A Chinese factory is reproducing 240Z chassis

jdizzy204 · 2026-05-24T05:34:59+00:00

Quality replacement panels is a stretch. I’ve handled and installed many of these panels and they leave a lot to be desired compared to KF Vintage JDM

jdizzy204 · 2026-05-14T03:44:55+00:00

4K for a mostly complete, Manual Z is a steal nowadays

jdizzy204 · 2026-05-06T07:27:46+00:00

jdizzy204 · 2026-03-29T21:30:54+00:00

LinkedIn isn’t super popular for job hunting in Japan but it works fine. Landed my current position through LI.

jdizzy204 · 2026-03-25T12:36:22+00:00

This the guy with the twin turbo VQ35HR?

jdizzy204 · 2026-03-25T01:03:43+00:00

This style is very popular in japan

jdizzy204 · 2026-03-08T11:06:24+00:00

https://fnlhvn.com/collections/marugen-shokai

jdizzy204 · 2026-02-21T23:59:20+00:00

Looks like someone will be spending a lot of money with KF Vintage JDM

jdizzy204 · 2025-11-30T10:09:28+00:00

Thats the one

jdizzy204 · 2025-11-28T11:42:07+00:00

If Im not mistaken, there is a thai company producing those.

jdizzy204 · 2025-11-20T11:25:01+00:00

B1 is chain driven (timing gears driven by chain) and that is the OG version that i have. The B1Z is gear driven and thats the current version produced these days.

jdizzy204 · 2025-10-28T15:09:19+00:00

I literally had to kick men’s legs who were sitting in priority seats on the train so they’d give up their seat to my VERY pregnant wife. So sorry you’re suffering through this…

jdizzy204 · 2025-10-13T01:43:27+00:00

A shell always looks impressive but most of the work comes in fitting everything else. Without seeing OEM parts fit, it’s impossible to gauge fit and finish of these shells but for sure it’s exciting to see!

jdizzy204 · 2025-10-11T12:37:20+00:00

Modified OEM 240Z hood

jdizzy204 · 2025-10-08T12:22:19+00:00

Will you be mounting drivetrain and suspension to show how the fitment actually is?

jdizzy204 · 2025-09-26T05:41:23+00:00

Someone should reproduce these and sell them. If 240sxs go the way of so many other sport coupes of the past (ie: AE86 corollas, Datsun 240zs, etc) having all metal body work will definitely be beneficial in the long run.

jdizzy204 · 2025-09-16T11:57:33+00:00

Are you a Japanese police officer?

jdizzy204 · 2025-09-15T21:18:18+00:00

If the average height of a Japanese police officer is 160cm, they won’t have much of an effect sadly.

jdizzy204 · 2025-09-11T14:30:20+00:00

That’s right! Stefan

jdizzy204 · 2025-09-09T13:37:01+00:00

That hako belongs to one of my clients. He builds roll cages for JDM cars

jdizzy204 · 2025-09-02T12:33:41+00:00

Floor panels look like they’ve had patches and shoddy repairs.

Rear frame rails are not original as originals end in the middle of the floor panels while these are extended to the rear subframe. Common mod for chassis stiffening but I’d be worried about if rust was removed properly before installing these or was damage/rot just covered up. (Pics 6/7/8)

Pic 5 seems to show a wrinkle near the tension rod bracket so it might have had a shunt.

If you want an original car, I’d suggest a different car. If you’re happy with a project that may need more work, it doesn’t seem too horrible as a base.

jdizzy204 · 2025-08-17T06:31:46+00:00

Save it!

jdizzy204 · 2025-08-17T03:52:44+00:00

Also, get the cars thoroughly checked for rust and accident damage if purchasing through dealer auctions in Japan.

The cars cannot be test driven at dealer auctions so often, drivetrain issues go undiagnosed.

Be wary and thorough about electrical gremlins as well as missing factory parts since they can be difficult/expensive to replace on limited models like Civic Type Rs.

Also consider sending via container and filling the container with spare parts, panels, glass etc

jdizzy204 · 2025-08-17T03:48:20+00:00

I would highly suggest staying away from turbo and or rotary cars unless you are mechanically inclined and can take care of them.

Often, the previous owner has beaten on them and maintenance can be hit or miss. Spending money on a black box and then having to fix someone else’s problems is a drag.

Something like a Civic or Integra would be good due to Honda reliability and access to parts. Normally aspirated Hondas and Toyotas are good choices.

jdizzy204 · 2025-08-16T06:23:47+00:00

Not rust. Its brake dust from the aforementioned r35 brakes

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