si2001 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Hi, thought I would introduce myself and post a few photos of my new 350z or should I say Fairlady Z33. I'm more or less confident that its a 35th Anniversary Edition. 1st registered on 1st November 2005 in Japan, Revs up to 7k before the red line, has the anniversary spec alloys, front bumper with chin spoiler, it's one of the available colours (Silverstone), has the Brembo's, two tone leather heated seats, other than that I've no idea how to tell?! Purchased from a garage so I wasn't about to tell him it might be a bit more special than the standard JDM Z. Regardless.....it's a beautiful drive and I love it. Currently still owning a JDM Toyota Starlet GT Turbo which unfortunately has to go to fun the wifes' new more economical car (whatever that my end up being) this is a huge step up in class for me. The GT Turbo is quick but the Z is effortless in it's acceleration. I'm so pleased with the purchase. I don't tend to post on forums very often, more so I tend to use the search function to find my answers for things so I'll probably not be posting much unless I can't find the answers so this is just a quick hello. Hopefully may be able to meet some of you at some point as well in the future. Thanks Si. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Hi and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JetSet Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Welcome to the forum. other than that I've no idea how to tell?! Yep, the JDM 35th anniversary doesn't have the rear spoiler However, after examining your pics, I see that it has a facelift bumper plus facelift headlights and rear Leds, facelift interior too, how odd You may actually have something quite unusual here Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si2001 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Welcome to the forum. Yep, the JDM 35th anniversary doesn't have the rear spoiler Pete Nice one, was 99% sure but that secures it thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si2001 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 However, after examining your pics, I see that it has a facelift bumper plus facelift headlights and rear Leds, how odd Pete Yeah I think when it came into the country in 2008 the importers must of done a good job on it. Proper rear fog integrated into the cluster, speedo converted to mph as well as the digital clocks (currently sits at 55,700 miles), limiter removed, BOSE has a band expander. Thought it was rear led lights but wasn't sure, but thanks for clearing that up. They maybe did a whole refresh on it, who knows Si. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Welcome to the forum. Yep, the JDM 35th anniversary doesn't have the rear spoiler Pete Nice one, was 99% sure but that secures it thanks Having reviewed your photos I've revised my opinion, see above post....I don't really know what it is I think we should wait for other opinions TBH. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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si2001 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Having reviewed your photos I've revised my opinion, see above post....I don't really know what it is I think we should wait for other opinions TBH. Pete lol oh well. Back to square one then....it's a mystery... Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JetSet Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 O.K, did a bit of research. Although the facelift model wasn't available in The U.K until April 2006 I have found some press photos of the facelift model dated August 2005. Yeah I think when it came into the country in 2008 the importers must of done a good job on it. Proper rear fog integrated into the cluster, speedo converted to mph as well as the digital clocks (currently sits at 55,700 miles), limiter removed, BOSE has a band expander. Thought it was rear led lights but wasn't sure, but thanks for clearing that up. They maybe did a whole refresh on it, who knows Well, physically possible, but the headlights alone are £700 each, rear Led's £300 . Goodness knows how much a complete facelift interior would cost...Then there's the Front bumper which is lacking headlight washers, so you can see where I'm going. I'll stick my neck out and say you've got a facelift JDM, one of the the very first ones in fact. As for the anniversary wheels, they were on the publicity photos from August 2005. The only thing that can't be explained right now is the missing rear rear spoiler EDIT, BTW, does it have cup holders in the door cards? Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Si Congrats, you have probably just bought yourself the best condition 350z in the country That's Dan's old car and was maintained with no expense spared @ Falcon Performance. If you have any questions I have PM'd you my number. Oh and it is a facelift uprev 296bhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si2001 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 EDIT, BTW, does it have cup holders in the door cards? Pete Just been to check and yeah it's got them in both the driver and passenger side door cards. Thanks Si. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si2001 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Si Congrats, you have probably just bought yourself the best condition 350z in the country That's Dan's old car and was maintained with no expense spared @ Falcon Performance. If you have any questions I have PM'd you my number. Oh and it is a facelift uprev 296bhp nice to know the former owner is known to the forum then. I'd love to know some history about the car if possible. Which aftermarket exhaust it's got on it etc. There was some receipts when I initially went to see the car but these were "mislaid" possibly by the MOT garage when I went to pick it up, as had the certificate for cobra alarm that's fitted. Consequently I'm going to have to go pay to get a garage to give me some proof of it's installation for insurance purposes. Bit annoying but nothing I can do about it. The usual if it turns up we'll post them on was mentioned but I've probably got more chance of winning the lottery Thanks Si. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 It's because it is a facelift Si, check the end of page 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si2001 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 It's because it is a facelift Si, check the end of page 1 Cheers fella. Case closed then. So the facelift JDM had all the bells n whistles it comes with then? Or did Dan retro fit some of them himself do you know? Thanks Si. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JetSet Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 So the facelift JDM had all the bells n whistles it comes with then? Or did Dan retro fit some of them himself do you know? Si. It's difficult to know the exact specs as Facelift JDM's are very rare, imports from Japan pretty well dried up in 2007 as U.K Zed's became more available and The Yen shot up in value (keep in mind that Jap cars were usually a few years old before they arrived in The U.K). The mods such as Fog Lights and Speedo conversion would have been required for an MOT. I also spotted on that car what look like parking sensors that look different to the ones Nissan fitted, much nicer and neater actually Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 It came into the country with everything mate including the rare Bose factory stereo with mini disc It's because it is a facelift Si, check the end of page 1 Cheers fella. Case closed then. So the facelift JDM had all the bells n whistles it comes with then? Or did Dan retro fit some of them himself do you know? Thanks Si. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bronzee Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 You're lucky, you've found one with lots of forum history. Lee will look after you with it's history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si2001 Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 It came into the country with everything mate including the rare Bose factory stereo with mini disc yeah I've made use of the mini disc already, dusted off the old hifi with 3x mini disc record facility, burned some mp3's to cd then cd-mini disc record in the hifi....... Yeah I could of just used the cd's in the car but the mini discs are so much more robust than cd's. Works a treat and they sound great too. By the sounds of it then I've come out trumps finding the Z with all it's extra goodies. Would like to get the factory UK sat nav retro fitted at some point as well as the bluetooth phone kit, but those are things for the future. Just enjoying the car as it is at the mo. I drove the GT Turbo to work today......no comparison. Back to the Z tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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