Umster Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) Hey, Wanna introduce myself to the club. Own a 2011 370z and would love to meet some owners nearby. Looking to do some work to my car though it seems all the good parts are out in the States. Thanks Umster Edited August 24, 2018 by Umster Photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Welcome along Plenty of traders on here can help you with US parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hi and welcome along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Welcome aboard. As mentioned there are some traders on here that can source pretty much whatever you want for the Zeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 Appreciate the responses all! Forum looks good but there's so much to catch up on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanjuke Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Welcome along! Plenty of parts on our website, have a look https://www.torqen.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Welcome. No need to go direct to US, Our UK traders can source what you need and are more than capable of helping you reduce the balance in your bank account.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 Any recommendations for car detailing in the Berkshire area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHEZZA Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) Welcome along. Max protect. Had mine detailed there three years ago and one of there nano coatings applied. Zed gets loads of positive comments. https://max-protect.co.uk/ Edited September 8, 2018 by SHEZZA 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 So I've had some issues with the car and tried talking with the dealer who sold it to me. Long story short he agreed to pay for the work needed over the phone but ended up going back on his word. Garage only has an autotrader profile so only place I can leave a review (no Google etc). Worth my time going to Trading Standards or not? Hasn't been a massive sum of money but its now all about the principle of selling a dodgy expensive car and backtracking on their word. Any advice is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 On 08/10/2018 at 14:21, Umster said: So I've had some issues with the car and tried talking with the dealer who sold it to me. Long story short he agreed to pay for the work needed over the phone but ended up going back on his word. Garage only has an autotrader profile so only place I can leave a review (no Google etc). Worth my time going to Trading Standards or not? Hasn't been a massive sum of money but its now all about the principle of selling a dodgy expensive car and backtracking on their word. Any advice is appreciated What are the issues? If they aren't keeping an agreed warranty or if it's something dangerous you will definitely have a case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 On 11/10/2018 at 15:35, Sim said: What are the issues? If they aren't keeping an agreed warranty or if it's something dangerous you will definitely have a case. Hey, so I've managed to work it all out with the dealership. He wasn't keen but we've come to a sensible agreement. It took someone else on his side to intervene! He came to an agreement over the phone then when I chased him up over email he went back to arguing. Hopefully it's the last of it but let's see. I'm away for the weekend but provided everything stays settled I've discuss the details on here. It'll obviously come in handy for anyone else who has a similar issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 17 hours ago, Umster said: Hey, so I've managed to work it all out with the dealership. He wasn't keen but we've come to a sensible agreement. It took someone else on his side to intervene! He came to an agreement over the phone then when I chased him up over email he went back to arguing. Hopefully it's the last of it but let's see. I'm away for the weekend but provided everything stays settled I've discuss the details on here. It'll obviously come in handy for anyone else who has a similar issue. It can be a nightmare sorting stuff out on second hand cars, it's really important to have loads of history so you can have as much idea as possible about everything, especially on relatively expensive cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 12/10/2018 at 20:56, Umster said: Hey, so I've managed to work it all out with the dealership. He wasn't keen but we've come to a sensible agreement. It took someone else on his side to intervene! He came to an agreement over the phone then when I chased him up over email he went back to arguing. Hopefully it's the last of it but let's see. I'm away for the weekend but provided everything stays settled I've discuss the details on here. It'll obviously come in handy for anyone else who has a similar issue. So has it stayed sorted? Or have they backed out again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Didn't think this was worthy of a whole build thread but I've sorted the one thing I hated on the "weekend car", I finally have some space for luggage. Just need to carpet it and attach my cargo net and happy days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 On 16/10/2018 at 14:04, Sim said: So has it stayed sorted? Or have they backed out again? Yeah all sorted! Sorry for never getting back around to replying. Replaced the parts and reimbursed me for labour, with all the work being done at Horsham Dev. Not had any issues since but helped a few others with the same problem. Also found the previous owner on the 370Z forum and figured out what parts were put on the car and work done etc. Helped with my investigation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanjuke Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 snap I done the same thing to my car and go weekends away and even pile full weeks shopping in it, check out my build thread the YELLOW PROJECT. What did you do as regards subwoofer, I got rid of mine but never came up with any ideas, I see you have two speakers on the bit where I made a plywood template for lifting to give me access to tools/air compressor and the foam. Always looking for ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Those two speakers @nissanjuke are actually the contents of the subwoofer. The amp is sat next to the other amp underneath the foam. Fiddled with the audio settings and now get the right balance of deep bass from behind and volume from the door speakers. Was going to copy your idea but I actually like the Bose system, it's a good stock system, just needed to leave the silly spare tyre plastic mould and be freed. The foam is better at sound damping than any wood would have been hence me using it like this. I've got a Cobra CBE atm and want to delete the backbox so need all the interior sound damping I can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanjuke Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 snap I done the same thing to my car and go weekends away and even pile full weeks shopping in it, check out my build thread the YELLOW PROJECT. What did you do as regards subwoofer, I got rid of mine but never came up with any ideas, I see you have two speakers on the bit where I made a plywood template for lifting to give me access to tools/air compressor and the foam. Always looking for ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanjuke Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I HAVE CUSTOM TAIL PIPES and have deleted the old system, I put road kill down, then some insulating foam pads you use on flooring, then some white sticky back insulation, then my yellow carpet.Did you use just the 2 speakers out the subwoofer? as I like the bose system too . cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 looks like a good idea. Most of the noise does come from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 @nissanjuke yeah it's the bose speakers @GranTurismoEra any thoughts or ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Again, I don't think it's worth a build thread but do want to post my progress nonetheless. Fitted @Adrian@TORQEN undertray and practiced a little spray painting. The undertray is really good and has slightly helped with clearance and handling. Not groundbreaking but enough to make bumps and roundabouts a little easier. Also had chance to protect my front swaybar a little, as its starting to show signs of wear and tear. Won't need replacing for a while and just had to protect it while I was under there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 And I did another thing tonight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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