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    Turbo 240z?

    https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1975-datsun-240z-janspeed-turbo-conversion-rhd-g2bOEg
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    engine clattering - advise needed

    Bear with me here. Two weeks ago Iwas coming back from Sunday morning meet at a local cafe, stopped by a pals house on the 10 mile drive home and the engine sounded noisey, I am not a mechanic but know the tappety noise (my old quattros all made the same clattering on idle). Left the car for...
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    L24 engine on eBay

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Datsun-Firlady-240z-complete-engine-head-for-Injection-model-pully-rocker-cover-/264986000300?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Is this anyone in the club? Or anyone have any comment in the seller/engine? I’m looking for a spare...
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    Sad news from the ring

    Copied and pasted from another forum. Sabine Schmidt wrote the following Dear friends of well maintained motorsport [emoji16] Many of you have probably wondered why I was on the list of participants on our Porsche in the NSL and then didn't drive after all. I would like to provide...
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    Alternators, is 60A worth the upgrade?

    Well the 240z didn't start on me for the first time in three years. No output from alternator, so looking at replacements, normally I have gone to Mike for everything so its out to the masses. Realizing more how much he/club was central to my ownership. Considering upgrading to a 60A option if...
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    [SOLVED] 240z rear brake upgrades for drums

    Doing a brake fresh on my car, i do like some spirited driving from time to time but decided not to go for disc conversion and instead aim to make the most out of the OEM... So, my car has steel Rear drum housings at the moment, are the aluminium new better? Assume it’s for heat dissipation...
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    How wide is a 240z?

    My car is in storage 70 miles away whilst I moved house in end of jan, then COVID19 means I can’t get to it at all. garage I want to put it in is narrow. 2200mm, will that Datsun fit in? more importantly can I get out without getting out the boot! Can anyone tell me how wide a 240z is from...
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    Balater Victoria Week - sunday 4th August

    I am heading and doing the Parade drive in the 240z if anyone else is about or wants to come say hello! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Glamis - 13-14th July

    I didn’t make it, too busy having fun on the mountain bike. But pal bumped into I think, smokie on here. He was converting his V8 LHD car back to Lpower Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    tyres for 14in slot mags

    I am looking to replace the tyres on my car, have a very sketchy drive in the wet yesterday, Nexens are past their best, 0809 going on the date stamp. I have toyed with Rota RKRs and some good modernist tyres but I would really like to keep the car nearer original spec. So sticking with slot...
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    membership issues

    hello daft questions. I think i renewed my membership this year, honestly think i have but want to check so can someone tell me how much its for and what payment comes off so i can check if I have paid it? space on garage wall for calendar will go for mountain bike calendar if the Zclub one...
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    spotted Aberdeen

    not by me but a colleague spotted this 240z in aberdeen, anyone here/anyone know the car? in the best colour of course Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    love thy backdoor - photos.

    did a 2 hour solo drive last night, havent done this loop in the 240z until now. bonded a lot more with the car last night. up to strathdon to the Lecht Ski centre, then over to glenshee and back down royal deeside. as an aside is there a general photos thread? Sent from my iPhone...
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    Leland K Foster

    forgive me if this is a repost. hunting for artwork in a chat in the office and found this! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/540f756fe4b0f7682186b4cf/t/588ae33944024328bf04f458/1485497184026/?format=1500w http://www.lelandkfoster.com/
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    Grampian Transport Museum have a 260z

    The above is a few miles from the house, The car selection has been mixed up, new car in display a modified 260z Known to anyone? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    240z heading north (of Scotland)

    Been biting my tongue for weeks, but after probably one of the longest lurks ever, I bought jhepb's 240z, red RHD car from Devon. This one It's on a trailer winging its way up here, about 550miles north. Jhepb has been a gent to deal with, hope this will be a long term partner for me...
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    NE Scotland newbie

    Happy Christmas! Thanks Rob for the access. I have lusted after a 240z ever since one of my lecturers had one at uni in the early 90s. I had the cash for one for sale via Zfarm in 2004 but i hadnt the space. Roll on another decade and i have the cash and now finally the space! Been looking...
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