Craig's (p510psi) 1973 240Z RB25DET

[p510psi]

Having changed the inlet side, I decided to submit to the temptation of completing the exhaust side as well. It was worth doing as I would inevitably have to change a number of things twice if I didn't go for this option. I also took the opportunity to update a few other things I wasn't happy with.

I'm currently finishing off the dump pipe and remainder of the exhaust system. Once this is done it'll be ready to run again. There's a couple of things to finish in the interior, then it should be close to the certification / club plate process.

[TWZTID]

Have you got any photos of the grill on?

[sr1600]

Very very nice craig

Would one day hope to have one of these and follow this path as well.

[p510psi]

Have you got any photos of the grill on?

The grill is fitted in those photos - but it's difficult to see as it's painted black. Once I finish the exhaust I'll put the car back on the wheels and take some better photos.

[TWZTID]

my bad, I see it there, I mean a better angle of the front?

[p510psi]

Hi all,

I've made some further progress with my project since my last post. The engine is running again after finishing the bulk of the modifications to the inlet and exhaust sides. Here's a video during the first startup after the changes from earlier in the year (with just the dump pipe fitted): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4clz8Sn0Z5I

The exhaust system is now finished and fitted to the car.


I've also decided to change the current 17" Simmons wheels I have now. I'm after a more nostalgic Japanese look, so I have purchased a set of 17" Rota RB-R/X with ZG flares. I'm running 9.5" on the rear and 9" on the front. While I would have preferred to go for a set of 16" Watanabes in the same width, it would require changing my front brakes to a smaller diameter for clearance. This is something I'll consider again in the future once the car is on the road.

I had the wheels painted in a flat dark grey - it probably doesn't suit everyone's tastes, but I'm happy with the result. The tyres are 255/40/17 Falken RT615 on all four corners. While it was tough to drill and cut the guards for the fitment of the flares, the appearance of the car is now what I was looking for. I should have the black rear spoiler lip and BRE front lip fitted in the next month or so.







I have also been working on tidying the interior up.





There's still many jobs on my list, but it is getting closer to the point of certification.

Thanks,
Craig.

[Dattochriswagon]

WOW!!! Thats really looking good Craig. Look forward to seeing pics with the Spoiler and Lip fitted!

[z181200]

That looks awesome mate, great choice with the wheels and flares!

[old_datto_fan]

Looking great Craig, looks really tidy, did you cut both front and rear guards to fit the flares? Would love to do the same but I can't get my head around cutting the rear guards.

[p510psi]

Thanks for the comments guys.

Looking great Craig, looks really tidy, did you cut both front and rear guards to fit the flares? Would love to do the same but I can't get my head around cutting the rear guards.

Hi Mike - I cut both front and rear guards to get adequate guard clearance with reasonable ride height. I started with the fronts as they are relatively easy to fit. I am retaining all the guard offcuts, so it's not impossible to go back to standard - but I can't see me doing that while I own the car. If you like the look of ZG flares go for it - once you've drilled the first hole it's that much easier!