I need work done on the zed! I need advice as to where and when to have it all carried out. I need estimates of know how long it will take and how much it will cost. All advice is much appreciated. I would like to hand the car over for X days and get it back with everything on here done. in one go. No timewasting
I need to find suppliers who have the following asap so they can be fitted with the rest;1. Rear side reflectors in white or smoke (Mmmmm…)
2. Same momo handbrake handle as steve-300zx
3. New windscreen wipers all round!
4. Right-side pod but only in perfect condition!
5. Rearview mirror but only in perfect condition!
6. there’s a black round plastic screw cover missing from driver side interior handle hole
7. the passenger seat interior handle plastic looks faded. Need new in black
I have these items, but they need fitting;8. I have the black rear Perspex no-light bit from zcentre
9. I have bought clear side indicators from ebay
10. Navan auto gear stick
11. Speedo MPH backplate from ebay
12. Speedo aluminium stick on backplate a la jay
13. Aluminium look centre panel that houses radio and vents a la jay
14. The boot cover I have is split at the bar on the end – needs sowing up on the back
I have nearly acquired the following and they might need to be fitted;
15. black 2+2 leather electric seats – shame how missed cream leather from andy. Pics up please autoexpress! Lucky b’stad…
16. UK spec rear alloys for the 245 tyres
Other bits that need sorting;
17. Re-affix front drivers trim near windscreen so it stops rattling (after botched alarm install – twat!)
18. Re-affix passenger side rattle coming plastic vertical line window trim to stop rattle
19. Installation of a Toad alarm and immobiliser with full window closure (have a number for a fellow who does it from a forum member – think he can come over to the garage where all the other work will be carried out BEFORE the trim is re-affixed to make sure there will be no rattle! Is this reasonable?)
20. Had an oil change 1000 miles ago, brake pads done on front, new tyres all round and general service, but not from a zed specialist. Just my local garage. Car drives fantastic, bit of squeaking from the brakes more recently. Should I get a full zed specialist service done yet?
21. General service – had a jap sticker on the engine saying cambelt and pump was done – now clock shows 59000miles – don’t know if it’s real, but if it isn’t the car is in very very good condition – should I get another cambelt change just in case? How much? Is it worth it? Can anything go wrong – my approach has been if ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Does this hold for the zed in your opinion?
22. Need to have auto gearbox oil checked and replaced if found to be necessary – feels fine to me – my friend says it might need it – my local garage says it certainly doesn’t
23. Check for any petrol/oil leaks as I have gotten the bad petrol smell several times this winter on a cold start – want this car in A1 condition – she deserves it!
Optional things I am still considering if I want done during stage 1;
24. MOT would be nice after all the work is carried out as tax disc runs out end of march
25. Tinted windows – dark, but not pitch black in the rear and slight tint on the fronts – does this make sense to do now if you if I will get the car repainted in some months time? Should I do it then?
26. Get the new uk alloys (point 17) powdered in dolphin grey metallic. Yummie
I have been very careful with this car – saw quite a few before I bought it, rac reports, the works – and it was worth it – now that I’ve had it for a few months, the V5 has arrived and I’ve done 1000 miles in it I know it’s a cracker… so I’m ready to invest in its health. I know it’s all good now and want this service to bring it up to scratch – slight makeover and a few gym sessions sort of thing… help me make this car into something that will do the forum proud.
P.S. FunkSi – this is the time I need you most – you logical dissection services are in great demand. Help me, Help ZED!
P.P.S. Don’t get an nsx get a Griffith! Or a Chim!
P.P.P.S. I’ve been recommended ztech as good, but read some strange stories on here. Chris – can you do it all? Also please note I am ready to travel far and wide to get the best work carried out. Needless to say cost and time are factors…
P.P.P.P.S. thanks to all who have supplied me with bits so far – you know who you are – and especially for all the great advice I’ve gotten from forum/300zx veterans. This experience would not have been so great without you all sharing your vast experience. Cheers ALL!
Dear fellow 300ZX lovers,
I need work done on the zed! I need advice as to where and when to have it all carried out. I need estimates of know how long it will take and how much it will cost. All advice is much appreciated. I would like to hand the car over for X days and get it back with everything on here done. in one go. No timewasting
I need to find suppliers who have the following asap so they can be fitted with the rest;1. Rear side reflectors in white or smoke (Mmmmm…)
2. Same momo handbrake handle as steve-300zx
3. New windscreen wipers all round!
4. Right-side pod but only in perfect condition!
5. Rearview mirror but only in perfect condition!
6. there’s a black round plastic screw cover missing from driver side interior handle hole
7. the passenger seat interior handle plastic looks faded. Need new in black
I have these items, but they need fitting;8. I have the black rear Perspex no-light bit from zcentre
9. I have bought clear side indicators from ebay
10. Navan auto gear stick
11. Speedo MPH backplate from ebay
12. Speedo aluminium stick on backplate a la jay
13. Aluminium look centre panel that houses radio and vents a la jay
14. The boot cover I have is split at the bar on the end – needs sowing up on the back
I have nearly acquired the following and they might need to be fitted;
15. black 2+2 leather electric seats – shame how missed cream leather from andy. Pics up please autoexpress! Lucky b’stad…
16. UK spec rear alloys for the 245 tyres
Other bits that need sorting;
17. Re-affix front drivers trim near windscreen so it stops rattling (after botched alarm install – twat!)
18. Re-affix passenger side rattle coming plastic vertical line window trim to stop rattle
19. Installation of a Toad alarm and immobiliser with full window closure (have a number for a fellow who does it from a forum member – think he can come over to the garage where all the other work will be carried out BEFORE the trim is re-affixed to make sure there will be no rattle! Is this reasonable?)
20. Had an oil change 1000 miles ago, brake pads done on front, new tyres all round and general service, but not from a zed specialist. Just my local garage. Car drives fantastic, bit of squeaking from the brakes more recently. Should I get a full zed specialist service done yet?
21. General service – had a jap sticker on the engine saying cambelt and pump was done – now clock shows 59000miles – don’t know if it’s real, but if it isn’t the car is in very very good condition – should I get another cambelt change just in case? How much? Is it worth it? Can anything go wrong – my approach has been if ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Does this hold for the zed in your opinion?
22. Need to have auto gearbox oil checked and replaced if found to be necessary – feels fine to me – my friend says it might need it – my local garage says it certainly doesn’t
23. Check for any petrol/oil leaks as I have gotten the bad petrol smell several times this winter on a cold start – want this car in A1 condition – she deserves it!
Optional things I am still considering if I want done during stage 1;
24. MOT would be nice after all the work is carried out as tax disc runs out end of march
25. Tinted windows – dark, but not pitch black in the rear and slight tint on the fronts – does this make sense to do now if you if I will get the car repainted in some months time? Should I do it then?
26. Get the new uk alloys (point 17) powdered in dolphin grey metallic. Yummie
I have been very careful with this car – saw quite a few before I bought it, rac reports, the works – and it was worth it – now that I’ve had it for a few months, the V5 has arrived and I’ve done 1000 miles in it I know it’s a cracker… so I’m ready to invest in its health. I know it’s all good now and want this service to bring it up to scratch – slight makeover and a few gym sessions sort of thing… help me make this car into something that will do the forum proud.
P.S. FunkSi – this is the time I need you most – you logical dissection services are in great demand. Help me, Help ZED!
P.P.S. Don’t get an nsx get a Griffith! Or a Chim!
P.P.P.S. I’ve been recommended ztech as good, but read some strange stories on here. Chris – can you do it all? Also please note I am ready to travel far and wide to get the best work carried out. Needless to say cost and time are factors…
P.P.P.P.S. thanks to all who have supplied me with bits so far – you know who you are – and especially for all the great advice I’ve gotten from forum/300zx veterans. This experience would not have been so great without you all sharing your vast experience. Cheers ALL!