Emperor Ming Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 Hi H5.Sorry to hear about your bumps and dings. It really gets me all riled up when folk just don't chuffin care. The cause of all this angst and ire was the attaching of my latest engine bling The new metal cover was a disaster and the painted plastic one only a little better - it looks great in the sun when the metal flake does gleam but otherwise it just looks ordinary. I am still looking at the metal option but the excess I am going to have to pay is going to slow things a little. As for the new bits all I am going to say is --- LIGHTS -- Neons? The metal cover you have mentioned is that the engine cover or battery cover? Engine cover mate! I had one made up to get treated and the more I looked at it the less I liked it, so it is custom build time now! As for the lights wait and see as it is going to be different! Ming the Happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 sorry to hear all that mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Hi H5.Sorry to hear about your bumps and dings. It really gets me all riled up when folk just don't chuffin care. The cause of all this angst and ire was the attaching of my latest engine bling The new metal cover was a disaster and the painted plastic one only a little better - it looks great in the sun when the metal flake does gleam but otherwise it just looks ordinary. I am still looking at the metal option but the excess I am going to have to pay is going to slow things a little. As for the new bits all I am going to say is --- LIGHTS -- When the car is back and cleaned up again I will take a picture and post it up. At present the powder coated after market air filter etc is back in the garage otherwise the insurance company would have tried not to pay!!!!! I also have a custom rear boot liner cover on order that may or may not be what I am looking for. all I have to do in payment for this is to clean and polish a 15 year old 4x4 that has not seen soap or a sponge in about 10 years!! I think I got the rough end of the stick but it will make for interesting before and after pictures. I will update the bling on the bling thread as soon as the car is repaired. Ming the Happy Sounds good mate, hope it isn't too much of a baal ache and most of all you get a good repair. I wown't hijack the thread but it will be interesting to see where we get to....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Sorry to hear of your woes mate but glad you're taking it so well. Hope you get it all sorted and looking forward to seeing the latest additions to your engine bling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Ming Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Hi Guys Spoke with the insurance company and they have given the go ahead today to have the car repaired I am now waiting for the garage to tell me they have the bits in and I will get it in to be sorted out!! Can't wait now as I am suffering Zed withdrawal symptoms. I will keep you posted on progress. Ming the impatient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Hi GuysSpoke with the insurance company and they have given the go ahead today to have the car repaired I am now waiting for the garage to tell me they have the bits in and I will get it in to be sorted out!! Can't wait now as I am suffering Zed withdrawal symptoms. I will keep you posted on progress. Ming the impatient what about a different bonnet ,whilst the ins. co. paying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Ming Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 I spoke with the garage today and they have got the authority to paint the bumper as well!! It goes in on the 30th of April and will take 7 working days. At least when I get it back it will be 100% right!! Ming the Happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Good stuff, shame it takes 7 working days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Ming Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 Good stuff, shame it takes 7 working days. Chris Mate, if they said they could do the work in two or even three days they wouldn't get their hands on my car. The paints is a whole day alone to get put on right. The bonnet hinges are behind the wings - have a look at yours next time you open the bonnet!! - and the windscreen is an ars* of a job! Ming the patient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Ming Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 Hi Guys The repair garage contacted me on Friday to tell me that they cannot get a windscreen. Reason The part number for an import is different to that of a UK car and they cannot find any with the right part number. (They do not think there is one in the UK. ) I argued that as the body on a Zed and a Fairlady have to be the same the screen differences can only be cosmetic - possibly a slightly different tint - and as such a UK screen will it an import car!! As helpful as the guy was, and he is trying to help as much as he can, he cannot order the screen until he confirms this as once he has it he has too keep it and he can't risk having a several hundred pound screen sitting around the place for ever and a day. I suggested using a standard windscreen replacement firm and see what they would do but apparently the screen they would use was TWICE the price of the one the insurance company had initially authorised and they were still not sure it was for an import. If there is no joy by Monday lunch time then the Insurance company and I are going to go into serious 'negotiation's' regarding time scales and SUITABLE courtesy cars. I actually stayed very calm - most unlike me I have to say as usually I would have blown a valve - and I am storing all my angst and ire for the damn insurance company. I will update as soon as I know more Ming with the 'ump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I cant believe it's a different windscreen fitment from UK to JDM model ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prescience Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I cant believe it's a different windscreen fitment from UK to JDM model ?? Doubtful since all constructed in same factory (ies) - engines and other bought-in parts, yes, body etc, no way IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Ming Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 I cant believe it's a different windscreen fitment from UK to JDM model ?? Neither can I mate! All they keep saying is that it is a different part number and are not, at this stage, willing to risk getting one 'just in case' it doesn't fit!! Fun starts on Monday I guess. Ming the Royally PI**ED off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I cant believe it's a different windscreen fitment from UK to JDM model ?? Neither can I mate! All they keep saying is that it is a different part number and are not, at this stage, willing to risk getting one 'just in case' it doesn't fit!! Fun starts on Monday I guess. Ming the Royally PI**ED off!! Could be different. Didnt i read somewhere overhere that some JDM's have a heated front windscreen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 think that is a option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Ming Posted April 30, 2007 Author Share Posted April 30, 2007 I cant believe it's a different windscreen fitment from UK to JDM model ?? Neither can I mate! All they keep saying is that it is a different part number and are not, at this stage, willing to risk getting one 'just in case' it doesn't fit!! Fun starts on Monday I guess. Ming the Royally PI**ED off!! Could be different. Didnt i read somewhere overhere that some JDM's have a heated front windscreen? I looked closely at mine and it HAS a heated front windscreen. I had never noticed before but it is there. Apparently they will 'register' my car with Nissan and then the part can be sorted. The garage have been very helpful but my patience is wearing very thin. Nissan at Wakefield told the garage that they have checked their records and a windscreen like mine has NEVER BEEN SOLD IN EUROPE. My reply was BOLLOX. As soon as I know more in this damn saga I will let you know but it is now over THREE WEEKS!!!! Ming the UN happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Thats madness dude! What are you driving around in at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Ming, try giving these guys a bell, Bolton Safety Glass 01204 393260. They've done 2 screens for me in the last 3 months and although mine is a UK car they are incredibly helpful and may be able to put you in touch or get some info from their supplier. Certainly worth a shot I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Ming Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 Hi Guys and Gals Another update in this ever increasingly long saga. RAC windscreen repair - a very helpful firm so far - have come out and examined my car. The windscreen is a green tint standard fitment - which they have - and heated - which they don't. Now that they have confirmed that the screens are the same even if the part numbers are different the garage has contacted Nissan to see if THEY can get a green tint heated screen!! This is becoming a matter of principle now and I am getting to the stage where someone is going to get a proper neck full!! My car has been damaged a month on Monday and in that time it has done 15 miles. 10 of those were to the garage and back. I have done almost ALL my mileage on a bleedin' push bike. I will keep you all posted. Ming the Patient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Ming Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 Tuesday was a good day. I dropped my car off at the repairers so that they can start the repair only to find that they had eventually got a price for the heated screen having agreed with the insurers to go ahead with a normal screen and for them to pay me the difference. About two hours later the insurers phoned me to say that they too had the price and would I accept a cheque for £326?? WOULD I then . . . . . . Would I also accept them paying the excess of £350 as final settlement of the difference in the price of the screen Errr????????? Yes I would thank you very much!! They have faxed the insurers to waive the excess and today I got a cheque for £326. Almost worth the wait!! Ming the Happy - and patient! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 RESULT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Hi Ming not sure if its too late I emailed planet autos in bow they are a japanese specialist and they emailed me back about half hour ago and they reckon they can get a jdm windscreen in 2 weeks for 190. Ive used them before they are really good and cheap if you pay cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Excellent news Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Pleased for you Ming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 so you've got it replaced but not with a heated one then? If I had a heated one I'd want it replacing with a heated one - heated front screens are ace in winter! But then again if you didn't realise you had it anyway you won't miss it. I wonder if anyone else with a JDM has got one without realising - what do you need to check to find out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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