Nissan Fairlady 370Z ( 2008 ) EBBRO 1:43

When this new model release ...i was like.. .WTH , OMG , what have they done with the car ??? To be honest i really don't like it and feel disappointed at the 1st sign.
But... . ..but ..when i calm down and really focus on the changes / facelift , it just amazing view from any angle.

At the end , i fall in love with it with all the reason.It took a genius to reform / reshape from the predecessor ( 350Z ) to the next level and it works.

This new 370Z  wheelbase is 100mm ( 4 inches ) shorter , body width are broader 33mm , body height are 7.6mm lower Overall length reduced 69mm.
All this improvement is to focus on the car handling in term of speeding , cornering & overtaking.
Light weight material such as aluminium & carbon fiber have been apply in many area in the car and the weight is 50kg ligther than the 350Z but the rigidity has improved remarkably by 30%.



Technical Specification : 
Generation code name  :  Z 34

Engine layout                 :  front engine , 3.7 Litre ,V6
Horse Power                  :  326bhp 
Maximun Torque           :  366 Nm
Transmission                  :  7 Speed auto / 6 Speed Manual ,
                                           RWD , ( Features Syncro Rev =
                                            Unique Manual gearbox )
                                           Only available in the sport Package
                                           < 1st kind of it own in the world >
                                           
                                        

Closest Rival  :  BMW M 1 Series   ( 335i )

                           BMW Z4 M Coupe ( 3.3 )

                           Porsche Cayman S  ( 3.4 )

Nissan Fairlady 350Z ( 2005 ) EBBRO 1:43

My favourite Nissan sport cars are the powerfull Skyline's range , Infiniti & Oh course , this gorgeous looking Fairlady 350Z especially in red.

This is the fifth generation of this particular model since 1970.They took the name direct from the movie 
 "My Fair Lady ".

The design , the price & the performance really rocks when it first market to the whole world in 2002.


Technical Specification :
Generation Code Name  : Z 33
Engine layout                  : Front engine , 3.5 Litre  V6 
Horse Power                   : 300bhp
Maximun Torque            : 350 Nm
Transmission                   : 6 Speed Manual  / 
                                            5 Speed Automatic
                                            Rear wheel drive

Closest Rival  : BMW Z4 ( 3.0i ) & Audi TT ( 3.2 Quattro )

OZ Sport Rim Short History

Another amazing invention or "Vital" accessories that need to pay respect & honour.I'm sure whoever love motorsport whether in formula 1 , touring car or rallying.The OZ brand is always there.

Founder         : Silvano Oselladore & Pietro Zen( OZ - 
                          combined of the 2 founders's family )

Industry         : Alloy wheels manufacturer for both cars 
                          & motorcycle


Established    : 1971

Initial  location   : Filling station in Rosano Veneto ,
                                 Venice

Current  Location  : San Martini Di Lupani , Italy


OZ company produces alloy wheels for motorsport , after market & also OEM for motorcycle wheels & as well as customization work for automobile tuners & designers such as Bertona , Pininfarina , AMG & Hartge.

OZ also incorporated with SPARCO and the main rival is BBS.




Involvement In Motorsport
1. Begin supply to F1 racing since 1984.

2.Toyota rally team in 1990.

3.William F1 team in 1996.

4.Indianapolis 500 race in 1997.


5.Main supplier to Peugeot & Subaru WRC rally team in 2000 & 2001.

6.In present , OZ still play an important rules as a key supplier to F1 team such as Redbull racing team , Lotus Renault , Audi DTM & GP 3 series.


OZ company supply  90% in WRC segment &  80% in Indy racing.

Picture courtesy of  Google

ARAI Crash Helmet Short Stroy

HELMET  is one of the most important safety gear since the ancient time where soldiers wear them to protect their head from falling objects or arrows during battle.

In today modern civilization world  , helmet not just a protective sheild but it can be very stylish too.

Let us slow down the pace and review this beautifull or "Cool" gear.

Founder                       :  Hirotake Arai 

Company established  :  1926


Industry                       :  Crash helmet manufacturer for
                                         Motorsport


Present Key Person    :  Michio Arai & Akihito Arai


Initially the company was producing hat. As the rapid changes of the industry , they also shift from normal hat to vehicle helmet and every Arai helmet is made by hand.

According to the J.D. Power & Associates motorcycle helmet satisfaction studies , Arai helmet has been rank as the 1st in consumer satisfaction for all the years.

 Closest rival : Shoei , Bell and many more.

Arai Official Logo

Pictures courtesy of Google

BBS Sport Rim Short Story

 Let us take a moment to review this famous & handsome sport rim that really capture most of our attention whenever on the road.


BBS means : Baumgartner ( founder ) , Brand ( Founder )
                       Schiltach ( birthplace in Germany )

Industry      : High performance automobile sport rims  
                       Manufacturer .

Company established since  : 1970




AIT  - ( Air Inside Technology ) The breakthrough  technology which's fill in the thin air inside the hollow section of the sport rim in order to enhance the performance of the car by all means since 1972.


BBS company did went bankrupt in 2007 and took over by Punch International ( Belgium company )


Without further introduction , you could easily find this beautiful piece of artwork cum highly functional component in most of the high performance everyday road car and especially in F1 car.

Alongside with others rivalry like A C Schitzer , Breyton , OZ Racing & etc.

Picture courtesy of Google

     

MOMO Steering Wheel Short History

MOMO steering wheel is one of the most important component / accessories especially in motorsport industry.
 How could we possibly drive or handle a car without a steering ?


Founder         :   Giampiero Moretti 
                          ( Retired racing driver )

Born              :  November 15 , 1944

Head Quater  :  Milan ,Italy


Industry         :  Automobile Industry


Established    :  1960


Current Company Name   : Key Safety System since 
                                                2003

 MOMO also produces gear shift knob and alloy wheels as well.You could find it in almost every motorsport vehicle around the globe.




Thanks ,




Kin.

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Steve Mcqueen's Secret Weapon In 1968 " BULLITT " ( 1:43 Yat Ming )

I do like classic sport car 'But'.....only in certain type.Ford Mustang GT is always my favourite American sport car due to the fact that it's represents the true & pure of high performance muscle car herittage in this free land.

• The legendary Steve Mcqueen just blend perfectly with this "Iron Horse" and blast the streets of San Francisco in a unique style.

• Typical chrome finish can be found in the front & rear bumper , side mirror , front grille , door handle , window panel , front head & tail lights edging. 

• This 2 doors sport coupe has no head rest either the driver or passenger seat and comes with brown colour leather , large steering wheel , long  gear knob , twin tail pipe and not very comfortable suspension system in those days.

When you hear the roaring V8 approaching and you know Steve is never far away.

Technical Spec :
Engine            : front engine , 5 Litre V8
Transmission  : 4 speed manual , rear wheel drive
Horse Power  : 230bhp
Max.Torque   : 420Nm
Kerb Weight  : 1251kg



Thanks ,


Kin.