Z fan Posted November 28, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 28, 2014 Here lets see your optics in this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-Z-Series-Z-AMAZING-FULLY-RESOTRED-AND-UPGRADED-DATSUN-240-Z-/251733261430?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3a9c78bc76&item=251733261430&pt=US_Cars_Trucks not sure on what to verbalize ................ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50511-lets-see-the-concensus-on-this-s30/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted November 28, 2014 Share #2 Posted November 28, 2014 That's going to be a tough sell. Custom cars are great for the person makes the design choices, but others might not like the mods. That's why collector cars always bring more money when they are either bone stock or stock with only bolt-on mods such as wheels and suspension upgrades. It does nothing for me personally. I wish the seller luck though. I hope he gets what he wants for the car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50511-lets-see-the-concensus-on-this-s30/#findComment-459441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280z Posted November 28, 2014 Share #3 Posted November 28, 2014 I don't understand the reason why people install such audio systems? Given the noise levels in a moving car , the terrible acoustic surfaces/shapes, and the confined space, it always seemed like a hopeless effort and waste of money. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50511-lets-see-the-concensus-on-this-s30/#findComment-459442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanT67 Posted November 28, 2014 Share #4 Posted November 28, 2014 Very polarizing car, done to a very specific taste. Not my thing at all, but to each his own. I feel like the paint job seemed like a good idea in theory, but doesn't quite work in practice. Something about that car makes me worry that the buyer will find a lot of "gremlins" in it. I also have to question the outlandish HP claims, and seeing nitrous is always a red flag to me when I am looking to buy a car. Maybe some 18 year old with lots of money will buy it though? I don't understand the reason why people install such audio systems? Given the noise levels in a moving car , the terrible acoustic surfaces/shapes, and the confined space, it always seemed like a hopeless effort and waste of money. Simple explanation: Loud music. It's not so much a pursuit of sound quality as much as it is the pursuit of being able to blast your tunes at outrageous volume levels - the sort of levels that your neighbours would call the cops on you for if you did it in your apartment. I actually miss having a good car system for this reason. It can be kind of therapeutic actually...Too bad my Z is such a sports car, so I'll just have to settle for the scream of that straight six instead Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50511-lets-see-the-concensus-on-this-s30/#findComment-459450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted November 28, 2014 Share #5 Posted November 28, 2014 Kind of looks like the guy who wrote the eBay copy didn't actually build the car, or oversee the build. It has a blowthrough turbo with a Holley carb, which he doesn't really describe at all, and he says it had a "frame off restoration". It was only driven to break the engine in. The usual exaggerations also. 500 miles on a brand new engine, with a turbo and nitrous, and he's already claiming that it's "just an awesome reliable ride to cruise around in". Cars like these really need quarter mile times, track times, or dynamometer numbers to show performance, or they might as well just have an empty block with the external shiny parts bolted on. Who knows who put that engine together. The first fill of the nitrous bottle might be hilarious. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50511-lets-see-the-concensus-on-this-s30/#findComment-459451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hr369 Posted November 28, 2014 Share #6 Posted November 28, 2014 whoa pick another font on your ebay ad. Thats like reading old dot matrix. That car is a desert cruiser. Tinted glass and a/c. Nitrous for those long straight stretches. I think the blow thru turbo setup would be tempermental in a colder climate. Rather have efi myself. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50511-lets-see-the-concensus-on-this-s30/#findComment-459452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroDat Posted November 28, 2014 Share #7 Posted November 28, 2014 He claims 500hp and that is going through a 71b transmission out of a 280ZX. If it does hit 500hp, that tranny is not going to like it at all. Nissan chose the T5 for the 280ZX turbo for good reason.He probably put a lot of time and thought into his project, but its not my taste. Best of luck selling it.chas Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50511-lets-see-the-concensus-on-this-s30/#findComment-459453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
motivealloy Posted November 29, 2014 Share #8 Posted November 29, 2014 Not a big fan of the shaved bumper look and headlight delete, or the paint job. It's definitely a custom cali hot-rod. Not my cup of tea. 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50511-lets-see-the-concensus-on-this-s30/#findComment-459476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardway Posted November 30, 2014 Share #9 Posted November 30, 2014 It is currently at $11K with one bid. There may be another person out there that thinks it is "amazing" besides the current owner and the single bidder but it will be a very tough sell. It also may not be street legal in some states due to the headlight setup. Its not my cup of tea either but kudos to the builder as it looks like it was done well. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50511-lets-see-the-concensus-on-this-s30/#findComment-459547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanT67 Posted December 7, 2014 Share #10 Posted December 7, 2014 Looks like it went for $15,600, with 14 bids. Quite surprised by that, but obviously it struck a chord with a few people. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50511-lets-see-the-concensus-on-this-s30/#findComment-460006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted December 7, 2014 Share #11 Posted December 7, 2014 If you click through to the original listing it says $15,600 does not meet the reserve. Watch for future relisting. 1971 Datsun Z-Series AMAZING FULLY RESOTRED AND UPGRADED DATSUN 240 Z Current bid:US $15,600.00Reserve not met[ 14 bids ] Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50511-lets-see-the-concensus-on-this-s30/#findComment-460010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanT67 Posted December 8, 2014 Share #12 Posted December 8, 2014 Ah, didn't pay enough attention to notice that. I actually thought he was doing quite well to get that much for it though... Must be one of those sellers that genuinely thinks every dollar spent on the car adds up to the value it's worth. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50511-lets-see-the-concensus-on-this-s30/#findComment-460049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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