Datsun 280Z Review - THE BEST DRIVERS CAR. EVER! - The JDM Devil Build Series #2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2024
- In today's episode, i review my own car, the Datsun 280z. I absolutely love this car to death and cant wait to start modifying it!
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"That's a solid door"
Except in any kind of side impact, lol
Im fucking dying of laughter right now😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I'm currently building a '77 280z. Mild performance plans include a stage 1 cam grind, new down pipe and custom exhaust, and a R200 3.9 diff. Gorgeous car, I can't wait to see more!
I.Got a 76z stock with 28k miles in delaware. I agree with everything youve said. Those cars have personalities all their own. At car shows people enjoy coming over to check her out. Young car guys weren't even born when my was built. Nice video, made me smile
Now is a great time to buy a Z. Prices are going to go up and people are going to keep these cars for longer. It is happening in Japan already and will spread around the world.
You nailed the timing, prices have gone through the roof lately. Just look at bringatrailer and search for Datsun. The 240s are bringing in big money.
This is my dream project car. The lines and silhouette are fucking beautiful. I'd take one of these over a super car any day (just my preference, not cause I think they're superior spec wise or some shit)
I appreciate the history of the car - that it was meant to provide a middle class sports car.
Where I am it's hard to find one that's not rusted, modded to hell and tacky AF (if you can even find one).
Beautiful car, man! Thanks for the vid
I just bought a 1978 Datsun 280z my first z car, can't wait to get it up and running.
Total BadAss!
I owned a 77 and a 78 280Z back in the mid-90s. Absolutely loved them
It has been a while since we saw a review on the channel! Glad that it's back!
Awesome video man. Can't wait to see more Datsun videos!
Hey man welcome to the S30 club. Before you start with engine workings I'd recommend getting the creature comforts setup/improved. For example, you prob have exhaust fumes entering the cabin to at least a small degree. That is fixed by replacing/inspecting the rubber seal that lines the liftgate, the seals behind the taillights, as well as silicon gluing around that vinyl pad on the hatch (noone talks about that one for some reason but it has direct fume access). Also swapping out the door weatherstrips will improve wind noise and the fume issue too. Those are easily grab-able at the junkyard from a 93-01 Kia Sportage (no joke, they are 99% the same mold and you just have to cut a little bit off to fit it). The final thing I'd recommend assuming there aren't any electrical gremlins sneaking around is upgrading the cabin fan motor to the one from a Honda civic which apparently bolts right in but I havent tried that yet.
chaseincats I've swapped all my rubber out and still get fumes from time to time. Pretty much something I have learned to live with.
Hmm
After you changed the hatch and taillight gaskets, did you check if the drain plugs at the base of your hatch & in the deck were dry rotted/cracked? Also, not 100% sealing that rectangular vinyl panel on the inside of the hatch is often times the issue as fumes sneak through the hatch's lock mechanism and enter the cabin through the vinyl piece.
Most all the rubber on my 280 has rotted away do you know any other money saving tricks?
Actually yes. The door seal weatherstripping can be snatched out of a 94-2001 kia sportage . the right angle bend for the top of the door is already molded into the sportage rubber and fits on perfectly. once you have the whole thing on there will be about one foot of extra material on the bottom of the door so just use some scissors and cut it to fit. second tip (this is a no brainer tho) black silicone glue works wonders on sealing up old rubber glass seals so they dont leak. if you stumble on any others, plz let me know.
Will do thanks for the tip
Awesome car man! This body style is sooooo awesome! And the paint color is very cool also!
It's so cool seeing you enjoy the car so much. They have been my favourite car for about 3 years. I'm 16 now and that's what I'm saving up for. Here in New Zealand a 240z is 60-70k. Love your vids your my favorite TH-camr. Also pleaseeeeeee keep it classic:)
Good look ;D
I've owned an NA Miata for over a decade now and love it, I've always wanted an S30! This video makes me want one even more! Looks like we've got similar taste, I'm currently building a 74 CB550 that's almost done. I really enjoy your videos man, keep it up!
Got a 260z that I am currently rebuilding. Going to run the stock L26 for a while to get a good feel for the car, and appreciate how it came. Later on I am going to buy an rb25det and swap that in it. I am planning on doing the front Toyota 4 piston caliper upgrade, and put 240sx rear calipers on it. Since I live in Denmark most people, that race cars are under 300hp, my Z is going to be a weapon with an rb25det in it. Well I guess even a L28 stroked to 3.0/3.1L with the diesel crank and triple webers, lightweight flywheel, exhaust and headers and so on, would be a weapon in Denmark :P
I can't wait to see the build series on this one! Keep up the great work dude!
Bro your driving my dream car! Your the best bro. Hope your doing good.
Thanks men ,you send me back to my first car Datsun B110 four doors 1.2cc and 68 hp but men o men what a joy.Thanks and keep up
I have the same year and model. You video really gave me the feel of driving my own car . I like driving from the passenger perspective . I've never been the passenger in my 280z.
More than 30 years, still love it today. Mine is 78 .... 90+% original.
I know I'm late too the party here, but...
Putting in a larger master cylinder (7/8, or probably 1'' bore) will make the brake engagement more immediate, pedal firmer and braking more controllable at the limit. The new calipers he installed are a larger cylinder volume than the stockers which is the reason for your mushy pedal. I'd do this first before spending anymore money on your brakes, as you may find that other than the undersized master cylinder, your brakes are well sorted.
Good luck!
I can't get over how nice the S30 looks.
Just found your channel. You earned a new sub. You have the right attitude and understanding of road cars. I'm surprised to see someone your age who "gets it". Love the car. I plan to add one to my garage some day.
man you can see how much you love that car true car guy
I want to do more than drive one.... I want to own one when I'm older! I also recommend driving a well taken care off z32! Whether its NA or TT. I drive an NA and it's awesome! Very fun car!
I'm 17 and own a 1980 280zx... bought it for $600...
If you can find one of those, they are more reliable and an overall cheaper car to own. Definitely a car that can be owned by a teenager.
I always wanted a 280z, 260z or 240z and you got it in my favorite color too. I now have no choice but to hate you. Just kidding. You make great videos and have great taste. Great work!
Just bought a 1980 280zx for $600 in very good condition. It's not an s30, but it's a superb starting point for a 17 year old.
i still want one but they are expensive in the netherlands. a rustbucket cost around $12,812
max Same here in Germany. I just bought a rustbucket Black Pearl 280Z for 11000 € anyways. Just because these things are the jam! Buy one! You won't regret a single euro you invest :-)
Damn these Z's have really been going up in price here in Europe huh? Bought my 260Z for 5780 Euro back in december 2016/early january 2017. Rust in battery tray area and some minor rust on the floor pans. Other then that she is solid! Like you said you won't regret it! Took me a week to realise that my dream car was actually sitting in the garage! :D
Bobbe1994 Wow buddy you did a lucky stroke then! Congrats ;-) Indeed the prices are about to go sky rocket. Lucky us that we already purchased one.
Definitely a dream car! And a really rare one also.
Good luck with your 260!
Yeah, bought the car same day it was listed for sale! Yes we are lucky :-)
Thanks, and good luck with your 280z!
they cost arounf 60k+ now for a good one in aus...
The best car I ever owned was a 1978 280z 2+2 5 speed, New Sub here
Makes me miss my 78 280Z...wasn't the greatest, but I really loved driving it.
I'm restoring a '76 right now. Can't wait to drive it.
cz, if you get a chance, try a datsun B2000; they were good ones also, a hatchback. also if you get a chance, the 1988 honda crx si hatchback; it was made to go! my dream car is the trans am, went to the beach when i was a kid and never wanted anything else ever again. my uncle is an engineer at nissan so let me know if you need anything. i got another uncle with a doctorate who works at mercedes porsche, a german citizen. he has a doctorate in engineering and has a german wife.
Antenna is lit, youre lucky to be one of the owner of the devil z. What ever your plans is, dnt make it stance.
I''ve always loves the S30 Datsun Z cars! I've been debating buying one for a while now, but TH-camrs like you and a few others are going to increase the price of them! Haha word is getting out how awesome they are and its getting harder to find cars in good shape for a decent price. Love ya CZeroMedia
I've always wanted a Datsun
So glad i finally have my own!
8:48 hahah the squirrel
The intro was sick!
You're right when talking about the Z. Old cars have a certain charm and soul to them, which is why they're widely appreciated by both car enthusiasts and non-car enthusiasts alike. But it's not exactly easy to pick up or justify an old classic as your only car without breaking the bank. As a secondary car, with money to spend of course. Miata's are the cheapest platform for the "go-kart" feel you can get on the road, which is probably why they're the most heavily used car at AutoX events. Your argument is like saying, "why own a miata when you can own an s2000" or "why own an evo when you can own an r34 gtr?" Most people just don't have the money to pay for a premium, otherwise i'd be in an rx7 fd right now or an acura nsx if money weren't an issue
I'd absolutely love to have a Z, but where I live they're almost impossible to find. And if you do find one, they're either basically a shell, or extremely expensive. So I have a Miata lol
Nice car! I used to own a 240z back when I was in college in the early 80s. Unfortunately, mine lived its life in the rust belt, so it had its fair share of rust going on. That said, it was still a great little car! That was the one car I've owned and looked back on years later thinking I'd love another one in excellent condition. About the same time I bought my brand new '94 RX7 (still own it today). Not long after taking delivery of my RX7, I learned about a refurbishing campaign where you could essentially buy a brand new/old 240z. It was so tempting, but the love for my FD won out. If the refurbs came out before I bought my RX7 I would have bought that instead.
Oh, more importantly, thank you for helping out Rob Dahm with the driveshaft! That was very nice of you and a smart move at that, 'cause people like me will find your channel. I see great stuff here! Thumbs up and subscribed. -- Cheers from St. Louis, Missouri.
+tscooter22 thanks for the kind words man. Great car choices too 😉 can't go wrong with either of these cars!
Definitely one of the cars I want to buy and build for a fun project! (Still not sure if I want to build and keep a 370z or build and keep a Datsun... Definitely love cars that are more handling focus though. If anything I still gotta drive one of these for sure, despite if I keep it or not.)
I'm glad you are enjoying the Z!
My dad owned a '71 240z. I was white with cherry red rims. Beautiful old car.
He always told me it handled brilliantly and 'went like the clappers'
I'm proud to have 2! 240z! A white 73, with 2jz gte w/r154. And a 71 yellow, I'm gonna go 5.3L cammed v8 ,might just do an auto in that one
I owned a 73 240z. Sold it back in 2005... biggest mistake I ever made.
Haha, you sound like me. I had a '75 280z and sold it in 2005 as well. I have dreams every few months that i still own it or have bought it back only to wake up depressed.
I own a 73 z myself and love it so much!!!
wvjon75 I have a 75’ 280z I bought from a friend about a year ago. Bearly got it running after sitting 4 years in a backyard.
I know exactly what you mean. I've let so many classic cars and motorcycles go and I've regretted it every time, and guess what? It was always for a woman, and none of them are still around either.
I had a 76 280. Wish I never sold it.
get some lithium grease on the door hinges/spring - it will stop the scrape noise when you open/close the doors (worked on mine).
2:39 that is mainly because alot of older cars came in insane colors. so people don't get surprised
Go Kart on wheels - accurate. Note his window is open but nothing blows around.....GREAT open window car.
It's all about power to weight ratio. 200hp in that car will be like 300hp in a newer heavier car. It will drive similar to a go cart type of feel because of the light weight, manual steering and gear box. Great cars!
RB swap is very common here in the UK for Datsuns, seen 3 of these things boosted out at Santa pod with the wide arches and they hauled ass.
Lol did you ever see the episode of Jay Leon's garage where Sung Kang showed his z?
That Z is crazy... love his car.
Beautiful car man !
...had a 76 Z ... Loved every minute of it. Power NOTHING, very attached to to road, and to the driver.
CZeroMedia look I'm all the way in South Africa used they are only 280zx are they just as good since they look a tad different?
There's been one for sale down the road forever now. I start a new job next month, maybe I'll put that pay raise to good use and drop a vq in it
You should pit some money down, so he can hold it for you
What steering wheel is that?! I like how small and focused it looks.
you might consider upgrading the brake master cylinder
DO a review on a lowerd Nissan hardbody also a fun truck it also doesnt have alot of tech
3 reason for your liking to get a miata 1. you can ls swap a miata 2. Great track cars 3. It's a mazda like your FD,But fairlady z are still cool cars
I can't believe you got that car for only 11k, I would have thought it would be worth much more fixed up like it is. I will add that pumping the pedal doesn't seem right or safe. Turbo the l28 stroker!
Beautiful!
You probably need a bigger master cylinder. I did the toyota upgrade and used a 280zx 15/16 master cylinder.
Go to Silvermine Motors, they have upgraded versions.
9:03 it handles like a chump?
Jk love these cars.
Michigan plate??? Im out of west Michigan. Any chance I'll see it around my area?
I'm pretty jealous. Ive wanted one of these since I was a kid but since I'm from northeast, its near impossible to find one not rotted away. I hit the bell. Looking forward to updates on this car. I hope you at least consider an N/A 2jz swap. Its way easier to source, build, and maintain than converting an RB to N/A.
The Dragon Reborn I feel you. That's the same situation in the Midwest. I'd be pumped to have any Datsun as a project, but specifically a 260 or 280.
When I had family in Albuquerque and would visit, it was the first time I'd seen a bunch of them not rotted to shit. If you can find one where I am that's workable, they'll charge you quite an it for it.
Also interested to see his updates. I agree with your swap suggestion
Hope you can one some day! Peace bro
Every RB engine already come out N/A and are cheap as chips. Importing an RB20/25/26 or 30DE from Aussie/NZ or even japan would be the way to go.
I hope he doesnt go rb. I hope he goes vq30de/t/vq35de
Jbwifi I hope he just sticks to the L28! It's an beautiful engine. No need for big power in these cars! 200 wheel is just fine! These things are all about the corners
Jbwifi ew
"This is a driver's car".... well said my friend
I bought a 76 in 1980 when I was 25. I drove the wheels off that car. Fuel injected regular leaded gas and no power anything. A group of my friends was leaving a bar at the same time walking out to our cars and one friend said: "it's a Japenese E-Type". The lines are very similar. it was just a dependable fun car and the girls liked it. I don't see how you could compare a catfish looking Miata to the Z. Miata's were okay, For girls. LOL
Awesome car.
LOVE IT!
3yrs ago I was knee deep in restomoding 2 Z cars.
Coming to the end and this will be a Z Zummer !
The Miata is different. In the way it's small. A, Z ,is larger roomier more of a real personal Sports Car. More Japanese Ferrari.
The Miata is like a sophisticated grown up MGB
Even though it was built as the people's lotus elan. Not many people in the states know what that is not have driven one.
But really, you can only compare the Z to an entry level 911 of the same era.
Both CAPABLE cars that keep you involved driving.. and smiling from everything a Sports Car , is supposed to be. A metal suit you put on and become part of, to Master the roads.
triple webbers with polish and port, maybe built internals, 11k rmps for days
if you're going to modify it, put some early bumpers back on.
Better to not buy a 280!
Nice car
Nice
"It's better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow" True. Who wants a car that you can do 100+ kph in first gear?
CZeroMedia check out "Francisco Gutierrez" here on TH-cam. He is doing a great build.
I just bought a 280Z. Tottaly rusted but I am rebuilding it from the ground up. I am going for TechToyTuning suspension parts, K-Tec coilovers, wilwood big breaks in the front and rear, ITBs, Megasquirt 3, CompCams Stage 4, DatsunSpirit super light and high compression pistons, DatsunSpirit connection rods, Quaife LSD.... well and a lot of other stuff as well obviously.
You should check out hybridz.org! Lots of infos there and a lot of competent people willing to help. Nice community.
Hope that helps a litlle! So happy you are about to build this awesome car!!
These were the Miata of their day. Now they have cult status and fetch a good penny. Miatas will be the same way in another 10-15 years. Get a Miata now while they are cheap and plenty.
😂 Miatas a girly car.
you probably just have a bad brake master cylinder :) happens all the time on these cars, the land cruiser brakes should be really strong.
You're probably right. Just bought a 1980 280zx for $600. It was sitting since 2008 and the brakes weren't functional. Replaced the master cylinder and bled the brakes for $40... one of the cheapest master cylinders I've ever seen. Brakes worked perfect after that.
I look forward to seeing you get passed by miata's on the track. :P
there is one at my local auction tomorrow, I want one so bad I just hope it works and doesn't sell for too much. My parents will only pay $500 :(
what do you all think it will sell for, it has a slight dent in the front bumper but the rest of the body looks good, I will check it out before the auction to check it all out. it's black with bronze original rims :o
Where are you from first, is it a 240z 260z 280z, in America the 240z is considered the collectors car. They sell for the most
Rudys Z it's a 280z, the car is in South Los Angeles CA
update: it sold for $350 and had 199k miles with rust on bottom of back bumper as well as on hood and trunk. it turned on with some trouble after about 10 tries. it also had some sort of leak (wet spot under car in the middle) manual transmission with teared seats and cracked dash. would that have been a good buy? maybe not to restore it but just to have fun with the car to learn stick shift. it had great tires and tags til next year!
AngelZee that would've been a great buy! To learn, have fun, and eventually restore it. Most rust on the rear bumpers aren't all the way through (from my experience) and would be a straight forward fix and not too costly. Even cheaper if you learned yourself. I picked up a 1974 260z in Minnesota with pretty minimal rust other then the door and rocker which I'm replacing and I got it as a rolling shell for $3100 so that would've been a steal!
Shawn Hacker yeah but im not in a position to restore a car right now, i saw another 280z automatic sell for $450 at another auction in better shape (body) but it didnt turn on. one day ill get on at an auction.
i also spoke to a 240z owner and he told me to stay away from 280z because i would have to smog it every 2 years so 240/260z are better because they arent fuel injected. so i still have more research to do
I have both a 260Z and a NA Miata, both mildly modded . The Datsun looks and sounds better, but the Miata does everything else better.
i have one but its currently non op. having injector issues and relays dying left and right. now my injectors arent squirting....fml
Do u think a tall person like 6'4 can drive this car comfortably
+Mike w nah it's too small for me and I'm 6ft
CZeroMedia ok my dreams are crushed
6.4 here lots of room in my 260z
im 62 have lots of room you'll be fine
I'm 6'3" I have an aftermarket momo seat out of a wrx. So much headroom. Perfect placement above the dash still.
There really is nothing like driving a old car... Sounds like that thing deff need a suspension overhaul
How about an RB30 non-turbo in the 280z
If you guys can afford a no rust shell. Honestly buy it.
Solid door??? it sounds like its faling apart! Cool car though :)
75 Nissan cherry e10 is my car
i have that nismo knob on my z :)
It may be a solid door, but it's a squeaky hinge.
Thats my dream car but we dont have it in my country :(
I'm looking forward for a car review by your native language
I have a 1975 Datsun 280z 2+2, my L28 is completely seized so I got my hands on a 97 BMW M 328i and I'm swapping over the entire drive train.
You need more period correct wheels.... Those look awkward on the car..........
I hate classics with new wheels, unless they are styled closely to something correct. Watanabes are so expensive, I got Enkei Compe for my 240Z.
I had one and loved it. The body was falling apart, but the engine never gave me one little problem.
dam am looking for a z i wanna get one so bad
I'm 14...I want to get a job to start saving for the 240z....its gonna take a looooong time and a crap ton of effort,but I will achieve my dreams
Wish me good luck ;D
get a zg front bumper!
Is this reviewing the car or your face?
Please try to focus camera in the entire car (exterior, interior, dashboard, and machine).
Had no WiFi for a week
ABS is the reason I own a Miata instead of this. I guess I'm a pansy, I like having the safety net of ABS if I overcook it going into a corner at the track
do you know that you can brake better and faster without abs if you know how to.
I think that anyone "upgrading" the suspension should stick with rubber bushes. Polyurethane is too hard and harsh as you can see in this video. I've heard of suspension welds cracking due to there being no give in the ride. I think these macho hard suspensions are a bit of a joke, and do your kidneys a favor too...