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I mirrored an S30 photo to see what full symmetry in the design would be like. The proximity of the hand brake looks a tad too close to be comfortable. The ciggy lighter and volume control would also be too close. The hot exhaust on the drivers side and transmission tunnel is not favourable. Sitting directly behind triple carbs with the window down is nice. Having lived in Ireland, and being right handed, I do find that driving on the right is more ergonomic and natural in the cabin, plus it aligns with how ships and planes pass.

The roads and infrastructure along with ownership costs have a bearing on the regional design and regional evolution of automobiles. This in turn affects the population's appreciation of vehicles in that region through familiarization, cost, and function. In the North America region, the S30 shape evokes a Datsun 240z model for most of the population . They were ubiquitous and low-cost sports cars of the past giving great value for money. Most here will see the 432 the same way.... just a 240z with the steering on the wrong side and girly name badges. When they look at the differences, most here will not marvel at the 432's engine but will think that it would be too difficult to get parts and a V8 would give it better performance. This may not be the same in other regions such as Europe or Asia but it is just how it is here in North America. Most of us will always think that the price difference of 240z's and 432's is not $200,000 as per the first post and as per the agreement of several of us in North America. Of course there will be a small number who have other opinions on the price and girly name plates.

The point of this thread is commentary on the price of a 432 for sale. The relevant point I am making is that they are all just cars to me. Go from point A to point B on 4 wheels and have some fun. Others may hold them on pedestals and apply value to intangibles but to me they are pretty lumps of metal with wheels. In fact I get just as much fun worikng on them as I do looking at them or driving them.

It's just a car dude. I have an S2000 that is worth $8000 that will do circles around the 432 and has one of the best hp/litre engines in the world for a plain old production car. It puts a smile on my face driving just as much as getting a thumbs up when some one passes me in my Z. Cars dude... just cars.

The thread started with someone thinking the car was over priced for what it is. Most of us concurred and had a few laughs along the way. This is an internet forum where admission is an email account and ability to type....skill levels range beginner to expert. btw my equation still holds: $225k = $25k for the S30 and $200k for the engine and badges.

Good thing braking is not a safety issue otherwise such poor quality could be dangerous. Looks like they are re-built just down the road from you: http://articles.philly.com/2006-03-26/news/25415605_1_auto-parts-product-lines-cardone-industries

Crossflow head is slightly better, more valves is slightly better..... but a Z from same period has more displacement so it is difficult to compare, Throw 3 carbs and a header on a 240z and bore the Prince engine to 2.4l then compare. but then again there is small block and cool badges on the orange uber-high valued VIN HLS30-00012: http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5782266088.html

Hmmm... how to sell parts on EBay and improve margins:

from Z Doctor: Unplug wire to BCDD control solenoid (this takes the speedo switch out of the picture, and makes the system active all the time) Remove rubber plug on bottom and adjust small screw on bottom until the idle speed returns to normal after blipping throttle. Some BCDDs use a 12mm nut and retainer clip instead of rubber plug and screw. If so, remove retainer clip and adjust nut until idle speed returns to normal. Reattach wire to BCDD control solenoid. If the BCDD does not respond to adjustment (about half the time), it is trashed and needs to be disabled. Run a wire from the "hot" end of the ballast resistor (BW) to the control solenoid wire so that it stays energized and the system is "off" all the time. If this doesn't work, remove the AFM/Throttle body boot, locate the 1/2" inch hole in front of the throttle plate that feeds air to the BCDD. Plug up the hole with a paper towel/RTV glue amalgam to permanently shut off air.

I agree with BCDD. Just turn the screw or nut at the bottom then drive and stop, If the rpms stay up when stopping, you have turned the wrong way. btw the ECU has a fuel cut mode when gliding and the engine is above ~ 2800 rpms.

Nice blue storage bins!

$225k = $25k for the S30 and $200k for the engine and badges.

FYI I tried to colour correct the pamphlet photo below and the yellow paint of the strut bolts/nuts popped out .... just like yours! I first thought they were bright cad/zinc plated

Please take lots of photos! Every bit helps

S30-00002 looks normal

Nice air compressor I see reflected in the quarter window trim!!!!

Quote from my vacation last week: "Corn is nature's hour glass."

Usually it is the coolant temp sensor wiring going high resistance/open

The spindle pin has a front and back.