Craigfishin Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 (edited) Hi Finally after many years of wanting I finally bit the bullet and bought a 2003 350z , well actually a fairlady z convertable in the iconic orange 🍊 , first year of jap production model with just 51k and full history from Japan and since arrival in uk Had it about 5 months now and spent a few quid bringing her back from the edge as far as paint goes , I found her in a hedge when I arrived , bonnet had been badly oxidised as the bush had laid on the bonnet for a year , the rest was just minimal so a few days with a machine polisher and all but the bonnet had comeback to life , so in short paint or wrap the bonnet , I chose a black gloss wrap , The other bad poi t was scratches to the lower bumper which I simply covered with a new lip Paint sorted moved on to engine , she was missing so code showed cylinder 3 missfire , as I had no history for the last 18months I decided new ngk iridiums and to replace all 6 coil packs , she now purrs like a kitten on tick over and roars like a lion on steroids when you tap the throttle lol, new fugitsubo stainless exhaust , best sound ever imo Wheels refurbed and painted black Spoiler added cos as we all know it adds 200 hp lol Then I stuck a air induction kit on to let her breath a bit better I decided as I'm old and had trouble getting in and out I wacked a quick release steering hub on and a new suede momo steering wheel , then had to match handbrake and gear stick gaiter in black suede , new mats , gear stick extender as I love the gear stick high and close to me Interior was carbon fibred on the centre console and clocks She came with a new set of toyo proxes on so that was cool New brake discs and pads all round mtk drilled and grooved Rear 25mm spacers , front 15mm spacers Today I swapped out the old japanese sat nav see other thread Last job for the moment is coilovers ,then a possible turbo upgrade Anyway thanks for reading , I not new to forums and used to run the qashqai club forum back in the day Finally a few graphics and stickers that I know won't suit you all but after all this is my midlife crisis car as I'm now over 50 lol , but still like to slide her round corner or two Here's a few pics Hope i can help out as much as get help on here , looking forward to a meet , went to a petrol head's meeting in runnymead last week , some nice cars there including a gtr I fell in love with lol Edited October 2, 2022 by Craigfishin 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Welcome and congratulations on your purchase. I used to have the fujitsubo exhaust on my zed and it was lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigfishin Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 Cheers buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Hi a welcome from Bristol 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigfishin Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 Hey Paul, just back from your neck of the woods , stayed in Bath for a few days, lovely place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Hi, yeah Bath is nice everything is pricey there, pain trying to park as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Welcome to the OC Nice to have another fellow sunset orange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Ello n welkom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justthejedi Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 welcome to the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Hi and welcome along buddy. Nice looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coz@TORQEN Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Hello and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbs Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Great job, still miss my old Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigfishin Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 Thanks guys , nice to be here Added a rear view camera this morning , nice easy install , wireless so not much needed but a live and earth as I wanted it running constantly like a second rear view mirror as you don't see to much out of the convertable rear screen lol I admit I was lazy and just linked both to the the cigarette lighter power feed as there ignition lives lol but I don't use the socket so won't hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Welcome . Lovely car but that gear stick . I’m working in Amsterdam this week and I see familiar things in the shop windows. Hope you aren’t keeping it.. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAXY Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 welcome on board mate,look forward to seeing your plans for the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigfishin Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 16 hours ago, Payco said: Welcome . Lovely car but that gear stick . I’m working in Amsterdam this week and I see familiar things in the shop windows. Hope you aren’t keeping it.. It's just so comfortable to use but I have been playing today with a short one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW66TTT Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Nice Z, Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borris Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Lovely car chap! Hope you’re loving the Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigfishin Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 I'm having a ball , sadly my bank balance isn't lol , especially as I'm out in her every day so doing £200 a week in fuel , and loving every second of it 😁 , there's a drift track near me and I'm so tempted to book an hour and see what she can really do , then again shes no spring chicken so maybe she would prefer just the spirited drive i normally do in it , I'd never race her so hmmmm decisions decisions lol , it would be fun though 😉 😜 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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