370z Nismo Mk1 - Restoring back to showroom condition

[Lewis Schwier]

So here I am finally creating a topic in the 370z section. I absolutely loved 350z ownership and have so many great memories with both previous cars, but it was time I followed my heart and dived into the Nismo club. No secret that I wanted a mk1 since the day me and @Killick.z crossed paths a few years ago and now I'm here writing this looking right at one that I now own. Still feels surreal, everytime I look at it I think wow thats actually mine 

 

Originally I did want to wait until next year but a unique opportunity presented itself and I decided to jump on it. Only 2-3 Mk1's really come up for sale at any one time so I was prepared not to be too picky as long as it had been looked after and the milage was low.

 

Here it is:

 

 

 

 

The plan is to take it back to stock and as usual detail/restore as much possible.

 

A few things need doing. Rear pads are done so I've ordered new rear pads, discs and fluid. The gear box oil hasn't been changed for a while so I've ordered some genuine oil too. 

 

A genuine gear knob is on order as well as you can see its currently got an ebay special on there at the moment  same with the front badge. 

 

Other plans are changing the headlights, steering wheel re trim, wheel refurb, new tyres, front plate delete. But this will all be done over time.

 

Excited to share another awesome tread with you guys! 

[HEADPHONES]

Don't see many mk1s.......even on the OC.  Nismo design such gorgeous spoilers it's a mystery as to why they dropped it on the MK2.

I've only ever seen mk2s in the flesh but I bet the mk1s can hold their own for looks and presence when parked alongside.

Thought you were crazy selling the 350z bit now I see the logic

Looking forward to updates and lots of pics.

 

Edited December 17, 2020 by HEADPHONES

[davey_83]

She's beautiful!! Only seen a couple in the flesh and they are rather special. Well done fella, enjoy and circa 30k is baby mileage.

[ShortPaul]

Congratulations buddy  look forward to seeing it in the flesh 

[Andy_Muxlow]

Congratulations Lewis. She is a stunning looking car. As above I can't wait to see this in the flesh and to see your progress on here with her.

[nissanman312]

I saw this one for sale 

Lovely car and after seeing the condition of your last one I'm.sure you will make this mint 

[Lee370Z]

Very nice. 

 

I reckon that these are the ultimate 370Z for many people. 

 

Enjoy it. 

[Olly350z]

Welcome to the Nismo club, definitely made the right decision and its one hell of an upgrade over the standard 350. Glad to see I'm not the only one who routinely checked i had bought one at first 

[Silverthorn]

Awesome looking car mate! I've always loved the look of the MK1's.

 

Looking forward to seeing what you do with it 

[msitpro]

Defo the ultimate 370Z. Much prefer the long nose front bumper with the small grille.

[dave_7]

Congrats! looks super tidy already going off the pictures

[ShortPaul]

Is it a x forum car, possibly owned by a Scottish guy called Jim 

[Lewis Schwier]

On 17/12/2020 at 19:18, HEADPHONES said:

Don't see many mk1s.......even on the OC.  Nismo design such gorgeous spoilers it's a mystery as to why they dropped it on the MK2.

I've only ever seen mk2s in the flesh but I bet the mk1s can hold their own for looks and presence when parked alongside.

Thought you were crazy selling the 350z bit now I see the logic

Looking forward to updates and lots of pics.

 

I think they were trying to extend their target audience to get more sales by making the car more sleek and more understated which you can't blame them for doing the mk2 is still a beautiful car in its own right. 

 

Haha I would of loved to of kept it and had both but couldn't afford that unfortunately!

 

Thanks man

[Lewis Schwier]

On 18/12/2020 at 10:22, msitpro said:

Defo the ultimate 370Z. Much prefer the long nose front bumper with the small grille.

Personal preference I suppose but same here 

 Especially once they have the plate delete as well!

[Lewis Schwier]

On 18/12/2020 at 13:20, ShortPaul said:

Is it a x forum car, possibly owned by a Scottish guy called Jim 

I am not sure. I bought it off a guy in Welwyn Garden City and he bought if off a young Uni student called George. 

[ShortPaul]

5 hours ago, Lewis Schwier said:

I am not sure. I bought it off a guy in Welwyn Garden City and he bought if off a young Uni student called George. 

Ahh ok maybe not then, look forward to meeting up

[msitpro]

On 20/12/2020 at 03:56, Lewis Schwier said:

I am not sure. I bought it off a guy in Welwyn Garden City and he bought if off a young Uni student called George. 

A uni student with a 40 grand 345hp sports car?!

[Hayd350]

Tidy. I've never been too fussed for the 370's, even the Nismo editions but the MK1 was the exeption to this. Never enough to make me list my 350 but a model that drawers a mild ammount of my attention. Specially in white. Nice purchase

[msitpro]

34 minutes ago, Hayd350 said:

Tidy. I've never been too fussed for the 370's, even the Nismo editions but the MK1 was the exeption to this. Never enough to make me list my 350 but a model that drawers a mild ammount of my attention. Specially in white. Nice purchase

Agree, always preferred the 350 shape, headlights and length. Also agree white is the best colour for the Nismo 370, not that there's many colours available -

 

[Lewis Schwier]

1 hour ago, Hayd350 said:

Tidy. I've never been too fussed for the 370's, even the Nismo editions but the MK1 was the exeption to this. Never enough to make me list my 350 but a model that drawers a mild ammount of my attention. Specially in white. Nice purchase

Totally agree with you there! Only the Mk1 was going to make me sell my 350z. Thank you. 

[Lewis Schwier]

1 hour ago, msitpro said:

Agree, always preferred the 350 shape, headlights and length. Also agree white is the best colour for the Nismo 370, not that there's many colours available -

 

Yea its a shame we only got white, silver and black. The Magma red and Gumetal grey look amazing in the mk1. 

[ShortPaul]

30 minutes ago, Lewis Schwier said:

Yea its a shame we only got white, silver and black. The Magma red and Gumetal grey look amazing in the mk1. 

Yeah it is a shame they didn't come into the uk in red or grey but its good they did send them in white, black and silver, if i could afford it i would have a mk1 parked next to my mk2 in the garage 

[HEADPHONES]

3 hours ago, ShortPaul said:

Yeah it is a shame they didn't come into the uk in red or grey but its good they did send them in white, black and silver, if i could afford it i would have a mk1 parked next to my mk2 in the garage 

That's just being greedy

[Lewis Schwier]

Finally got the rear brakes done so I could actually drive the car. Thought I would replace pads and discs each side so they have equal wear. Bought from Euro Car Parts at a great price as they had 45% off.

 

 

How the previous owner didn't clock that one of the pads was down to the metal I will never know. The whole wheel was caked in orange iron contaminates and the constant scrape was horrendous. Anyway before the discs went on I thought I would paint the hubs with some hammerite as we all know the paint that is used on brake discs comes off and rusts in no time.

 

 

Much better!

 

Turns out the brake pads had just completely disintegrated both sides, I reckon they were the original brake pads, not surprised they had fallen apart 8 years later!

 

 

All fresh now, just need to get the wheels refurbished and paint the front hubs to match!

 

[StormtrooperZ]

Loving your work mate and the attention to detail!