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Here's a diagram that you can use to bench check the functions of your switch as a starting point. This chart is correct for all S30's.

I've been collecting stuff again. But this time there are some more exclusive items than usual: First, a French "Sport-Auto" magazine. I usually don't buy random magazines with Z-reports inside. But this one features a quite special car. Not the original Fender Top mounted turn signals. It appears to be a car with quite an interesting mix of parts. and I will definitely have to look at this one closer. Maybe it will also end up in my Knowledge-post about the Development of the European spec cars. It could be one of those rare early prototypes, seen here. Then, I got a Japanese Fairlady Z parts manual, which includes the PS30 Z432. This one is for my Friend Chris, over at S30.world who is currently restoring not one, but two original Z432's. The NISMO catalogues proved to be an absolute gold-mine of information. I have a few of those, but this one has specifically a lot of information, which fills a few gaps in my library. I will use it to update some of my existing knowledge posts. I also found an 1973 UK Color sample chart, which includes the 260Z and the 2+2 version. I've uploaded it to this site, where you can download dozens of high-resolution scanned original Datsun / Nissan Color and fabric sample charts. I also got a bunch of Nostalgic Hero magazines. This includes the one issue where our S30.world trip to Japan is shown including yours, truly: That specific issue also includes a nice calendar for 2026. I need to find a good spot for it: And now some parts. That Datsun NOS parts lot, which I've bought recently, had some good parts inside. Including a complete tool set, and some other useful stuff. The most valuable being the NOS inner wheel arches and that 260Z front bumper extension thingy. Then I found this Datsun competition / Nissan sports option aka NISMO intake manifold for the 44mm triple Mikunis: The price was too good to not get it, and It looks way more OEM than the flashy FET one which I have. This one is a later generation version, which had these additional “Bumps” or “Bosses” cast onto each pipe, which were meant to be ready to cut threads into, to accept air injection pipes (anti-pollution measures) which were a legal requirement should the manifold be used on the street, although they were seldom used in practice. Here is another picture from a Japanese Carboy L-gata special: Speaking of sports option parts: I also found a nice set of replacement gaskets for the MK63 brakes, which will be useful when I'm finishing them: Then I came across this nicely replated heater control box. The price seemed fair, so I got it. And it came with this cool sticker, which I've never seen before: Here is a comparison of the replated one vs the dirty one from one of my original heater panels: That's it for now. I expect another very cool delivery tomorrow, I'm already collecting new stuff, and I'm desperately waiting for some items to arrive so I can proceed working on the actual car. And then I'm also working on one or another project on my EK9. Stay toned for more updates very soon.

All I can say is WOW!!! That truly would be a dream come true to take part in a trip like that. It appears that the planning was done to perfection. Getting all of those amazing cars in one place, and actually getting to ride in them too!! And the people seem as amazing as the cars. The video was also very well done. It was very enjoyable to watch. Great job done by all those involved!!

Hi, Some of you already know about this event, it was held in November 2025. 16 cars displayed in the Keihanna hotel event hall on Sunday 2nd, then town driving from Kyoto to Nara, and Mie on Monday 3rd. All the owners are my very best friends, I have kept in touch since I have got my first car. So I asked each owner to get together to show our cars for S30.world team members. I thank you Chris the founder of S30.world. If without him, It would never have happened. And I thank all the Japanese owners. They drove several hours just to show them for this event. Takeuchi san drove 7 hours in his Z432R from Chiba, Ise san took a ferry boat 600miles from Hokkaido with his LY280 engined ZG. I was so happy that I was able to collect 16 cars, the best of the best in Japan. And every time I see everyone’s smile in this video, it rewards me a lot. Maybe some people have no idea what cars they are, please ask me here, also Alan and other S30.world members would love to answer for your questions. Kats https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FWV-wu_A40Q&pp=ygUIUzMwd29ybGQ%3D

Yes, I enjoyed watching it very much. All of the cars are very interesting to me, as we did not get them in the USA; the Z432R, G-Nose, etc. I liked seeing your beautifully prepared Blue/Blue Z in the mix as well, since I have one of those myself. Seeing the NISMO site and the Museum were also a treat, since I probably will never get a chance to see them in person. Absolutely a "job well done" by all of those involved. Marty

Thank you Alan, you helped a lot for our Japan Expedition. Your experience in Japan and knowledge of history, culture, etc are very wealthy, also speak Japanese just like me. It was a big decision to me to organize this event but I said yes because I have you Alan. You managed things between team members and Japanese people. Also I thank you our all of team members, a lot of tasks we shared and accomplished. Japanese owners were so delighted with original design sweat shirts, special stickers and sun visors. And a BIG banner hanging on the wall! Florian, Germany Nils, Switzerland Gavin, Australia Jeff, United States Glenn, United States Tom, Hungary Jon, UK Jos, Netherlands And Alex, Switzerland photographer made awesome job for entire trip with us. Thank you! Kats I feel I need to show people how we started in October 2024. The opening of the museum.

Mine did as well, our cars were built within weeks of each other.

Zed, Your scenarios make perfect sense. How can I make such a statement? First hand, Datsun dealer, experiences not unlike the possibilities you laid-out.

Datsun S30 strut-brace bars The 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 and autocross. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thick, aluminum bracket plates for strength, painted dark anthracite Zinc-plated bolts and stainless-steel nuts* and washers* for ultimate corrosion resistance *Each bar includes 6x strut top nuts and locking washers All aluminum tubular bars and fixings for strength and weight-saving : Weights : Front kit : 640 grammes / 1.4lbs Rear kits : 640 – 760 grammes / 1.4 – 1.7lbs Less than 1.5kgs / 3lbs per kit of two ! 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 Typical postage costs for a 2x bar kit USA/Canada : usd$60 Europe : €25 Australia : aud$99 UK : £25 All in stock for immediate shipping. For better performance – add lightness !

Datsun S30 door threshold sill-plates Resto-mod options for your Datsun Z. Tired of cleaning out those OEM plates, perhaps they’re bent, damaged, scuffed and with odd-sized screws….? These new restomod plates won’t rust, don’t require drilling holes* and look great, finishing off any restoration and adding a bit of sparkle everytime you open the door for a drive ! *a set of stainless-steel screws are included if you must have that stock look but otherwise easily retained with double-sided tape (not supplied) Sold as a pair and available in aluminum or stainless-steel – the latter are more shiny and more resistant. Versions for 2x seaters and longer, at the same price, for the 2+2s. These may also fit other Datsun saloons, pickups, coupés..... Weights : Alu kit of two : 320g / 0.7lbs SUS kit of two : 640g / 1.5lbs Aluminium : usd$60 / €50 / aud$87 / £45 Stainless-steel : usd$80 / €70 / aud$122 / £60 Typical postage costs for a pair : USA/Canada : usd$40 Europe : €17 Australia : aud$66 UK : £22 All in stock for immediate shipping. Good looks shouldn't break the bank !

FWIW, my 12/70 car came from the factory with 4-screw carbs, heat riser, and flapper airbox installed.

Kats, I'd like to thank you once again for being the man who actually made all this a reality and a success. Without your months - if not years - of work in planning and preparation, your excellent Japan-wide connections and trustworthiness it simply would have not been possible. From choosing the venue (the Keihanna was a PERFECT choice) to bringing some of Japan's very best S30-series Zs and their owners from far and wide, so much went into it that many of the participants were unaware of. Your family were also working hard behind the scenes and made great sacrifices for us, which we all benefitted from. One thing that possibly doesn't come across in the video is the esprit de corps felt by all involved. We all - visitors and participants - converged on the Keihanna Plaza hotel in dribs and drabs over the course of a day or so. 'Our' team members from Australia, USA, Germany, Switzerland, UK and Holland while the Japanese participants arrived in their cars from all corners of the country. The atmosphere was laid back, friendly and fun. Getting the cars into the hotel's event hall and in pre-planned position - mostly on Go-Jack skates to preserve the floor surface - quickly developed into a military operation with everybody playing their part in good humour. A great atmosphere. And oh the lunchtime and evening socialising! I'm not sure the local hostelries and eateries knew what hit them... The drive-out was another dimension. It's one thing seeing the cars static inside, but convoying together in such beautiful countryside the cars - and owners - came alive. I'm something of a veteran in visiting Japan but for some of our group it was their first time, and how lucky they were! I kept telling them that it took me many years to see some of these cars and to drive/ride in them in rural Japan, but here they were getting the full VIP treatment from the get-go. Like winning the lottery jackpot with their first ticket! Moving on to a new hotel base in Yokohama for visits to Nissan HQ, NISMO and the Nissan Heritage Collection at Zama were the icing on the cake. So, again, thank you Kats. You made A Dream Come True for many people...

My 12/70 car has the heat riser.