v3euk Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Hey, Just thought i'd say, looking to buy a Z in the near future.. just building up the funds and having a browse round the forums as to what spec i'd be looking to buy etc From what ive seen i think i'll be going for a 03-ish plate UK model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Hi & to the forum. 53 plate onwards are UK cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Hi and welcome again. Best of luck with the search and if we can help out at all with any questions feel free to ask. I see you have already identified one of the few drawbacks with the car, the rather outdated ICE setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Welcome to the forum Where are u based Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v3euk Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'm based in Coventry, Midlands. Yeh, i'd like to try and keep the controls on the steering wheel working where possible, but i can't really plan much ICE wise until i've got the car and see what its got when i buy it i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Welcome bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Welcome! I'm sure you'll ask questions as they pop up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v3euk Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 Thanks all Quick question about the steering controls, am i right in saying that the left hand side ones control the bose system? And then the right hand side is cruise control etc. Then if the Z has a birdview sta nav, this is controlled within the birdview cubby? So to keep the steering controls, i'd only need a stock head unit? Or can these controls be used with certain aftermarket head units? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 The birview is controlled by a remote unit which is ok as long as you carry spare batteries. Without the remote you cant do anything. Its a pretty good unit to use but doesnt take postcodes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v3euk Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 Ah i see, thanks for info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D350z Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Welcome! I'm running an Alpine head unit in my 02 JDM Azure 350Z with full remote control of my iPod in the cubby behind the handbrake. I've used a module box to connect the original steering wheel controls to the Alpine head unit and another module box to interface the Alpine to the Bose amps. I still use the Bose sub and amps. I have fitted new speakers units in the doors and rear using the original mounts. The improvement in sound over the original Bose system has been amazing. I wrote up the whole process with pictures and spec on the 'other' forum but I migrated to this forum as it is free and better. My car will be for sale for 8.5k later this weekend. If you want a UK spec car you will need from 10k upwards. Cheers, Damien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D350z Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Pictures of my head unit are here: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/986134.htm You may find it useful. Good luck looking for your perfect Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budge Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Good hunting buddy, Welcome to the forums, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Welcome to the forum. Happy Zed hunting, you may find a good deal around, as Zeds aren't expensive now a days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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H5 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Good luck with the search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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