Olly350z Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Hey guys and girls! My names Olly and I'm from West Sussex, more specifically Worthing I picked up my 350z funnily enough just over a year ago, been meaning to get on here for a while but everyone remembers what it's like to be a noob! Been knocking around cars for a long time, practically live breath and sleep Vpower haha. First money pit was a B18R swapped Honda civic which I spent the best part of 6 years restoring. Sadly and being honest I ran out of talent one night while having a rather vigorous play with an R33... so that was the end of that chapter So this time last year I'd literally just purchased my GT 350z. It came on a sensible 63k with full Nissan service history stamped at every interval. Did think I'd gotten a great deal but as the year has progressed it has appeared to be a bit of a lemon, throwing up all of the normal Z faults that develop with time. Standard first ever fill up picture SO here we are a year later, and what can I say? I honestly love the car to bits but it has been by far the most frustrating car I've ever owned, and I've thought about selling it numerous times. Its a real love-hate relationship. I've done quite a few bits to it to be fair, I'd liked to of done more but have been beaten by repair costs several times. I started with small carbon parts (I have a carbon obsession) which went like this I then got pretty lucky and won a Y pipe back Japspeed system for £250. This in itself has been a royal pain in the backside with lots of fettling to get it to fit properly. But it sounds brilliant with a deep burble on overrun. Also recently got some sports cats second hand so looking to fit them once the 02 spacers arrive and fingers crossed it doesn't throw engine lights Then went and rebuilt the Brembos and got new MTEC drilled and grooved disks and padds with HELL braided lines. Again fitting didn't go to plan as we ended up snapping a hard line which meant being trailered down to the shop as it sensed the low fluid and locked the diff But it now stops the planet rotating so worth it The car then spent a week in pieces as it went down the body shop. It had fitted Nismo side skirts, Nismo rear spats and Miens front lip fitted along with reviving the headlights. I do also have a Nismo V3 spoiler but that's yet to go on as I think it'll look silly as it is and with the refreshed headlights and a little photo shoot with Luke My next purchase was a slight impulse buy which I do regret some days. A Nismo V2 front bumper And the latest addon was getting my windows tinted, by far my favorite mod so far So I think that's me kinda up to date The car was recently used alongside my buddy James 350 for his wedding, which I'm sure some of you will of seen. Apologies for all the pictures but as they say, they are worth a thousand words! Overall I'm happy with the 350 I just wish I could get past some of the niggling faults that are appearing. I have an extensive list of plans which im sure one day will come to plan, just annoying when you want to build another show car but life gets in the way! Would really like to start attending some regional meets or meet people who are local, my old group disowned me when i bought her (Honda Owners ) Looking forward to hearing from you all and I apologise in advance for no doubt some of the stupid questions I will ask Olly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 to the forum Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 to the forum Olly Thanks Bud! My main reason for joining was I was told to get in touch with you, regarding a noise I have as I've been told you are the Z god! Is it possible I can PM you please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Welcome to the forum... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Welcome to the forum Lovely Zed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GMballistic Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Welcome aboard. Very nice looking Zed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mouthwash Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Haven't seen a grey 350z with a V2 in Worthing yet, I'll have to keep my eye out. I quite regularly see one with a Nismo kit including spoiler tooling about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) So where have you been ?. Would be good to see you at the South East meet in November. See regional meets. Z looks good. I am just South of Haywards Heath. Welcome to come up anytime. Edited October 7, 2016 by Payco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Haven't seen a grey 350z with a V2 in Worthing yet, I'll have to keep my eye out. I quite regularly see one with a Nismo kit including spoiler tooling about. Im around dude, bit of a lurker though haha. Used to be out alot with the Honda guys but as said I got disowned by them for not buying another rice cooker! Would be good to meet up with a fellow Z owner So where have you been ?. Would be good to see you at the South East meet in November. See regional meets. Z looks good. I am just South of Haywards Heath. Welcome to come up anytime. Lurking dude! The Z doesnt get driven too much to be fair! I'll check now and see if I can make it buddy, would be good to get some Zed friends localish haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Lovely car and photos buddy. Welcome along 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Haven't seen a grey 350z with a V2 in Worthing yet, I'll have to keep my eye out. I quite regularly see one with a Nismo kit including spoiler tooling about. Im around dude, bit of a lurker though haha. Used to be out alot with the Honda guys but as said I got disowned by them for not buying another rice cooker! Would be good to meet up with a fellow Z owner I'm not in a Z anymore (check my sig) but always up for making some new friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Bounty Bar Kid Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Welcome. Be wary of mtec drilled and grooved. Heard like all drilled they're liable to crack. I've always just gone for grooved. Much better imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Hello and welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Lynx Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Welcome to the forum Olly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Haven't seen a grey 350z with a V2 in Worthing yet, I'll have to keep my eye out. I quite regularly see one with a Nismo kit including spoiler tooling about. Im around dude, bit of a lurker though haha. Used to be out alot with the Honda guys but as said I got disowned by them for not buying another rice cooker! Would be good to meet up with a fellow Z owner I'm not in a Z anymore (check my sig) but always up for making some new friends. Ohhh nice Well would be good to meet up and have a natter with another Nissan! Let me know when you're about and work permitting i'll come up! Welcome. Be wary of mtec drilled and grooved. Heard like all drilled they're liable to crack. I've always just gone for grooved. Much better imo. Thank you and Noted Bud. But I had these on my old Honda and it got abused religiously and there was never a problem there and compared to the Z which gets nannied on the daily I think i'll be ok. Brakes are one of my monthly checks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsniss350z Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Hey Olly, welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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