9 hours ago, Gav240z said:

For me the sad part is that they are Chinese knocks offs of unknown quality and standards.

READ THIS  

https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/manufacturing/tens-of-thousands-of-counterfeit-wheels-made-in-china-are-on-australian-roads-experts-warn/news-story/bbf2565440a7ddf0c291a7ef9c4e9815

 

Watch This

 

Yes I've seen that video, to go slightly off topic for a second in China there is an expression Chabuduo! which means close enough …

https://aeon.co/essays/what-chinese-corner-cutting-reveals-about-modernity

 

On 1/12/2019 at 12:53 PM, Gav240z said:

For me the sad part is that they are Chinese knocks offs of unknown quality and standards.

We don't know the full story on these rally/z432 style wheels, it could well be the seller got these made, rather than a generic buy, so could have had more control on the process/end product.

As with most things made in China, its driven by a desire of the West for goods and that are cheap. Even when made elsewhere (e.g. a S30 group buy) the people expressing interest falls when they realize the actual cost. People want quality for peanuts, and that doesn't work.

 

The other possibility is these are not sub par wheels but made to a decent standard. Since some of the buyers may be running them on expensive classic cars.

Hard to know, unless you know the source and their reputation.

14 hours ago, RIP260Z said:

We don't know the full story on these rally/z432 style wheels, it could well be the seller got these made, rather than a generic buy, so could have had more control on the process/end product.

Have you bought a set yourself? I was tempted, but I'm somewhat holding off for now.

On 1/15/2019 at 4:23 AM, Gav240z said:

Have you bought a set yourself? I was tempted, but I'm somewhat holding off for now.

I have. Though I brought them in early December last year, well before Kats introduced us to them on this thread. I had nothing to go on, except I had seen the seller selling stuff for years and a good reputation.

I got them yesterday. I haven't really had a chance to look at them yet (hence partly the delayed reply).

From what I see on-line only, they are selling, more of the rally replica style than the Z432 replica style.

On 1/11/2019 at 9:06 AM, kats said:

Hi , BH Auction at Tokyo has just ended tonight, the results are not pretty compared to the last year . 

All prices are million JPY 

 

1971 Z432 13.0→ NO BID

Kats

Kats, what kind of shape was the 1971 z432 in to have no bids at all?

10 hours ago, RIP260Z said:

I have. Though I brought them in early December last year, well before Kats introduced us to them on this thread. I had nothing to go on, except I had seen the seller selling stuff for years and a good reputation.

I got them yesterday. I haven't really had a chance to look at them yet (hence partly the delayed reply).

From what I see on-line only, they are selling, more of the rally replica style than the Z432 replica style.

Do you have a link to the seller?

Narrow Z432 version.

14" 5.5J+25 PCD114.3

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/t619435989

Wide version (works rally/Z432-R style)

14" 7J-16 PCD114.3

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u253744024

Seller name: punsupon

https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/seller/punsupon?ngram=1&u=punsupon

 

 

On 3/1/2017 at 12:13 PM, Lumens said:

Here we go again. March 11-12.

 

http://www.rmsothebys.com/am17/amelia-island/lots/1970-nissan-fairlady-z-432/1702023

Same car goes on the block tomorrow  

 

https://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1970-nissan-fairlady-z-432/

Edited January 18, 20196 yr by hiyabrad
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7 hours ago, Patcon said:

Do you have a link to the seller?

As Gav points out, I just got them off Yahoo Japan in 4 separate auctions.

8 hours ago, EVILC said:

Kats, what kind of shape was the 1971 z432 in to have no bids at all?

I can not explain well because I have not seen the car closely. 

http://bhauction.jp/pdf/catalog/005_1971_NISSAN_FAIRLADY_Z_432.pdf

But seeing the other auction which sold a very clean , stock 280Z 2+2 over 40000 USD , I think people want a stock and clean car . If the Z432 were a kind of the one , it would be sold within a estimated price.

Nowadays people who are potential- buyer know very well which is original and which is not . 

I think higher price deserves to a stock and clean car , just like the other classical cars . 

If this car had a stock coil springs , stock magnesium wheels, and sit it’s correct hight , would have  looked much better.

And the after market roll bars deduct buyers attention a lot . 

Other non original small parts ,  to obtain correct parts is tough but , you would be even enjoying to collect parts for a right shape Z432. 

Kats

Edited January 18, 20196 yr by kats