Bry Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) Looking for ideas as to what I can get my dad for his 70th birthday coming at the end of July. See new post below Edited June 29, 2019 by Bry Ipad issues Quote
ShortPaul Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 27 minutes ago, Bry said: Looking for ideas as to what I can get my dad for his 70th birthday coming at the end of July. He made be 70 You don't sound too sure on his age buddy 1 Quote
Bry Posted June 29, 2019 Author Posted June 29, 2019 Ha ha let's try that again. He will be 70 end of July and I want to get him something for his 350z roadster. He has just treated himself to some HFC's and an Invidia exhaust (thanks Torqen) and has booked it into to abbey motorsports for an uprev remap in 2 weeks time. He adores his Z so I'm trying to think of something I could get him and so far all I can think of is getting a used steering wheel and getting it retrimmed by Jack at Royal steering wheels or paying for a full detailing job . It doesn't make life easy for me living in Australia and I've only got 4 weeks to get it sorted. Any ideas ? Quote
The G Man Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 Something from Pedders? https://www.pedders.com.au/catalogue/all/nissan/350z/ DBA’s, adjustable coilovers, Pedders has a good name and VFM reputation and it’s based in Australia Quote
LRF4N Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 I think he meant he’s in oz and his dad is here? A detail is a good idea. He’ll appreciate it looking at it and driving and easy to organise from afar Is he into exterior mods? If you want something subtle could do side steps or zunsport grille etc Keyrings and air fresheners always work well too Quote
The G Man Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 1 hour ago, LRF4N said: I think he meant he’s in oz and his dad is here? Yeah, I understood that. Buying in Oz and shipping yourself is probably much cheaper than buying through a UK distributor. my point was, here’s something for your car in the U.K., from your son in Oz from an Oz company Quote
Bry Posted June 29, 2019 Author Posted June 29, 2019 52 minutes ago, The G Man said: Yeah, I understood that. Buying in Oz and shipping yourself is probably much cheaper than buying through a UK distributor. my point was, here’s something for your car in the U.K., from your son in Oz from an Oz company Good suggestion but he’s happy with the handling and aesthetics as it is. MCA Coilovers here in OZ are rated higher than Pedders hence why I went with MCA’s. Shipping from OZ to UK is stupidly expensive which is why I’m trying to get something from within the uk. Quote
Bry Posted June 29, 2019 Author Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, LRF4N said: I think he meant he’s in oz and his dad is here? A detail is a good idea. He’ll appreciate it looking at it and driving and easy to organise from afar Is he into exterior mods? If you want something subtle could do side steps or zunsport grille etc Keyrings and air fresheners always work well too He likes the stock look of the exterior. Think I need to make more of an effort for his 70th than a magic tree and a key ring :-) Here's his Z Edited June 29, 2019 by Bry Add pic Quote
Kieran O'Quick Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 Datsun baseball hat to keep the sun off the bonce.. 2 Quote
ZMANALEX Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 A £500.00 Zmanalex voucher: Sorry, could not resist. Not much help I know. How about paying for the Uprev, or a set of tyres, or you can't go wrong with a detail or detailing products if he likes to detail himself. 1 Quote
LRF4N Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 54 minutes ago, Bry said: He likes the stock look of the exterior. Think I need to make more of an effort for his 70th than a magic tree and a key ring :-) Here's his Z Yea was thinking shipping wouldn’t make an oz present worthwhile With the key ring I didn’t mean that alone, that would be a bit crap 1 Quote
Andy_Muxlow Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 How about some different wheels or spacers maybe? Depends on your budget Quote
Bry Posted June 29, 2019 Author Posted June 29, 2019 All good suggestions. Already got him a few cool baseball caps. 380RS pedals sounds good. Paying for the uprev is good but that's hid gift to himself so can't really steal his idea. Just looked up getting it detailed and oh my @*!# is that expensive £850 for stage 1 ! You got anything interesting Alex that you've got stashed away. He loves his stock wheels by the way and he can't be arsed to wash the car himself so products would be a waste Quote
ZMANALEX Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 1 26 minutes ago, Bry said: ! You got anything interesting Alex that you've got stashed away. I was only jesting mate, but as you ask, how about a pair of Nissan facelift rear LEDs? 1 Quote
LRF4N Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 Is he into his Z clothing and watches? Hope not, but if he is that could make a nice gift Also someone was selling some Z memorabilia on here, can’t remember if it was a dvd or book Quote
nissanjuke Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 yes, my wife bought me a 370z watch off eBay . Quote
Umster Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 I've had a toy 370z, Nismo keyring, car decals and a 3D plate given to me for my birthday. Could also look into limited edition manuals or guides or things of that ilk. Else try engine block table? Could do a car experience? They do a 350z drift experience near me Quote
ZMANALEX Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 Or how about a 1/10th scale radio controlled 4WD 350Z model car? (requires building) A 3 step forward & reverse speed control is included. Only 1 in stock: Quote
formatzero Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 Quote I would suggest a set of 370z wheels and 30mm lowering kit OR Ceramic paint coating ,I have both and they look fantastic. Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 15 hours ago, Bry said: All good suggestions. Already got him a few cool baseball caps. 380RS pedals sounds good. Paying for the uprev is good but that's hid gift to himself so can't really steal his idea. Just looked up getting it detailed and oh my @*!# is that expensive £850 for stage 1 ! You got anything interesting Alex that you've got stashed away. He loves his stock wheels by the way and he can't be arsed to wash the car himself so products would be a waste Where did you see it for £850? That's ridiculous! More like £300-500. Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 Not sure where your dad lives but if he's able to get to Abbey, he's able to get to this guy. http://www.divinedetail.co.uk/ Previous/current trader on here and his work was always top notch. 1 Quote
Bry Posted June 30, 2019 Author Posted June 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, The Bounty Bar Kid said: Where did you see it for £850? That's ridiculous! More like £300-500. http://www.detaildriven.co.uk/services-minorpaintcorrection Quote
Bry Posted June 30, 2019 Author Posted June 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, The Bounty Bar Kid said: Not sure where your dad lives but if he's able to get to Abbey, he's able to get to this guy. http://www.divinedetail.co.uk/ Previous/current trader on here and his work was always top notch. He’s on the Kent coast. Thanks for the tip Quote
LRF4N Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 1 hour ago, The Bounty Bar Kid said: Where did you see it for £850? That's ridiculous! More like £300-500. Agree with bbk that’s extortionate Quote
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