slimjim Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Thought I would start a thread, especially for ME Putting down all the alterations and findings I have on and about my 350Z. Never know, someone might read it someday and learn something from it! So, when I first saw the car, it was on Autotrader. Looking like this.... 350Z, GT, Gun Metal Grey, 66k, CAI (Pop Charger), 19" alloy wheels. Note the Exhaust (Which was a K1) and the lovely allow wheels. When I went to see the car, I didn't notice the exhaust was back to standard. But driving it so far (and hearing out other K1's) I am happy he put it back to normal! Managed to get this baby for £8300 (08/2010) More info to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy P Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Managed to get this baby for £8300 (08/2010) More info to come... You lucky lucky lucky person. That is an absolutely awesome price for that car. Well done. I thought I'd stolen mine for £9700 , you must be chuffed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 is it an import - has import plates on front but UK on back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Its an import. I rang the guy about it when it was advertised.......it had a massive rear-ender so he replace it with a UK bumper. Only kidding. Admit it Slimjim.......You kacked your self! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy P Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 UK front bumper (washer jets) and steering wheel (traction control), Therefore UK version. I agree though, weird front number plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy P Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Its an import. I rang the guy about it when it was advertised.......it had a massive rear-ender so he replace it with a UK bumper. Only kidding. Admit it Slimjim.......You kacked your self! It's a little odd if they also replaced the front bumper as well and it has traction control, I thought only UK models had these, in fact I'm almost certain .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy P Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Oh, just read the bottom bit, I'm a numpty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Oh, just read the bottom bit,I'm a numpty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 And I thought this thread would be a CLEAN bit for me to put all my "mods" in ... Nope... all UK spec, I just like a square front plate... OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demolition49 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hmm that engine bay needs a clean up ... so does mine! P.S get a stock box 06 in there! What are your planned mods/changes to this car, if any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 ANYWAY... Also spotted the wheels, although they look good, they are the "wrong size. Basically, they are too thin, as the offset it wrong. Need to sort out some better rear tires to make up for it... (As I am tail happy at the moment with these pants tires on, even WITH ECS ON!) She was pretty filthy ... (As Joh pointed out) so a few days later (after driving her a little) I took her to my folks and got my old man to help me clean her up. He (thinks he) is good at cleaning them up... didn't do a bad job, took us 5 hours mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 The eagle eyed (well, to be fair it is OBVIOUS) peeps amongst you may have noticed the missing badge... Got one in the post, should be here soon.. The REAL eagle eyed peeps will have noticed my first mod.... Before I shipped my old SEAT Leon to WBAC.com I whipped the S2000 "stubby" off it and wopped it onto the new car. Save a couple of quid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Next on the list was my number plates I like the look of the square on the front, so I stuck with it and nipped up to my local DVLA office and transferred my private plate onto her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Was pretty worried my headlight washers were not working.... Turns out, all you have to do to fix that is make sure you have enough washer fluid! So I filled up and they work perfectly now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Did another "mod" today.... My boot takes two attempts to open, SO.... Went out and bought some 13mm round foam pads, which are about 2-3mm thick. Stuck one of these on each of the rubber boot supports on the bottom/inside of my boot... and Voilà ! The boot now opens in one click.... classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 is your front bumper a blade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazman Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I bet its not, nearly every photo i see of GM 350z's make the front bumper seem a shade lighter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 is your front bumper a blade? someone posted up a while back the scientific reason why we/cameras see the differing shades and not helped by Nissan's infamous paint quality but when you look at the pic below you could almost ask the question is the front bumper GM and the rest of the car Blade, in that particular lighting condition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 errr... 99% sure that the car is all one colour You guys should be able to have a look for yourself on the 18th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Turns out my paintwork IS all GM Stuck a replacment Z badge on this morning, as there was a missing one when I bought her... Other additions... some new rear tyres, as the ones I had on were totally the WRONG size... Allows are still wrong, but this should make them better... TRACKING!!! Spent £45 to get here tracked.... the rears were out SIX mil!!! 6mm!!!! HOW can you have new alloys/Tyres on your motor and NOT notice such an alteration? I mean the steering wheel was 5 degrees out!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 so how's it driving now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 so how's it driving now? Only done 5 miles back from the tyre place... but she feels COMPLETELY different. SO SO much more stable, sitting well, steering wheel is STRAIGHT.... not 5 degree out! How can you NOT notice that when you have new alloys or spacers on? Like the car I always wanted her to be... just have to let the tyres bed in.... then I might get back up to the Horseshoe pass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 It's a real nice car once the niggles are sorted out mate. I'll take it for another spin round the block anytime you like! Can anyone give this guy a new gear knob? The current one has seen some, err....., action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 Look what just arrived.... Pressy from Tam! My current mats are in a bad way... these are lovely, scared to put them in... don't want to get them dirty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Eddy Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I like those rims....a lot! And the fish tank but that's a topic for another day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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