Would you daily drive this controversial modified Datsun 240Z with Drift mode?
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- Would you daily drive this controversial modified Datsun 240Z with Drift mode? In this episode Jonny Smith gets under the skin (and behind the wheel) of a bespoke built classic (divisive) Datsun Z that is a masterclass in upcycled modern hybrid and EV car components. There's been many 2JZ, RB26 and LS swapped Datsun 240s, but Silent Classics (www.silentclassics.co.uk) went down the EV muscle route for boss man Jack Kerridge's personal car. The attention to detail in exquisite.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:30 Controversial?
2:20 Mostly Fiat 500 conversions
2:48 The 240Z backstory
3:27 Engine bay
4:14 TECH SPEC
4:54 Weight
5:15 Upcycled drivetrain
5:50 0-62!
6:39 Lexus Hybrid
7:10 Power specs
8:08 Ride and suspension spec
8:41 More advanced than Ford Capri
9:38 Range
10:00 Battery pack
12:35 Bodyshell
13:02 INTERIOR
14:57 Gearstick
15:58 DRIFT MODE
19:55 Price
20:34 Bespoke EV builds
21:00 Boot space & 2nd batt pack
21:44 Subaru Impreza rear diff
22:55 Fiat 500s to Range Rovers
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Such a strong start to the year Jonny, amazing stuff!
Thank you v much. We hope this one gets people talking. There's lots to like, even if it's a divisive project.
@@TheLateBrakeShowTalking? More like hysteric giggling coming from the drivers seat!
@@TheLateBrakeShow From the comments so far, it seems to be not at all divisive! (one luke-warm comment)
(I will take issue with Jack's generalisation that EVs are bland --- Hyundai Ioniq 5? Honda e? BMW i3? But his styling touches are excellent.)
@@TheLateBrakeShow Ruined. Forever. Pointlessly. Putting electric motors in old cars has no environmental gain.
Total shite. May aswell drive an old milk float
I am Jack's father in my mid 70's I own a 1934 Supercharged Lagonda so I am old school. Having said that I love what Jack is doing great engineering and an amazing achievement. The video is just amazing. Well done Jonny.
If cars and the car community is still fun, I don’t really care what the cars are powered by. Builds like this are amazing
I agree, but I don't think it's really a classic car at this point. It has grown into something new and different.
Having been in a 240Z, half of the experience (and joy, in my opinion) is the car vibrating lumpily at idle, the overwhelming stench of half-burnt petrol fumes, and arriving at your destination with a mild ringing in your ears.
I love the idea of evolving these cars with new technology, but it's just not quite the same.
Thats fine, you're allowed to not care, but I absolutely care, removing the noise of a 'fun' car is removing 50% of the enjoyment I get from it. I just don't see the point.
An EV van, daily commuter, grocery getter, kid hauler, fine but an EV classic sports car will 100% get boring quickly.
You've convinced this 65 year old lifelong internal combustion fanatic that EV converted classics is the way forward. The engineering behind this particular conversion is simply outstanding and bodes well for the future of fun motoring. Simply brilliant.
As someone in their sixties, you might think I would be one of the viewers who is annoyed. No way, I think this kind of creativity is amazing and is the future of the custom car scene. Great stuff!
Ditto. (In my 70s) :)
Hotrodding is hotrodding!
Great opening shot, however to tear the heart and soul out of such an iconic car as the 240Z is simply unforgivable. What is a classic car if not the sum of its parts. The parts that endeared the car to us in the first place. I think it's sad that someone who wasn't here in 1973 couid do this to such a classic. 😢
What an amazing job they’ve done with this car, love the creativity. You need to do a feature on that Bond Bug too.
Love Bond Bugs. The world needs more of them.
@@TheLateBrakeShow Yes, I've been thinking about Bond Bugs recently (and Minicars, with one wheel drive!).
@@TheLateBrakeShow When I was a little scrote in the '70s my parents had a lodger who lived in a caravan in our field and collected bubble cars! He drove one to work - big canopy-door on the front - and the others were under tarp's that we'd sneak a peak at when he was out.
E.V. Bond Bug for the WIN!
I'm 61 and I love this! I love what Moggy at Electric Classic Cars does too. I'm converting my Reliant Fox as a 'starter' project but, once that's done, I've got my sights set on a Scimitar. Also been eyeing up the GS450h powertrain for that purpose. Great to see what you can get out of it but I'd be happy with 200bhp.
I would be happy with 150bhp, but with a longer range.
Thank you Jack for not murdering your gorgeous Z with ridiculous large wheels.
Absolutely one of the best conversions I've seen.
Thanks Jonny a perfect end to my Sunday evening👍
Best quote from any video, ever, "it's ok to be different".
Amen to that, wish more people thought the same.
Great video by the way and a great company to do a promo for.
Well said!
Jack came across very well in this video. His work helps keep the automotive landscape visually more interesting, which is very definitely a good thing.
fantastic video jonny, the videography was brillaint and that car really is special. id love to see more content from you in this style.
Cheers v much!
What a great guy and company. The world needs people like that.. The 240z was a amazing. A 60's mini EV with 300hp, would be allowed to sit next to my 1380 petrol monster at home
I grew up in the motor trade retired now and I loved these Datson's seen many of them hit scrap yard with perfect engines and gearbox's because the body just melted away its lovely to see one restored to higher standard and modernise with electric way to go 😁😁👍👍
Now I see why there's so much dirt behind the rear wheels ;-) Great video, excellent dronework too. I wonder if they'd convert a Rover SD1, and then somehow I'd need to find the money... that would be a fantastic sleeper. What a brilliant company and some fascinating project cars in that building. Love that Rolls - keeping it on the road in the best way possible. Thanks Jonny and the team!
The thing is, as time goes on, the number of people willing to continually put in the time and money required to keep a classic car running, in it's original guise, becomes less and less. So whilst many of us might find putting an electric drivetrain in something like this a little disappointing, it's probably the only way this car will survive another 50 years... I'm still not completely sold on the idea of ev conversions, but I think I'm slowly coming round... Great video again Jonny 👍🏼
Who doesn't love seeing classic cars on the road?! I just wish I could afford to do it myself!
The colour and the wheels look tremendous, I had a 260Z when I was 20 back in 1991 also impressed with the interior, this makes sense living in the city.
I had a Datsun 260z back in the 90's,it had a tuned 2.8 triple weber engine to Fourways fast road spec,about 240 hp,it was a lot of fun,coming back from a Billy Idol gig in Birmingham to Manchester with my sister raced a Porsche 911,had the speedo needle on the stop.
Wish i still had it.
This restomod 240z is a brilliant looking car and all ready for the future.
Johnny this is by far one of the best looking car of it's era electrifying and modernizing it is class 👍
After all that skidding did they actually have to drag Jonny out of the car to stop him? He was having too much fun.
This is cinema... great episode, great car.... that closing shot...(chef kiss)
This dude built my dream car!!! I wouldn't change anything. I'll admit when I saw the picture for the video and it said "Lexus powered" I was ready to be disappointed. Instead I have a new favorite car. Sorry, Richard (in Wales) your Bug (same color?) is now #2.
Absolutely love the Datsun Z cars from this era and now in an up cycled EV is just amazing. I love the Late Brake Show for these types of episodes.
Best restomod you've ever featured, this is GLORIOUS!
You're right Jonny, this is far more interesting than a new EV and a very tempting proposition. Now to convince my wife..
Lots of fun! It's so stealthy. Lovely drone work (and editing) during the drift sequence
Thank you. We've never used an FPV drone before
The drone work really added something, looked really big budget and showed off the tracking shots and drift sequence wonderfully@@TheLateBrakeShow
If anyone reads this The Petrolocious video of the 240z (dare to be different) watch that after this and decide if part of its soul is missing.
Fellow 240z owner and I think there really isn't anyone in the Z community who is opposed to modifications, imean theres a whole forum hybridz dedicated to it, from BMW M3 swaps, V8, V6s, 2jz, rb26 it's all been done and EV is no different just glad another one is on the road and being enjoyed!
loved everything about this film, bravo Johnny & Jack and his crew
As a petrolhead i love this . The iconic shape is the draw and what it's propelled by is not as special as being able to look back as you lock it . I'd love my old E36 coupe to have been converted but sadly it's long gone.
Great endorsement of Silent Classics. Such nice people. You're welcome to come and see my converted rx-8 whenever you like! It has the same gs450h motor.
This is beyond cars. This is craftman amazing work. Love the dash and If i could buy one, I' d ditch the tablet. Who needs a screen when you havr the whole scenary just in front of you eyes ?
I had a 260z with a 2.8 on with the original 240 hitachi carbs. And a janspeed stainless exhaust and manifold. It HOWLED!! Revved to 7k . A gem . The engine is the character of a car
100%
That why this thing is a travesty.
Yes it is. Happy for you. No joke.
Now it is a born again reformed car, leaving its delinquent youth behind lol😂
Personally I think this is an awesome build. Love every aspect of what he’s done here. The only thing would be why not convert to right hand drive whilst you’ve stripped it all? The colour, interior and performance shouts a quality build. Love that drift mode. A fantastic little film to brighten up a Sunday afternoon. 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
One of the best looking cars of its time, so glad it can be re commissioned in this way and can live on into the future.
Someone mentioned old Rollers which are a good candidate, the silent wafting along to the wedding. Also, on a similar line, how about BMW 840/850 or Jag XJS, those ICE engines are big and costly and not so good for performance return.
Personally, I'm not one for electric cars, but I'll go along with those who are.
I never cared much for those when they were new but i can appreciate them as classics now!👍👍
First saw one of these as a teenager in the 80's and fell in love with the design but never been a combustion fan so this is a perfect marriage to me and so much fun. Thanks😊
You have to admire the inventiveness and creativity, not to mention solid engineering knowhow that went into this. I know the change-resistant will be raging as always, but what he’s done with all those OEM bits is deeply impressive.
Wow just wow. Amazing film Jonny thank you. Looking forward to the podcast tomorrow.
What a beautiful car- brought into the modern era with intelligence and skill, but also, personal flair. Love it! Very nicely filmed video, too. Nice one Jonny and Co.!
I’m a dedicated petrol head. Absolutely love the sounds and smells, as well as the joy of shifting gears. However, electrification is inevitable; if it’s the compromise I eventually have to make, so be it; I’d rather drive a Tesla-powered classic than a Tesla.
Amazing video, one of the best you and your team produced so far. Good job Jonny!
Another great year of videos Harry! Thank you for the great work and Sundays are better for it…..👍🏼👍🏼🚗🚗🚗
To answer your question , my ultimate electric classic is a Citroen DS, please and thanks.
EV restorations are neat and usually really tasteful.
Feels like the self elected cars are those with subpar drivetrains; DeLorean? Murena? Rover Sterling?
Cars should express something of the driver when there’s this level of passion and commitment involved. I’m not a big EV fan but can seriously appreciate the engineering and sense behind this. That Bentley for example, the coach building is what sets that out and not the drivetrain. Seeing that sneak through London will be great!
I reckon Smart Roadster would be a fun conversion
130 mile range …..so no heavy R foot, no heater use or passengers. And a wary eye on the nearest (working) public rapid charger. Not knocking it per say, but I own an EV and know the limitations are a real hindrance to full capability use. But don’t suppose this is really a daily commute vehicle either.
They managed to keep it light! That's very cool.
They did. Cool, huh?
Always loved Jacks Z so glad you both got together and did a video to show the world.
I love this kind of stuff but I hate the whole "this is the future of modding line". In my opinion, this a new gallery to car modification in the same way that the low rider scene or the 2JZ, RB26, B16 etc swapping did added a new gallery to car modifications
Personally, (and I know the purists would crucify me for this) I'd love to electrify a 4th gen Civic sedan and give it AWD set up. A beautiful looking car and would slap the chops off of any of its ICE or EV counterparts.
Always excited to see what you're up to and never miss an upload. Thanks Jonny 👍
Awesome car and video. The combination of parts is the next level in this kind of conversion. I don’t think Toyota ever thought their hybrid motors could do this. Nice video to kick off the new year.
Your BEST work in a long while there Jonny
Beautiful job on a beautiful car. Great video Jonny, thank you.
Love that! I always thought the 240/260/280Z’s were good looking cars and to bring them up to date like this can only be a good thing.
And this comes from an EV sceptic!
Not really interested in electric conversions,but I stuck around to watch,this is how good the show is!
Have a great year, Johnny!
Happy Cold Beer Johnny! A fantastic start to the year!
I have a 240z and love it……happy to see an American chassis repurposed and the whole bitsa mash up is actually pretty cool. Nice work
Fantastic video LBS and I’m really pleased to read the comments 👍 plenty of love out there for this kind of ting, on that note I’d like a hotted up Citroen DS with electrickery spinning all that LHM 😜
As a fellow 240Z owner, it’s just great to see another one on the road and being enjoyed! Cracking episode Jonny.
P.S. I think my dream EV swap would be a 600 grosser
Your channel gets better and better Jonny!
Love this one, I had to a 240z 30 years ago but it wasn't as fast as this one!
BTW, what's going on with Chops' Figaro?
Did it ever get an EV conversion, OTSOT?
This is excellent, a great way to keep classics going. Love it.
Utterly gorgeous video, and an absurdly cool car. More of these conversions please!
Great car - Fab video - Thanks Johnny.
well done kezza jonny and everyone what works at silent classic your smashing it
What a car 😊 , low maintenance, goes like rocket , super cool & looks beautifully original 👌 nice one Johnny
LOVE THIS! Well Done!
Awesome build. Love it
This is great, I love the car. As a petrol head in his mid 40's and as a classic car owner, I'm coming around to the idea of EV's and classic powered EVs (even if I can't afford it, for now at least). This type of innovation and creativity is fascinating, a brilliant feature and a fabulous car. One last note; can we have a closer peak at the bond bug and possibly a couple of the fiats pllleeeease?
It's funny, cause I don't see my self driving a sport car that's been converted to EV, but, deffinetly do see me on 126! This is great Jonny!
The 240z is in my dream 5 car garage. It's not what I would do with one but I'm glad he's happy with his :)
i love the 240z and think it would be amazing as an electric Resto Mod. Well done Silent Classics
Great video Jonny, look like you liked drift mode a lot 😆Jack is a great guy and his car and business is top notch. Drag race against the electric TVR needed this Summer! 😉
Really impressive to keep the weight low and the 50/50 weight distribution! My type of build
Love it , That big steering wheel looked like it made the drifting a busy activity! , Super interested in the Bond Bug , a car from my youth!
Brings back fond memories. My first car was a Capri 2600 cc, loads of fun, but no comparison to my ‘74 260Z. That car was bullet proof and a true pleasure to drive, spiritedly. Wish I had kept it.
This is a really well done conversion, I’m very impressed
Yup. Enormously fun. Love it!
Love this car. Looks amazing and has the go to match. 👍
Wow! That is awesome. I’ve been considering for some time about the possibility of converting my ‘73 BGT.
Oh be still my heart! A big thanks for this episode, Jonny. My first car as a young man was an orange 1972 240Z. I was *so* disappointed with Nissan when they debuted the new Z. Why not electric? Good to see Silent Classics running with it. I'm happy driving my Tesla Model S, but it would be *so* much fun to also have a 240Z EV in the driveway...
Each to their own. It's not my car, but I would have an ICE. But the world would be boring if we all liked and wanted the same thing. Cheers for sharing, Jonny
Fantastic job. Jonny you have to go back again for the Bond Bug.
I'd forgotten what a beautifully proportioned car the 240z was and thought it a shame to ev it but then the old Bentley made me laugh. It's better to give life to a classic and the discarded parts give life to other cars, then that classic is seen on the road to inspire younger generations to appreciate classic cars than to be kept as part of a collection unseen.
Nice one Jonny great show. 😊
Amazing engineering from Jack. Great to see a busy small business. Looked like a lot of fun Jonny
I love this 240Z restomod. It’s fantastic! One of my favourite inexpensive sports cars as a kid.
Great video. Bit heavy on tyre wear. Drift mode on the Magic Roundabout very early one morning could be fun.😊
Wonderful video and in answer to your question a early 50's stepside pickup. Regards Jim UK.
I love it! Many days I’m too tired to be wrenching on my old cars.
That thing is gorgeous. I'm fully on board. Wish I could afford to do something similar myself!
Wonderful craftsmanship and one of my all time favourite cars. Thanks for sharing. My ultimate electromod would have to be a Lamborghini Espada.
Acres of room for motors and battery packs in a timeless shape.
Beautiful restoration! I still love the sound of the original inline-six. Its nice to see that it's not "stanced" with the usual bolt on arch flares.
What a very interesting company. Id say well bloody done sir... 👏
Cool AF! Looks fab, drives well, what more do you want!
Thanks for this awesome review Jonny. It would be great if this vehicle, or another chassis could be designed with a modular battery pack so you could extend range when required for longer trips or in areas with poor charging infrastructure.
Wow awesome video 😊
Flocking amazing
Fascinating - what a superb job they have done on this classic Z car it’s beautifully done.
Great video very well filmed.
If the costs were not so high to do an EV conversion I’d want to do something light and sporty like an Ax GT or Hillman Imp.
I’d like to see what Silent Classics could do to something like a Lotus Elite/Excel or Scimitar GTE - all these cars worthy of having a thorough re-work as an EV.
Great video and such a fantastic car has been developed, looks so much fun, and probably more fun than the car was new from factory, love the need for such a robust LSD 🎉
Most EV conversions of classic cars Ive seen have been ruined by something goofy, the stance isn't right, or the wheel size is wrong, this one doesn"t compromise the original styling , beautiful job!!