Hi - finally bought a 350z

[Lolli pop 5]

After hankering after a 350z since launch and life keeping it just out of reach- finally got one which I will be collecting early next week. Can’t wait to get behind the wheel and enjoying it. Hopefully there won’t be too many expensive issues as it’s a 2005 vintage but pretty low mileage. Was really after a coupe but have ended up with a roadster, misses swayed it.
 

Things to sort out are getting it checked out to ensure all running ok, changing the Antiquated Bose Cassette system for a Bluetooth satnav- any recommendations /links for a suitable replacement?

 

Also looking at repairing the holes in the roof - is there a way to patch this up rather than replacing the fabric?

 

Look forward to joining this community and hopefully many years trouble free motoring

[MONKEYSOCKS 8]

I got the kenwood DMX- 7017DABS stereo last year, very decent piece of kit, and had no issues with it.

[coldel 3,888]

Welcome along

 

There is a whole ICE section on here have a browse through that you will see lots of head unit threads.

 

Post up photos of the damaged roof, then people on here can give a more informed answer...

[Andy_Muxlow 1,116]

Hi and welcome along buddy. as above post pictures please...

[Paul K 620]

12 hours ago, Lolli pop said:

Also looking at repairing the holes in the roof - is there a way to patch this up rather than replacing the fabric?

 

 

Welcome to the Forum, 

 

unfortunately, patching the roof, really wont help much, as if its the OEM vinyl, it will shrink and harden, and will continue to get worse.

 

when i got mine, i factored in the price of a new roof.

 

the best place in the London area to get it replaced is Carhood Warehouse...the mohair option is the the best as its will give a 15-20 year life and will remain flexible and in good shape.

 

the only down side is its £800 fitted, but i can say from personal experience its well worth doing

[kbad 388]

Hello and welcome along

[Lolli pop 5]

Thanks for replies. I will check out all the forums and hopefully be able to read up and learn before making important costly decisions. 

[Lolli pop 5]

7 hours ago, MONKEYSOCKS said:

I got the kenwood DMX- 7017DABS stereo last year, very decent piece of kit, and had no issues with it.

Thanks for recommendation. Was able to check this out at Halfrads today and there was another version 8017dabs. Couldn’t figure out the difference in the shop. Will do a bit more research. They were saying I need the steering wheel control £80 as well as installation kit because it’s a Bose system- but looking at my car it only has the cruise control on right hand side no stereo buttons??

[coldel 3,888]

My mind is a little hazy but that would mean you have the non-GT pre-facelift roadster? You can do an 'ipod hack' (do a search on here) I believe where you run a cable out the back of the head unit to plug your iphone in if budget is tight?

 

I would be more concerned about the roof than the head unit right now, have you factored in a roof change into your budget? Or negotiated it with the seller (is it a dealer?) to get a bit of money off? 

[ShortPaul 315]

Hi and welcome from Bristol 

[Kev T 208]

Hello and welcome.

[Lolli pop 5]

On 28/10/2019 at 15:42, coldel said:

My mind is a little hazy but that would mean you have the non-GT pre-facelift roadster? You can do an 'ipod hack' (do a search on here) I believe where you run a cable out the back of the head unit to plug your iphone in if budget is tight?

 

I would be more concerned about the roof than the head unit right now, have you factored in a roof change into your budget? Or negotiated it with the seller (is it a dealer?) to get a bit of money off? 

Thanks for response. Yes negotiated a deal due to roof issue. Will look at replacing when funds available, but for time being wanted to tackle the old cassette player and make car hands free to be legal if I ever need to answer or make call. Also sat nav would be great to make sure I’m not late for work. Will search the iPod hack. Thanks again

[Lolli pop 5]

On 28/10/2019 at 12:14, Paul K said:

Welcome to the Forum, 

 

unfortunately, patching the roof, really wont help much, as if its the OEM vinyl, it will shrink and harden, and will continue to get worse.

 

when i got mine, i factored in the price of a new roof.

 

the best place in the London area to get it replaced is Carhood Warehouse...the mohair option is the the best as its will give a 15-20 year life and will remain flexible and in good shape.

 

the only down side is its £800 fitted, but i can say from personal experience its well worth doing

Thanks for your reply. Before committing to buying the car I did look into this and car hood is one of the companies - they are now charging £850. do you have photos of your new mohair roof? Will be saving up the pennies but with Xmas round the corner....

My car seems to have a canvas roof not vinyl - did different year z cars have different fabric for their roofs?

 

[Lolli pop 5]

On 28/10/2019 at 08:58, coldel said:

Welcome along

 

There is a whole ICE section on here have a browse through that you will see lots of head unit threads.

 

Post up photos of the damaged roof, then people on here can give a more informed answer...

Thanks -Will check ice section. The holes are covered up with gorilla tape from previous owner and I am afraid of taking this off before I get the repair patches I ordered from ebay. I’ll take pics without the tape.

[Lolli pop 5]

Finally picked up car and it drove very well on the way back. The gorilla tape held up. So far so good. Will take pics as soon as I can

[Paul K 620]

13 hours ago, Lolli pop said:

My car seems to have a canvas roof not vinyl - did different year z cars have different fabric for their roofs?

 

if it looks like canvas, it will be the OEM roof....it is a vinyl roof with a layer of Canvas bonded over the top....the mohair roof, is based on a butyl rubber membrane with a cloth outer and inner, they remain much more flexible over time...I'll see if i can get some shots of mine with the roof up, nearly all are with the top down!

[Paul K 620]

here you go just after i had it done...you'll notice the roof is much "blacker"

[TobeZ350 1]

Hello mate and welcome 

This is a good place to be

[Lolli pop 5]

On 30/10/2019 at 11:12, Paul K said:

here you go just after i had it done...you'll notice the roof is much "blacker"

Thanks for photo. Does look good. My repair patches come today so will use this whilst I save for new roof.

[Lolli pop 5]

On 30/10/2019 at 11:12, Paul K said:

here you go just after i had it done...you'll notice the roof is much "blacker"

Thanks for photo. Does look good. My repair patches come today so will use this whilst I save for new roof.

[Lolli pop 5]

Found a place called All hood ltd and spoke to them and they can create and install a black mohair hood for a very fair price, cheaper than car hood. Has anyone heard or used them? Looking at their website and speaking with them they seem quite well established.

[Kaikora 7]

Welcome to the Z ownership! Hope she brings you lots of fun and joy!