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As fun as that would be to watch it wouldn't really help. There's a bigger societal problem - people don't recognise the difference between paedophile and child molester. The former isn't something they can choose or control, so you can't really blame them for it if they don't act. But even if they want help, they can't really get it. Almost all would never even seek help from a doctor because they're immediately ostracised if anyone finds out. There's a great biopic documentary about someone exactly like this in the UK but I don't recall the name. Makes you wonder how many people are actually like that. Then again, I'm sure there's a lot of arseholes out there that don't want help.

09/02/2017 - 1994 gcz32

10/02/2017 - 1991 gcz32

10/02/2017 - 1990 gcz32

10/02/2017 - 1999 GCZ32 About as clean as they come!

That particular part is available new as far as I know, if that's an option.

07/02/2017 - 1991 gz32

09/02/2017 - 1991 gcz32

09/02/2017 - 1999 GZ32 version R

Looked like a great show last year. Does it tend to book out quickly?

The fact is you're not going to get a car like this for less anymore. Look at the prices of these similar imports, and they're not nearly as rare as UK cars: http://auctions.jdmauctionwatch.com/on-K8pYlG3L4L2RJ.htm http://auctions.jdmauctionwatch.com/on-K8psYuafY4aII.htm http://auctions.jdmauctionwatch.com/on-K9RBwi9KGDUjo.htm Nobody bats an eyelid at these prices for a Supra or RX-7. The Z32 is just underrated and has been much more available, but that's not going to last forever.

Full (probably) respray at the mileage is interesting, too.

Absolutely stunning and worth every penny. But those tails... :(

I hope it stays that way...no garage for it but I'm not going to drive it through another winter if possible, even rarely in bad weather. Thanks!

Cheers will check them out if we go courier. He'll more than likely be over on the ferry over the coming months so may bring them that way.

Attended quite a few shows in 2016, met a few other Z owners and just enjoyed the car. Made it to the 300ZX.co.uk AGM, though unfortunately I didn't bring the car over :( Late in the year I acquired a replica titanium key in red and fitted an APEX'i Power Intake. I want to keep the car original so this is about as far as I plan to modify it bar changing the wheels, although I wouldn't rule out a TT swap some day. That's about it for the moment. The car's been declared off the road from November 2016, covered up and put on a trickle charger. Hoping to get on with the 200,000 KM service in the next few weeks (have nearly €2,000 in genuine Nissan parts in the shed at this stage) and have it back on the road for March/April. Looking forward to that! Some plans for 2017... I got these calipers from Mondo, which I'll fit and rebuild my existing ones. Purchased a set of 350Z anniversary wheels today, courtesy of a mate in Birmingham. Once we figure out how to get them back, I'll get them refurbished and fit some red Z badges for center caps. Possibly replace the tyres if their grip is shite. I also have a massive box of genuine Recaro replacement foam in the shed, so I need to find someone to sort out my seats. They're actually in excellent condition, just that the foam is collapsed in places. No tears at all. That's all for now... Currently sitting at about 131,500 KM.

At some point I also fitted a brand new version R gear knob, and a Japspeed cat-back from Richie K. Changed the rear side markers to red (free thanks to Ted!) at some point, which required some modification as they didn't have a bulb slot. Over the winter and coming into 2016, I had the car freshly undersealed. Fitted new rear speakers as the old ones were pretty much perished. Fitted a new Bosch 068 battery in April 2016 when the old one gave out - fair enough after five years. Replaced the targa seals as they did leak a bit in heavy rain. Coming to August, I finally had the spoiler repainted as it was really letting the car down. Refitted with sealant, as this is a three-piece spoiler and the gaskets were perished and are no longer available.

Had to catch what was left then of show season! Spent a lot of time detailing, not that it really needed it.

First order of business was to get it registered. This is great fun, because you can't figure out how much the scumbags in the Irish government are going to charge you until you bring the car on the day. Paid about €1,600 for vehicle registration (this is illegal in the EU by the way, but they only intervene when it suits them) but got nearly half back on appeal. I also had a top-of-the-range Clifford security system fitted. Few small touch-ups to begin with; painted the well-weathered trim pieces, painted the front calipers, fitted a new Fairlady Z decal from Phutumsch, and swapped to clear side indicators. Also basic servicing, of course. Got two new rear tyres - the car was undersealed from Japan (slightly unusual) and very clean underneath.

Booked next for transport on the Hoegh Tokyo. It was a long wait for 10 weeks or so, but the tracking was fun to watch. Finally, on the 12th of July 2015, we headed down to Dublin port to pick it up. I was taken aback by the state of it at first, dusty as **** and some paint had also been splashed on the front wing during transport. Just needed a good wash though. It's funny, but the car seemed so much different - lower and wider, mostly - in person, even though I've seen a few of these before. I opted not to drive it home myself, as I had no insurance, the car was unregistered and untested, and I'm a dodgy looking young lad. The drive home was exciting, all the same. Got it home and gave it a quick wash. The car was absolutely spotless. The only things I think worth mentioning - and I'm being very finicky here: - Lacquer peeling on spoiler (badly) - Gear knob and seat bolsters worn - Small scuff at the front of the left skirt - Wheels on wrong sides (Gary!) A bit more on the car itself. It was first registered on the 12th of April 2000, which means it was probably in the last 100-200 cars made, as production ended in August. It has the late (10/98-08/00) version R trim level, which is the most performance-oriented option despite being 2+2 only. Features include Recaro Speed seats, red-stitched gear knob and steering wheel, carbon fiber effect stereo and window control surrounds, side skirts, spoiler as standard, chassis rigidity improvements, and stiffer suspension. The car also has factory-fitted xenon headlights (optional on NA models). As is often the case, I don't have any service history with the car, other than knowing that mileage was recorded as 97,500 KM in April 2011 and 109,100 KM in April 2013, and that the timing belt has been replaced between these periods. Anyway, the car has received excellent care from its previous owner(s). Drove perfectly from the start and everything felt brand new.

Not much of a "build thread" for the foreseeable, but I'll use this to document my car's journey anyway. I grew up on Gran Turismo on Playstation, so like many others I'm absolutely obsessed by Japanese sports cars, from the '90s in particular. For many years I wanted a Skyline or a GTO (or NSX if I was rich), but in the past few years I turned my attention towards the RX-7 and 300ZX. The RX-7 would be the more sensible choice in Ireland, as the tax rate is nearly €1,000 lower PA than the Z. When I entered the working world and started saving, I was pulled more towards the 300ZX. Not really sure why - I'd never really taken any notice of them, but I spotted a dealer selling a red, Irish car on CarZone.ie around that time and I just wanted it. If only I'd graduated a year earlier! Anyway, after saving for a year or so I was watching online for ads practically 24/7, but nothing decent was coming up - except maybe one white slicktop TT, but tulip got there first :( So I stuck a deposit with JDMAuctionWatch and prepared to bid on cars. My aim at this point was a 2+2 TT, in white and manual, around 1996. Selection was a bit limited at the time though, save for some nice (and expensive) late models - strangely, all Version R spec cars. So I bid on those instead. First up was a black, manual 1998 GCZ32 version R, graded 3.5. Looked like it needed a bit of tidying, but overall a cool car with some minor modifications. I placed a bid of around €9,000 I think, but oddly the car was pulled from auction. It came through again a few days later, graded 3 and noting that the mileage was unverified (probably why it was pulled). I bid about €7,500 this time, considering, but it sold for about €8,900. The following week, an identical car came up for sale. Grade 4 this time and with lower mileage. Outbid again - €13,900! Next up was a 2000 version R in white, NA auto, graded 4.5 and with only 22,000 KM. This car was so clean that I bid without even asking for a translation of the auction sheet, but it sold for over €21,000. I think this might be the one in Nissan's museum now. On to the main event... Up came a 2000 version R in ultra red, manual NA with 120,000 KM. Very original and graded 3.5, though as my agent informed me (and he's absolutely right) it would make grade 4 in most auction houses. I won this car, at a cost of about €9,700 landed in Dublin. It was then transported from Honda Nagoya to the partner's compound. Inspection was very positive.

Posted that one just for you :p

02/02/2017 - 1989 cz32

04/02/2017 - 1995 CZ32 version S

02/02/2017 - 1995 CZ32 version S