260DET Posted April 29, 2003 Share #1 Posted April 29, 2003 What is going to become of the 280ZX? I have yet to see a restored one in Brisbane, most of them look very ratty.If I was going to do another Z, a solid top 2 seater would be next, with a modern engine of course. Even stock they do reasonable times around Queensland Raceway, at least as good as a stock 240 or 260.Who is up for one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfadog Posted April 29, 2003 Share #2 Posted April 29, 2003 Youd need to find one in Japan or somewhere else, first...they didn't sell 2 seater 280ZX's in Australia as far as I know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26ounce Posted April 29, 2003 Share #3 Posted April 29, 2003 I don't mind the look of the 2 seater 280ZX, I'd rate them ahead of an early 2+2. Although I can't remember ever seeing one on the streets of Oz. Did they sell them here or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26ounce Posted April 29, 2003 Share #4 Posted April 29, 2003 Beat me to it alfadog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted April 29, 2003 Author Share #5 Posted April 29, 2003 There you go you men of $$$$$$$$$, import a turbo from Japan then.:tapemouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted April 29, 2003 Share #6 Posted April 29, 2003 280z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zpeed Posted April 30, 2003 Share #7 Posted April 30, 2003 a guy over hear down in melbourne, has a 280zx 2 seater turbo 5spd, that has had alot of work, and it goes damn crayz, and looks awesome, its low and has rims, and has perfect paint, he had it imported i think from US and converted to RHD using a wrecked aus spec 280zx, was done in late 80s..280zx 2+2s look like 260z 2+2s, just not my style, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcurtis Posted April 30, 2003 Share #8 Posted April 30, 2003 Is 280Zx correct terminoligy for a S130, or is it a 280z. just curiousCheersSteve :classic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrally Posted April 30, 2003 Share #9 Posted April 30, 2003 Originally posted by Zpeed 280zx 2+2s look like 260z 2+2s, just not my style, Can't let that go away without a reply....280zx compared to a 260 2+2, you're joking aren't you, tell me you are, please!There is no comparision except that they have a seat in the rear ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfadog Posted April 30, 2003 Share #10 Posted April 30, 2003 hehehehe i thought you'd pick up on that... now the 260 2+2 may not be brilliant, but it certainly is worth a bit more than a 2+2 280zx well in my book anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted May 1, 2003 Author Share #11 Posted May 1, 2003 Wasn't the 280Z a US only 2.8 liter engined first generation? They had to put in a bigger engine because of all the power draining anti-pollution gear required in the US at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Woolmore Posted May 7, 2003 Share #12 Posted May 7, 2003 I know cos I've got one! some crazy fool brought it in and converted it to RHD! It's just like a 260Z, but big heavy doors (intrusion bars) that shut with a solid clunk! as others have pointed out the front valance is a different shape - they have huge ugly hydraulic bumpers that stick out a mile, that I chucked for 240Z ones. mine has 44 Mikunis in place of the injection.but basically its just a ZED, better than a ZX, better than a 2+2 of any ilk - I like all the 2 seaters, even the ZX coupe looked ok, shame about that trailing-arm suspension tho.oh and excuse me from butting in on the ozzy pages, havent set up a kiwi one yet but give me time ... :-)have to look some of you guys up next time I'm over the ditch!cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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