GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

RaDeuX — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:17:38 GMT

If there is a crack in the dash, it's fairly easy to fix.

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

Carl Beck — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 02:18:39 GMT

Fooman is incorrect - all 240-Z dashes are NOT cracked. I Have two 72 240-Z's with their original and dash and no cracks. I am the original owner of one, and the second owner of the other.

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

HRDNTS — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:25:36 GMT

That digital clock really does look wrong next to the other two gauges. They could have at least put an analogue clock in there with the same markings and font so it blended in with the other gauges.

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

TougeNoMikado — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:24:19 GMT

After reading this (and the driving impresion) of the New 370Z.... I really want one achually. Although I respected the 350z .. I never quite wanted one.... where as this one is just speeking to me. Personaly I love the corner markers. The stock 19inch Rays wheels are awsome, and although theres a stuped clock there now.. the gage pod is already there waiting for me to put in a gage of my choice. Rev matching on the downshifts.... that is fantastic for someone with size 12 feet like me thats never been able to master the heel toe.

Im not to keen on the {what gear am I in?} display or the black space on the rear bumper where the Euro model gets its rear fog light. But Im nit picking really... (besides Im shure there will be some fantastic aero kits for this car soon) This 370 is awsome.

As for the 240.... while I appreciate the restoration job and the period corect styling... I cant stand the way the US 240Z look .... when looking at a period correct JDM S30 Fairlady Z I get consumed in the beauty of it... where as I think the US 240Z with its Huge cattle raming Bumpers and wing mirrors in the wrong place looks like they took all the beauty and ruined it.

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

Fooman — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:02:07 GMT

Rims are good old American racing Sloted Disk Mags with the old school AR script logo.

Do I get a prize?

Odds are the dash is cracked pretty badly in the OG 240, all of them are cracked, and it costs more then the car to get that piece from NOS. There are covers that look almost oem but they clip on over the existing trashed dash.

I wonder why they dropped the old school power dome again, the last few years of the 350 had it... Not really there on the 370 and that is a prominent Z styling cue.

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

jblaine — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:26:09 GMT

The 240 wins easily. The 370s are hideeeouuus.

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

Clint K — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:54:21 GMT

Beautiful!

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

B2K — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:45:08 GMT

OH YES SIR, I'd love to have a pair like that in my garage !!!

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

AUTONERD — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:25:04 GMT

great pics! I like it, but I'd definitely take a sabre saw to that front bumper. reminds me of those 90's disco-techno-ninja-seabass body kits. eww

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

Ryan DuVall — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:12:58 GMT

Dear lord, thankfully the 350's will be coming down in price because this thing is ugly.

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

danimal — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:10:54 GMT

Thanks for the shoutout Antonio. Big thanks to you too! BTW I have to agree w/ Andy, that first photo turned out SICK!

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

Banpei — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:43:36 GMT

Nice photoshoot! Can't wait to see it in the JNC Magazine. :)

About those rims: I thought they were Wolfrace rims, but that can also be the name used in Europe.

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

Antonio Alvendia — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:38:39 GMT

zamil: the engines aren't really related, so i didnt feel the need to include it. this particular 240Z's interior wasn't going to be appealing to our readers. trust my judgment man, i always try to present cars as best as i can.

Andy and blueslug: thanks guys!

George: true THAT! for old 240Zs I love the color orange (maybe cause i love orange TE27s?)... but i wonder if it would look good on the 370. what do u guys think? orange 370Z?

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

Vahu — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:33:31 GMT

Awsome photos Antonio and great stroy

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

George — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:11:33 GMT

I'd kill for these 2 in white.

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

zamildrift — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:05:22 GMT

You forgot something Antonio: shot of both of the car engine and also the 240Z interior! Heh.

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

BlueSlug — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:45:16 GMT

lol for some reason the speedlight use in the first pic makes the 240 look like it was photoshopped in :D

great article, Antonio!

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

Erik Wilson — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:46:55 GMT

I always liked the 350Z but I am absolutely in love with the new 370Z.

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

Ben — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:29:56 GMT

agreed andy... desktops please!

re: GALLERY>> NISSAN 370Z VS DATSUN 240Z

Andy Sapp — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:02:12 GMT

That first photo is SO SICK.