James,
There's always a spot in my garage if that 2 door 510 is becoming a bit of a
hassle.......................;)
Oh how I would love a 2 door 510!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Daniel Kroehn
Recommending Datrats, supplying quality Datsun performance parts
www.Datrats.com.au
----- Original Message -----
From: jamesf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: Do you guys talk bout Z cars at all?
> I beg to differ on that one.. have you ever driven a well sorted Zed?
>
> My old turbo Zed could Launch harder in the wet or dry, and take
> any corner at a far greater speed without stepping out, than any 1600
> I have ever been in or seen.... And you had to give it a LOT of stick
> to get it to step out, (Might have had something to do with the 235's
> on the back :) and with up to 450hp on tap it wasn't due to lack of
> HP.
>
> As for the driving position... I'm 5 foot nothing, and even I could
> see out of the thing without a problem (but I admit it did take some
> getting use to at first)
> And the wheel base... you are practically sitting on the back wheels...
> it's great for picking gaps in the traffic.... it's a bit like steering a
boat
> from the tiller at first... but once you get use to it, everything else
feels
> very strange.... Even my starion feels like a Truck compared to the
> Zed...
>
> Once I get the Sunny and the 16 2 door finished I will be thinking
> about getting another Zed... that is if I _ever_ get the 2 door
> finished :)
>
> cya
> James
>
>
> Denzil Palmer wrote:
>
> > Agreed, even a worked triple-webered L28 is a pretty awesome motor. The
only
> > thing really wrong with the Z's is that you sit so low with a high
scuttle
> > and door-line that visibility is poor compared to the panoramic 1600.
The
> > shorter wheelbase (90in compared to 95in) and rear suspension layout
seems
> > to make it easier to lose the tail as well.
> >
> > A well running Z will cruise at 100mph, I have averaged 85mph over quite
> > long distances without pushing it and they are a brilliant car for a
long
> > fast drive that leaves you wanting to go further.
> >
> > Denzil Palmer
> >
> > ----------
> > >From: "Brad Hallett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >Subject: RE: Do you guys talk bout Z cars at all?
> > >Date: Mon, 7 May 2001 7:33 PM
> > >
> >
> > > I wouldn't say I know more than you, but two of my close mates (Barry
Cook
> > > and Ian Wright) have enjoyed success in both 1600's and Zeds and they
both
> > > cost the same in total to get competitive. Zed panels are more
expensive
> > > but only if you bend em!
> > >
> > > You have to try one though, especially rallying. The feel of an L28
EFI
> > > going nuts while you sit way back nearly over the rear wheels is
awesome
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of nat P.
> > > Sent: Monday, 7 May 2001 1:01 AM
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: RE: Do you guys talk bout Z cars at all?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Morning Brad!!
> > > You reckon...UHMMMMM.....UHMMMM....UHMMMM.UHMMMMM.
> > >
> > > I cant agree with that, You have one more webber, a
> > > more expensive car to buy in the first place and body
> > > panels are harder to find!!!!
> > > BUT That's my two cents, and thats exeactly how much
> > > they are worth concidering(spell) you know more than
> > > me,(I shit load probably HEEHEH) about datsuns I
> > > believe you.
> > > Cheers NAT
> >
>
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