Monday 26 November 2012

Pre-update Z31.

The era where the Z had really lost its way, but I still like it.

1985 Z31 Nissan Fairlady Z. pre-update, with the agressively sloped front bumper, and none of the rounded edges it had recieved by the later 80's.

 I always liked the headlight setup on these, where they're clearly visible when down, but still are popups. The two-tone makes the lines more interesing too.

Its a shape that would have looked so much nicer if the hatch wasnt so long.
Blame the rear seat passengers; as its headroom for them that has killed that part.
shorter roof, and more angle on that rear screen would have been tops.
Large TURBO decal between the lights there. I really prefer the update Z31 rear end; but this works with the overall sharper lines i guess.
Original Z mudflaps there.

Unsure what the wheels are, which is a bit shameful; but they're nice anyway.
the champagne colour is working well with the two-tone; and those aero-disc centre caps are awesome.
..randomly useless.. but definitely awesome..!

The Fairest of ladies.

4 comments:

  1. The center cap on these looks like Manarays no...?

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  2. Found the for sale listing, they definitely mention Manaray aluminum (マナレイアルミ) wheels....but what kind! Off to continue my search.
    http://sakaeat.ocnk.net/product/913

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  3. Found them!!! Manaray Sports VS-12
    I haven't been able to find any others that have the center package like this one.
    Sorry for the all the posts...this was bothering me, pardon my ocd...lol

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    1. Not at all! Thank you, seriously. Nothing but useful for anyone who ever stumbles across this post..

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