jonty88

When I got my Z back in 2012 it did have a lot of stone chips on the bumper....bonnet and a few on the front wings.....I had them re sprayed a few months after so after 7k.......I can report only 1 small stone chip........the key is to keep a certain distance of the car in front.......and a BIG distance with trucks . The first pic is when I had the re spray and after 18 months later the last pics with the poor paper stuck over the number plate is as it now lol

No change other than the 1 stone chip lol

This is awesome, how much did the front re spray cost you?

Quick update on this.

 

I e-mailed driftworks asking a few things and they said et12 wont fit without arch work and I will need camber arms etc etc....I'm confident thats wrong and I didn't much care for the way the email was wored to be honest so I'm probably going to put my order in elsewhere.

 

Due to needing work on the type R coilovers will be off the menu for the time being so I'm looking at springs. I'm thinking of going for the tein s.techs as the drop is subtle and shouldn't cause any issues with scrapping/rubbing etc.

Was this for 18inch wheels? Cant see how they wouldnt fit even with my little knowledge. I dont blame you mate, I thought ide order from Driftworks but might think twice... Have you looked at Japan Racing wheels? Cheaper than Rota's although they dont have an exact lookalike to the Torques.

Thanks for the info guys, I didnt know how effective touch up paint was! definitely something for me to consider

Yeah im not really a fan of the bra's (car ones) Guess ive got to deal with and not let my OCD get the better of me! Love the car though

Yeah, just washed mine and found & touched up 3 new ones from the weekend jaunt over to Gainsborough.

What did you use to touch them up?

Also I forgot to ask, how much did you front end resprays cost?

Well glad its not just me, I hate the things, my Z is black so makes them super easy to spot up close! Would you recommend anything to remove light scuffs?

Hey Guys,

So this might be just a rant or getting it off my chest, however I want to know if you guys all experience the dreaded stone chips and scuffs. Had my Z just over a week now and have had the chance to look over the body work and live with it a bit. There are numerous marks to the front a long with small scuffs here and there (from washing?) but these type of things really grind my gears. Is this something normal for all of you? How do you guys mentally cope with knowing they are there?! Anything that can be used to hide / get rid of said marks?

Sorry for the rant, thanks!

Thanks for these posts guys, glad to here some of you have had good experiences in our area!

Ive just got mine, had it since Saturday. Mine is as an 08 GT but for me it was getting the newest I could afford with the least miles. They are worth every penny, fantastic looking, powerful, the engine notes are epic, plenty quick enough for the normal driver and most importantly for me they are RARE! Now go buy yourself one

What Will says although it doesn't always feel that way when you have multiple vehicles to clean!

So true!

WHAT...!!! You don't wash and pamper your Zed yourself, part of the owning experience

 

of a Zed is looking after it yourself and feeling the satisfaction of CLEANING IT YOURSELF..!!! :scare:

Haha sorry, I didnt wash my previous car a hell of a lot as the body work use to annoy the hell out of me, so many swirl marks... (from the previous owners)

The best car wash is yourself. The only other one which will be decent is one advertised as a "safe" carwash. This will mean they don't use sponges or industrial strength chemicals to attack your paint.

Thanks Kyle. Guess il just have to pull my finger out and learn to like it!

Hi guys,

As above do any of you guys know a good hand car wash in the Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire area? Im a bit lazy when it comes to car cleaning (sorry I know thats a sin) but ive always been a bit skeptical of getting cars cleaned by other people, paranoid that the cloths / sponges they use just get dropped all day and collect grit (maybe this is just me being paranoid ha). So if any of you have suggestions please advise me,

Thanks

Thanks guys

Im currently in the position of also deciding what sizes to get although im set on 18s / 19s. IMO 17s just look far to small mate, people think 18s are to small sometimes so ide go up a size at least.

Hey guys thank you all for the nice messages! Always wanted a black one from the start but so damn hard to get one with low miles thats in budget Loving the exhaust notes on it, one of the best things about that car!

welcome Jonty. I see you are in Notts! get yourself to our little gathering on the Sunday 1st of March?

Il see what I can do mate, depends if im working

Nice choice. Do you have any plans ?.

Initial plans are to change the wheels, maybe for some Bronze Rota Torques im not sure yet. Will possibly attend Japfest and have a look at the trade stands and other cars for inspiration

Thanks guys!

Great looking Zed Jon. Always fancied a black one but ended up with Gun Metal instead.

 

Welcome aboard.

Haha thanks Ballistic the best two colours in my opinion!

I reckon those look awesome. Understated and fits the look of the car spot on.

 

Love the little detailing on these too, very classy: (Gramlights)

 

Again simple wheels looking hot: (Ings TS06)

 

Anyone know what the black alloys are on the gun metal Z? Love them, they are the ones I want!!

Would also love to know what wheels are on that Z!!

Thank you all for the comments guys!

Looks like a lovely zed

 

So what mods you have planned

Planned mods are to change the alloys at some point then we shall see after that. Gona' take a look at the alloys at Jap Fest in May for some ideas!

I cant offer much advice on the type of Z you are looking for but ive had my Z for 2 days now and I love it. Like you I had (and still have as its up for sale) a 2005 Celica which I owned for 3 years. The Z is a perfect step up as the driving position and pedals are much like the Celica in that sense, but the car rides and performs a lot better. Im 23 now but got the Celica at 20, my Z costs 550 for the year which isnt bad but I have had my licence for 6 years (7 this year). It may be best to wait another 2 years for cheaper insurance depending on how much your willing to pay! Welcome to the forum

Thank you guys! Love the car already, not only do Z's look good they also have the power to back up the image, love it

Haha thank you guys! I was told that the plate translates to (SLOB X'TRA LOW), happy to join the 08 crew

I've posted on a couple of threads recently but last weekend I finally purchased my 08 350Z GT and can finally call myself an owner to!

Hello to all of you! She's pretty much stock but with a Scorpion Cat back exhaust (sounds awesome) Here she is below:

Thanks for looking guys,

Jon