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Member ID: pete_280z

Location: Atlanta, GA

Vehicle Info

1976 Datsun 280Z

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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    • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Aug 05, 2009

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Pete’s Datsun 280Z
“Datsun / Nissan 1976 280z”

  • Currently 3.7333333333333 /5 Stars.
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Here's my latest purchase. It's a 1976 280z coupe. It's the fastest thing I've ever owned, but I'm saving the horsepower for the racetrack. I've joined autocross and will take her out on the Talladega Gran Prix Raceway later this year for track day at the Z Nationals.

Take a look:

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

She's been lowered, and handles like a dream, however she takes bumps and dips a little too hard. I'm trying to find the perfect strut/spring combo to compliment it without ruining the racetrack handling. Suggestions?

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z


pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

The fiberglass addition is not so fresh, so I'm debating what to do with it. It's got some small cracks, and the air dam nose looks like it ran into something prior to my owning the vehicle. What's the best way to deal with small fiberglass damage?

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

Vrooooom! Original engine with aftermarket ignition coil and cold air intake.
Any suggestions on new engine mods besides turbo?

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

The muffler sounds sweet, and at 4500 rpm, she sings like Janis Joplin.

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

The interior needs some love. It has two aftermarket racing seats have a little wear (because they're just a little too big for a tiny Datsun). I've debated removing the second one and making it a full time racecar, but it's fun having a passenger as well. I think I'll install some new gauges and a new carpet kit. I need a fresh steering wheel and a good shift knob. I need to install a new headliner, and the trunk deck needs some new carpet as well.

I'm also going to install swaybars. Anyone have any suggestions?

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

5-point harnesses for the track...

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

 

Here's pics from my first autocross at Turner Field (Atlanta, GA):

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

pete_280z's 1976 Datsun 280Z

That was fun!

 

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1975Datsun280z  

Posted by: 1975Datsun280z

11/27/2009 07:56AM

hey i recognize your z from auto cross, she really is a beauty. when i went i was with a friend so i didn't my z. i drive a 1975 280z which i just bought in august. so far I've put in a new clutch and new alternator and the gut before me put in a cold air intake and new 5 speed transmission. shes in the body shop now getting refurbished and a new paint job. maybe ill see you at auto cross when shes ready!

pegasus71  

Posted by: pegasus71

06/30/2009 03:14AM

Nice Z Pete. 5 Stars. I personally love the fiberglass, not hard to fix. Maybe add a rear spoiler. I also tried the large racing seats, but took them out. pain to get in and out of. Try Tokiko adjustable struts, they work great, Best of both worlds- handling and ride. You have a great base car no matter how far you go with it. Its only money. Wish I had mine back, sure do miss it.

andersen_knight  

Posted by: andersen_knight

06/12/2009 03:53AM

5* sleek ride !!

6060609090  

Posted by: 6060609090

06/09/2009 02:24PM

nice ride . keep it up .5***. check out my ride

StolenHeron  

Posted by: StolenHeron

06/09/2009 06:22AM

sick Z, 5 stars, come check out my 2004 Land Rover Discovery II SE7 sometime.

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Member ID: pete_280z

Location: Atlanta, GA