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Hi you could check them out the web site is still up although that proves nothing, any attempt to open the stock list and it just hangs, like its not there. Tried the phone number unobtainable. Will try asking BT to check it.

 

All signs are they have gone!

Same thing here, site inoperative and phone number not active. Either they went bump or they went back to wholesale only, which is what they were doing before the recession - trading to garages only. Shame, i saved a huge amount of money buying direct from them, looks like I did it at the right time. I even got the cv's changed under their warranty, CS said he had no problems getting the money from them.

I have emailed the fella with a link to this thread. I have invited him to speak up.

You've only got one side of the story there chaps, so I wouldn't go announcing names without proof. If the guy in question wants to come over and share his tale then that's one thing, but to print hearsay and Chinese whispers isn't a good thing.

Yes this is why a refrained from naming them. It would come as no surprise to those who think they know. For anyone who doesn't, just be careful who you go to. The mods here do a very good job of keeping an eye on approved forum traders for us all to benefit from, best to stick to those with a good reputation than to stray over to somebody who's background you may not know - even if they've been around for a while.

The full story can be found over on the 300zx forum where this guy is a member if anybody wanted to look into it - you need to join up though. I'm not going to speculate further, as far as I'm concerned this thread has achieved it's purpose.

I recently bought an item off a trader on ebay, via a few emails i discovered the full horror of this guy's story. I asked him if i could share this on the forum as a warning to others and he agreed. He has a 300zx and put a lot of money into a big engine build. Sadly for him it didn't happen and he lost a lot of money - hence a lot of parts on ebay. I should state that i cannot varify the story and it is obviously one sided, but i thought i'd share this as i was disgusted by it. I have kept his identity and the identity of the company involved off this thread. I would like to name the company as a warning to others as its a name that comes up from time to time. I don't think they are traders on our forum however.

Maybe a mod can pm me to clarify the position?

His words..

Yeah totally screwed me over. If you have seen my other stuff for sale I was building a 900bhp 300zx. I've been in the game a while and know what is involved to get that spec. Spent a fortune on parts all branded top parts. xxxx took on the job had it for two years and stripped the engine and car an that's all they did. Left it in such a mess I couldn't take it any where else as everything would have to be re done. They stole some my parts and never returned my 3k which I had part payed. Took on the job I think orig quote was about 5k ended up as 15k as they kept adding more to it. Keeping in mind that's labour only as I supplied parts. I was a push over, family stepped in and final result was taking everything away in in a mess. Ended up selling it as parts almost everything was brand new and because it was all high end gear proving difficult to move on. Everything I'm selling I'm taking a massive loss on.

 

They threatened us and used force

Sickening

http://www.westmoorsmotorcompany.co.uk/12295/stocklist.htm Think they have gone bust mate tell no is off and stock list does not load, or my PC is shot. I think a lot of importers gave gone to the wall in the last 12 months something to do with exchange rate!

 

The search goes on certain something will pop up as you guys say ,shame about the import market as you say you often get more car for your money

Wow, i'm surprised by that, these guys were the wholesale importers supplying a lot of so called 'importers'. They had hundreds of cars. Last year they opened direct to the public which is when i jumped in and got a bargain. It's sad to see the import scene like this, between the mrs and me we have 3 imports and swear by them (low mileage, no rust etc...).

Good luck with the search, hope you find a good one

+1 more from me

Looks like good fun, always wanted to try it.

ODG!

Did you try these guys..

http://www.westmoorsmotorcompany.co.uk/12295/index.htm

This is where i got mine from last year, got it at a really good price too Worth giving them a ring, they had about 20-30 zeds around when i was last there.

+1 on load exhaust - stock exhaust on import is so quiet you can only hear the engine and road noise (especially on stock tyres).

Good choice bud

Zeds can sound very, very nice with the right exhaust on, believe me - there will be plenty along to back me up on this. I have an import and have no problems with it other than the normal bits and pieces - plenty of info on here. If you have any specific questions though fire away - i'll do my best to help you out, as i'm sure the others here will too.

PS to the forum

Now have tracking number for delivery, estimated delivery Jul 6, 2010

In fact the bit you need to click is "Release all on-hold messages" in that message text

Ah yes, didn't realise that was a link. Many thanks - problem solved and mail delivered

That might have been my pm

Certainly was, my 301st in actual fact. Will reply via pm in a min bud.

Admins please help..

I have a pm that wasn't delivered because my inbox was full. The message says..

You have 1 private message currently on hold because of full folder. Release all on-hold messages… they will be re-sorted into the appropriate folder if enough space is made available.

I cleared out some old pm's (yesterday) but it's still stuck somewhere, the odd thing is i've had other pm's since. Can somebody please advise?

It's odd that it happens when not braking. Are you on Brembo's?

I get a funny grinding noise that varies as the wheels rotate

Can you elaborate on the description a little, is it doing this during braking from speed? is it only when the brakes are applied?

Thanks you sir..

Just had a look, price is good but then.....

Shipping & Handling - GBP £170.91

..and that will be before UK tax

Have you tried New Era or RHD Japan?

Tried RHD Japan but don't know Era?

Anything progressing with this, the 11th clashes with JAPS Thoresby Park - if there's nothing happening i'll go to that but i'll need to get my name down

As per post, i just received my new seats today

Need some rails now to get them in, Bride type RO are specified for correct fitments. Nobody seems to have stock and one place that has a decent price for these claims 4-5 weeks delivery . Anybody have any experience with any other type of rail or a universal type at all perhaps?

I have confirmation of funds received by Adam. I'll update the thread when there's more information on the delivery Ian.

typical really, seems stupid for what is essentially 4 standard bolts - then again are they standard bolts? they are under a lot of shear so they might not be standard issue - and lets face it you wouldn't want to find that out the hard way!

IS this dead? or is there interest.

Don't think Gaz is trading any more.

Ah i see, shame this didn't come about a few weeks ago when i changed my disks and pads - had those bolts in my hands. Is there no info in the service manual anywhere regarding thread designation etc? Scrap that just had a look

iirc the front brembo bolts have a 22mm hex head, i think the rears are around a 17mm or 18mm - not enough to go on though, sorry. Had a quick scout on the web too - i see your problem - NO INFO.

Good luck with the scrap yard

What size are they and length, if you get me the sizes i'll take a look in the stores at work. We do marine engineering so we have big connectors - usually stainless to

I have a steering wheel remote for my kenwood AND i use the volume knob sometimes. Doesn't bother me that it's on the left. I can reach first gear so i can reach the volume dial .

Looks great, if not a little familiar!