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Hello everyone. I was at the local Borders Books today, and I was thumbing through the "Classic Cars" magazine and there was a little clip about the exhibit. It is for the 50 years of Nissan design and there is supposedly some great Nissan's on display at Nissan headquarters in Ginza, Japan. The article stated that some Skyline GT-R's, 240z's, roadsters, and some early prototypes (I forgot the one that it specified, but it was not an S30 prototype.) would be on display. I know nothing more, but I am very curious to see photos of the cars, or any info about it. Keep yours eyes pealed on the web. Ben p.s. I found this link: http://www.nissanhelp.com/News/Nissan%20Celebrates.htm

I saw these on ebay as well. I would be curious exactly why they would not fit on a LHD. Is this the same header that would come with the twin pipe 432 style exhaust? I think they are cool, but they look like they need more work than they are worth, IMHO. However, Trust is a really good company from what I have heard. They are also known as Greddy. I am not sure if they still use the "TRUST" name. Does anyone know? Ben

Some of those prices aren't too bad and some seem outragous. Thanks for the link. Here is a link to the Work equip website. They make 3 really nice looking old school type wheels. http://www.worksuperwheels.com/wheels/equip_01.html http://www.worksuperwheels.com/wheels/equip_03.html http://www.worksuperwheels.com/wheels/equip_02.html I would personally go with 14" or 15" wheels, but I like a lot of rubber. Take care, Ben

Those RS-8's are nice looking wheels. They are a nice combination old school cool with a modern twist. I really like the silver ones. The SSR mesh wheels are really nice? Are the wheels still being produced? Here is a pic of a car with some really nice SSR mesh wheels. I believe they are the SSR reverse mesh, but I am not sure. What size and offset are you looking for? I hope you find a set. They really are nice looking wheels. Ben http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=3676&sort=2&cat=500&page=12

I have seen sets cheaper, but it seems that the more desireable the size and offset, the more they cost. You are right though, the price is not great. If there was no curb rash, then it would not be bad. There was a set of 14 by 6.5 type B's that were selling for 600 that were in great shape, but I am not sure if they sold.

I really don't know much about the factory works race cars, but I would really like to learn more. I have saved a lot of pictures though. The pictures on the Watanabe site are some of the best ones that I have come across in regards to these cars. Alan, I was under the impression that there was about 19 Z432-R's produced. Is this roughly correct? If so, was the number so low because it was a homologation car? The reason I ask is because I thought that the factory made their own race cars which had bodies similiar to the 432-R like the works rally cars, but the private teams could buy a 432 (normal or R-type) with all the Nismo options, and that is why the 432-R came from the factory with the 4.5j steel wheels. I would have thought that a lot more would have been produced. Are many of them gone now because they were used as racers? Any help on this would be most appreciated. It has been something that I have been wondering about for a while. Thank you in advance. Chris, was the red 432 with the works rally wheels in the picture that you posted a "Works" race car? I would think that it would have had wider wheels than the 7j ones. It really is a beautiful car. Thank you everyone for your interest in this topic. These cars are such legends in Japan I am sure, both works Skyline and Z. I have looked in old American magazines and there was coverage of these races at Suzuki and such, but I have not read enough to say if there was a lot of coverage. -Ben p.s. Thank you for the info on the 2000GT Alan. I was reading through the "Classic Car" magazine the other day and there was a great article on the Shelby 2000gt's race cars. One of them was found in the 70's and at the time when it was discovered it was being used as a daily driver!!!

Here is a nice set of Watanabe's that need a little bit of restoring. I have seen better prices, but 700USD would not be outragous for these wheels if the seller is being honest about the others not having bad scratches. I would request more pictures. This is a great offset for a S30, as it is the recommended size for the front of a non-flared S30. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7930635878&category=43954&sspagename=WDVW -Ben

That is great. I can't wait to see photos of the car. What are some of the desirable upgrades that the 71' has? Ben

Those are some great pictures Alan. If anyone wants to see an assortment of excellent pictures of the works racers, go to the RS-Watanabe site. http://www.rs-watanabe.co.jp/index2.htm Ben

I have also seen a couple different floormats like this. Does anyone know if these are factory or dealer option mats? I would be interested in finding a set of any of these floor mats as well. I think DatsunZguy bought a set like the ones you posted taikaki. Ben p.s. Here is a set that is in a car on ebay right now.

Wow, this is great stuff guys. I am just along for the ride. Here are my questions, Did the LY engine come out in 72? If so, were cars fitted with them called 240ZR's? What is a 240ZR? Thanks a lot for everyone participating. This is very interesting because this is the first time I have really heard about the home market circuit racers. One last thing, how big of a competitor was the Toyota 2000gt at the time? Thanks again, Ben

Yes, I was talking about the blue C10 on the freeway. I apologize for the mix up.

Hi everyone. Eric, i was not sure at first, but a friend of mine confirmed that the GC10 in the picture you posted was the one that was at the Z nationals this past summer. It is the same C10 in my gallery. At the time it was two white and blue, but now it looks like he cleaned it up real well. The thing I am wondering though is, where are the beautiful fender mirrors? Is it just the angle, or are they not there?

I took this off the M5board forum. It is a little colorful at times, but most of them are just drop dead funny. Enjoy, Ben ------------- What's going on in the car forums? Bentley Forums - - - I used the ashtray today. How do I replace it? Camaro/Firebird Forums - - - My girl slept with my brother and my wife. How can I kill 'em? btw, I have a record and I ain't going back. Mustang (Chevelle) forums - - -Some punk kid in a Civic tried to race me :OD Monte Carlo forums - - -Why do I keep getting pulled over, it ain't stolen yo. Civic forums - - -Some punk kid in a Mustang tried to race me. VW Bug forum - - - The Save the Earth concert was a success (pics) Yugo Forum - - - When's the last time yours ran? Lamborghini forum - - - Wind noise around 210MPH Miata forums - - - Some redneck jackass in a Chevy Tahoe just ran over my car (pics) Chevy Tahoe forum - - -Miata stuck in my undercarriage. How do I safely remove it? (pics) Pontiac Fiero forum - - - Just bought a new flame retardant suit (pics) BMW 7-series forum - - - Where to get service on my Rolex? Cadillac forum - - - Problems parallel parking at bingo. Chevy Suburban Forum - - - Is the price of gas going down anytime soon? Buick Forum - - - Is Medicare or Medicaid right for me? Delorean forum - - - Just got back from the future and blew a head gasket. Please help. I'm from 1985. Crown Victoria forum - - - How come people never pass me on the highway? Honda Accord forum - - - Mom is giving me the car. Looking for some cheap, used 18 inch rims. Toyota Echo forum - - - Do our cars use AAA or AA's? Ferrari forums - - - Need suggestions about a business trip to Colombia. Want to get in and out fast. Porsche forums - - - Tire just went flat. Is it best to trade or sell the car myself? Saturn forums - - - Roman candle landed on my fender. Melted and need to replace. Jaguar forum - - - Is the carbon fiber dash kit group-buy still on? Mercedes forum - - - My wife and her stink hole lawyer are trying to ruin me in divorce court. How do I get them both killed and not get in trouble with my medical board? Mini forum - - - Just flipped the Cooper after seeing The Italian Job. Suing the movie company. (pics) Dodge Viper forum - - - I frightened myself on the way home from work yesterday. How to get pee stains out of the leather? McLaren F1 forum - - -Some punk kid in a F16 tried to race me. Dodge Minivan forum - - - Where's the best place to post the soccer schedule so I don't forget where I'm supposed to be? Hummer forum - - - Had a fender bender today. 24 hurt, 10 killed. Do I have to get the black touch-up paint from the dealer? He's 25 miles away. That's $35 in gas. Fiat forum - - -Hello? Am I the only member? Subaru WRX forum - - - I hate cops. Got ticketed for drifting in the Walmart parking lot. Chevy pickup forum - - - How do I git the dried tobacco juice stains off the side of mah truck? SRT Forums "Will this void my warranty" RX7 Forums - - - 13B Groupbuy full, stop PM'ing me. DSM Forums - - -Transmission Groupbuy Full stop PM'ing me Supra Forums - - -Head too big to fit in car, should have bought a Targa. Vette Forums - - -Why did I pay $50k for something with a Cavalier steering wheel? Ford 2.3 forums - - -Help! Replaced everything, still doesn't start! BMW Forums - - -What ARE these orange lights on the corner of my car for?

Hey Chris, I knew you had the wheels. I was just commenting on them again. Ben p.s. Great choice chris. 400 was a great deal.

Those are really nice Chris. Do you have the old aluminum center caps? I would like to find a set of those, but I am going to get the wheels on the car first. I wanted my car to look mostly stock, but I fell in love with the dish of my wheels. I do agree that Watanabe's look more period with the spokes inside the rim. By the way, paint your wheels all gunmetal. Lachlan's look crazy beautiful, but all gunmetal and they will look like Z432 wheels. Teehee. I know you are into those. No matter how you paint them they are going to look suberb- natural looks really nice as well. One last question Chris, do your wheel lips have little ridges as if they were machined? Lachlan, I too am glad that Watanabe wheels are getting more popular. They seem to be really popular with the 510 and AE86 crowd here in the US. Ben p.s. The slots on Her Majesty's 26th look like they are 7j wide. Am I mistaken?