Issue #1
[Features]
To Infiniti and Beyond
Ed Reeser’s Infiniti G35 Coupe has been transformed. See what all the buzz is about with this twin turbo G that is light years ahead of the competition. Page X
Found! 1980 280ZX with Only 442 Miles
Zedd Findings owner Charlie Osborne discovered an anniversary edition 280ZX on eBay with only 442 miles on the odometer. The museum Z is now his. Page X
300ZX NA Turbocharged in 15 Hours
Nissan Sport’s Carl Merritt tested MWS Motorsports with a unique challenge: do a full NA to TT conversion in under 15 hours. Page X
Terrible Twos: Twin Turboed 350Zs
Two 350Zs from Albuquerque, one a Coupe, the other a Roadster, are turning heads with their looks and their performance. Page X
[Motorsports]
The Inside Line proffers advice on the future of NISMO, Titan romps in CORR, JGTC updates, Playboy teams with the 350Z, Greg Amy enjoys success in his NX 2000, how to choose a proper helmet, what to do (and what not to do) when you spin out on the track, the Drift Corner, and more
[Project Vehicles]
1973 240Z: Hunting for parts and finding gold
2004 Sentra SE-R Spec V: Gearing up for super build
350Z Tube-Frame Race Car: Making the commitment
2003 G35 Sedan: Tires and wheels the perfect fit
2006 Pathfinder: Starting down the Path to mods
[DIY Tech]
Product Spotlights: JWT cams (240SX), Stillen exhaust (SE-R Spec V), Kirk Racing Products roll cage (350Z), Stillen oil cooler (Altima, Maxima), and more
Tech Tips: Makeshift parts the necessity of invention, parking brake more important than you think, battening the hatches of the Z32 for winter, tranny advice, and more
Q&A: Z31 speedo issue, 350Z turbo sucking oil, 510 engine swap input, 240Z overheating, Spec V won’t start, Z32 wants more brakes, Pathfinder towing advice, does octane make a difference, and more
[Departments]
From the Editor
Welcome to the premiere issue of Nissan Sport. Enough said.
Letters
Editor from Road & Track writes in, a 300ZX (Z31) owner sends pics from Tuscany, 280Z/280ZX owner writes in from Kuwait, Xterra owner writes in from his overseas military post, more.
Shifting Gears
2007 G35 Sedan first look (with $1,000 discount details), Mr. K’s replacement, the fine line between ultra-modified and rice, Dunlop Driving Cup revisited, look back at the 1966 B10, ClassicZcars.com photo contest winner, Aerosmith’s Joey Kramer 350Z update, Nissan fanatic, GM merger news, rumors, and more
Behind the Wheel
Vinh Phan’s 2003 G35 Coupe, Roger Schlobin’s 1977 280Z, Jason Rhoades’s 1992 240SX, Conrad Jones’s 2003 FX45, Brandon Adolphus’s 1998 Altima, Brad Metzgar’s 2000 Xterra
The Scene
Event Recaps: ZCCA Convention, Motorsport Auto’s Z Nationals, ActiveTuning/Frederick Nissan Super Meet, East Coast Xterra Challenge 2006, ZdayZ, 300ZX Nationals, Branson Z Fest. Clubs: Welcome to Oklahoma Z Car Club, Z Car Club of Inland Valley, Indy Z Car Club, Louisiana Z Club, Zcrew of Wisconsin. Websites: The first official partner websites of Nissan Sport
Review Mirror
Nissan Motor Company, aka Datsun, circa 1961
On The Cover
Ed Reeser’s JWT twin turbo G35 Coupe. Photo by Mike Maez. Charlie Osborne’s 442-mile 280ZX. Photo by Charlie Osborne.
