Cuong Nguyen

Hi Michael, try www.hybridz.org for RB conversion information. There has been lots of threads posted there on this. You can also email me at nguyenxcuong@hotmail.com if you have any specific questions. Check out my photo gallery by clicking the blue link to the left of this post to see pics of my RB26DETT 240Z.

Mike, very nice feature, I hope it is here to stay.

"An American car, built in Japan" I agree to disagree with that...

Hi Gavin, my good friend/mechanic has been racing Datsuns/Nissans for over 10yrs or so. His workshop is called SST Automotive and is in Welshpool, you might want to talk to him to see what is possible for your needs. His Number is 08 9350 5444 (Steve Thomas) http://www.sstautomotive.com.au/ but note that the address has not been updated. You may want to ask him about doing and injected L series etc.... For suspension, I have found that Wilkinson Suspension Centre in Bayswater are among the best in the trade. Hope that helps.

Hi All, I would have to agree that the car is originally designed as a RHD car, and then only AFTER, was it adapted to LHD mode. Out of interest, for those of you that have driven a LHD S30, what about the positioning of the pedal box? Is it in a "nice" position, or is it too close to either the left or right? Maybe that will also help this "debate" Now out of topic, Alan, your number of posts are fast approaching the magic 432 number, I am sure at the moment that anything "432" would almost appeal to you!?!?

Hi All, If it is a 2 seater then it is well worth the $250 (and more!) If it was a 2+2 then it may be worth it, depending on what it has (carbies, diff, gearbox, moustache bar,head, etc) and also what you need for your 240Z.

Hi All, I attended this years Tokyo Auto Salon and was amazed at the numbers of tuning companies that had Z33 cars which they were showcasing their develpoed parts. (I LOVE the TAS!!!) I am currently in HK, but when I get back home to Perth I will upload my TAS images. Anyway, on the Z33 ZG topic, there are no fewer than two companies that have developed ZG look body parts for the Z33 (front bumpers etc). One is called Z Sport (Central 20) and the other is Impul. The Impul front bar for the Z33 actually has a bit on the bumper to replicate the silver/grey bit on the original 240ZG. Pics to come...around mid Feb...worth the way (well I think so anyway!)

Hi All, Jeff Ash owns C-Red Tuning, a Japanese car importing outfit in Perth W.A. Here is a link to the car that he is talking about, it is the blue '72 Skyline. http://www.c-red.com.au/newstock.html And yes, Alan does have lots of literature on this model (as well as the S30 cars) so give him a question or two, or three!

Hi All, congratulations Mr Camouflage, I am sure that you will have many fun days ahead of you with your new purchase. It seems that I am missing out on all the WA zed action whilst being overseas!! But then again, I miss out on all the sales when I am home anyway. Very interested to see the photos, and also the kind of prices that 240Z go for in Perth, when you can actually find one!!

Hi All, Ash and Nick, due to work commitments, I have had little chance to progress any further in making some conversion parts that would be available to sell, I will be making some "when time is available", but don't hold your breath! Nick, no they wouldn't come with engineering certificates, besides, you would have to satisfy yourself that such conversion would be legal in your state.

Hi All, very nice interesting thread!! Much better than the "how to change my brake pads" type question isn't it? I second Ben's comment that in Australia, many see the Datsun cars as being cheap, rusty cars that are now considered to be bombs, but amazingly they still manage to say that it was one of the most robust and reliable car that they have owned! Halz, how can the new Bathurst 24hr race be a production car race when the Monaro that won was a car specifically built for the event using 18" wheels with 10" slicks at the front and 13" slicks at the back, motor over 400 cubic inches (over 7L), sequential transmission (not even V8 Supercars are sequential, they are still H pattern). Holden puts LOTS of money into motorsport in Austalia and they seem to buy their win. Keep the Datsun story flowing everyone, Alan, Kats, Ben, Nate and everyone else.

Hi All, Ivan, how can you say that all the things you mentioned doesn't cost that much??? Maybe if you are mega rich, then relative to your wealth it doesn't cost that much, but for all of us others: it DOES cost and it costs lots!!! At least 3 times in your reply you said that things didn't cost much, ie ECU, exhaust and intercooler + plumbing etc, from my experience I couldn't say that those items were particularly cheap. If anyone thinks that they are going to build a quality performance engine (and all the extras that are needed to make the car a package) for cheap then they are kidding themselves, not even people in the trade with all their discounts can honestly call this kind of project cheap.

Hi Phil, Great to see you are keeping the 240Z! Alan has got it covered ... my suggestion if you want to replicate the look of the "works" race cars, or Japanese S30 race cars in general, the best thing to do is trying to source as many pictures that you can and see the kinds of alterations and details that they used to prepare their cars during those times. If you are thinking of using "over fenders" you should think long and hard if you really want to get involved in cutting up your wheel wells, as this is a fairly major operation! I too have gotten the itch to build a "period look" S30 racer myself (and in fact have promised myself that this will be the next thing on the plate) and I am working hard to save the money to fund the next project as well as "studying" the past racers. Good luck and hope all goes well I aggree with Alan, it is a shame that more people aren't interested in historical data of the S30 cars

Hi all, Alan, I don't really smoke, so I'll let you keep the cigar, but thanks for the offer. (or how about I trade it with your car anyway??? or an ice cream cone will be my next preference) If someone payed you enough (or gave you any other incentive to motivate you) would you consider becoming a lecturer and take a class called "S30 history 101" ? (if so let me know and I will enroll) The project car that you are doing, the Z-L bodied one, is that a Japanese home market shell as well? (I am full of questions aren't I!!!) Cuong Nguyen

Hi all, thanks to having to prepare for exams I am late to join this thread!!! Ok Alan, my guess is that the build number is wrong, way too high. shouldn't the build number be much much lower than that?? (if I am right do I win your car as the prize??? )

Hi all, I think it is harmless what the "young ones" do to their cars (not like I am old or anything!!) I say, if they aren't harming you in any way, then let them be!!! Its not like they are forcing you at gun point to attend one of their import car shows etc right??? I used to have a Honda Civic with 17" wheels, suspension work, exhaust, air filter, different body parts etc (this was when I 1st got my drivers licence in '95) But does that make me one of those guys that you are all bagging??? (so what if it does, I am still the same person regardless if I now drove a zed or a Civic!!!) There is no difference in "them" changing parts on their cars, then you guys spending money on your zeds, its all to a different "taste" ie swapping bulky later model impact bumpers on your zeds for 240 style ones etc Also with the money spent on cars issue: times have changed and you cannot compare old times with now!!! The amount of disposable income for each age bracket has changed etc and if now days the younger ones have more disposable income that what you had before, you should just think that they are luckier than you were and accept it at that and not be jealous etc!!! I had a Porsche 911 when I was 19 years old (and sold it to do my RB26DETT 240Z ) but did anyone know how much of a bank loan I had to pay off??? NO, people assume parents buy it for you or you are dealing drugs etc, can't they accept that even young kids can have a job and save up and get bank loans??? If you don't like something bad luck, if it is not harming you then people are allowed to freely do whatever pleases them!!! How boring would it be if the amount of zeds on the roads is the same as say Civics etc!!! Then would zeds be whitegoods too??? Relax a bit, give and take; there are others around on the planet too.