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260Z lower front valance/lip
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Robotsan
Club Member
I think you'll need an original metal valance to replace that air dam. Not sure anywhere supplies them new, but bound to be someone on this site with one, because a lot of people do the opposite of what you're doing
Also it should be a simple bolt off, bolt on job.
Have you seen the subtle chin lip spoilers that attach onto the original valance? I think it's a nice balance between the two.
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richiep
Club Member
The original style three-piece metal valance parts can be bought new.
There are more subtle lips that can be attached to that, as Robotsan notes.
The airdam you have presently is a very common bolt-on, alongside the so-called "Devil Z" version (similar to yours but without any brake cooling vents - gets the name from the famous car in the Wangan Midnight manga).
There are more subtle lips that can be attached to that, as Robotsan notes.
The airdam you have presently is a very common bolt-on, alongside the so-called "Devil Z" version (similar to yours but without any brake cooling vents - gets the name from the famous car in the Wangan Midnight manga).
uk66fastback
Club Member
As said, there are a few around as lots of owners go the other way - I prefer the understated look at the front as well, we are out there!
bobzilla7
Club Member
Yes, that looks like a great compromise.I think you'll need an original metal valance to replace that air dam. Not sure anywhere supplies them new, but bound to be someone on this site with one, because a lot of people do the opposite of what you're doing
Also it should be a simple bolt off, bolt on job.
Have you seen the subtle chin lip spoilers that attach onto the original valance? I think it's a nice balance between the two.
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Robotsan
Club Member
DS Composites do them for £80 or £90 - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=142969548507462&set=pb.100083832527492.-2207520000&type=3
But as mentioned elsewhere on this forum, he's running a bit behind and seems to be taking a while to get peoples' parts out, so ask him for a realistic ETA if you do buy.
This guy in France does them too, but a bit pricier plus there's the higher shipping cost: https://www.facebook.com/Classiccomposites
bobzilla7
Club Member
Cool. Thanks. I'll get in touch with them. That's a much better price.
uk66fastback
Club Member
Maybe put a wanted ad in the relevant section on here - there’ll be the right bits lurking on a shelf somewhere I’m sure. Nice if they were metal as well …
Robotsan
Club Member
I think he must do both Jon, as there's plenty of cars in his gallery with the smaller one too:
Yeah, thats what I asked him, but he was sure he only had the bigger one
Maybe it's my punishment/reward for not being a faecebooker.
Robotsan
Club Member
Yeah, thats what I asked him, but he was sure he only had the bigger one
Maybe it's my punishment/reward for not being a faecebooker.
That's odd! I wonder why.
And you're not missing much.
richiep
Club Member
The various Datsun FB groups give me a migraine - hurts thinking down to the level of discourse seen on there!
Makesy
Club Member
On the one hand I enjoy the breadth of projects (thinking about Jakub Nurzaj's turbo L series monster, and some of the cool restorations Romas has whipped up), and some of the innovative modern solutions for historic problems (such as VW heater valve replacement, and some of the seal alternatives etc).
On the other hand there is so much dross - arguments over if something is a "Series 1" or not, scalding people for not checking user manuals, or just general arguments over minutiae detail, it really makes me question if I should close my FB account sometimes
richiep
Club Member
Agree with regard to Jakub and Romas, etc. It's just the amount of ignorant bullsh#t from the peanut gallery on there. People commenting, sometimes giving advice, with clearly no idea WTF they are talking about.
RJRACIN 240
Forum User
Wish I was closer would be happy to trade you panels, also like the set up Minksport documented on here.
I have this one but might be a bit too far away from the standard one: https://zclub.net/community/index.php?threads/fibreglass-front-lip-spoiler-air-dam.29605/
SeanDezart
Well-Known Forum User
Those new are only available with the under-bumper indicator cut-outs - not the UK/Euro OEM look.The original style three-piece metal valance parts can be bought new.
There are more subtle lips that can be attached to that, as Robotsan notes.
The airdam you have presently is a very common bolt-on, alongside the so-called "Devil Z" version (similar to yours but without any brake cooling vents - gets the name from the famous car in the Wangan Midnight manga).