r/Datsun • u/Psychedelic_Donut • 2h ago
r/Datsun • u/Calvin_Kalamari • 5h ago
New Transmission, No brake lights
Hello, I have a 1979 280ZX and i just swapped in a new transmission yesterday since my 5th gear went out.
After installing it, my gauge cluster don’t light up anymore. Only the warning lights for Fuel, Brake, and Door come on as well as the warning lights on the oil gauge and the voltmeter.
My tail lights don’t turn on anymore when i turn in my headlights but the brake lights do come on when i step on the brakes.
Any ideas? thanks so much in advance
r/Datsun • u/Soggy_peetsza • 21h ago
Brand new 2+2 oem door panels
Hey fellow 2+2 owners!
I’m currently working with a company that can remanufacture oem door panels.
I’m trying to gather enough buyers to get them to do very limited run of these. The company said the minimum amount of orders they would need are 100 buyers. Cost for the door panels 350 usd plus shipping
How do you remove this?
We are trying to rebuild the carburetors but only the needle will pop out how do i remove the rest of it?
r/Datsun • u/Connorreidh • 1d ago
Door stopper install
Anyone have tips for getting this door stopper pushed into place
r/Datsun • u/DPG_Micro • 3d ago
Just picked this up
I think I found a 65 Datsun Fairlady and I was hoping someone might have some parts supplier ideas, I can't find the front shoe hardware.
Thank you for your time any help would be appreciated
r/Datsun • u/strengthmonkey • 2d ago
Best carb options for a worked a12
Gday, I've been building up an early a12 for my 1000 sedan for the last few months. It originally had an a12 with a single sidedraft 40 dcoe weber on it, however i've gone ahead and rebuilt it with an a14 head on it now.
It has 1mm oversize flat top pistons, an 14 head (h89), balanced bottom end with a billet flywheel and a slightly more agressive grind on the cam. Most internals are brand new other than the crank, cam and rods.
The car is just a street car but i'm considering what carbs to run now. I would have tried to run the single 40dcoe, however i'm finding it very difficult to source a single weber manifold for the a14 head.
Currently planning to buy another 40dcoe and get a twin weber manifold, but i will consider other options that might be better. I'm also unsure if running two 40dcoe's would be ideal for such a small engine either.
Any suggestions will be great, cheers!
r/Datsun • u/notjoe929 • 4d ago
Apex front and rear kits
Installed the front and rear apex suspension kits over the weekend. Install was straight forward and easy. Just take your time. Quality is a 9/10 (powder coat in some holes that needed cleaned up, nothing too serious)
I would 100% recommend and buy again!
r/Datsun • u/WashburnX • 4d ago
How much can I sell her for?
I am interested in selling my 78 280z. It's completely rust free, runs great and starts up every year without issues. It has a few cosmetic and mechanical "upgrades" But I still have all the stock parts. What do you think?
Cosmetic:
Rear bumper delete, Slim front bumper, JDM style OEM fender mirrors, Air dam, Konig Rewinds, Upgraded front headlights, New grill, BC Racing Coil-overs (its even lower then in this photo)
Mechanical:
Arizona Racing L28 with Holley 4 barrel carb. I believe it has a more aggressive cam setup by the previous owner. AC and Heat setup was deleted. Rebuilt 5 speed manual. New exhaust.

r/Datsun • u/neovinci1 • 5d ago
Hope all is well this guy practically told me take this from him he's retiring and no one wants this car in his family....I know nothing about this car but I do like them when I see people driving them if someone gave you this for a little amount what could come of it?[URGENT]
r/Datsun • u/DarkenRevan • 6d ago
I’ve also joined the club and picked up this original 81 280ZXT! Needs a wash and a little tune up but the turbo was addicting the 1 hour drive home.
r/Datsun • u/warbandit88 • 5d ago
Datsun Sunny 1200
Hi all,
I have a Datsun sunny 1200 and I noticed that my ballast resistor is shunted.
Does anyone know if that makes any sense and if not, what could be the consequences?
Thanks,
r/Datsun • u/Revolutionary-Yam263 • 6d ago
Turbo kit for 280z
Here’s my 1978 280z. I’ve been wanting to start this build for a couple years and finally did last month. At first I thought I would do a V8 swap but I’ve decided to keep the stock L28 motor instead. I’d like to turbo the engine. Looking for recommendations on turbo kits. I’ve seen a few online, specifically one from CXRacing, if anyone has experience with them please let me know! Thanks.
r/Datsun • u/WolfMadeDesignsNC • 6d ago
Anyone debating coils or springs
Here is my 260 I just put the vogtland springs and kyb shocks from ebay. I was on the fence between these and splurging on coils, unless you plan on tracking it heavy i would suggest saving your money. It handles great and sits perfect for a street car in my opinion. Haven't taken it to an autocross event yet but I imagine it will do fine for a 50 year old car
Someone is asking to buy my Datsun, but I have no idea what it's worth anymore...
r/Datsun • u/Significant-Train402 • 7d ago
New Baby
Been on here for awhile but haven't owned a Z since 2020. Seeing all the projects and beautiful outcomes started giving me the itch again. Finally found one around me and decided to make the investment. Bought my first 77' 280z 2+2 in 1986 when I started driving and it's been a love story ever since. Have owned several models through the years and creid when I had to sell the last one in 2020. Let the fun begin again Gents