MZR does it again ! :-)

STEVE BURNS

STEVE BURNS

Club Member
And probably a damned sight more "sporty" than the stock Japanese market 240Z:rolleyes:
Must run away quickly before I get turned into bacon!
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Albrecht

Albrecht

Well-Known Forum User
I think a few people here - as usual - need to acquaint themselves with the existence of the HS30-S 'Fairlady 240Z', HS30 'Fairlady 240Z-L' and HS30-H 'Fairlady 240ZG' models.

My original point being that - if you are going to talk about "sporty" - not all early Zs left the factory equal in that respect...
 
Albrecht

Albrecht

Well-Known Forum User
STEVE BURNS said:
Now that is so much clearer for most of the newbies to the species
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It's not exactly rocket science though, is it?

If you bought a '69 through '73 North American market car and wanted to make it more "sporty" (or at least as "sporty" as the car in question) you'd be changing the diff, the transmission, the steering rack (RHD has 'faster' rack ratio), the springing, damping and anti roll bars as well as all the outright performance, comfort and reliability additions (radiator,driveshafts, brakes, wheels/tyres/interior etc) and that's before the engine gets touched.

It's a long list. It represents a lot of work to gather it all up and a lot of money to pay for it all. I think, as a package, this car represents a lot more work and money than most people can see. I've seen it in the metal, so I feel qualified to pass comment.
 
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356boy

Forum User
For all to see
Bodywork
Californian dry state Bodyshell and Panels are stripped to bare metal and then media blasted.

Complete minor rust repair work, fit up of all panels and bumpers etc on shell to check / modify alignment, complete any non o.e. modifications.

Complete full right hand drive conversion using all o.e factory sheet metal pressings and genuine rhd parts and components (some upgraded above factory specification for reliability and safety)

Pre paint prep + refinish in Datsun 918 basecoat and clear paint materials ( Lechler and Dupont)
Underfloor seam sealed and then sprayed in a marine polyurethane 2 component waterproof and scratch resistant protection, cavity wax programme on internal coach work area's.

Suspension;

All suspension stripped, *media blasted and painted in 2K matt black. rebuilt with Uprated tokico hp gas shocks, lowered and uprated progressive coil springs ( with spring platforms lowered on front), *new wheel bearing front and rear.
Latest Uprated poly bushes offering adjustment on rear camber so our professional laser alignment can be set up for maximum accuracy.
Reconditioned steering rack and new ends.

Brakes;

New or recon front and rear brake components, stainless braided hoses, all new kunifer solid pipework, upgraded front drilled / grooved solid disc and 4 piston calipers, rear o.e. drum set up.

Transmission.

MZR sport conversion 5 speed gearbox built with new syncros and bearings, shortened std gear lever, light street alloy flywheel, stage 2 clutch kit, new master and slave cylinders with stainless braided hose. new uprated spec propshaft, MZR WRX 3.9;1 LSD rear differential conversion fitted with MZR modified subaru CVJ driveshafts.

Engine and engine bay

Reconditioned 2400cc with all new bearings, gaskets, *oil pump, timing gear, waterpump etc.. Cylinder head fitted with stainless valves, uprated valve springs and samuri spec camshaft 10;1 compression, stage 2 camshaft.

Electronic distributor with MZR ignition leads ( taylor 8mm), high torque starter motor, modified cam cover. 60 amp alternator fitted.
Alloy high volume radiator painted matt black with twin cooling fans and adjustable electronic stat.
Engine strut brace fitted.
Extensive works carried out in engine bay to create a more engineered clean design.

Stainless steel performance exhaust manifold and stainless 2 silencer system.

Reconditioned triple weber 40 DCOE carbs (correct period Italian Bolagna made) with stainless heat shield, electric fuel pump in rear of car with filter king regulator / filter.

Wiring and pipework modifications to give the engine bay a clean look, wiring with superseal connectors.
Relay Lighting circuit upgraded.

Interior

U.K. spec RHD interior, most internal areas fitted with thin ( dynamat style) thin soundproof material and 12mm jute soundproofing material on top.

New diamond vinyl trim, *Headliner and carpets fitted...

MZR road spec inertia seat belt conversion , extensive work and body strengthened for belt inertia internally fitted to body to give a discreet look and much improved safety on the factory static belts.

Upgrade historic GT seats offering improved comfort and support with lowered floor mountings.*
MZR leather competition steering wheel. (Design based on factory sport options ).
Sports wood gear knob.
Rear strut brace installed.
Upgrade MZR heater motor conversion ,fitted with Reconditioned heater matrix and all new cooling / heater hoses.

Exterior

Stainless steel high machine polished JDM style bumpers, new euro spec rear lights, new headlamps, all new weatherstrip / rubber seals. New laminated windscreen glass.

Genuine period RS race Watanabe wheels with genuine centre caps and new performance tyres.

Car carefully assembled using re-plated or mostly stainless steel fasteners.*
 
SeanDezart

SeanDezart

Well-Known Forum User
Albrecht said:
If you bought a '69 through '73 North American market car and wanted to make it more "sporty" (or at least as "sporty" as the car in question) you'd be changing the diff, the transmission, the steering rack (RHD has 'faster' rack ratio), the springing, damping and anti roll bars as well as all the outright performance, comfort and reliability additions (radiator,driveshafts, brakes, wheels/tyres/interior etc) and that's before the engine gets touched.

It's a long list.
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....and remove the aircon !

356boy said:
For all to see :

Stainless steel performance exhaust manifold and stainless 2 silencer system.
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Zstory.:D
 
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