Tayl Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Good morning/afternoon/evening all, The names James, I'm from Coventry, West Midlands (anyone else on here near by?). Been a bit of a self taught/self learning beginner petrol head for the past year or so however have only really tinkered with RX8's (the dreaded rotary engine I know but I have a soft spot for them) and Mercedes Vitos/Sprinters (work related minor repairs and messing). Since my second RX8 decided to pop a bearing and sound like a washing machine with a brick inside of it I felt like a change. Never really been interested in 350z's before until one took over me on the a444. After that the more I seen them the more I wanted one and voila, bit the bullet and impulse bought the first one I test drove. Now, the car has near no history, no service record and I know naff all about any previous owners but I got it quite cheap. The reg is: CK54 DJU (so if any of you know this car/reg please give me any information you can). I had a mechanic mate look at it who specialises in high performance cars and he said, luckily, I hadn't bought a lemon and it's actually in good solid condition needing only minor work. Hasn't gone past the point of rescue with rust or anything like that so all is good! Looking at doing a fair amount of work to it however this is going to be a long term project that I plan to piece together over the years, and as much as money allows (although a baby is on the cards in the next year or so which means this car may be going into hibernation for a while soon after). Any newbie advice, pointers, things to look out for or address when first owning one? The car is pretty standard. My first port of call is getting the clutch replaced (going to single mass conversion), looking for a new exhaust system, looking for new wheels, a decent looking spoiler.. just to name a few wants on my wish list. Having been a member of car clubs before with other makes and models I'm hoping this will be just as good a home as the others, if not better! Well, that's the end of my Dear Deidre introduction, so see you around! Regards, James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 To the forum James. Zeds are pretty well built cars, I am sure you will get it sorted out. Just take your time, live with it a bit, look at the mods section and most importantly get out on a club meet. Best to see what others have done in the flesh then you get a better idea what you like. Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntelopeSam Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Hi chap! I live in Leicestershire now but will always be a Coventry kid so spend a lot of time there. Have seen a few Zeds on the ring road since I got mine! Advice, keep an eye on the dipstick seeing as you have just started driving it. Some burn oil some don't but you don't want to run it low! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nso93 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Yep, a very warm welcome to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Welcome to the OC. Did I meet you and your blue zed at Cars and Coffee last Sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Hi from Bristol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chrissaxon Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Hi there. Welcome to the zed. I'm in darlaston west midlands not far from you. I've had my a few years now..it's my second one lol. Mine is uprev version 2006 in blue..have done a few things to mine. If you need any advice feel free to get in touch. We can meet up if you like have a beer and chat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Hi and welcome along buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayl Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 21 hours ago, stanski said: To the forum James. Zeds are pretty well built cars, I am sure you will get it sorted out. Just take your time, live with it a bit, look at the mods section and most importantly get out on a club meet. Best to see what others have done in the flesh then you get a better idea what you like. Stan Thanks Stan, I certainly do plan to go to a couple of meets when the car is in a better mechanical condition. Got the clutch being done in about a month, along with a few other minor mechanical things at the same time and then hopefully I'll be good to tag along at a meet or two! 20 hours ago, AntelopeSam said: Hi chap! I live in Leicestershire now but will always be a Coventry kid so spend a lot of time there. Have seen a few Zeds on the ring road since I got mine! Advice, keep an eye on the dipstick seeing as you have just started driving it. Some burn oil some don't but you don't want to run it low! Sam Hey Sam! Keeping an eye on the dipstick isn't a problem for me. Having owned two RX8's in the past I'll be very surprised if they're as oil thirsty as those bloody things. Got used to driving them around with a few litres of oil in the boot for "just in case" purposes haha. 20 hours ago, HEADPHONES said: Welcome to the OC. Did I meet you and your blue zed at Cars and Coffee last Sunday? Hey Headphones, no that wasn't me unfortunately. First time I've actually signed up and looked around these boards was yesterday and I haven't braved any meets with this club/member group yet. Will hopefully be doing so soon though! P.s. Mines black on the outside and orange and black on the inside. 2 hours ago, Chrissaxon said: Hi there. Welcome to the zed. I'm in darlaston west midlands not far from you. I've had my a few years now..it's my second one lol. Mine is uprev version 2006 in blue..have done a few things to mine. If you need any advice feel free to get in touch. We can meet up if you like have a beer and chat Nice looking motor you have there Chris! (I assume your name is Chris, given your username?). You had me at beer haha. Don't need any more of an excuse to meet up if a beer or two are involved tinkered with your car much since you first bought it? Done much to it? Thanks to the rest of you for the warm welcome. I look forward to becoming part of the community and getting involved/learning as much as I can about this particular car. Hopefully, with time, I'll make a half decent project out of it. Regards, James. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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