.

[Murph]

On the subject of VG30DET.the D in this stands for dual cam.the Z31s did not have dual over head cam engines.

*pedantic bastard mode on

There was actually one dual overhead cam Z31, the RB20DET NICS powered 200ZR.

/pedantic bastard mode

[JZM]

My bad!I forgot the lone wolf,But it's not a VG30DET,it's a RB20DET.so I've got a Q for you guys.what does RB stand for?[i already know the A]I'm just checking.

JZM

[Murph]

Not sure on that one actually! Will be interested to hear.

So if the V in VG is because it's a vee engine, what's the G for? What the Q in VQ for?

[Gav240z]

I don't think the RB stands for anything there are a number of thoughts as to what it could stand for but no definitive answer.

[Alfadog]

I think the most popular rumour was that it stood for "Race Breed", but I wouldn't call it anything other than a rumour. Like Gav said there are lots of theories! Wouldn't it be nice to talk to someone who was actually involved?

[Mike]

Hey now, the ZX has a great spot in history. It's just like the 350z. All of the cars will hold a special place in all of our hearts. I never did own a 300ZX TT, but, I came *VERY* close to buying one about three years ago at the MSA show.

You're gonna get a few old timers who resist any kind of change. But, there are a bunch of us fans of the whole "life of the Z" and would be proud to drive any of them.

It's a hell of a lot better than driving a Dodge Dart. Well, the Dart also has a lot of fun memories as well.... haha.

Anyway, I did drive a TT one time. It was a pretty fun drive, but, I was young at the time and any kind of newer sports car would have been a DREAM to me. My most unique experience driving a Nissan was in Australia. One of our members owns a RHD Skyline GTR and I took that out for a spin. The car was amazing and not to mention the RHD was a trip. I couldn't get used to shifting with my left hand.