Mahoney Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) Hello All, I bought my first Z car last Monday and having given it a good clean this weekend I thought it would be a good time to introduce myself, plus, this forum has already been a valuable resource for buying tips, mods, suggestions and problem diagnosis already. I bought a 370z Nismo and so far it has been great, i went for a 1-2 hour drive on some countryside B roads last night and I think it is probably the most fun I have ever had driving a car. The car has 36k miles and the previous owner/s have already made some tasteful mods, a private plate, blacked out the wheels and a powerflow custom backbox. The car is in pretty good nick but it is due a service and I have it booked in at a Nissan garage for one + a health check, so hoepfully they don't find anything scary. It also has a coupple of dings on the rear bumper that I am getting sorted at a body shop. Looking forward to meeting you all . p.s If anyone knows anything about the history of this car i'd love to know! Edited June 22, 2020 by Mahoney 4 Quote
Mikey_S Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 What a start to Z ownership! Congrats and welcome Quote
Justthejedi Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 Welcome to the club, great looking Nismo! Quote
Lee370Z Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 Hello and welcome. That is a wonderful looking Z. Enjoy it. Quote
Whitevanman Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 enjoy it.... like the number plate almost looks like mine...….. Quote
HEADPHONES Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 Welcome to the OC Those reflections in the black paint are awesome. Almost looks like the paint is ALIVE. Got that "Predator" moving through the jungle vibe. Got good weather this week. Perfect for stretching the Nismo's legs Quote
Umster Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 Welcome welcome! Nice Nismo there. Black on black, little too batman for me but as long as you're enjoying her! Nice photos and as mentioned above, the paint looks in decent nick. Quote
Mahoney Posted June 22, 2020 Author Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Whitevanman said: enjoy it.... like the number plate almost looks like mine...….. No way! We are only one digit different , twins! Edited June 22, 2020 by Mahoney 1 Quote
Whitevanman Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 39 minutes ago, Mahoney said: No way! We are only one digit different , twins! I bought mine as I wanted a smaller sized number plate...... Quote
ShortPaul Posted June 23, 2020 Posted June 23, 2020 21 hours ago, Mahoney said: No way! We are only one digit different , twins! Hi buddy have you found the car tramlining yet dont know if all nismos suffer with the same issue Quote
Humpy Posted June 23, 2020 Posted June 23, 2020 Welcome and where are you based? Congratulations on the purchase Quote
Mahoney Posted June 23, 2020 Author Posted June 23, 2020 1 hour ago, ShortPaul said: Hi buddy have you found the car tramlining yet dont know if all nismos suffer with the same issue I can't say I have, the dealer I bought it from put new tires on for me and presumably did an alignment at the same time, could that have delayed or fixed the issue? Quote
Mahoney Posted June 23, 2020 Author Posted June 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Humpy said: Welcome and where are you based? Congratulations on the purchase Thanks! I am Cheltenham/Gloucestershire based, do you know if there are any others here? I have seen a few Z's around. Quote
ShortPaul Posted June 23, 2020 Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Mahoney said: I can't say I have, the dealer I bought it from put new tires on for me and presumably did an alignment at the same time, could that have delayed or fixed the issue? Possibly i don't even know if they all do it, all good if it don't have that problem, nice zed though enjoy Edited June 23, 2020 by ShortPaul Grammar Quote
GranTurismoEra Posted June 24, 2020 Posted June 24, 2020 Nice ZED dude. Yep ive gone on 2-3 hr spirited runs using as little as 30 miles of petrol. Have you thought about ppf on the front bumper and side skirts. Quote
Mahoney Posted June 24, 2020 Author Posted June 24, 2020 8 hours ago, GranTurismoEra said: Nice ZED dude. Yep ive gone on 2-3 hr spirited runs using as little as 30 miles of petrol. Have you thought about ppf on the front bumper and side skirts. Hi, I've thought about it, but not looked at any prices, any idea how much something like that could cost? Quote
GranTurismoEra Posted June 25, 2020 Posted June 25, 2020 ££££ not cheap. Id say the most important bits are the red trims. Something like front bumper, bonnet, mirrors and fenders can cost as much as £1500 at a place like Topaz in London. There will be places that do it cheaper though as its just a wrap. Id shop around. I heard that they use a machine to make the cuttings. I dont see how it different than wrapping. I visited a place in London. They wanted £800 for bonnet and front bumper as well as fenders. I didnt bother with my current car though as ive already got some chips which ill get to later Quote
ShortPaul Posted June 25, 2020 Posted June 25, 2020 On 23/06/2020 at 19:41, Mahoney said: Thanks! I am Cheltenham/Gloucestershire based, do you know if there are any others here? I have seen a few Z's around. I am not that far away, i am in Bristol Quote
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