Like to say a very big thanks to club Importer Garry/GazWoz who made this happen!

 

She was manufactured in October 96 with 43k on the clock one owner from new!

 

I'm over the moon with excitement first time ever getting one from an auction in Japan.

The only thing now I have to wait 8 weeks at least for it to land in the UK, then Gary is getting the roof and bonnet resprayed in white to match the rest of the car and getting everything else ready as well with the registration etc for me to pick up.

 

I'm just looking at ordering a new OEM steering wheel gear knob and a few other interior bits to make it look like brand new. I've got some brand new confetti Recaro seats already that I did not put into my Supra as I sold that last week.

 

I've all way's wanted a Fairlady Z fresh from JP my plan now with the Z is to make it look like it just rolled out from the assembly line and look after her.

I'll probably drop a twin-turbo lump in her later on in the future 550ps anyone?

 

This is a great club to be a part of definitely my favourite lots of good advice and friendly enthusiasts.

Edited March 1, 20187 yr by KnightRacer
Added detail, update.

Just took a major kick in the *****cks!

That's how I feel at the moment after seeing my Z in person down at Bognor Regis.... pretty gutted the paint job looks like it's been painted with a Brillo pad ffs plus the roof plastic trim has been painted over with looks like nail varnish numbnuts in Japan has even painted over the rubber over the rear Hatch absolute pleb Mickey Mouse job, rear bumper has runs in it as well, door weather strips look bad I'm not showing it now until I've got all this sorted out more bloody money lol oh well there's me thinking I could do everything in one hit obviously not. Been a bit stressful as well I need is to get a few bits for it to pass its MOT so had to run backwards and forwards before I started night duty so I was pretty *****cksed as well doing a 5 hour round trip dropping bits off at the garage. Probably be another couple of weeks till I can actually drive it away, so yeah this is turning to a project like all z32 lol

 

On the plus note the guy at the garage has confirmed it is a genuine really low mileage Z with 43000 miles and it he said it's the cleanest one he's ever seen underneath!

 

So at least I've got that to work with Plus I'll be the first owner of this 2018 import.

 

I'm just waiting on czp with my order at the moment still waiting on the championship personal will from Japan.

 

so that's pretty much every single piece of interior and other bits about $7000, Just need to get the paint and all trim bits sorted out first, but there's no point in painting the whole thing until I get the 99 bumper fitted.

 

Have you washed it since it came off the boat? Believe me, I had the same initial reaction - they get ridiculously filthy on the way over.

Funny you should say that mate it looks absolutely filthy you're right, I thought they go into a container but looks like it's been out on the deck the whole time lol. Literally turned up looked it over drove back to where I live and haven't had much time with it since it's landed in the UK because of the distance between the garage and where I live.

 

the guy at the garage reckons paint correction could sort it out??? But the roof trim is hanging up at the back looks like he broke it when he took it off when they did the spray job and it's got some paint over it same as the rubber bits of trim around the window of the Hatch painted over that as well looks like you got carried away with themselves...

 

so I've ordered a replacements rubber seals for the rear Hatch and plastic clips for the trim pieces, I'll be taking the trim bits off sanding them down and spraying them with satin Black like the guys did in Australia on intake channel YouTube.

Edited May 28, 20187 yr by KnightRacer

Take your time pal, I know it's frustrating, but "baby steps" is the way forward :thumbup1:

Aren't they all?

 

 

Beetles are RWD as are Morris’ I believe? Most things used to rwd before the Mini shook it up, didn’t they.

The outside black trim is always burnt dry on imports from Japan mate and as Richie says just take your time and work through the bits that need changed or painted.

Funny you should say that mate it looks absolutely filthy you're right, I thought they go into a container but looks like it's been out on the deck the whole time lol. Literally turned up looked it over drove back to where I live and haven't had much time with it since it's landed in the UK because of the distance between the garage and where I live.

 

the guy at the garage reckons paint correction could sort it out??? But the roof trim is hanging up at the back looks like he broke it when he took it off when they did the spray job and it's got some paint over it same as the rubber bits of trim around the window of the Hatch painted over that as well looks like you got carried away with themselves...

 

so I've ordered a replacements rubber seals for the rear Hatch and plastic clips for the trim pieces, I'll be taking the trim bits off sanding them down and spraying them with satin Black like the guys did in Australia on intake channel YouTube.

 

Mine had paint splashed over it on the boat! They don't take too much care.

 

I skinned my trims down with a razor blade, then sprayed with primer and satin black. They look almost as good as new ones. Best to do it on the car, if at all possible; you're likely to break clips by taking them off.

Thanks for the tips I've ordered clips replacement clips for

what is broken and if I break anything, but I'll take my time with everything and not rush it and get frustrated lol. I just thought I'd check a lot of money at it and have everything done in one go but obviously that wasn't the case lol like Richie was saying don't run before you can walk first. I'm happy though that it's in the UK and I'll be driving it back home soon 3 months seems like 3 years LOL I'll make her my own and get the z32 noticed.

Edited May 28, 20187 yr by KnightRacer

One of the main reasons that I bidded on this was because of the paint job I was thinking well at least I don't have to get a re sprayed done as it's been freshly painted... I was the highest bidder on this car but apparently it didn't meet the Settlers minimum so had to make about three offers to finally accepted. I just hope I can get the paint fixed or it's going to cost me a bomb getting a full respray done.

One of the main reasons that I bidded on this was because of the paint job I was thinking well at least I don't have to get a re sprayed done as it's been freshly painted... I was the highest bidder on this car but apparently it didn't meet the Settlers minimum so had to make about three offers to finally accepted. I just hope I can get the paint fixed or it's going to cost me a bomb getting a full respray done.

 

Im sorry to hear that.

It does confirm my worst fear about your car. A couple of members did comment at the time about overspray on rubber seals etc. The lower coach line missing also and paint on the tow hooks did point to a quick respray to get it sold.IMO of course. Has it been re sprayed in the correct white pearl??. I hope so for your sake. Its a fab colour when done right.

That was always in the back of my mind when the guys spotted it and Si picked it up, but by then it was already too late it was in the docks waiting to be shipped over. The way to have done it was to actually have someone view the car at auction. Oh well anyway the main thing is it hasn't got any rust on it or corrosion spotless and the body is straight. So a great base on which to work on.

 

Richie has given me a contact for spray work so that's not too bad. Just need to get them GTR wheels sold lol so I can get the paint sorted out.

Edited May 28, 20187 yr by KnightRacer

That was always in the back of my mind when the guys spotted it and Si picked it up, but by then it was already too late it was in the docks waiting to be shipped over. The way to have done it was to actually have someone view the car at auction. Oh well anyway the main thing is it hasn't got any rust on it or corrosion spotless and the body is straight. So a great base on which to work on.

 

Richie has given me a contact for spray work so that's not too bad. Just need to get them GTR wheels sold lol so I can get the paint sorted out.

 

Agreed. Rust free and undamaged is a great start.

For the photos posted on here, I didn't hold much hope of the paint being very good as it seems like all they did was mask off the windows and wheels.

 

At least you have the solid base for a project, but always thought that it would have had a poor paint job judging by what I saw.

 

Sorry to hear it's not what you expected.

Si yes mate it was indeed, doesn't matter how many times you wash the car it will still look like it's been painted with a Brillo pad! amongst many other things that is wrong with it unfortunately.

 

I was shocked when I saw it for the first time! The garage that was doing the MOT on it was another story in the end I told him to stop immediately what they were doing and got the vehicle collected and transported to a specialist. If I would have known beforehand everything, things would have been very different...

Edited June 7, 20187 yr by KnightRacer

Si yes mate it was indeed, doesn't matter how many times you wash the car it will still look like it's been painted with a Brillo pad! amongst many other things that is wrong with it unfortunately.

 

I was shocked when I saw it for the first time! The garage that was doing the MOT on it was another story in the end I told him to stop immediately what they were doing and got the vehicle collected and transported to a specialist. If I would have known beforehand everything, things would have been very different...

 

 

Who was doing the mot and what was the issue mate? Best to give others a heads up.

 

Sorry it’s not panning out to be the car you hoped. Was there no one able to give you an evaluation of the car before you parted with the cash. I’d be up for a fresh import but would want to pick my car and get a full report before buying.

Hi mate, agreed I'll do a write up soon, as there is a lot to put in with regards to what has happened with my whole experience. A couple of people are aware already.

Sorry to hear about your disappointment with your Z!

I imported my Z but did not buy from auction.

Also as Si said my pearl is a different shade.

This was mine over in Japan

That's back in Dec 2013:ohmy:

At least it's in good hands now buddy :thumbup1:

Exactly, I'm just happy it's away from from the other place. Deletes are getting done plus the big 120k for peace of mind.

Hope the paint work can be easily sorted mate. Might just need sanding down a little and polishing back hopefully