What kind of spoiler and air dam does this z have?

[samson721]

Ive been trying to find out what kind of spoiler and air dam are on this z, but I cannot find anything. It looks similar to the BRE style, but is a bit different. the air dam is much more subtle, and the sides of the spoiler angle in towards the middle more. does anyone know what they are?

Heres the link to the entire gallery

thanks!

[240260280z]

Looks diy based on a motorcycle helmet's visor

[Persimmon240]

The spoiler in question is from a Euro market car (the license/number plate is also a hint). They have a bonded steel frame and are made out of a high density foam painted the same colour as the stock hubcaps and taillight finisher (suede grey). They are NLA, just in case you like them like I do!

[Persimmon240]

samsom, a bit more information... The Euro front spoiler and I am quoting from the 1996 edition of the Nissan Motorsports catalog "This rubber spoiler was OE on European 240Z/260Z (up to 8/74). Bolt-on installation results in a 20% decrease in front end lift" Part Number 98300-E8100. Because the European cars had the signal lights above the bumper, the complete front valence was different than the North American models. The side pieces did not have the cutouts for the turn signals. Also, the center piece had captive nuts on the upper edge where this spoiler bolted to. Not a trivial modification.

Carl Beck included some pictures of both factory spoilers on the the Z Car Home Page site. Look under Z Technical Library and then down to Reference Pictures and finally Factory 240Z parts. Check out pictures PRT7 and PRT8.

I don't know too much about the rear spoiler. It was plastic or fiberglass and had 2 flat sections on the back portion where the badges that were on the hatch of the North American models "Datsun" and "240Z".

I'm sure others can tell you more.

[samson721]

Thanks for all the info, it's too bad theyre NLA... does nobody make a reproduction? I was able to locate the rear spoiler on motorsport, its the 432 style rear spoiler. I dont tend to like front spoilers on Zs, but this is by far the most tasteful one Ive seen.

[EuroDat]

In the Netherlands the indicators under the bumper were allowed, but the ones on the side of the front fender not. I believe Zwitserland had this variation with the indicator on the bumper and Austria as well. The European market has a pretty broard array of options and standards.

I haven't seen that spoiler before, but it looks great.

Not answering your question at all, but could not help adding my 2 cents...

Chas

Edited August 18, 2013 by EuroDat

[HS30-H]

The spoiler in question is from a Euro market car (the license/number plate is also a hint). They have a bonded steel frame and are made out of a high density foam painted the same colour as the stock hubcaps and taillight finisher (suede grey). They are NLA, just in case you like them like I do!

The yellow car in question belongs to Nissan Motors Great Britain, and is part of their press fleet. It's a very well known car over here.

The front spoiler is something of a trompe l'oeil, as it is replicating the look of the stock UK market front spoiler but is actually made from FRP. In fact, the front spoiler, lower fender extensions and centre panel are all moulded in one piece, and it was painted to look like the stock factory appearance. It's an aftermarket item, and - I'm told - it was used as a suitable original front spoiler in good condition could not be found at the time of restoration.

I was able to locate the rear spoiler on motorsport, its the 432 style rear spoiler.

The rear spoiler on the car is a stock UK market factory item, and is nothing to do with the 432.

Notice that the lenses on the front indicator repeaters ( on the front wings / fenders ) are mounted upside down? When Nissan GB displayed the car at the Goodwood Revival Meeting some years ago, my KPGC10 was displayed alongside it. We were tempted to correct the indicator lenses ourselves but never got around to it. They are still like it to this day.....

[guaro]

A front picture of an UK early Z a bit difference from the US version

[240260280z]

"72 UK Brochure" from Ebay UK. It is similar. LHD is strange.

No "Bumperettes"? Are they required for regional regulations elsewhere?

Source:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Datsun-Nissan-240Z-1972-UK-Market-Sales-Brochure-/180745452284

Edited August 18, 2013 by Blue

[HS30-H]

A front picture of an UK early Z [ATTACH=CONFIG]65365[/ATTACH] a bit difference from the US version

That's the same car as in the original post, complete with one-piece aftermarket spoiler / valance / fender extensions. It's not stock. It's just trying to look like the stock UK market parts.

[HS30-H]

"72 UK Brochure" from Ebay UK. It is similar. LHD is strange.

No "Bumperettes"? Are they required for regional regulations elsewhere?

[ATTACH=CONFIG]65366[/ATTACH]

Source:Datsun Nissan 240Z 1972 UK Market Sales Brochure | eBay

Groundhog Day ( again.... ).

The UK market brochure used Nissan Europe-supplied images because Datsun UK ( a concession ) was too mean to pay for their own RHD-specific studio shots.

UK market cars didn't have the "Bumperettes" as stock equipment, but they were available as an extra-cost option.

The car in the brochure looks how the yellow car in the OP is supposed to look. ie it has the correct ( metal ) fender extensions and front valance, and the correct ( urethane ) front spoiler / air dam. It also has the front indicator units mounted on the top of the bumper to comply with the European lighting height regulations ( unlike the Nissan GB press car ) and even the front fender / wing indicator repeater lenses are mounted correctly...

[guaro]

That's the same car as in the original post, complete with one-piece aftermarket spoiler / valance / fender extensions. It's not stock. It's just trying to look like the stock UK market parts.

I like the side rear view mirrors, they are used on several UK early cars.