OMG, I dont know how to start this thread, Im just smiling ear to ear.

 

I got myself a fantastic Bargain imo.

 

I just bought a totally standard 300ZX Auto Twin Turbo.

 

The vehicle was purchased brand new by Mr Masayuki Iwamoto in Yokkaichi Japan in 1993 (although the vehicle was manfactured in October 1992)

 

Mr Masayuki Iwamoto moved to the UK in 1995 for an indefinate period as part of his work for the Japanese Equilivent of the Ministry of Defense. He has been based at The Royal Navy Air Support Base in Yeovilton since. Unfortunately he has to return to Japan in 2 months time, and has thus sold his home and is currently renting, and has also sold his beloved, 1 owner from new 300ZX - due to a quoted export back to Japan cost of just over £2,700.

 

The underside of the car has been stripped and resealed every 3 years since being in the UK, due to him being warned of the salt on the roads. The car has done 64,283 Kilometers since new, and was never converted to miles on import in 1995. It still reads Kilometers on the speedo, and apparently did not need changing for the MOT due to the age of the car when it was imported. The car is still limited to 180KPH, and the only modification is a turbo timer.

 

at 41,000 Miles the car had a full servie including all belts at a cost of £820, this was in 2005. The car has since done a further 23,000 miles with regular servicing every 6 months, despite not being used much over the 7 years since its full service.

 

There is no oil, wet patches, or stains in the engine bay, and is suprisingly clean under the bonnet for its age. The belts all feel very tight and have no squeals.

On startup, there was no need for throttle, and it sared immediately from cold, with very little smoke from the exhaust, which was totally cleared up within around 30 seconds.

 

With the ignition of, the boost gauge sat in the middle at 0, once started, it moved all the way to the left as far as it could, oil pressure was very low when idling (around 10-15 psi) but shot up when driving casually, to around 45psi, I didnt really think to check oil pressure under full boost, as I was too busy watching the road and the boost gauge - which almost went all the way to the right of the dial, but not quite. The car pulled like a train to be honest.

 

I did leave the car running about 20 minutes after the test drive, whilst speaking to Masayuki trying to listen out for any noises, smell anything or see any smoke, none of which appeared.

 

I wasnt sure how to test the gear box on an auto, but it felt VERY smooth, soon as I switched to overdrive, the revs dropped, as you would expect, and the power and hold features worked with no issues.

 

I never intedned to break any speed limits, and pulled onto a clear dual carriage way at about 30kph and put my foot down for what felt like 5 seconds, and the next thing I knew I was at around 130kph. as the road was clear, I slowed down to 80kph, quite quickly, there was no noise or wobble in the steering wheel, indicating discs and pads seemed upto scratch. The Tyres all look brand new, but are apparently just over 1 year old, and have covered almost 3000km.

 

 

The Tool kit is in the boot, complete and unused, as is the original Jack and spare wheel. The flare is in the passenger footwell. And the car still has the original ultra thick pile 300ZX Carpets, which again look new. the seats had cushions on them, which have apparently always been used - and it shows as there is no wear and tear to the seats.

 

There was no dents in the bodywork (at all) however, there is a few swirl marks in the paint, and peeling paint on the spoiler, and wing mirrors. The car is like a really deep cherry red. As the car is mechanically sound, I will next invest in a full body respray, in is original colour, bringing it up like new. I will also invest in 99 spec rear lights, and a later spec front bumper before I do the respray. I will definately have to strip the rear spoiler, and wing mirrors and respray them though.

 

Anyway, I bought the car today, and am due to collect it in a couple of weeks, when I have been paid (so I can pay the remaining balance)

 

 

 

Like I said, I am a very happy chappy :D - and officially a fellow Fairlady Z Owner.

Sounds good to me, just get yourself a set of UK clocks now. Im sure JeffTT has some going right now in a breaker thread

Do I need to change the entire Clocks, or can I just change the faces? I dont want to delimit it, as I would like to keep it counting in kilometers, so I have a true reflection of the cars mileage.

Wow sounds like a great JDM 300 Ryan:thumbup1:If the paint is pealing on the rear spoiler it must have the original rubber sponge one so take it of and get a replacement mate.

Do I need to change the entire Clocks, or can I just change the faces? I dont want to delimit it, as I would like to keep it counting in kilometers, so I have a true reflection of the cars mileage.

 

You can just change the faces my old black zed was done this way and was fine for mot.

Your right gary, it was rubber, it was a bit squishy lol. its a much darker red than yours. I always loved them in red, but never seen the deep cherry red before. its a gorgeous colour, and im glad I didnt buy the first car I saw. The targa top has all the original linings. And the car has some strange optional extra's including what looks like an aerial on the front bumper, but its actually a parking aid, which comes up at the press of a button, so you can see where the front corner of the passenger side is, in relation to any obsticles.

 

This will be removed when I change for a faclift front bumper. The headlights look to be glass, not sure if this is standard, but was told it is.

Your right gary, it was rubber, it was a bit squishy lol. its a much darker red than yours. I always loved them in red, but never seen the deep cherry red before. its a gorgeous colour, and im glad I didnt buy the first car I saw. The targa top has all the original linings. And the car has some strange optional extra's including what looks like an aerial on the front bumper, but its actually a parking aid, which comes up at the press of a button, so you can see where the front corner of the passenger side is, in relation to any obsticles.

 

This will be removed when I change for a faclift front bumper. The headlights look to be glass, not sure if this is standard, but was told it is.

 

Yes all headlights on the 300zx are glass mate.

Sounds great, and a very similar story to mine, although mine is N/A.

Nice, Im ecstatic, as you can imagine.

 

got a short shopping list though.

 

Speedo

Spoiler

Lights

 

Just need to find a decent front bumper, I want something subtle, but new, so there is much less work to do on it before painting. Ideally somehing as close to 99 spec as possible.

Nice, Im ecstatic, as you can imagine.

 

got a short shopping list though.

 

Speedo

Spoiler

Lights

 

Just need to find a decent front bumper, I want something subtle, but new, so there is much less work to do on it before painting. Ideally somehing as close to 99 spec as possible.

 

I bet you are! They are great cars. Keep your eyes open on the forum, plenty of bits for sale.

The best £20.00 you will ever spend would be to subscribe to the forum.....And only £10.00 per year to re-subscribe, you make it back in discounts and the likes.

I will definately pay up. Just cant till I have paid for the rest of the car lol. I told the misses she cant spend nothing till its paid for, and the same goes for me, Only have £1400 left to pay, which is nothing, but untill its paid, wallet is closed lol.

 

Wont even order the parts till then. Will defo buy membership, before insurance though, normally get good discounts in my experience lol.

 

who do you recommend for insurance?

 

29 Years old, 10 years NCB, earnt mainly on jap imports. Car is garaged, and will be standard - the rear spoiler change and front bumper, im trying to use stock parts, but not sure how possible it will be. but near enough standard lol.

sounds very nice ryan... was that the one that was for sale in hull or somewhere near there?

If you have access to another car, insure as a classic. I'm 28 and I pay £200 odd

lol. Im trying to sell my DS3 right now, its only 5 months old lmao. soon as thats sold, I will be getting a BMW 335D Estate, as I need it for the dogs.

 

at which point I will take the 300 of the road, for its full body respray :D in its AH3 original colour of course. I will prob then reinsure as a classic, but at the moment, my mileage will be too high for a classic policy. I think :s

 

Who is your insurance with?

I will definately pay up. Just cant till I have paid for the rest of the car lol. I told the misses she cant spend nothing till its paid for, and the same goes for me, Only have £1400 left to pay, which is nothing, but untill its paid, wallet is closed lol.

 

Wont even order the parts till then. Will defo buy membership, before insurance though, normally get good discounts in my experience lol.

 

who do you recommend for insurance?

 

29 Years old, 10 years NCB, earnt mainly on jap imports. Car is garaged, and will be standard - the rear spoiler change and front bumper, im trying to use stock parts, but not sure how possible it will be. but near enough standard lol.

 

I use Heritage and get a good deal from them, but I am older than you.....lol. Do a quick site search, you will find lots of companies used by others.

Gave you all rep, thanks for the warm welcome, and great advise. My cheeks are starting to hurt, how long will this cheshire grin last? lmao

Gave you all rep, thanks for the warm welcome, and great advise. My cheeks are starting to hurt, how long will this cheshire grin last? lmao

 

lol, as long as you own a Zed buddy!!!

Nice one buddy, sounds like a good car, I bet your bursting to get your hands back on it in a few weeks!!!!! exiting dayz ahead!!! well done

Edited May 2, 201213 yr by daZvert

definately.

 

Also if im unable to get hold of the bumper im after, what is your bumper daZvert? looks real smart, and not too in your face - from the angle in your sig anyway lol.

 

got any more pics?

Thats my spoiler you have linked. I have a nice new style up for sale very soon if you want to keep it oem looking.

 

Where are the pics??????

definately.

 

Also if im unable to get hold of the bumper im after, what is your bumper daZvert? looks real smart, and not too in your face - from the angle in your sig anyway lol.

 

got any more pics?

 

Its a Scarab front end ,very similar to the Bomex one, but i have added a few leds in place of the fogs, its one of my favorite bumpers out there, also take a look at car.mads front end that's an abflug(very nice too) 99 spec is cool too

 

heres a recent thread of my car, i have millions of pics will root some out and post them up :)

 

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?160803-My-new-Zed-shed-D

cheers Daz. Abflug is best :lol::lol:

 

 

here is a link to the 99spec bumper and scarab bumper that i have for sale :)

 

http://300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?158524-Bumpers-Lips

now im just confuzzled.

 

Think I will go with 99 spec one, isnt there a lip available for it too? your gonna have to give me some time though buddy, got a lot to payout right now lmao. but at least I know where to go now :P was looking for 99spec, dont matter that its a replica.

A lip will be ready soon for it to beef the front up. I just need time to get around to finishing it. Yeah its a replica but its a perfect fit as you can see in the pics and its much cheaper :)

Hi Car.Mad, Got a pic :D

 

 

Thats my lady as she stands. Paintwork not to bad, but im fussy, so will defo get new bumpers and do a full respray. can u do a new "stock" bumper? easier to spray new than prep an old bumper lol.

 

here are some more pics of my FTO before and after lol. It was a bit grim when my partner had it, I restored it to silver, standard spec, as per the "very clean pic" then got bored and went with the whole black and white thing lol