roscopervis Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Hi, my name is Andrew and I'm a petrolhead! My beloved S14a 200sx was rcenetly rear ended, which unfortunately wrote the car off after 6 and a half years of ownership. After considering a sensible diesel saloon , I've seen sense and am now actively looking for a 350z - it seems like the logiocal choice! I think I've passed through my modding stage with my S14a, which was running about 280bhp. It was a great learning tool and I loved driving it, less so fixing it.,However, if little things make a decent difference, then I'm most likelky gonna do it! I live in Gorseinon, Swansea, so the shorter the distance to find a good car, the better! I guess I'm looking for a 2003/2004 GT model, must have the Rays wheels! Anyways I'm a bit of a sponge/nerd when it comes to car knowledge so I'm gonna be spoending some time reading up on these vehicles. Hopefully with what I learn I can give back. Quote
Stu350z Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Welcome to the Forum! Plenty of info on the Zed here! Now get some pics up of your old S14 so we can all enjoy her! Good luck with search! Quote
Daryl Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Welcome to the fun house! Sorry to hear about your S14a,i really like the shape of them. Mini R32's. Im sure you will find a car soon,there is plenty around,and here is the best place to start. Its a wealth of knowledge. Quote
Sarnie Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Ian is selling his car, and it's near to you Quote
Ian Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 I'm just down the road in Caerphilly. I've got an 03 Low mileage car for sale with Rays Quote
roscopervis Posted April 27, 2011 Author Posted April 27, 2011 Nice car Ian, spotted it on Pistonheads, though didn't realise it was on here as well. That's good to know, would much prefer a car from an enthusiast. I'm just a little bit more excited now! Oof! Getting a bit ahead of myself, would you accept a part paypal payment? (would cover the fees of course?) This was my pride and joy. I've come to terms with it now though Quote
JetSet Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Welcome to the forum from the other end of Wales Pete Quote
bronzee Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Welcome to the forum Andrew. You'll enjoy the changeover to the Z33. Quote
Stefan Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Welcome to the forum mate I'm new here myself Quote
roscopervis Posted May 6, 2011 Author Posted May 6, 2011 Got it! I bought Ian's that was for sale. Drives great, but there is one thing wrong - the left speakers aren't working off the aftermarket HU! Gonna look at that today. Still the engine note is pretty entertaining! Coming from a tuned 200sx, these are my thoughts -: The car isn't as fast, which I expected, but the linear thrust is more controllable. It can still wipe you out of not careful. It is also accelarative at motorway speeds. I think the first 3 gears could be livlier, hope an Uprev and supporting mods can do that. The chassis is better that the S14a, in that it is stiffer, though the balance is surprisingly similar. There is a little more inertia in the Zed. The standard dampers are better controlled too, though my sx was on coilovers for the last 3 years. Brakes seem to be excellent, one of the sx's weak points, really impressive. From all the reviews, I was expecting a heavy beast, but overall, the controls aren't weighted much different to the sx, but it all feels tighter. Pretty trame really, the torque of the sq when on boost was impressive, but not too easy to modulate, which means the sx is a wilder animal to drive! So far so good though. It is certainly fast enough, it's comfortable and looks great. Happy so far. Hopefully sorting out the stereo will make me extremely happy. I have a few aftermarket amps kicking about, but knowing Bose, it won't be as simple as that. Thanks for your warm welcome! Quote
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