Hi
Finally after many years of wanting I finally bit the bullet and bought a 2003 350z , well actually a fairlady z convertable in the iconic orange 🍊 , first year of jap production model with just 51k and full history from Japan and since arrival in uk
Had it about 5 months now and spent a few quid bringing her back from the edge as far as paint goes , I found her in a hedge when I arrived , bonnet had been badly oxidised as the bush had laid on the bonnet for a year , the rest was just minimal so a few days with a machine polisher and all but the bonnet had comeback to life , so in short paint or wrap the bonnet , I chose a black gloss wrap ,
The other bad poi t was scratches to the lower bumper which I simply covered with a new lip
Paint sorted moved on to engine , she was missing so code showed cylinder 3 missfire , as I had no history for the last 18months I decided new ngk iridiums and to replace all 6 coil packs , she now purrs like a kitten on tick over and roars like a lion on steroids when you tap the throttle lol, new fugitsubo stainless exhaust , best sound ever imo
Wheels refurbed and painted black
Spoiler added cos as we all know it adds 200 hp lol
Then I stuck a air induction kit on to let her breath a bit better
I decided as I'm old and had trouble getting in and out I wacked a quick release steering hub on and a new suede momo steering wheel , then had to match handbrake and gear stick gaiter in black suede , new mats , gear stick extender as I love the gear stick high and close to me
Interior was carbon fibred on the centre console and clocks
She came with a new set of toyo proxes on so that was cool
New brake discs and pads all round mtk drilled and grooved
Rear 25mm spacers , front 15mm spacers
Today I swapped out the old japanese sat nav see other thread
Last job for the moment is coilovers ,then a possible turbo upgrade
Anyway thanks for reading , I not new to forums and used to run the qashqai club forum back in the day
Finally a few graphics and stickers that I know won't suit you all but after all this is my midlife crisis car as I'm now over 50 lol , but still like to slide her round corner or two
Here's a few pics
Hope i can help out as much as get help on here , looking forward to a meet , went to a petrol head's meeting in runnymead last week , some nice cars there including a gtr I fell in love with lol