4WD Nissan R35 Datsun 240Z Build, a new project

Josh.Svm

Josh.Svm

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Paul_S said:
Wow! This is a very interesting project.

I don't think you'll have much room left in the 240Z when you get all the R35 components in! The rear gearbox might be a challenge.

When Nissan made the Juke-R they told me they only needed to change one value for the wheelbase in the ECU and all the clever electronic gadgetry worked fine.
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We also had the honour of building the last Juke-R (well currently are building) We have done a few cars like this now but we allways love a challenge
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Jay.

Jay.

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I imagine this will end up similar to the Corvette-Z and the BifB-Z which will essentially be a GTR with the shape of the Datsun?
 
Josh.Svm

Josh.Svm

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Rob Gaskin said:
I can't understand what this project is trying to achieve.

Is it to show what you can do? If so why not build something that is commercial and useful?

It will take a huge amount of effort and ruin two cars.

"Power will be around 1000 to 15000BHP ( Still undecided)" - ok 15000 is obviously a typo but 1000 bhp - really, why?

I just look at this picture and think 'what a shame'.

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Hello Rob,

Firstly I am not quite sure what you are on about by two cars.... This is my own car, not a company demo vehicle. It will fly the company flag because it is a family company and i'm proud of the brand. The reason for the build is due to it being the first cars my dad built when he started SVM (Severn Valley Motorsport) He had a yellow 240Z he engine swapped and turned into the first convertible back in the day. The power - I want it to be fast, nothing more to say here. Lastly, if you think it is a shame then you will love it when all the mint body panels get cut up :) . The cars did not have a savable floor pan and the GTR donor shell was set to be crushed due to structural damage. Instead of having it crushed, we are using it for this project. Hope you enjoy the pictures below of the first Datsun we cut, and I can assure you being the UK representatives of liberty walk it wont be the last.

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Josh.Svm

Josh.Svm

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Jay. said:
I imagine this will end up similar to the Corvette-Z and the BifB-Z which will essentially be a GTR with the shape of the Datsun?
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Sort of - trying to keep as much Z in its blood as possible, currently trying to restore as much as I can to re use on the build such as rear lights, side lights various exterior trim bits.
 
Josh.Svm

Josh.Svm

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jonbills said:
Wow.
It's your project I know so you can do what you like, but... Are you sure about that rocket bunny kit? Those rear arches... [emoji849]
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Am undecided on the body kit tbf, any suggestions of any other kits? Am still looking tbf.
 
Woody928

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I've got to say I think this is an awesome project and really excited to follow what you're doing. I've seen the Juke GTR before and love how much of a sleeper it is!

Reality is it won't be a Datsun, it'll be whatever is left of the shell/shape stuck on a new chassis with a GTR drivetrain but what an engineering project to undertake! I really wish you good luck and look forward to following this one.

Not really a liberty walk fan myself but each to their own. I think for one the FuguZ looked great....
 
Albrecht

Albrecht

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Josh.Svm said:
The reason for the build is due to it being the first cars my dad built when he started SVM (Severn Valley Motorsport) He had a yellow 240Z he engine swapped and turned into the first convertible back in the day.

Hope you enjoy the pictures below of the first Datsun we cut, and I can assure you being the UK representatives of liberty walk it wont be the last.

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I'd keep that one on the down-low if I were you.

Pub conversation.
You: "My Dad used to be a rock star back in the 1980s. Household name. Top Of The Pops every week."

Me: "WOW! Amazing. Never knew that."

You: "Don't like to boast. You know how it is. People might start asking for autographs and stuff."

Me: "I know what you mean. But come on, spill the beans!".

You: "He was the bass player in Bros."

Me: "Oh.... OK."
 
atomman

atomman

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Sounds an interesting project ,

what's the wheel base difference? Are you gonna have to section the S30 body out to the R35 width ? Or run really wide arches ?
 
Josh.Svm

Josh.Svm

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Albrecht said:
I'd keep that one on the down-low if I were you.

Pub conversation.
You: "My Dad used to be a rock star back in the 1980s. Household name. Top Of The Pops every week."

Me: "WOW! Amazing. Never knew that."

You: "Don't like to boast. You know how it is. People might start asking for autographs and stuff."

Me: "I know what you mean. But come on, spill the beans!".

You: "He was the bass player in Bros."

Me: "Oh.... OK."
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if someone asks a question ill give them the courtesy to answer them, got nothing to boast about.
 
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