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

[HS30-H]

.....they are used on several UK early cars.

Actually, the very first UK cars didn't have them. They were used on almost all subsequent UK market 240Z and 260Zs though.

[samson721]

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

The rear spoiler in the pictures I posted has the flat part for the emblems and a bit more angled at the sides than the BRE, just like the 432 style 240Z spoiler. If its not the same one its almost identical. though the spoiler in the photos could be the 432 style and not what the euro 240Zs originally came with

[HS30-H]

Despite what MSA's marketing department might want you to think, there is no such thing as a "432 specific" rear spoiler.

The very first spoiler for the S30-series Z range was specific ( as factory stock fitment ) to the PS30-SB 'Fairlady Z432-R'. This design - with its two reinforcing ribs ( which collected water between them.... ) was very distinctive. The PS30 'Fairlady Z432' did not have this rear spoiler as stock equipment, but it was an extra cost option. The very same spoiler was also offered as an extra cost option on the other Fairlady Z models ( S30-S 'Fairlady Z' and S30 'Fairlady Z-L' ) which were sold during the same period.

This rear spoiler was superseded by another - similar - design, but this time without the water-gathering ribs. They too had the flat sections on the rear surface on which the emblems could be mounted. This design of spoiler was used on UK and European mainland market 240Z models as stock factory fitment. The ribbed design was not.

The rear spoiler on the yellow Nissan GB press car in the photos in the original post is the second, non ribbed, stock UK & European market type.

Trust me. I know what I'm talking about.

[spitz17]

The replica 'Euro' spoiler pictured on the yellow 240Z above is made by Fourways Engineering: Fourways Engineering Classic Sports Car Specialists

They have two versions available: just the front spoiler (a bolt-on) and the one piece valance + front spoiler pictured above.

From what I've gathered, I don't think they'll ship to the States (don't quote me on that!), which is why I am picking it up on of each version in person during my trip to the UK later this September.

[guaro]

HS30-H, are we talking about a highly revered vintage GT car or a semi classic type GT. I like the Datsun 240Z/S30 but makes me wonder on it's place as a collector car. I see plenty of publications that deal with classic car and little is mention on the Z. I see that you are in the UK, what is the position of the Z in the land that has so many cars that are view with great fame .:bulb: ( forgive my thread sabotage but it is related to the car and spoiler)

Edited August 18, 2013 by guaro

[HS30-H]

HS30-H, are we talking about a highly revered vintage GT car or a semi classic type GT. I like the Datsun 240Z/S30 but makes me wonder on it's place as a collector car. I see plenty of publications that deal with classic car and little is mention on the Z. I see that you are in the UK, what is the position of the Z in the land that has so many cars that are view with great fame .:bulb: ( forgive my thread sabotage but it is related to the car and spoiler)

That's potentially a big and complicated topic, and probably best discussed in its own dedicated thread.

[HS30-H]

double post edit

[Jarvo2]

I've got a Euro front spoiler on my '72 that the original owner purchased & installed. Its functional, but I'm not in love with it & if anyone has a strong desire I'd be happy to sell it.

[240zdave]

PM sent.

[Jarvo2]

So the front air dam that I have looks a little different than the original posting above, but still appears to be designed and made for the 240z based on the contours and the mounting brackets.. It is made of some form of rubber/foam and is attached to the lower valance by about 7 bolts. Below are some pictures and a YouTube video of the entire thing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3joyC9o5co

[spitz17]

Thanks Dave, just PM'ed you.

[EuroDat]

MJP Eastern Auto sells replica Euro spoilers for $140 + shipping. You guys will freak when you what its cost to send something over the atlantic.

Fibreglass panels for 240Z / 260Z

They also have the G-Nose type 1 & type 2 for $685 + shipping.

Chas