jovial_cynic Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I was looking at pictures from Edz280zx's thread (http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=8934), and saw this picture: I've never noticed before that there is a ton of dead space between the radiator and nose of the car. I got to thinking... what if the front end of the z cars didn't come to a point? What if the light housings were flat... like all the other Datsun round-light vehicles? What if the front end were flattened, like a 510? Obviously, the hood would have to be shortened, and a custom grill would need to be made, but I think it would make the car look really aggressive. If somebody wants to go at it with photoshop to see what it could look like (i'm stuck at work with no access/time to work on image editing software), or if somebody has a beat up z car with a twacked front end and want to experiment, I think it would look rather amazing. But that's because I love the 510, and think that a flat-faced z car would look more like a 510. Quote Link to comment
hughdogz Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Funny you mention that. I swear they put those stock airboxes in so we can use the same holes to route an Intercooler! :D Check out this project: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=144854 (You'll have to log in to see the pics though) Here's a teaser: Quote Link to comment
herculesinwyoming Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 a guy could make it look like the newer model mustang front end :eek: Quote Link to comment
jovial_cynic Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 a guy could make it look like the newer model mustang front end :eek: Yuck. Although I do admit that the new mustang with dual round lights does remind me of the 510, the BMW 2002, et all. But cool - glad somebody is working on that project. Looks like it'll turn out pretty nicely. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Funny you mention that. I swear they put those stock airboxes in so we can use the same holes to route an Intercooler! :D :lol: the S30 was made to have an L28et in it. the break duct holes are perfect for 2.5in IC piping and the firewall is 3in farther back to fit a better flowing downpipe Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Must be a Dodge Boy. Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 This is a pretty damn interesting thread! Quote Link to comment
Wharf Rat Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Uhmmmm ...... nevermind Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 I think I threw up in my mouth a little bit. Quote Link to comment
sssr20det510 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 they swap front ends on 240sx all the time even put the 280z front end on there http://thedriftscene.com/nissan/the-best-240sx-conversions Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 ^ that one at least looks really nice the flat front, well..... Im with datrod on that one :blink: Quote Link to comment
Hyphy Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 from the previous link id like to see the rest of this car, but i can imagine. prolly looks pretty sweet. Also, the front end on Ed's looks like an old school honda front bumper ala crx or civic Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 they swap front ends on 240sx all the timeNot always a good idea... Quote Link to comment
hughdogz Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Haha! That's crazy!! :eek: Quote Link to comment
Weaver Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Haha, 610SX, nice. :lol: Quote Link to comment
freaky510 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 ^^will someone photoshop it all 1 color just for fun Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I would so rock a 240sx. Nicest looking Nissan made. Car that is! Quote Link to comment
Weaver Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 ^There's a '96 240 in the shop at my school with 2,000 miles on it. I love taking it out for "test drives". :lol: It can't be legally street driven though, because it's a nissan donated vehicle. :( EDIT: Photoshop attempt: Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I would so rock a 240sx. Nicest looking Nissan made. Car that is! You think a 240sx looks better then a z32? Say it aint so Mike..... Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I still want a 1997-98 240SX... but I already have unfinished projects and no 620 yet. :) Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 You think a 240sx looks better then a z32? Say it aint so Mike..... Well certainly the nicest looking Z car since the 240/260. I don't think anyone would argue that. So yes I do like them specially the back end and tail lights. This is what everyone else will be seeing so it's important... :D but.... I like the 240sx just a tad more. Just a preference, besides it leaves more Z32's for you. Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 If the 280z cars came with a flattened off 510 like front, I'd be the first to accept it. As it is, I'm just not that jazzed about them. Love the first pics hughdogz, I think that will look bad ass! Quote Link to comment
lynchfourtwenty Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Also, the front end on Ed's looks like an old school honda front bumper ala crx or civic thats a msa bumper.. it definately didnt come from a honda lol Quote Link to comment
hughdogz Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 If the 280z cars came with a flattened off 510 like front, I'd be the first to accept it. As it is, I'm just not that jazzed about them. Love the first pics hughdogz, I think that will look bad ass! Just to be clear, it is not my project ;) At the beginning, I had my doubts, but the guy has come a long way in making it blend in. Quote Link to comment
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