Loadmaster

Bump. Would be interested in opinions as well.

We were going to go along this morning, but it was absolutely lashing down! Maybe next week.

Yes same widths for non OEM replacement wheels, that's why I wanted to get confirmation that the RAYS widths, offsets, PCD and centre bore dimensions are correct.

I'm sure it's correct, but I can't recall where I got the info from. Can someone confirm that it's correct please?

Front rims 9.5jj & ET 47

Rear rims  10.5jj & ET 30

Centre bore 66.1 mm

PCD 5 X 114.3 (5 X 4.5)

Therefore, because I'm running 15mm spacers all round now with the RAYS, to have the same set up and appearance without the spacers with different wheels I need to drop from 47 to 32 and 30 to 15 for the ETs?

Any guidance welcome - thanks!

14 hours ago, HEADPHONES said:

Two blazing hot summers and my wrapped headlights haven't oxidised at all after their last correction.

Spoke to many members now who get amazing results after polishing only to be disheartened after a year as it hazes back.

@veeg33had a few years success getting a shop to respray clearcoat on but even this started to fail after a few years.

If you plan on keeping the zed for any length of time........ DON'T do what I did for 5 years and try different sealants or ceramic coatings.

WRAP FOR THE WIN

I might talk to the guys who wrapped my roof about this. Is it a particular type of clear film for headlight lenses?

Bit late to the party here, but on the subject of headlight restoration I was told a few weeks back that Solvol Autosol metal polish works a treat. My Z's headlights don't need it, but our Aygo did - it was getting misty around the edges so I thought I'd try it out.

Result? A pretty much perfect restoration, topped off with some 303 for future protection.     

The 6th November is now on the horizon, sort of...

Did anyone else apply to Goodwood for track display? 

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:

I have been made aware this week that post 1990 vehicles are now not welcome at this meet and are being encouraged not to turn up - long story and has upset a lot of modern classic owners who used to attend.

So the 350s and 370s not welcome, but you're ok with the 240, 260, 280 etc. 

4 hours ago, pintopete58 said:

That's Martin's datsun that's up for sale 

Yes, I know.

On the way home from Edenbridge...

Popped along to the Edenbridge (Kent) show earlier for a couple of hours. Saw this rather nice SSS on display and I'm certain I've seen it before somewhere! 😉

Good to see you again Martin...

Mileage is climbing, nearly 5,000 miles covered since I bought my Z in February 2021.

On 04/09/2022 at 19:49, ShortPaul said:

That was before these cars started to go up in price

I was in a VW showroom this week looking at an UP! GTI to replace our C1. I went along in the Z and of course that started some banter about them with the sales guy.

He reckoned that in a few years, approaching the ban on selling new petrol/diesel vehicles in 2030, the value of all performance/ specialist / rare cars will start to rise again. 

Next one, Saturday 17th September

Billed as a "classic" meet for pre-90s vehicles, but there is mostly a mix of old and newish. Well organised with tea/coffee/breakfast/loos available as well. 

Bletchingley Arms, Nr Redhill, Surrey, RH6 4PE

09:00 - 11:30

Welcome along, the Nismo V1 looks great with the wing on the back. I only wish it was carried forward onto my V2!

What's the grand looking building (castle?) in the background on the first photo? 

The higher the mileage, then yes potentially some reliability issues with stuff wearing out. Same as with any vehicle and reflected in the price hopefully.

But with a complete and consistent service history, I wouldn't necessarily hesitate to buy a high miler.

On 25/08/2022 at 19:54, Payco said:

Shout if you fancy meeting up this or next weekend. I’m in Wivelsfield Green buddy. 

Are there meets down your way on the occasional weekends Martin?

On 25/08/2022 at 17:56, The Bounty Bar Kid said:

Think you mean September 😝

Doh! I certainly do!

Saturday week, 3rd September.

Next one on Saturday 3rd August, 09:00 - 11:30.

Deffinately worth a visit, only about 9 miles from me.

I can do Mondays but what's it like on the weekends? Is it a case of get there early in case it's rammed, or maybe in the last hour or so as it empties out?

On 19/08/2022 at 20:33, Borris said:

Hi all. So I go to the Torque Moto Cafe on the regs with my car lot. It’s a wicked car specific coffee house. They alway have decent cars in all varieties. 
 

Would anyone be interested in maybe a monthly meet there, have a drink and a drive after? 
 

The TMC have a wicked insta if you want to see the cars that turn up. 
 

Cheers, Borris 

This place is in Horsham?

From a visual perspective, I'd have the ToyBimmer Supra. 🙂

On 14/08/2022 at 18:02, Willsy1980 said:

Can only think the current climate with stupid energy and fuel prices are having a negative effect. Hate to see them sell so cheap, devalues the cars.

Just for fun I enter my Z's reg into WBAC every week or so. It fluctuates wildly and today's valuation, with one minor wheel scuff and a few small stone marks on the front declared, along with current mileage, was £23,250. That's just £250 less than I paid for it 18 months ago.