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=== Chuki USDM 1986 models ===

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https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Modeldifferences/Chuki.png 1986 was a strange year for the Z car. In the US market, the 300ZX received a minor facelift with flared fenders and side skirts based on the 50th AE model (except for the SF model), and the bumpers were painted body color instead of the black stripe.

This was also the first year in the North American market that [[Z31/Wheels|16" alloy wheels were available as standard on turbo models]]. These were similar to the 50th AE wheels but with grey-painted fins. Non-turbo models received a new style wheel like those on the 200ZR in the 15x6.5" size.

The Chuki model also received the new style seats and interior fabrics.

This was the only year non-turbo cars had a rear spoiler, available as standard in the USA due to safety requirements mandating a high mount brake lamp. It was redesigned in 1987 to be above the rear glass, and the spoiler was again removed from non-turbo cars. The 1986 spoiler was made of reinforced plastic instead of foam rubber and metal. 2+2 spoilers (Part #s KO850-04P25 or 90850-04P25) and 2-seater spoilers (Part #s KO850-01P25 or 90850-01P25) are not interchangeable, as the 2+2 is slightly shorter in length and the angle where it meets the hatch glass does not match.

All non-turbo models received the injector cooling fan mounted on the right side of the engine.

All turbo models lost the injector cooling fan.

The hood scoop was removed from turbo models.

Power seats were an option on non-turbo models but standard on turbo models.

The steering wheel changed from a 2-spoke wheel to a [https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Steering%20Wheel%20Recover/Bluedonefull.jpg 3-spoke wheel in GL models] and a [https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/MichaleP%20GLLtoGLwheel/differences.steering.wheel.86-89.GLL.jpg 4-spoke wheel on turbo models] with built-in cruise control and radio controls.