alexwitham Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Konichiwa (how very JDM of me), on an absolute whim I bought myself a 55 plate GT on Boxing day off a good friend. Although I've really, really liked them for several years it was never my intention to own one. The truth is (and sorry if this offends) I'm a two wheeled kinda guy, however I had a lowside at Cartagena in November and was told surgery was needed on my knee. Having sold my bikes and feeling rather sorry for myself, the 350 came along and the rest is history. Yep, this hurt... So, now my story is out of the way, let's get onto the car. It's a 55 plate GT with FNSH and 50,000 miles. Here she is the day I picked her up... I had plans to get the drivers door repaired as it had a couple of trolley dents, the front wiper arms were flaking, the wheels needed refurbishing, the brakes needed to be done and the rear tyres were poop. Other than that, it had just been serviced by the local Nissan dealer so it was good to go and enjoy... Dents removed and RDX aerial fitted... Tanned interior cleaned and conditioned (came up a treat, Meguiars leather cleaner)... Boot weight removed, rear wiper delete completed, 2x1p's installed in boot springs to eliminate the boot pop up issue... Bodywork clayed, polished and waxed, wheels refurbished in shadow chrome, front plate plinth with private plates installed, wiper arms painted and new tyres all round... Today I've ordered DBA T2 discs with Ferodo DS2500 pads all round. I should get those fitted this weekend if I get a few hours to myself! Future plans are to keep this until my knee gets better (currently undergoing Physio which I'm hoping is going to bring good news), I will definitely be booking a track day soon as I hear these things are ace on circuit. Absolutely love this thing so far. Let the fun begin! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooandy67 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Great looking zed Get well soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 car looks great, that must have been a big off, even the yoshi is bent !! are you fixing it ? mostly plastics ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexwitham Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) At a guess I must have tucked the front at around 80, I was trail braking on the rear and hard on the front, tipped in running a little wide and rolled back the throttle which was asking way to much of the front. Down I went. To this day, I blame Neil Hodgson... The Suzuki has been broken up and sold, considering the state it was in I didn't do half bad with recouping some of the build cost. Edited March 17, 2015 by alexwitham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexwitham Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 For those interested, here's a lap and then the 'off'. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Zed look's great Alex and probably not what you want to hear but the Zeds a much safer form of fun on the roads & tracks imo. You look like you know what you where doing on that bike though, ...well that is until you slid off but still. Enjoy the Zed and hope the knee gets better real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexwitham Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Thanks GMballistic. The 350z is a credit to its previous owners, it's been kept in really clean order - it even came with the original Nissan boot tonneau divider (which is apparently quite rare?) Your Z is lovely, I bet she moves well... For those who have taken their Z's on track - how did you get on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Thanks GMballistic. The 350z is a credit to its previous owners, it's been kept in really clean order - it even came with the original Nissan boot tonneau divider (which is apparently quite rare?) Your Z is lovely, I bet she moves well... For those who have taken their Z's on track - how did you get on? Thanks Alex. The Zed goes great now ~ was really happy when I got it but always wanted a bit more go from it so now it has it. Haven't had my Zed on track yet but hopefully this year, ...just don't ask Zhorno that question. He spun out unfortunately during Japfest at Castle Combe last year and even worse he did it on his first lap, at the first corner. Link: All fixed though now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexwitham Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 I'm guessing around 400hp? Is it still drivable or does it beg for full throttle? Big shame about Zhorno's spin, these things happen. I've known a few people come off on lap 1. Even though I use tyre warmers, I still give it a full lap before I give it the hard stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) I'm guessing around 400hp? Is it still drivable or does it beg for full throttle? Big shame about Zhorno's spin, these things happen. I've known a few people come off on lap 1. Even though I use tyre warmers, I still give it a full lap before I give it the hard stuff. Yeah it was a shame about Zhorno's Zed but he got it all fixed as it was fairly minor damage really. My Zeds running 436bhp@fly and is still totally drive able. It does need respect though especially in wetter or colder weather conditions but that's what my right foot is for. It's hard not to want to put my foot down especially as it just sounds so good on full throttle but with traffic & speed cameras bl**dy everywhere you just can't do it as it will approach triple digits very quickly. Have a read of my build thread (link in my signature) if you like when you get some spare time. Edited March 17, 2015 by GMballistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjf1985 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Looks like a tidy car mate. Any more plans for it? Hope you have a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Looks nice, like the shadow chrome finish on the Rays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogman Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Great work. Waste no time, it's what we like to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexwitham Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Cheers guys. The discs and pads should get here tomorrow. I might well get some braided hoses and RBF660 fluid if I get poor feedback from the pedal. I'll give it a couple hundred miles of bed in before I decide whether I'm happy or not. I would like to get the interior and boot lights upgraded to a brighter, whiter light. The boot light really is utterly useless. Does anyone have a link to the bulb type I need before I go and order a festoon bulb of the wrong size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Cheers guys. The discs and pads should get here tomorrow. I might well get some braided hoses and RBF660 fluid if I get poor feedback from the pedal. I'll give it a couple hundred miles of bed in before I decide whether I'm happy or not. I would like to get the interior and boot lights upgraded to a brighter, whiter light. The boot light really is utterly useless. Does anyone have a link to the bulb type I need before I go and order a festoon bulb of the wrong size. The boot light is a 501 capless bulb and the interior lights (map reading lights) are 31/32mm festoon bulbs I believe. You should be able to get some nice bright white LED versions cheaply enough from eBay. Some more info here on bulbs: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/61926-definitive-bulb-replacementfitment-list-help-pls/ Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpy000 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Nice build so far mate. Nice to have met ya Sunday. In terms of lights as GMBALLISTIC says. Boot light and side lights are 501. Interior lights I actually have two spare if ya want them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexwitham Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 You sir, are a legend. How do you want to arrange me getting them? How much do you want for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpy000 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I'm in norwich on Monday? In city most of the day? Ermmm I dunno say £60 for the both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexwitham Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 I'm at work 9-5 on Monday but could pop out and meet you at Norwich train station whenever you like? £60 is too much of a steal, I'm happy to pay £100 per bulb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Love the shadow chrome wheels, I'd like to try that with my car I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexwitham Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 It's really hard to show the colour of the rims in photo's, they are darker in certain lights and a lot more glossy and light in others - they look fantastic in person. I'd say do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Looking good so far! I'm doing a trackday at Bedford on monday if you fancy it? It's with Javelin trackdays. If not, keep you eyes open, I'm sure to be at Snetterton again in the future. Who did you get to do your door dents? I've got one that need attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexwitham Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Unfortunately I can't make Monday. Do let me know if you book a Snetterton as I am going to be doing one in the next 4-6 weeks. Dent Devils done the repair, they done 8 (yes, 8) very minor dings in my drivers door for £90 incl vat. Perfect job, you wouldn't know it ever had any dents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpy000 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Station may be a bit out of city. Meet half way? Ok mate. Appreciate the kind thought. I'm always taken for a mug. Ok let's call it £200 and Il even put them in a money bag for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexwitham Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Message me your number. I hope you take Ugandan dollars $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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