Tinyflier

Reluctantly my Zed is up for sale due to having moved home. Whereas I was alternating my daily drive between the Zed and the GTR I now commute the short distance by train and am using them both less and less and I’d like the Zed to go to a new owner who can enjoy it as much as I have. (I’m keeping the GTR!)

An 06 Facelift DE covered approx. 86,000k miles. Mechanically it has ZERO issues fully maintained during my period of ownership (4 ½ yrs) by Abbey Motorsport - whatever needed to be done at any time was ALWAYS done. Last Service (P1) & MOT was September 2016 and there were ZERO advisories. I have service records, worksheets, invoices for all the work and most of the modifications. The car has 2 keys - one of which is in a “flip style†case, the other is the standard Nissan 350Z style.

The bodywork (pictures of last year’s full detail are here http://www.350z-uk.c...an-350z-detail/) is immaculate – no rust or paint blemishes or stone chips.

The list of modification is extensive (see below) and there is a build thread of this car here (http://www.350z-uk.c...s/#entry1010631)

Asking Price is £9,750 (or VERY near offer) - this is NOT a cheap car and represents only a fraction of the MANY thousands spent bringing this car to a very high level specification and reflects its A1 condition throughout.

Private Plate NOT included.

I am based in Cardiff and am prepared to bring car to a mutually convenient meeting point (within reason) for anyone who is REALLY interested in purchase, otherwise viewing by appointment.

if you want to drive it you can but first prove to me that you are FULLY insured please (that means current original Insurance Certificate with Comprehensive cover on ALL cars and proof of Identity) there is ZERO tolerance on this!

Advert will appear on Piston Heads soon.

David

At Stage 4+ you are closing in on the capabilities of the standard (cast) rods esp if you are much over 600 lb/ft of torque.

MOST Stage4/4.25 engines are OK and nothing goes wrong but a few on the GTR forum have bent rods an/or had complete rod failure.

I have just had mine rebuilt (no there was no failure -it was peace of mind) with forged rods and pistons along with fully balanced crank which gives me virtual bullet proof capacity to about 750 (am running now at 650 bhp and 625 lb/ft torque so am well within capacity).

Not saying you have to do this but it is a good long term investment which will also increase the desirability of your car in future. For me was a good peace of mind spend.

As Adrian said you can control spend on consumables ... IF you can control your right foot! They are massively competent cars and hugely drivable and once you get on top of the electronics they come alive. Immensely nimble for a big fairly heavy car.

I recommend a CAT Driving course at Millbrook - you will learn for yourself how competent they can be!

David

As Ekona says - you either trust them or you don't and presumably this is a known company with a good reputation?

I've always left my cars at the refurbishers inc my GTR -if they are taking 3 days I'd guess they are pretty busy and probably don't have the time (or the inclination) to "hoon around".

I took part in a Performance day last year in my GTR and I cannot recommend this course highly enough

I have a fair amount of competition experience but still felt I learned a great deal from the day not only about the performance of the car but about my own performance and the Gymkhana at the end of the day is an absolute hoot!

There is very little "standing around", the various teaching events in the day are logical and build on each other nicely.

Added bonus for me was "Driver of the Day" award!

David

Tell you what....I'll come down from West Wales park up my 350 and drive your GTR up to the meet , that way you get to drive your 350. ha ha!

What a brilliant idea! Let me think about - Oh wait - I just did!

Shame you can't bring both

That would be mighty clever if I could!

Sounds good - I may well rock along in the 350 or the GTR.

Should be quite a benefit getting up the hills "briskly" Andy.

As I moved to Cardiff last year, Gurston is no longer my closest climb, Prescott and Shelsley are now easier to reach, I'll no doubt see you sometime at the MAC Championship rounds at Shelsley.

David

Moved to Cardiff Oct last year and would aim to turn up for a meet/breakfast/drive out (all depends on pre-scheduled comittments of course) and before the Zed is sold!

David

1)choptop

2) Samj

3) Kateylg93

4) Blocko

5) AtoZed

6)Nso93

7) Tinyflier (tentative) - might bring the Zed this time.

Lots of them about - - this one made me LOL - literally.

Good to meet some new faces and although a tad chilly - was an enjoyable way to pass Sunday morning. Good breakfast too!

David

Jet pilot.I agree but I've spent 5 years building her from oem to how I wanted it to look so it was a little sad seeing it go.Onto the next project which I'm excited about.

Know what you mean Martin - I'll be putting my lovingly upgraded and cared for 350 up for sale soon.

David

I'll try and come along - could do with having a drive out - might have to be in the GTR though, if you don't mind...

David

I used The Arch Enemy in Abinger Hammer between Dorking and Guildford. They guy operates out of Drift Street Imports (I think) in a small trading estate that seemed to be totally devoted to race car/fabrication businesses.

Think I contacted them through their WebSite. Did a great job - thoroughly cleaned inner lips, rolled then sealed them.

David

Must be GTR time.......

Is the only way to go...

David

It may be an "age thing" but when I want to know the time I look at my watch and not my phone.

I do actually feel under-dressed if I don't wear one.

Just sent Mrs ATTAK Z's Omega for a service ... £455 !!!

I empathise - my TAG Heuer (Ltd Senna edition) was £470!

I might have one up for grabs but not sure on a price

lol - I was going to post same response... I'll let you go ahead!

David

Fabulous result Ed and a car I would def like to own.

David

As a long time member but NEW to Cardiff - welcome!

David

Good for you Andy!

I have said before that returning to the track in your personal road car after an "off" (!) is an order of magnitude harder than returning in a car that is used solely on track.

I went through the same thought process after a BIG accident at the Nurburgring in my road BMW but when it was all straightened out I then "took to the hills" and although I had some jitters at the first event soon enough it receded and the thrill of competing again took over.

Best wishes for next season - my nearest "local" hill (now that I have moved) is Prescott - be good to see you there sometime.

David

Received - thanks!

PM sent - therefore provisionally sold.

David

£55 inc postage.