Leenx Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 So it's just under the wheels arches really then - and not the actual components under the car (exhaust, etc..) ? I'm from Leighton Buzzard - close to Milton Keynes - Think J13 of the M1. How far away roughly are you from there? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 not the actual exhaust but everything else underneath that is exposed.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flakmunky Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I agree totally that it was expensive... I will post some pics be 'cos as Stuey said, everything EXCEPT the exhaust was done in Black Waxoyl. fM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 dose anyone know how to remove the plastics and with a guide perhaps ........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revsport Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Underseal is the way forward for all imports. After 3 years without it you will wish you had just done it. Lew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted March 1, 2007 Author Share Posted March 1, 2007 That's funny because the import specialists I've spoken to and members of my family who've imported before have never bothered and don't see it as a priority? Also why would Japan not underseal their vehicles whilst the UK do? Could be wrong here but thought the Japanese climate and weather conditions are not too far aprt from the UK's? And surely if you look after your Zed well (like I'm sure we all do - i.e. washing under the car) you're eradicating to an extent the potential build up of salt and the like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 i did wonder why they don't do it in Japan but when you look at the mileage on imports they are used a hell of a lot less - not sure why that is either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted March 1, 2007 Author Share Posted March 1, 2007 Nixy - I think it's something to do with their servicing or something. Basicaly it's more cost effective for them to off load the vehicle than to pay costs involved in service. Again this is probably not at all accurate but think it's along these lines. Back to the subject of body protection in Japan, even if they do use them les why should this matter? as I'd of thought a large majority of the cars stay in the country? Don't know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I think the simple answer is that the Japanese do not use salt on the roads at all. I presume they must use snow chains or studded tyres, especially in northern Honshu and Hokkaido, where winters are much more extreme than they are here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flakmunky Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Or they just like some tail end fun?! Oo-err! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 i also think the japs dont keep their cars that long to go rusty......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I'm sure there are massive fee's/taxes that they have to pay once the car gets to a certain age * *I reserve the right to be totally incorrect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Yep think the ladt comment is spot on, once they reach a certain age don't the Japs have to pay large sums? Back to the salt issue, providing you clean under your Zed frequently (jet wash?) isn't this at least going to postpone the risk of developing rust from salt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 i think ur right sarn................... i think its 3 yrs........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 *I reserve the right to be totally incorrect You also have the right to remain silent, but you dont listen to that do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 *I reserve the right to be totally incorrect You also have the right to remain silent, but you dont listen to that do you? NOPE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I was talking to the importer who got my car for me about undersealing which he said he will happily arrange - however, he did suggest I have a think about it while I'm awaiting the shipment of the car as he says it can potentially cause problems when you come to sell the car on due to people thinking you have done it to hide something. What do you lot think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 sorry duplicated post - dodgy broadband! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I guess its a possibility. But then if you don't have it done, people are going to be worried about it rusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiN Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I was talking to the importer who got my car for me about undersealing which he said he will happily arrange - however, he did suggest I have a think about it while I'm awaiting the shipment of the car as he says it can potentially cause problems when you come to sell the car on due to people thinking you have done it to hide something. What do you lot think? Nah, undersealing should be an essential job with imported cars (unless you have the luxury of using the car as a toy). At least with the FTOs, one of the key questions to ask when buying one is "has it been undersealed? if so, how long ago?". So the fact that it's been undersealed is actually a postive point to put on the sales ad. I'd expect to pay £50-90 for a proper job, although I have been quoted £120 etc before, so it all depends on who you go to. I imagine that the cheaper places will just use an oil/wax mix and slap it on...whereas I'd hope that the more expensive places will use some "proper" undersealing product. With that said, they're both fine for doing the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 thanks, that's a big help - I'll definitely do it then. I guess if you have a receipt to say you did it at the time you bought it there's not a lot to look dodgy about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flakmunky Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I was recommended AGAINST using an underseal and was recommended to use a wax... Underseal will become brittle, whereas wax will 'creep' and reseal itself when chipped... Also much easier to remove when resealing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzzz... Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Japan models have lower corrosion durability requirements because in Japan they do not apply aggressive de-icing stuff on the roads... they change tyres, use chains, or drive on de-iced roads. I heard in some regions...they even have networks of geothermal water pipe works...running below some roads to keep them nice and toastie in winter preventing icing... as for the other aspect of Japan Manufacturers don't like second hand cars because they don't make so much money on these .... so in Japan car manufacturers, managed to convince the government to enforce a rule that used cars have to go to the technical inspection after 3 years, and this is a costly matter since a check costs between 1500 and 3500 EUR. Once you're in the system, you have to get your car checked every 2 years, and once your car is 10 years old, you need to go there every year. This is a reson why the Japanese change cars quite fast, usually before the car is 3 years old. Important aspect is that you have no control whatsoever on the cost of possible repairs, because after the technical check, the car is driven to the garage and they do the repairs that the technical check asked them to do, you just get the bill with your car. A very nice rip-off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 That explains it! Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwr Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Just had mine done (better late than never), £100 at Dicksons of Dunblane, they use a 3M underseal with some waxoyl mixed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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