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240Z: Lots of small parts / factory manuals arrived
I Just came back from the workshop (more on that in the coming days), and realized I never posted about my recent purchases. Firstly, a set of L-series Factory Service Manuals in German language: The Lot also included a German training manual for Nissan OEM Register carbs. Mainly of the A-series and L4 Engines, but also of the L6 of the C230, etc. Not relevant to my project, so I’m going to sell it. The Lot also included the Service bulletin N0. 201 “modification of the 260Z 2+2, One which was missing in my collection of S30 bulletins yet: I also got the last piece of the puzzle to complete…
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THROWBACK: JDM RHD owners meeting 2007 / 2008
For those who don’t know. In 2007 and 2008, I organized an event called JDM RHD Owner’s meet. A meeting specifically for the small group of Japanese import car owners in Switzerland. At both events in 2007 and 2008, we met at a location somewhere in eastern Switzerland, had a nice blast around some mountain passes and then met somewhere to take photos. In 2007 we had a Daihatsu Copen, Impreza Coupe, an R33, my EK9, Andy’s two S15 Silvias and an R34 GT-R: We also had hired Sashstyle for a nice photoshooting inside the nearby wood storage complex: Where every participant got a set of nice professional photos: I…
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240Z: Fuel Tank, Splash Panel and more installed
I did not only buy plenty of stuff for the project recently, but also spent some time tinkering around on the actual project itself. The first task was to install the S30.World fuel tank together with the recently acquired S30.world fuel tank installation kit. To prevent the shiny tank from scratches, I wrapped everything in plastic. And after finding the right technique to hold up the tank while installing the mounting straps, i finally had it installed. Fitment is just like the original one, and it looks great together with the NISMO / Competition electric fuel pump and bracket: Next on the list was to install the fuel filler neck…
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240Z: OEM Hitachi Radio & Loads of cool stuff arrived
In the recent days, I picked up various items again, which I bought recently for my project: The elephant in the room is obviously the all original KM1520-ZC AM / FM Radio. It’s a bit rough around the edges. Just perfect for a restoration. In case you don’t know. Restoring old audio systems, including Car HIFI, from that era was my profession for many years, so this one will be fun for me to get nostalgic. It’s said to be in working condition and complete. Let’s see. Then i also got an original June 1972 Datsun Switzerland dealer price list. I had it scanned, and you can download it HERE…
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EK9 / ATENZA: Leather steering wheel degrease
You know this. When using your car regularly, your leather steering will become glossy and loose it’s original texture from dirt and greasy hands. Like this: I wanted to have back the original look and decided it’s time to google for the best solution to get back the OEM look. First step: Buy a good leather cleaner (I got Q2M Leather cleaner) and a leather brush: Step two: Spray the leather parts of your steering wheel (avoid any buttons or electronics) and then gently work it into the leather with the brush. Let it soak for a few minutes Then gently remove it by pressing (not rubbing) a soft cloth…
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240Z: L-Drive & R-Drive Parts catalogues arrived
Today I was finally able to close another big gap in my documentation archive. The Nissan L-Drive and R-Drive Parts catalogues: There are various versions of the Parts catalogues, the L-Drive (Publication No. C-0010L) is for the Left-Hand-drive cars and the R-Drive (Publication No. C-0010R) is for RHD cars. Totally, I have no three versions. From what I understand, the dealerships once got the original Binder in the early years and then constantly got updated sheets to add or replace. That’s why you can see varying years and models on the back of the binder. The Left one and center one are new, the R-Drive on the right is one…
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EK9: Honda / Mugen / Spoon Documents & Rx Pedals arrived
After i realized my EK9 is not a regular Ek9 Civic TypeR, but a special EK9 TypeRX edition, the hunt for the rare RX-spec documentation began, because I didn’t really have a lot in my collection. And while hunting documents online, I came across a few aftermarket documents that were cheap and missing in my collection, so I decided to put together a small lot and fill some gaps in my archives: First, the most important one. I’ve been looking for this TypeRX specific EK9 brochure for quite some months now, and finally it popped up recently for sale. I’m super excited about this one, as it is the correct…
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240Z: Factory adjustable Race suspension Pt. II
So a few days ago, I got this delivery of a Nissan Factory adjustable Competition / Sports option / NISMO suspension set, and I finally found the time to do the research. First some Details, I got the two sets (front and rear) from two different sellers in JP, and it’s a lucky coincidence that they actually fit / belong together. The Part numbers are: Front: 54303-E4622 & 54302-E4622 (Atsugi) Rear: 55303-E4622 & 55302-E4622 (AMPCO) On all four strut housings, each of the two platforms / adjustment rings are adjustable in height, and none is fixed, like they are on some other kits. I assume that those sets were made…
