Fairlady Trim

[Slip_Stream]

Ay Dudes,

Whats the go with the fairladys? Is it just like a sports class or something?

Im startin to want it written on the back of my Zed for no apparent reason

Can someone enlighten me on whats different on a fairlady Zed, is it just like leather and stuff or are there things done to the engine?

[MagicMike]

Originally Posted by Slip_Stream

Ay Dudes,

Whats the go with the fairladys? Is it just like a sports class or something?

Im startin to want it written on the back of my Zed for no apparent reason

Can someone enlighten me on whats different on a fairlady Zed, is it just like leather and stuff or are there things done to the engine?

My understanding is that the japanese called them fairladys. Yanks call them 300's or zees - fairlady was too girly for them

[CHILI]

Originally Posted by Slip_Stream

Ay Dudes,

Whats the go with the fairladys? Is it just like a sports class or something?

Im startin to want it written on the back of my Zed for no apparent reason

Can someone enlighten me on whats different on a fairlady Zed, is it just like leather and stuff or are there things done to the engine?

The Fairlady name was introduced by NISSAN when they produced the 1500/1600/2000 series of sports cars. This was later continued on the Z series and is simply the general model name of the sports car line. There is no difference between "Fairlady" badged zeds and those not so badged.

The Fairlady name was applied to the sports car line due to the Japanese owner of NISSAN, being greatly impressed with the Musical production of MY Fair Lady(and the associated story line of something very "classy/beautiful" growing from humble begginnings).

[Slip_Stream]

Originally Posted by CHILI

The Fairlady name was introduced by NISSAN when they produced the 1500/1600/2000 series of sports cars. This was later continued on the Z series and is simply the general model name of the sports car line. There is no difference between "Fairlady" badged zeds and those not so badged.

The Fairlady name was applied to the sports car line due to the Japanese owner of NISSAN, being greatly impressed with the Musical production of MY Fair Lady(and the associated story line of something very "classy/beautiful" growing from humble begginnings).

Oh wow, thats crazy! Who would have thought it would have such a meaning. Learn somethin new everday. Thanks heaps guys.

I might just have to go semi ricer and find some decals Hahaha. Maybe i can get away with it by saying "Oh im just dedicated, im honoring the the name" hahaha. Its gotta be better than the no0bs with Nismo stickers on there N/A pulsars

[jschrauwen]

Issue 11 www.nissansportmag.com page 56 (last page) - "Origin of the Fairlady name"

The History of The Z Car - History Channel

[blueraven]

Originally Posted by Slip_Stream

I might just have to go semi ricer and find some decals Hahaha. Maybe i can get away with it by saying "Oh im just dedicated, im honoring the the name" hahaha. Its gotta be better than the no0bs with Nismo stickers on there N/A pulsars

Well, it is a Fairlady. It's no different to Silvia's being called 200sx. It's the same thing. From factory you'd have those fairlady floor mats for instance.

Nismo stickers on the other hand are a bit wanky :P

[Slip_Stream]

Originally Posted by blueraven

Well, it is a Fairlady. It's no different to Silvia's being called 200sx. It's the same thing. From factory you'd have those fairlady floor mats for instance.

Nismo stickers on the other hand are a bit wanky :P

Agreed! Fully sick NISMO, without the NISMO. Haha

Well you made me feel better about thinking of doing it

[Red_Turtle_Z]

Originally Posted by Slip_Stream

Agreed! Fully sick NISMO, without the NISMO. Haha

Well you made me feel better about thinking of doing it

Do you have an aus-spec or a j-spec? If you have a j-spec then you are allowed to put the fairlady sticker on the back.... if you have an aus-spec then technically no you cant coz the aus-specs werent fairladys.

[ZXDEVIL]

Originally Posted by Red_Turtle_Z

Do you have an aus-spec or a j-spec? If you have a j-spec then you are allowed to put the fairlady sticker on the back.... if you have an aus-spec then technically no you cant coz the aus-specs werent fairladys.

Lol he's not allowed?

[300ZXC]

You mean you've never read the rules? It's true. If you drive an aus-spec you're not allowed anything Fairlady (Even if you can write Fairlady in katakana haha)
Anyway, segregation is not the way to go Turtle either we're all Fairlady's or none of us are! (That sounded less gay in my head to be honest...)

[heavytrevy]

Gets my vote for statement of the year

Originally Posted by 300ZXC

either we're all Fairlady's or none of us are! (That sounded less gay in my head to be honest...)

[300ZXC]

the first part or the second part haha!

[jschrauwen]

Did anyone read my post?

[MickW]

Yes, but I couldn't access page 56. Do we have to buy the magazine to do so?

[jschrauwen]

Originally Posted by MickW

Yes, but I couldn't access page 56. Do we have to buy the magazine to do so?

LOL, I thought it was obligatory coffee table reading material for every Z owner's home.

[MickW]

Yeah, right alongside the dyno tickets which top out at 491 RWHP.
Do you frame them, laminate them, or just leave them laying around to embarass folk with?
RWHP elitist that you are I forgive you because you have a silver Z.
Cheers, Mick.

[jschrauwen]

Originally Posted by MickW

Yeah, right alongside the dyno tickets which top out at 491 RWHP.
Do you frame them, laminate them, or just leave them laying around to embarass folk with?
RWHP elitist that you are I forgive you because you have a silver Z.
Cheers, Mick.

Thanks Mick
I won't tell you then that those numbers are now a bit higher due to upgrades and mods done since that dyno.
Hmmm, laminate the dyno sheets??? Naaa, they'll get outdated real fast at the rate I'm going.

[MickW]

Thanks J, I'm glad you chose not to tell me that those figures are now a bit higher due to upgrades and mods done since that dyno. Very considerate of you.

You cheeky bugger, my silver TT car is presently making 0.00 RWHP so please try to be tactful.
Got any salt nearby? Feel free to rub it in.

Let's get back on topic. Fairlady Z badges. Focus boy, focus.

[MoulaZX]

Originally Posted by jschrauwen

Thanks Mick
I won't tell you then that those numbers are now a bit higher due to upgrades and mods done since that dyno.
Hmmm, laminate the dyno sheets??? Naaa, they'll get outdated real fast at the rate I'm going.

Speaking of which. Why is it Americans are obsessed with the Horsepower figure and not 'Killerwasps'? lol.

I got a number of stunned looks when I mentioned my figure when I was in the US a few months ago. I had to sit there and explain it to them... hehe.

*edit* To stay on topic... I slapped the Fairlady Z badge on the back of mine. I think it gives it a little class without being too showy. Then again, it its a 'J-spec'. I didnt however put the Nissan badge on there that is usually infront and as a result I get the occasional 'what brand car is that?'

MoulaZX

[blueraven]

Originally Posted by MoulaZX

I slapped the Fairlady Z badge on the back of mine. I think it gives it a little class without being too showy. Then again, it its a 'J-spec'.

Aaahar! You just gave me an idea.

Slip_Stream, if your car IS Aus-Spec, remove the Nissan badge on the nose, replace the rear bar with a j-spec one (plenty in the for sale section), swap your locking T-Tops for non-locking variety, do the fog lights at the front and your set! Then add Fairlady till your hearts content - no-one can say that your car isn't J-spec. Oh and don't forget to swap your cluster with a 180km/h one.

Oh and if you want to be really thorough, swap some of your English written stickers with Jap ones. I like the T-Top sticker with the person sitting on the seats, which I always imagine says "Don't stand on the seats while the car is in motion or your head will be cut off by a passing street sign."