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This is another philosophical topic that I take the blame for starting. What ever anyone says- we should agree (huge opinion. I am inpsired by the pictures in Brain Long's book, if you know what I mean.) that the 240z, 260 (early or late, 2+2 or 2 seater), 280z(2+2 or 2 seater), Fairlady Z( base, ZL, 2 seater, and 2/2), Fairlady 240z ( including the long and short nose), Fairlady Z432, and Fairlady Z432-R are all great cars. Some are different due to being for export or for the home market, but they are all great cars. Let's not try to say which one(s) is superior to the others, but enjoy the cars we have and look at them all as S30's (which they all are, except for S31, but still the same car for the most part). I don't know how or what I am trying to say, but, hmm we have different cars from diferent places around the world and like Matsuo said, the S30 was meant to be a worldly car. The US got the cars they got because of legalities and of what the North American's would love, and they loved and still love the 240, 260, and 280. Australia, Uk, and every other country besides the home market got the 240 and 260. Guess what, they love them too. Home market? You guessed it, they have big car clubs for these beauties just like many other countries. Lachlan, I don't want you to think that I am mocking your words, because I am not. I am just trying to voice my opinion and what the function of me asking Matsuo the question that started this thread was. Matsuo told me that the S30 was to be a car accepted world wide, and like Alan said, each place got a different varient to conform to the needs of that area. Here is another question. Why were the 240zg and the Z432 only for the home market? (I only mention this because if there are 2 z's that are the most sought after, I would think it would be these two, but this is only an opinion by many- not all.) I would assume that it was for homologation purposes, just as there is a long nose Fairlady Z (Z33) offered for the home market currently. Why? Homologation for racing. These are just a few Ideas I have had, and I am not going to say that all S30's are equal. We all have our opinions, and I definately have mine. I hope this clears things up a little, but I can see it fogging things up even more as well. I don't want to make generalizations or inaccuracies, so please correct me. Voice your opinion(s) too. Errr, I don't know what more to say. I really think studying is getting to me. *stepping off soap box* Ben

Yeah I would like to find a set of those works rally wheels too. I am afraid of the price, so I won't look too hard. I can lust though. I would be very happy with the same size and offset Watanabe. Ben:classic:

Thanks Kats for the correction on Mr. Akamatsu's LY. I will change my post. That is a nice picture of Mr. Akamatsu, my father, and I. I just wish I was standing up straight. I really need to correct my posture. Ben p.s. My Dad is a little eccentric as you can probably tell. He is a great guy and I am glad we went on the trip together.

Awe Marc, that is too bad about the dent. Even if you do find out who did it, what is going to happen? Are they likely to pay for it? Or are they just going to give the, "I am sorry man." The ding has to be professionally fixed, but can you rub out the scrape? I don't know what to say . It is horrible that it happened, but it could have been worse. Are you sure it wasn't Anya again? J/k . Take care Mark p.s. It is still the nicest 280z I have seen. Just hang low and don't say anything to anyone about it because like Lachlan said, you don't want any haters.

That is great. I really am becoming more fond of the Z33.

You deserve it Marc. Your car kicks A$$. It is the nicest 280z I have seen. I love the cleanliness and the wheels. Keep it OG.

http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=11556&password=&sort=2&thecat=997 Need I say more. Get some Wats Victor.

You are a lucky man dhoneycutt. Thank you Chris for sharing some of your talk with Matsuo.