Iv been around here for some time now and have got to know the 300zx and its history fairly well, however, there are some questions that i'v never really seen any literature on to tell me why... i thought it would make an interesting discussion.

 

• why did they make lwb zeds
  
• why did they make swb zeds
  
• why did they make slicktop zeds
  
• why was the na not available in the uk
  
• why was the swb not available in the uk
  
• why were lwb tts not available in the us
  
• were slicktops available in the us? if not, why not
  
• why do uk specs have heated seats and jdm have folding mirrors
  

 

the first 3 are my biggest interest for this discussion. i appreciate the obvious views on these regarding domestic market demands and performance characteristics but it all seems a bit random. is there any testing evidence to support opinions of how the different models compare?

skick top = ugly people drive

 

T Top = for the good lookers

 

SWB = for little men

 

LWB = for big men

 

:rofl:

 

..except... Im pretty sure the SWB has more legroom, and the slicktop has more headroom..... :tt2:

i dont see the point in selling your car for a slicky unless you plan on racing :)

 

+1

With the swb its all the little things that add up. But talking in the real world there will be naff all distance. Like a car being 1 sec to 60 quicker there is no differance in the real world

 

IMO ;)

 

lwb vs swb is a huge difference in how they drive, try one out, and then chuck it round a roundabout, you'll be surprised.:yes:

i dont see the point in selling your car for a slicky unless you plan on racing :)

 

+1

lwb vs swb is a huge difference in how they drive, try one out, and then chuck it round a roundabout, you'll be surprised.:yes:

 

+1

lwb vs swb is a huge difference in how they drive, try one out, and then chuck it round a roundabout, you'll be surprised.:yes:

 

I do, i end up with smoke coming off the tyres and im facing the roundabout most of the time :scared::scared:

I do, i end up with smoke coming off the tyres and im facing the roundabout most of the time :scared::scared:

 

thats coz u got sh1t tyres

Iv been around here for some time now and have got to know the 300zx and its history fairly well, however, there are some questions that i'v never really seen any literature on to tell me why... i thought it would make an interesting discussion.

 

• were slicktops available in the us? if not, why not
   
  

 

the first 3 are my biggest interest for this discussion. i appreciate the obvious views on these regarding domestic market demands and performance characteristics but it all seems a bit random. is there any testing evidence to support opinions of how the different models compare?

 

Mr P

 

American Range:

Targa TT or NA

Slicktop NA

Vert NA

2+2 NA

thats coz u got sh1t tyres

 

I haven't replaced them since July 08, i think they have got to be the longest lasting tyres ever.

I haven't replaced them since July 08, i think they have got to be the longest lasting tyres ever.

 

thats coz they are called lingLONG lol hahaha might as well superglue some plastic to the rim haha

its not just the performance aspect of the swb... i think it looks better!

its not just the performance aspect of the swb... i think it looks better!

 

eewwww dont be silly :gun_bandana:

eewwww dont be silly :gun_bandana:

 

iv already got an estate car for the dogs... i dont need 2!

iv already got an estate car for the dogs... i dont need 2!

 

funny i thought it was a hatch:confused1::whistling:

 

Sell the estate and the dogs and have 2 zeds. happy days:thumbup:

Are you really thinking of selling?

Are you really thinking of selling?

 

He's been thinking about selling since he bought the car, it's the colour that causes him most emotion. The car is a brilliant example but the colour does not sit well with Joel. The paintwork is great and I love it, if he does decide to sell it, it won't hang around.

if i did it would be stripped of all the toys and prolly be an n/a...

got my eye on an n/a slicktop and another coming up for sale in the spring. i would want an n/a as they dont fetch as much to start and it also saves me from sourcing an n/a rear end... id swap the engines and hey presto!

got my eye on an n/a slicktop and another coming up for sale in the spring. i would want an n/a as they dont fetch as much to start and it also saves me from sourcing an n/a rear end... id swap the engines and hey presto!

:scared:

 

You'd buy an NA, then convert to TT...rather than buying an TT and bolting on a NA rear end ?

Edited February 3, 201015 yr by Yowser

Far...far..far...far easier and cheaper to bolt on a NA rear , than do a TT engine conversion !

 

Couple of hundred quid for rear subframe and bits, and DIY it.

He's been thinking about selling since he bought the car, it's the colour that causes him most emotion. The car is a brilliant example but the colour does not sit well with Joel. The paintwork is great and I love it, if he does decide to sell it, it won't hang around.

 

iv kinda come to terms with the red... i do still prefer my old grey one as i prefer a more understated look. i definately want to get it repainted soon, whether it be the same colour or a different colour but i think my biggest problem is that im a fussy t**t whos never happy! i have always lusted after a swb and i dont really wanna commit the cash to a paint job on a lwb until im sure.

 

i think il buy myself a swb n/a manual just to smoke around in for a while and get a feel for the car... then i can decide which 1 to keep.

:scared:

 

You'd buy an NA, then convert to TT...rather than buying an TT and bolting on a NA rear end ?

 

i never made that clear... even if i did buy a tt, the engines would be swapped to keep my jimmer prepared engine so i may aswell get an na.

ahhhh...I zeeeeeee mr Peeeeeee

ahhhh...I zeeeeeee mr Peeeeeee

 

and it would have to be a manual as my box has crunched ever since it came out of pauls yard! :huh:

 

its quite a good master plan really!

Oh, so you’re not selling in the next few weeks then, i was about to make an offer. I love red cars and it looks like loads of love has gone into her.

I notice your in Essex, what garage do you take your Z to, what’s the difference in rear ends is it to do with hicas?