Zstory

27/02/2026

A new Zstory 240Z/260Z exhaust line is now available replicating the stock size (2" / 50mm OD pipe) and look.

It features 3x slip-on joints for easy fitting and adjustability, 3x V-vband joints for a gas-tight fit and a extension pipe for 2+2 versions.
Supplied, as usual, as a complete kit which means gasket, nuts/bolts, clamps and reinforced hanging straps.

Conceived in seperate parts for ease of fitting and less expensive shipping whilst permitting the replacement of a single part in the event of road damage etc.

The price is €1100, usd$1290 and £960.

21/02/2026

Attention, my US customers.

Yesterday, your Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling striking down the arbitrarily unlawful and abuseful application of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad import duties.

This ruling immediately removes the "emergency" surcharge layers that have inflated the cost of importing and exporting vehicle parts.

Key Countries Affected :

The following IEEPA-based duty rates are no longer enforceable:

• UK, Germany, France: 10%–15% Reciprocal Caps (Removed)
• China Trade: While Section 301 duties remain, the additional 10% IEEPA "Fentanyl" surcharge on all Chinese-origin automotive parts is removed.

Potential Refunds :

If you have imported a vehicle parts since February 2025, you may be entitled to a refund of the IEEPA duties paid. While there is potential for refunds in the future, it is expected that the current administration will fight the ruling and has indicated it may seek to re-impose these rates using alternative statutes (such as Section 232).

There is currently no guidance from US Customs on when and how refunds will be processed. As soon as there is official guidance, I will provide an update.

Thankyou for your continued loyalty and support. I will endeavour to reduce the 'nefaste' financial affects by seeking more competitive shipping quotes and offering % discounts on advance orders

19/02/2026

So here is "the mad cow", fresh from her 'étable'.

*You're going to love it or hate it - no in between emotion !*

The hood/bonnet has been swapped for an ultra-lightweight example and both doors replaced by gutted fibreglass versions.

The new, rear spoiler is a tall 'BRE' victory part.

The new front spoiler and hatch....well....

The car have left Le Mans for Paris to receive it's new stroker and a complete checkover following months of inactivity.

I'm currently searching for several sets of lighter wheels - the actual ones weigh 7.48kgs/16.5lbs and I aim to lose at least 3kgs/6.6lbs overall without ressorting to Mg versions.

The car will be sporting my alu door hinges -2kgs/4.4lbs and titanium exhaust line -3kgs/6.6lbs.

Every little helps - "light is right" and the goal is >0.26kw/kg.

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*ALL comments welcome, negative, positive - constructive or otherwise - indulge yourselves !

18/02/2026

I finally collected my track 240Z from the painters.
I knew I'd need some help so Jules, who's moved to Le Mans to learn automotive bodywork and paint and Benoit joined me.....and we took Benoits' F150 !

A nice spot of lunch, through Indianapolis (I love the road-sign - very apt !) and we finally got the car on the trailer out of the muddy field - thanks goodness for AWD, remote hub locking AND low-reduction.......

18/02/2026

I'm posting up the new price lists (last rise 3x years ago) which also show my updated range of exhaust parts and accessories.

Prices are listed in €, £ and usd$ and take effect from the 1st March.

Any other currencies will be based upon the current € euro rate of exchange.

Below are two new 'silencers' available now for those who want to make more noise :-) !

Rocket - single pipe slant-cut

Twin Rocket - twin vertical slant-cut pipes

25/01/2026

Just a taster and won't be available until this summer after final test-fitting.

They will be available, unpainted, for all S30 models including 2+2s.

Typical weight loss per car is 2.5kgs.

I started making these for my own track Z and figured that others might be interested so there'll be a limited first production run to see if there's a market.

I'm looking at Ti pins although I suspect the cost will be prohibitive.........would be nice though ;-)

S130 :

Someone is bound to ask if I'll be making them for 280ZXs.....for which the reply is supply me with the complete range of 2x seaters and 2+2s including the hatches and we'll see.

11/01/2026

Gosh - it does seem like a long time since I posted up here......so sorry 'bout that however it's not because I was busy doing nothing, lazing around lol :-) !

Things have been ticking along and new products are here and available :

* increased S30 silencer range

* new, stock S30 complete stainless-steel exhaust system

*new, titanium Zstory exhaust line and silencers

*new door threshold sill-plates in alu or sus

*new, alu strut-brace bars

*auto-box compatible secondary pipes to allow the fitting of headers with auto-transmissions

Products in planning and nearly ready (available later this year) :

*Nissan Hako twin exhaust system

*S30 twin-pipe centre-exit exhaust system

*S30 aluminium door and hatch hinges

Next products planned to be produced :

*S30 removeable tow-eyes

*S130 (280ZX) full exhaust systems with headers and silencer options both for stock and improved engines

*Toyota Celica 1970-77 performance headers and exhaust systems

Here are the strut brace bars :

Our cars handle pretty well already but push them a little harder and the weight of that great six-inline stresses the hollow chassis rails causing body-flex and upsetting the front geometry through corners and bends.

Keep it all straight and pointed where you want with a front strut-brace bar.

A rear bar is less effective but doesn’t hurt AND serves as a harness bar for those enjoying track-days.

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Bars available separately :

Front (all models – will not fit over the stock airbox) : usd$165 / €140 / aud$245 / £122

Rear (240Z and 260Z 2x seater) : usd$140 / €120 / aud$210 / £105

Rear 260Z 2+2 : priced the same as the rear above

Rear 280Z 2x seater (permits the retention of the safety-belt cover) : priced the same as the rear above

Rear 280Z 2+2 : coming very soon !

…….and also as a kit of 2x : usd$270 / €230 / aud$400 / £200

Thick, aluminium bracket plates for strength, painted dark anthracite

Zinc-plated bolts and stainless-steel nuts* and washers* for corrosion resistance

*Each bar includes 6x strut top nuts and locking washers

All aluminium tubular bars and fixings for strength and weight-saving :

Weights :

Front kit : 640grammes / 1.4lbs

Rear kits : 640 – 760 grammes / 1.4 – 1.7lbs

Less than 1.5kgs / 3lbs per kit of two !

Typical postage costs for a 2x bar kit

USA/Canada : usd$65

Europe : €25

Australia : aud$99

UK : £25

France : €12

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Typical postage costs for 1x bar :

USA/Canada : usd$44

Europe : €17

Australia : aud$66

UK : £22

France : €9

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All in stock for immediate shipping.

For better performance – add lightness !

11/09/2024

Batch update !

I've just paid the import duties, costs, charges, fees and I think, some of the national debt 'ouch' and been informered that I should expect delivery at the end of next week*.

So, if all goes to plan - I expect to be shipping out from Monday the 23rd September – it’ll be a busy week !🥲

*9x working days to travel 1400kms :

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Fos-sur-Mer/Le+Havre/La+Luneli%C3%A8re,+La+Meilleraie-Tillay/@46.4429403,-0.5695419,766874m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m20!4m19!1m5!1m1!1s0x12b619721d5cf72d:0xea40197d819691d!2m2!1d4.945711!2d43.437882!1m5!1m1!1s0x47e02f2395218b7d:0x5bc1867aaf33af12!2m2!1d0.1011193!2d49.4953112!1m5!1m1!1s0x4806f7574ec5cd8f:0x260d37535f86af91!2m2!1d-0.806148!2d46.753109!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

It could have been this :

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Fos-sur-Mer/La+Luneli%C3%A8re,+La+Meilleraie-Tillay/@44.9259082,-0.6050624,787957m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x12b619721d5cf72d:0xea40197d819691d!2m2!1d4.945711!2d43.437882!1m5!1m1!1s0x4806f7574ec5cd8f:0x260d37535f86af91!2m2!1d-0.806148!2d46.753109!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

It should have been this :

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Le+Havre/La+Luneli%C3%A8re,+La+Meilleraie-Tillay/@48.1200143,-1.7590363,371471m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x47e02f2395218b7d:0x5bc1867aaf33af12!2m2!1d0.1011193!2d49.4953112!1m5!1m1!1s0x4806f7574ec5cd8f:0x260d37535f86af91!2m2!1d-0.806148!2d46.753109!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

an extra 1000kmsby road ....and we're told to 'save the planet' !😡

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09/09/2024

Keeping you updated on my next batches' shipment :

the container ship is arriving tomorrow at Fos sur Mer (Marseille) instead of Le Havre today.

From there, the goods will be trucked up to Le Havre and from whence trucked to me !

This means trucking twice the (original port-to-me) distance😡 and with an unloading/reloading stop🤬 at Le Havre !

The environment also takes a hit on this shipment - extra trucking and sailing time......😟

19/08/2024

Hello to my current customers.

My production dates slipped (many customers competing for the same materials and manufacturing facilities) and since I'm on a rather small scale compared to some, their 'pressure' is greater than mine.....

This has become a reguler issue and therefore forecasting finishing dates is inaccurate and I offer you my sincere apologies for the delay in getting these to you.

Combined with that are the current shipping troubles in the Red Sea leading to the Suez Canal :

A note from my shipping company :

Due to current security risks in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden ocean carriers will route vessels around the Cape of Good Hope instead of the Suez Canal until further notice.
We feel it necessary to inform our valued customers all rates and spot quotes are subject to change without prior notice. Equipment and space may be affected by this situation causing an impact to our schedules.
We strive to update schedules on confirmed bookings and arrival notices as timely as possible

This has not only considerably lengthend the shipping duration but also doubled the shipping cost per cbm ie I'm now paying for 7x pallets what I paid late last year for 14x !

For your info, the ship's name is : Ever Gentle https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9820922

To help compensate for your continued patience, with each order, I shall include foc one of my new retromod alumunium door sill plate kits which will be arriving with this exhaust batch.

These come undrilled but supplied with stainless-steel screws should you wish the OEM finish and not taped to the door opening.

They are available in 2x seater and 2+2* versions.

*unless notified via PM, I shall send out a 2x seater kit.

These are your to fit or sell on as you wish. They'll retail at €90 / usd$100 / £75 for the pair including screws.

When the ship finally docks at Le Havre, there is typically a 10x day delay to pass all tbhrough customs and arrive with me when I shall begin shipping out asap.

Thankyou for your understanding.

06/08/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1eTS1bBCSo

Simply said ; Zs put a smile on your face :-) !

Red Bull Racing reserve driver Liam Lawson gets behind the wheel of the Datsun 240Z Sport-Design by MZR Roadsports; a restomod to inspire Liam's affinity tow...

07/07/2024

Finally, my differentiel sale ! :-)

Some L*D, mostly open and especially the R180 3.9s for imported Zs from the USA needing a more 'sporty-zest' !

Delivery/shipping possible but please remember that these are heavy :

R180 26kgs
R200 31kgs