mouthwash Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I think the 396 bhp figure is just a typo and it's meant to be 296 as it's written below. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pritchard Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I think the 396 bhp figure is just a typo and it's meant to be 296 as it's written below. The power is whats got me bugged. its the GENUINE 3.5 v6 (oh thank god! i thought it was a fake), car is on around 34k miles, but a new engine 6k mile ago, just had a repsray, and now its up for sale? eh ??? power is typoed ?: 395.6 296.4 ^^^ thats 3 out of 4 digits that have changed. again as said, where are the dynos. theres mention of ecu tuning, uprated cams, etc etc. soooo many things here that worry me. i might give the seller a call... just for Shirt's and Giggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I think the 396 bhp figure is just a typo and it's meant to be 296 as it's written below. The power is whats got me bugged. its the GENUINE 3.5 v6 (oh thank god! i thought it was a fake), car is on around 34k miles, but a new engine 6k mile ago, just had a repsray, and now its up for sale? eh ??? power is typoed ?: 395.6 296.4 ^^^ thats 3 out of 4 digits that have changed. again as said, where are the dynos. theres mention of ecu tuning, uprated cams, etc etc. soooo many things here that worry me. i might give the seller a call... just for Shirt's and Giggles. Ask some questions on ebay and get the answers in writing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_t5r Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) its like he has covered his car in pritt stick, then driven through a halfords store, and driven out the other side with everything he's ever wanted, stuck in, around, and on it. The paint is not great as is 11 years old, but it's just had a respray... and I've Never heard of a 'sebon' bonnet before Edited March 10, 2015 by Martin_t5r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Thompson Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 He has a new message: Hi there, VERY interested in the car, however would like a bit more info before I commit to a purchase. Do you have any dyno printouts of the power? I'm not very clued up about these cars so I'm a little skeptical off an almost 100bhp power increase without forced induction. I presume it must be that these engines must be very tuned down at standard so only a few mods to get a lot of power? Also, you say this has been owned by club members. Which club is this as I would like to find a bit more information on the history, maybe from a project thread from the previous owner? I cannot seem to find anything online regarding the sponsor 'SEBON'? What do they do? Was the red interior an optional extra? When was the respray done? It says in the ad 'paintwork is 11 years old' to which you then go on to say it has had a recent respray. Just clarifying as I have cash waiting, looking for my next show/weekend car and seems too good to miss! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 "awesome stuff" Awesome! Fantastic job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Sweet. See if they reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChow Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Love the "NISMO engine cover". Wonder if he stuck that on himself!! Those seats are 'orrible. There was someone on eBay selling standard seats that had been sprayed bmw oxblood red the other day, wonder if it's his bodged attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hope this guy replies to Mikey as it will be interesting to see what he says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgazza Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hi Mikey did the guy come back to you about your questions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittykat1988 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 "A very economical car on local runs" might see if my Nanna fancies it, she's looking for something a bit more economical... I laughed so hard at this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srad34 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I asked a couple of questions ref power and cam-belt change etc and got a quick reply: They apparently have a dyno print out showing the 390 odd bhp but he's going to get it on the dyno again this week, but it feels quicker than his M3? I think he's a trader and this was taken in px so knows nothing about its origin, but claiming the original engine failed?.Its of course immensely fast, fully sorted etc but not a lot to back it up. I guess they will say anything to get you to view and accidentally forgot about all of the flaws/lack of history! We have seen a few cars over the years that claim full history etc, but have nothing like it. Best one was a Toyota Celica Import from a local garage, very clean car, but when he proudly produced the stamped dealer service book and lots service paperwork, it was ALL for a Subaru Impreza! Nice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Thompson Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Still yet to hear anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Thompson Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) He has a new message: Hi there, VERY interested in the car, however would like a bit more info before I commit to a purchase. Do you have any dyno printouts of the power? I'm not very clued up about these cars so I'm a little skeptical off an almost 100bhp power increase without forced induction. I presume it must be that these engines must be very tuned down at standard so only a few mods to get a lot of power? Also, you say this has been owned by club members. Which club is this as I would like to find a bit more information on the history, maybe from a project thread from the previous owner? I cannot seem to find anything online regarding the sponsor 'SEBON'? What do they do? Was the red interior an optional extra? When was the respray done? It says in the ad 'paintwork is 11 years old' to which you then go on to say it has had a recent respray. Just clarifying as I have cash waiting, looking for my next show/weekend car and seems too good to miss! Finally got back to me! Sounds to me like a genuine car garage going off what they've been told by previous owner. Although the car got slated, the guys selling it seem genuine. They've even doubted the BHP now and are getting a print out of their own. "hi mike thanks for your question we have just ended the listing due to some question marks around cars back ground we have got the car booked for a dyno test next week to get a proof of the bhp we did have a dyno from the previius owner handed to us showing 395.6 bhp but we are going ahead to get one done for our self to answer few questions asked off us. we took the car as a px towards my evo so dont have to much history but have got folder full of invoices with car and was advised it has been a club owners car so will be checking this info with hopefully some one from the nissan 350z owners club who can shad some light on this in reff to the car it self its drives spot on and handles the road pretty well i can confirm the car was painted full as we done that and have had my mechanic confirm that the engine on the car is from the grand turisom 4 and it has had alot of work done to it but we are gona get some answers from the club where this car has been built up and after that it will be relisted for sale hope that answers your question and once we reciece the answer we will relist it cheers but as for now we are gona contact the 350z owners clubs to get some info cheers" His Evo: Really do hope he got plenty of money as well as the PX because the Evo is stunning! Edited March 16, 2015 by Mikey Thompson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgazza Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 The garage where it was sprayed looks a bit rough and dusty ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 The garage where it was sprayed looks a bit rough and dusty ? +1 I think I'd cry if I discovered that to be the location of my local bodyshop. Although £3.5k does seem rather cheap for a full respray does it not? Pay peanuts you get monkeys....or maybe I am the monkey that has been ripped off in the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Thompson Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 The garage where it was sprayed looks a bit rough and dusty ? +1 I think I'd cry if I discovered that to be the location of my local bodyshop. Although £3.5k does seem rather cheap for a full respray does it not? Pay peanuts you get monkeys....or maybe I am the monkey that has been ripped off in the past I'd have thought 3.5k was about right, if not then a bit expensive. Or is my sarcasm detector broken?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 The garage where it was sprayed looks a bit rough and dusty ? +1 I think I'd cry if I discovered that to be the location of my local bodyshop. Although £3.5k does seem rather cheap for a full respray does it not? Pay peanuts you get monkeys....or maybe I am the monkey that has been ripped off in the past I'd have thought 3.5k was about right, if not then a bit expensive. Or is my sarcasm detector broken?... Same, I'd have said it was expensive I paid £2500 to get my Supra resprayed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) I paid £2k for a front end respray, feathered into the doors and modification to fit 370z emblems plus a number of other minor details edit: Oh yes that included a new bumper too. Still seems a bit sharp though Edited March 17, 2015 by Ceejay29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgazza Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 was considering a full respray myself, but if done wrong it can be a horror story.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Thompson Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I paid £2k for a front end respray, feathered into the doors and modification to fit 370z emblems plus a number of other minor details edit: Oh yes that included a new bumper too. Still seems a bit sharp though Top guys near me were charging less than half that for front bumper smooth and front end respray of bonnet, bumper and wings. They do a really top job, no back street garage. They have an original E-Type Superlight and Shelby Cobra in there so can't imagine they do half a job. Top reviews from everyone I've spoken to as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I paid £2k for a front end respray, feathered into the doors and modification to fit 370z emblems plus a number of other minor details edit: Oh yes that included a new bumper too. Still seems a bit sharp though Top guys near me were charging less than half that for front bumper smooth and front end respray of bonnet, bumper and wings. Maybe I should move up north Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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