Hello, I’m new

Faster Behr

Club Member
Howdy folks.

I‘m new new to the forum. As per tradition with such things I thought it polite to say hi and to (more importantly) share pictures.

I’m a serial restorer and fettler and like to do things right (my wife would agree, but would use different words). I’m fortunate to have a fairly good workspace and a decent selection of tools - which helps.

I first came across a 280ZX as an apprentice and thought it was one of the most fascinating cars I’d ever seen. Ever since the Z was one of of my bucket list cars.

Anyhoo - here’s my main interest - some of you may recognise the reg from the previous owner who I believed may have been a member here?

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My son also has a 1978 280Z which came over from California. I am just embarking on replacing everything rubber and reinstating it ready him for next spring. The fuel injection needs a lot of work in particular so that’ll keep me busy over the winter. Lots of little cardboard boxes en route from the US!

Look forward to joining in and making it to some meets next year
 

richiep

Club Member
Welcome! You need to post more pics as people haven’t recognised the car yet! For those who might remember, it used to have a Z32 TT engine in it at one point, then an LS before it’s latest engine. It also used to be painted in the John Morton style livery before going burnt orange. Has custom-made flared rear quarters.
 

Rob Gaskin

Treasurer
Staff member
Site Administrator
Welcome! You need to post more pics as people haven’t recognised the car yet! For those who might remember, it used to have a Z32 TT engine in it at one point, then an LS before it’s latest engine. It also used to be painted in the John Morton style livery before going burnt orange. Has custom-made flared rear quarters.
I know it now, thanks Rich. I can remember that in its early days it had a Z31 engine fitted.
 

Faster Behr

Club Member
Thanks all.

The previous owner had it a long time, and as has been suggested, it has had a number of engine configurations. I have a lot of past photos and history documenting this as well as the work undertaken over the years.

I’ll post more photos and details of the spec at the weekend for those that are interested. There’s a lot. Maybe I’ll start a new thread for that which I can update on to.

Regarding the RB - there’s much more that can be said about it but the highlight is 290 BHP at the rear wheels and 271lb/ft of torque. It’s plenty dangerous with that and I’ve got no plans to make it quicker.

The next project is to change the current coilover setup potentially to a full Techno Toy Tuning setup. And to stop the roll cage squeaking
 
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