August 18, 20177 yr Author comment_528173 5 hours ago, Patcon said: I don't car for Type 4 Type 1 is ok but I believe 2 and 3 would be easier to see when lapping traffic. I also like that 2 and 3 are a little different and they have lighter color roofs so the car will be cooler inside I was wondering about the roof color and its effect on temperature...the only closed car I've driven was a Lotus Cortina with a white roof, so I assume you've tried light and dark and noticed a difference? 33 minutes ago, Lumens said: Type 3 for sure if it were me. The type 2 reminds me of this one here. I would also separate the 2 colors with some white. Boy, that does look pretty similar...where/when is that picture from? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58288-exciting-news-i-just-got-a-240z-race-car/?&page=3#findComment-528173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 18, 20177 yr comment_528182 My first Z was black and you knew it, even with the windows down. The dark blue will have the same basic effect... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58288-exciting-news-i-just-got-a-240z-race-car/?&page=3#findComment-528182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 18, 20177 yr comment_528188 The temp difference may not be as great as one might think. My yellow Z with a black interior no AC and no louvers was an oven in the summer time. A lot of the heat came from the tunnel. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58288-exciting-news-i-just-got-a-240z-race-car/?&page=3#findComment-528188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 18, 20177 yr comment_528195 16 hours ago, MichaelsVintage said: Boy, that does look pretty similar...where/when is that picture from? That car runs out of Milwaukee. WI. Photo was from Road America several years ago. That owner sold the car. The new owner changed it to look like this currently. I prefer the previous look. Once on the track, I do not think the color, dark or light makes any difference on the temp inside the car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58288-exciting-news-i-just-got-a-240z-race-car/?&page=3#findComment-528195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 18, 20177 yr comment_528196 I figure with a race car interior then the roof color will have a bigger impact. No headliner, no door panels, nothing but painted metal between you and the great outdoors Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58288-exciting-news-i-just-got-a-240z-race-car/?&page=3#findComment-528196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 31, 20177 yr Author comment_529262 I tallied up the whopping 169 votes I received in the livery poll, and here are the final scores! Type 1: 73 votes Type 2: 27 votes Type 3: 58 votes Type 4: 11 votes These are some designs I and various fans came up with in the meantime! If you have any opinions of these or any other ideas, feel free to share! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58288-exciting-news-i-just-got-a-240z-race-car/?&page=3#findComment-529262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 4, 20177 yr comment_529583 Love the last 2 pics. It looks like a new twist on the BRE style. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58288-exciting-news-i-just-got-a-240z-race-car/?&page=3#findComment-529583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 20177 yr comment_530561 I always CRINGE when I see " Z & RACE CAR" in the same sentence. Although many club racers have found on track success most of the cars ended up really beat up, crashed, or so modified they could never be street legal again, which is where our cars truly belong.................ON THE OPEN ROAD.........Although I do like a few of the liveries. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58288-exciting-news-i-just-got-a-240z-race-car/?&page=3#findComment-530561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 20177 yr Author comment_530564 13 minutes ago, esmit208 said: I always CRINGE when I see " Z & RACE CAR" in the same sentence. Although many club racers have found on track success most of the cars ended up really beat up, crashed, or so modified they could never be street legal again, which is where our cars truly belong.................ON THE OPEN ROAD.........Although I do like a few of the liveries. Oh well! The Z's first race weekend with me is over, and it went great! The car had no issues, it ran great, and I had an absolute blast learning about it! The welded rear was a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to learning how to make one work. The road gearing is a bit wider than ideal but very usable, and once I started double-clutching The gearbox worked very well. I surprised a lot of people with the car's pace, including myself! I can't wait to get the car out again as we continue to make improvements. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58288-exciting-news-i-just-got-a-240z-race-car/?&page=3#findComment-530564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 20177 yr comment_530565 1 minute ago, MichaelsVintage said: Oh well! The Z's first race weekend with me is over, and it went great! The car had no issues, it ran great, and I had an absolute blast learning about it! The welded rear was a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to learning how to make one work. The road gearing is a bit wider than ideal but very usable, and once I started double-clutching The gearbox worked very well. I surprised a lot of people with the car's pace, including myself! I can't wait to get the car out again as we continue to make improvements. But that's what it all about.........HAVING A GOOD TIME.......BLOW THEM INTO THE WEEDS! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58288-exciting-news-i-just-got-a-240z-race-car/?&page=3#findComment-530565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 20177 yr comment_530566 Watch "THE GREEN HORNET 240Z" video on YOUTUBE.......... VERY INSPIRING! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58288-exciting-news-i-just-got-a-240z-race-car/?&page=3#findComment-530566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 20177 yr Author comment_530567 21 minutes ago, esmit208 said: Watch "THE GREEN HORNET 240Z" video on YOUTUBE.......... VERY INSPIRING! I found that video the first time I was looking to buy a Z (he sold the car out from under me...), and it really is good stuff! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58288-exciting-news-i-just-got-a-240z-race-car/?&page=3#findComment-530567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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