to bre or not to bre, that is the ?

[zhead240]

my 72 zed has no modifications that i can tell.it looks all original. the dash might be after market. i only say that because it's in such great condition. even the paint looks orig. i've found nothing to make me beleive otherwise.the ? is should i do any mods now? i like the look of a air dam and spoiler, but i just can't bring myself to drill holes in her.it would be like painting a moustashe an the mona lisa.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4551243572&category=42611

is this a bre? and in canada too.

[Ricklandia]

DONT DO IT!!!!!!!

Seriously, if your car is HALF as good looking as the pictures, I wouldn't touch it! It's one thing to fool around with one that's already been altered or molested, but true UN-molested cars of this age are VERY hard to find. If you REALLY want to do one up, get a second car. Better yet, sell me THIS one and get a different one.

JMHO

[Gav240z]

I think the main problem with modifications is when people don't spend enough time considering what it will do and if it serves a adventageous purpose. I see many cars that people have just gone and spent money on modifying it for the sake of modifying without really thinking about it. I think alot of it has to do with keeping up with the jones' mentality they all see their friends with the bling rims so they want it too.

I would go for the BRE style I think it's very period authentic and it looks great I would be prepared to change rims though and possibly add the rear 432 or BRE style spoiler also.

I'm probably going to buy the rear 432 spoiler for my Z and place it on the car and get a good idea of how it will look. You can also use a editing program such as Photoshop to see what it will look like in the end. I did that with my Z if you look in my gallery.

I'm the sort of person though who likes a well modified Z and I do like originality but for a car I plan to drive often in the future I'd like to sort a few quirks out and have it perform the way i like.

So i guess it's a case of whatever floats your boat.

[zhead240]

new wheels would be o k ? like rewinds or panasport. i'd keep the orig wheels. i see flaps on ebay that don't require any drilling, do any members have these and do they stay on reasonable well?

[Ed]

Say, I must have missed a thread somewhere but. When did you get your Z? She looks real nice! Lets see some more pictures. As far as the spoiler goes. If it's in your price range get it. You don't have to put it on right away. See how she looks with it. If you don't like it you can turn around and sell it. Personally I like the BRE spoiler. Clean and efficient. Look through the gallery at some Zeds with the BRE spoiler.

Enjoy.

[26th-Z]

Patrick,

This is a BRE / Interpart front spoiler. Notice the difference in the shape of the duct. There should actually be a top piece that turns the duct into a tube for the brakes.

I see you are having the same trouble with your stock Z that I have with mine. There are a few modifications that really make the Z look much better and perform better as well. The front spook / rear spoiler is one of them. The BRE style is classic and quite period correct. And the pieces are quite functional. Furthermore, the Japanese cars came with spooks and spoilers. So did the European exports. Consider that the front spook is worthless without the rear spoiler.

If I were you, I would shop around for the exact pieces you want. You may decide to do nothing or you may decide on nitrous - I don't know. Anyhow, have fun. From all the pictures you have sent me and posted, I think the dash is original as well as everything else. Your new ride looks pretty cherry.

Chris

[zhead240]

ed- go to post 2 days and click on new arrival.more pics there

[Bambikiller240]

PatricK:

I'd consider the BRE spook, but I'd be more inclined to buy one from Classic Datsun rather than this one on eBay. I think you'd get a better quality part. It could always be removed later without much effort if you wished to do so. Good Luck

[hls30.com]

I bought the same spoiler from the same people, it needs some prep work to be ready for installation and paint, but I have never recieved a fiberglass part that came in ready to go. I have installed quite a number of ground effects pieces on Zs. It is a good quality part that they knew would have to be sanded and blocked, so the finish is not wonderful, but the construstion is very good.

Will

[george71z]

Get the front spook. It will not detract from the lines of the car; if you decide to remove it, only you will know the mtg. holes are there; and it helps keep the front end down at the speeds you KNOW you want to drive!

[zhead240]

the front end does seem to wander at 85mph. will the deck spoiler help with the fumes issue?

[dogma420]

the spoiler isn't going to help with the fumes...might make em worse.