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Many happy returns Chris! Richard:cool3:

Happy birthday mate! Richard:happybday:

Seconded! And congrats on the MOT Rob! Richard:yes:

And make sure you only buy a genuine Nissan item, not a pattern version! JeffTT posted a thread soe time back comparing an aftermarket one with the OEM one - the impeller on the OEM one was much bigger. It's essential for efficient cooling on these engines!! Richard:cool3:

LOL......:lol::clown::shifty: Me too Daz - I have thought about getting one several times, but always end up deciding to stick with the ZX. Great cars though - and the V8 in them is superb! Richard:thumbup1:

That is looking superb Gary!! Just out of interest, if you're taking the 99-spec lights from the black ZX, what plans do you have for that? The black car is a nice example as well - and the 99-spec rear really suits that as well! Richard:cool3:

That one looks familiar Phil.......:whistling: Richard:cool3:

LOL - use the search mate - I don't bloody well know!! And this could well be the second.........:lol: Richard:shuriken:

Is this another E-bay special..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-NISSAN-300ZX-FAIRLADY-IMPORT-ALLOY-WHEELS-5x114-/130428809328?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item1e5e29b070 Apparently they are for "import only as they don't clear the UK spec brakes!" I thought UK/import cars had the same brakes - maybe he means n/a cars only, as the earlier TTs had different brakes.....?? Richard:confused1::detective:

Flipping 'eck - talk about red tape and stupid rules......:surrender: .....it's almost worth the cost of bringing the car over to England on a ferry and getting an MOT here, then driving it back. Hang on a mo - that's not a bad idea!! Richard:flowers:

Copied/pasted and updated from my post in an earlier thread.... .....In order, since I was a mere 17 year old boy; way way back in 1987 1976 Cavalier 1.6GL 1978 Cavalier 1.9GL(s?) 1977 Cavalier 1.9GLS Coupe 1979 Opel Manta 1.9 Coupe (Berlinetta?) 1984 Cavalier 1.8sri 1987 cavalier 1.8sri 1988 Astra 2.0GTE 1989 Cavalier 2.0cdi manual 1961 Rover 100 P4 "Aunty" that's a 1961; classic - not a fekking rebadged Metro!! (was my dad's; he stopped driving around 1990) 1990 Cavalier 2.0cdi auto saloon 1991 Cavalier 2.0cdi auto 1992 Scorpio 2.0 saloon (worst car I ever owned; less than a year old and broke down every week) 1992 Cavalier 2.0cdi manual 1994 Toyota Carina E GTi 173bhp (superb car - and my intro to Japanese cars) 1974 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 series II (Still had Carina GTi as daily drive) 1991 Mk3 Toyota Supra 3.0 turbo 1993 Mk3 Toyota Supra 3.0 turbo - imported aero GT model; digital dash; looked like KITT 1991 300zx twin turbo UK spec (my first one; bought June 2003; sold August 2009) 2000 Toyota Rav-4 GX 3 door (bought as daily driver; ZX became weekend car) 1999/2000? (T reg) Merc SLK 230 Kompressor auto (gave Rav-4 to Julia and sold her Corsa Sport 1.4 16v) 2002 Toyota Rav-4 NRG 2.0 3 door 2006 Merc SLK350 7-speed tiptronic 1994 300zx twin turbo auto UK spec (bought August 2009 to replace first ZX - still got) 2006 Toyota Rav-4 XTR 2.0 3 door (still got - Julia uses mostly; handy for winter though) 2009 Merc SLK 350 7-speed tiptronic (current daily driver) Richard:sorcerer:

That does seem daft - but then I guess you can cross the border in and out of the Republic at will; do they just work in kms in the South? Can you add some kind of temporary alternative for the MOT; like wire in a GPS system measuring speed different to that which the dials do? Just a thought.... Richard:oops:

If you can get hold of a 'box, clutch pedal etc etc then yes mate! Otherwise JeffTT (Zedworld) will do the whole job all in for about £1600 - he sometimes has a waiting list for the conversion though - give him a call to discuss. Richard:cool3:

Sorry to hear your bad news Leo...:sad: I hope you get it sorted mate; and for not too many £££s. That's a tidy looking car you have and worth saving IMO. Richard:cool3:

70 hours a week......?:blink: That's a lot of hours mate - good luck in your search; I hope you find something Lee. Richard:shuriken:

Congratulations Leo - I hope the new job works out well for you mate! Richard:thumbup1:

Good luck Ian - I hope it passes mate! Richard:thumbup1:

Seconded! Jeff is 100 or so miles from me but I still prefer to make the trip to Zedworld; just to ensure that someone who knows these cars inside out will work on it and diagnose/fix any problems properly! Richard:cool3:

No worries Lee - Jeff sorted the same for me following a siezure! Richard:cool3:

That's a bit of a misconception in my opinion mate! Leather - good leather - is so much nicer than cloth and doesn't suffer from the "cold in winter/hot in summer" problem really. It adds a classy feel to the interior of any car; adding to the over-all driving experience. If you wear a coat in the winter then you won't notice the first 2 minutes in the morning when you get in the car; likewise in summer, tinted glass and a sun-screen can help block most of the sun's rays (especially if you park in the shade)..... But if you're really worried about seasonal extremes, heated seats solve the winter issue and a/c solves the summer one. Job done!! Richard:laugh::thumbup1:

Hi Lee, My advice - give JeffTT a call mate. He'll sort you the right one for your car and won't charge an arm/leg for it either! Richard:cool3:

I believe so mate! Richard:yes:

Welcome (back?) to the club Chris! Richard:thumbup1:

LOL - well spotted mate! Still he may get lucky with the "wrong" price - even one at that rate will make him a fair profit!!! Richard:lol:

Thanks for that Jeff - it just shows what could easily be hidden by just replacing the bumper!! I reckon this is something that new ZX buyers should be made aware of! Richard:cool3: