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11 hours ago, OMEGA said:

Nope, white, reg SL68. Maybe its been in this forum

The best colour for the V2 Nismo.

Post a few photos when you take delivery!

48 minutes ago, OMEGA said:

I brought it down a bit already it was at £29k originally, not sure i can do anymore. Its just over 19k miles on the clock, each driver only put a few thousand each time when you look at the mot, so it must have been a weekend car for most.

Is it black, reg starting RV68?

4 hours ago, angelsanzbriz said:

Hi spotted a couple of these on sunday ive googled them to death and cant find them anywhere i know i should of asked someone on the day but didnt think they be so hard to find. Does anyone know where i can get one of these water expansion tank covers they look the bees

I think they were a special custom order, offered by a member here a couple of years ago. Once they were gone, they were gone. 

2 hours ago, OMEGA said:

Yeah thats the main thing i thought of. I think most people sold because its not cheap to run and for regular commute at a long distance the fuel soon adds up. The guy sold to buy a new seat suv so probably more practical. Its a mk2 white nismo if thats what you are asking about model. 

If it's not too late, I'd haggle down the price a bit.

You mentioned low mileage back up in the thread somewhere - how many on it?

I can understand your concern there over the number of owners/car age ratio. Unfortunately, probably wrongly, it's put me off a couple of purchases in the past.

Ok yes, it could indicate a problematic vehicle, but as Ekona has said above, a lot of people tend to keep vehicles for a relatively short period of time. Could be for numerous reasons - boredom, "been there and done that" or financial to mention but a few potential reasons.

What model is yours? £28k sounds a bit steep for a 2018 Z, even a Nismo.    

At what point(s) can I use axle stands to support the front of the car?

A photo would be useful if possible.

Thanks! 

On 28/04/2023 at 20:33, Muerte said:

 

Please do update here with what they offer and if you end up going for it - not far from me and something I would consider for the right price.

 

As for the Chromecast - I done some digging and looks like it has been done a couple times before.  Seems you need to ground out some wiring (or get a kit and plug that into the headunit) in order to allow the video to work whilst the handbrake is off.  The remainder is mostly a series of appropriate connectors/converters to switch the RCA to HDMI (into which the chromecast would plug in).  The chromecast running would require you to tether it to your phone, as Evans mentioned.

 

Seems like it may be a good alternative, although I assume small things such as wanting to switch tracks on spotify (using steering/headunit controls) likely wouldn't work whilst casting (and you would instead need to do that through your phone).

 

 

 

Theres also another forum post...from another forum...won't share as not sure if allowed...

Unfortunately the Coulsdon shop couldn't help, well not without major work to the current screen surround and all the other faff and expense - just not worth it. 

I saw it on A/T today funnily enough. Been there for a while now.

15 hours ago, Monkey1983 said:

On the tarmac next to the grass. 

No probs.....

On 20/05/2023 at 10:10, davey_83 said:

## ATTENTION ## site parking information ✅

We are parking in the Northern Arena No.4

 

With limited grass parking available, consideration on the day made for cars with at least one of the following:

 

▪️Non factory paint

▪️Stance *no finger gap

▪️Detailed engine bays

 

Where do you park if you have neither of the three?

On 09/05/2023 at 05:31, The Bounty Bar Kid said:

I already rang Parr in Crawley and they outsource their MOTs. Booked for 10m34 this morning with a normal independent that I've used in the past. Not sure if they're used to sports cars though so hope they drive her carefully. I'll be waiting whilst she's being checked over.

Another option for Porker servicing should you need them. On the Balcombe Road just past Chequers Roundabout in Horley, which you're probably familiar with.

Porsche Independent Specialist | Nine Excellence

You could use Parr in Crawley, or there's another Porsche indie in Horley, whose name escapes me. If you need it I can get it for you.

On 30/10/2020 at 14:12, Payco said:

My first car in 1984 at the age of 17. Paid £75 for my purple 1275GT Mini with the square bonnet. Sold my Scalextric and used my savings. Suffice to say I purchased a large scalextric track when I was 35 to replace it many years later.

 

 

Blimey - £75.

And to think, I saw one for sale in a classic dealer in Handcross last Sunday for...... £22,500!

Crap, I missed this notification. Near to me as well.

Looks lovely in grey - welcome along.

On 27/04/2023 at 19:40, Ekona said:

Don’t forget to fit shorter wiper blades too, else it’ll fail the MOT. 

Blimey, why?

13 hours ago, Laurence C said:

An Android head unit is the way to go. I have a nav one in the 350. You can upload many apps even mirror link your phone. As for Nav apps Waze is DUNG here in NI Like some others it gets lost then all you have is a blue dot on a blank screen. I use HereWeGo app on my 10.1 Samsung tablet rigged into the ZED as I run Torque apps Racingmeter on it and the Torque app itself. Head unit Tablet and Phone all USB connected. When completed arm rest cubby will have a panel mount USB port inside it so phone and cable will be hidden away. AS THE GODS OF NISSAN INTENDED !  Tablet is mounted to the dash cubby door with a Velcro tablet mount known by brand as a Hedgie available on Ebay. For Nav I remove the tablet and turn it vertical. Head unit at 7 inch is a bit too piddley small for my ageing close up eyesite. But on the tablet THAT IS A NAV ! The white ugly USB cable will be replaced today with a slinky black braid lead witn anodised aluminium right angle plug. Most of the lead hidden behind the dash centre. This is being done today as upgrading the head unit too. BY NECESSITY  But that is a whole different story and not in any way the old head units fault. BUT THE FAULT OF AN EBAY SELLER WHO I BOUGHT AN OBD TO USB CABLE FROM.   THIS BARSTEWARDS CABLE FRIED THE HEAD UNIT. Advertised as 5 Volts. After the smoke show I ordered a   £5.29 delivered USB Voltage tester USB END TESTED AT 12.7 VOLTS with ignition off. NOT A HAPPY BUNNY ! Luckilily tablet and phone were not connected at the time as those would have fried too.. The flash drive did not fair so well.

Useful info - thanks Laurence.

Is there a closing date for this?

1 hour ago, Muerte said:

 

Please do update here with what they offer and if you end up going for it - not far from me and something I would consider for the right price.

 

As for the Chromecast - I done some digging and looks like it has been done a couple times before.  Seems you need to ground out some wiring (or get a kit and plug that into the headunit) in order to allow the video to work whilst the handbrake is off.  The remainder is mostly a series of appropriate connectors/converters to switch the RCA to HDMI (into which the chromecast would plug in).  The chromecast running would require you to tether it to your phone, as Evans mentioned.

 

Seems like it may be a good alternative, although I assume small things such as wanting to switch tracks on spotify (using steering/headunit controls) likely wouldn't work whilst casting (and you would instead need to do that through your phone).

 

 

 

Theres also another forum post...from another forum...won't share as not sure if allowed...

Yes, I'll report back on the options I'm offered. Cost will have an influence on the decision as the car isn't a long term keeper. 

I think the only way this will work properly, and update the inside of the car, is to get a new head unit/screen thingy.

I've been pointed to a recommended installer near me in Coulsdon, Surrey. Called them an hour ago and they're going to check out the options and get back to me next week.

Great thread - what's next on the 'to-do' list?

On 22/04/2023 at 17:23, Eddie_r32 said:

so yes you can i just set something up, quality is not great need to road test it but i used a chromcast i had knocking about and an hdmi to av adapter, then on my phone (android) went to connections and sharing and selected screen cast i think, the quality is not great but it works

Used a Chromcast? Sorry, you'll have to enlighten me there!

On 22/04/2023 at 17:03, Ekona said:

Without replacing the entire unit, you can’t. Tbh I don’t ever bother with in car nav either any more, get a good mount and use your phone: certainly the bigger models (Max, Plus sizes) are more than capable of giving you the info you need clearly. 

I think that might be the more practical option.

My recent Moto G50 is about a big enough phone that I want, so that should do.

55 minutes ago, GranTurismoEra said:

 

hmm.... considering something else? 

There's always something else to consider!

But seriously, I'm into year 3 with the Z now so may well change late this year or early next.