Hi guys

 

300ZX TT SWB

 

Just thought I'd say hello. Picked up my Z a couple of weeks ago and after a few long-ish runs in it (and plenty of short ones to country pubs while the sun lasts!) I'm firmly of the belief that I have a goody!

 

Mileage was 64.7k when I bought it and successive MOT certificate show that it had only done 1400m in the last 4 years! More incredibly I have evidence of a Nissan main dealer service at 62k - ten years ago!! :biggrin: The thing looks new in places - the original carpets look perfect; all of the glass seals work properly (tested with jet wash!) and it doesn't even seem to use huge amounts of fuel.

 

Different kit: stainless zorst (no cat); dump valve; new viscous fan; 18" Blitz wheels; floating Brembo discs all round; AP racing 6-pot calipers on the front; braided brake lines; Nissan SE intercoolers. Stuff that it reputedly has, but that I don't have invoices for: rechip; SE induction system; SE boost - all to be checked when I get ZedWorld to give it an initial audit and possible "to do" list, hopefully soon. It's certainly incredibly quick and very stable.

 

Initial impressions? Very positive. It actually rides some bumps/undulations better than my sadly written-off Peugeot 406 3l V6 coupe and overall feels incredibly civilized. Pulls up fantastically - as you'd expect and there is an absence of squeaks, rattles, knocks, etc. It'll probably get used quite a bit for the daily commute and it feels ready for it. But mainly it's just for fun!:clap:

 

Just a few pics to finish - sorry about the human blemish in one of them!

 

 

 

 

http://www.imagebam.com/image/441602265407104

Very nice! SE IC vents too.

Very tidy, welcome bud!

It wasn't the plan when I bought it (only 11 months ago) but this afternoon I watched the new owner of my Z drive away in it... :crying:

 

I've had great fun in it and I've loved it to pieces but I just wasn't using it enough. It seemed cruel to keep it cooped up so it's gone to what's almost certainly a good home. It doesn't owe me anything and I'm pleased to say that it's a better car now in certain areas than when I bought it - so honours are even. My wife can't believe it, considering the Z to be the most comfortable car she's ever sat in, but in the end life is about difficult decisions.

 

Many thanks to the forum as a whole - it's been a great source of information, and to the individuals who have taken the time to answer my posts when I asked for advice. Thanks must also go to Jeff (and Linda) for his help and guidance.

 

I can't bring myself to just cancel my membership so thought I'd bow out with a parting post.

 

Cheers

 

Dave

 

P.S. For old time's sake I've added a couple of the last photos I took of the beast, two days ago. No idea why...

 

 

 

Edited May 25, 201411 yr by downhilldave

Shocked!! Thought it'd be a keeper. A fine example.

What a shame

Edited May 25, 201411 yr by keymeister

Just because you've sold your zed, there's no need to leave the forum!! We are still here for witty banter, intelligent conversation and a general nosey!!

Dont be a stranger Dave, you dont need a zed to be here as said above :thumbup1:

welcome mate, lovely looking zed and ur lucky urs doesnt leak lol. i hav a nice shower any time i take it out in the wet, hav a bath towel with me at all times lol.

welcome mate, lovely looking zed and ur lucky urs doesnt leak lol. i hav a nice shower any time i take it out in the wet, hav a bath towel with me at all times lol.

 

Not sure you've read post 29 !!!

Not sure you've read post 29 !!!

 

lol, nope i didnt.