This thread is petty. I motion that moderators kill it.

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'...to 180B or not to 180B, that is the question...'

The Datto...
'74 610 180B
SR20DET on 18psi and E85. 220kW.

The moderators allowed it to let the 200B owners vent their frustrations at Zed, 1600 and any other datsun they think doesn't stack up against the 'holy' 200B. It's a bit of a joke at the same time.

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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#SR20Datsun @SR20Datsun

I think that is the first sensible post in this thread. I could sit here for a few hours and type responses to everything posted, but you know what? I think I'd be better off wasting my time doing something productive.

At the end of the day, an argument based on peoples' opinions is never going to have a resolution, mainly because there is no right or wrong answer. Coming from what is supposed to be a Datsun enthusiasts forum, I think that 'petty' is the best way to describe this thread.

From what I can tell, bagging a 200B based on personal preference is perfectly acceptable, but arguments against this based on facts and even allegedly throwing it back at those doing the bagging is not. I've been a Datsun owner for a third of my life now and reading this sucks.

For those of you who are 'real' Datsun enthusiasts and are into 'real' Datsuns, here's a good one for you to discuss: which is a better car, a 240Z or a 1600? It's no stupider than the existing thread, so discuss!

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green200b - aka Alistair

The fleet:

Australia:
'80 200B GX - the green200b - hibernating
'81 RX-7 - 12A extend port - daily
'74 RX-2 - 13B bridgeport - cruiser

Europe:
'93 200SX - CA18DET - tourer

Alistair, the question wasn't whether a 200B is better than a 1600 or not. We all know the answer to that anyway....
The nest of ants your friend refers to as '1600 elitists' was pretty much trodden on and they decided to vent their frustrations. I decided as one of the 'elitists', to let them. Don't cut up rough because you have been bitten....

Personally I don't give two $hits what car you drive or what you think of my car. I hope you are the same.

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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1928 Model A CC Pickup

just because we are 'datsun enthuiests' does not mean we have to like every single model produced, it goes the same for all other car forum members.

im sure not all the torana 'elitists' at gmh torana forums like HB torana's..

Wheres Gary510, more Gif's needed me thinks

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Dan.
Official organisor of Thursday nite pizza.

I'm going to make a very huge statement, and everyone can sling rocks at me if they want.

It's not the car. It's what you have done and how you have done it in my books.

So I guess Brad, Leigh, Anth, Waz and Dan, and even Alistair (well sort of because you haven't finished it yet!) have my respect. The same thing goes for anyone else. The reverse is always true. Anyone that owns a 'granny spec' that is unmolested has my respect too. Even a 200B.

The great thing about the interwebs is this: Who gives two $hits what I think!

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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My cars are all piles of sh*t, don't worry about it.



But i don't own a 200b

Haha thanks. I really like what you've done with your car Nik, sure I would have done some things a differently but it's still really cool. The same with Brad's, probably my favourite 1600 out there.

So what you're saying is that thread was aimed at people venting against myself and James May? Isn't that what PMing is for? I thought abusive posts were forbidden

So you even respect 200Bs then? I have a 200B SX here that used to be FJed and was once considered a car you shouldn't try and take at the lights. It has a 'custom' diff that is so badly engineered I might have to post some pictures up. Do you like the sound of that?

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green200b - aka Alistair

The fleet:

Australia:
'80 200B GX - the green200b - hibernating
'81 RX-7 - 12A extend port - daily
'74 RX-2 - 13B bridgeport - cruiser

Europe:
'93 200SX - CA18DET - tourer

Abusive posts aren't really kosher and usually I don't condone them, but on this thread it's kind of a free for all. I kind of got the idea that most of us were pretty much having a go jokingly anyway. Depends on if you or anyone else make it personal, then the ants come out and bite. Most people couldn't care if you own a 200B or not. After all it's your bloody car.
The only 200B would be the SSS Coupe. But who cares what I think?
I respect your decision to own a 200B. I don't respect being called an Elitist though.

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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1600 with 240z drive train

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Driving takes three abilities: Accelerating, braking, and turning.
More power only helps acceleration.
Lower weight helps all three.

WHY DONT WE START A NEW THREAD?
HERE IT IS.....
DATSUNS ACTUALY WITH STEEL IN THEM NOT RUST BOGGED UP LOL.

Now that will seperate the serious ones from the ones who play junkyard wars.

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1600s arent the only datsun

my first 1600 was made of bog.

i still have a quarter of it in my back yard

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toys:

71' datsun 1600 - the project


90' 180sx - bit of sh*t skid machine. one day sr20det donor for the 1600.

Isn't that the whole idea of the interweb in general and forums in particular though ? Being an instant expert on everything without any experience or even much knowledge of a subject ?

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1970 ex Group A Rally P510
1971 P510
1972 180B SSS
1965 SP310 Fairlady
1966 SP311 Fairlady

interesting

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1600s arent the only datsun