a “ready” model by which to order if they didn’t feel like ordering options one by one. This presented buyers with an easier choice selection and a “base model” car by which to settle for. Standard features (for 1998) included: • Recaro Seats • Sideskirts • Rear Spoiler • Drivers Side Airbag • Cloth Seats • Anti-Lock Brakes • Xenon HID Headlamps • Cruise Control • Automatic Climate Control The only options were: • Carbon / Marble Interior Trim • Audio Equipment Package with EQ. • Automatic or Manual Transmission • VG30DE or VG30DETT The aforementioned facelift of late 1998 featured a new front fascia, tail lights, optional Xenon HID headlights, optional rear spoiler, optional BBS mesh wheels, orange rear corner lights and an instrument cluster with white dials as well as other minor changes. Early model Z32s (made pre-1994) and sold in Japan did not have Exhaust Gas Recirculation systems nor Air Injection Valve systems. All JDM Z32s used a front rebar system made out of fiberglass rather than steel (like their American Market counterparts), and also had different exhaust systems with lighter weight Catalytic Converters (with only one set on the JDM Twin Turbo model vs. two sets on the USDM Twin Turbo models). Given the lack of these regulatory items, JDM Z32s often weighed 100+lbs (45+kg) less than their American specification counterparts. Style and evolution The Z32 chassis underwent some changes during its production run between 1989 and 2000 (Japan) and 1990 to 1996 (US). The Z32’s extended model year sales in 1990 reached 39,290 units. 1991 Manual climate controls discontinued (except convertible models) New electronic climate controls allowed control over air flow direction, but the ambient temperature gauge was discontinued Air conditioner evaporator valve changed from aluminum to steel to reduce noise Driver's airbag available as an option CD player option was added for both the TT and NA (previously only available in the NA), while the Bose stereo head unit changed Front brake rotors on NA models were changed to TT units (previous front rotors were 4 mm thinner) Brake master cylinder was changed to a new unit (February 1991) Nissan logo appears on front nose panel instead of a decal on the front fascia Hardtop coupe available mid-year (NA only) Floor mat logo changed from "300ZX" to "Z" Keyhole on driver's door and interior light illuminates green when door handle is pulled (similar to