Skyline 3.5 GT Auto - 4 questions - Traders/Anyone?

[NeilMH]

1. What is the availability of "normal" parts - e.g. required for normal maintenance and repair - e.g. pads, disks, bushes, exhaust etc (think engine is same)?

2. Same question re parts availability for mild modification? Presumably would Uprev same?

3. As import is the level of underbody protection lower than a UK car?

4. Any big issues or concerns for, say, a 3 year ownership prospect?

 

Left leg/knee shot so starting to look at autos (can't afford 370 - already know enough about 350 tip imports - I think/hope)

 

Thanks, in advance.

[Flex]

Is it TrickyDicky that had one on here? Perhaps a PM his way?

[NeilMH]

Thanks Flex. I think it might be someone else because the TrickyDicky I can find hasn't made any posts as yet (or am I doing something wrong?)

[Flex]

Thanks Flex. I think it might be someone else because the TrickyDicky I can find hasn't made any posts as yet (or am I doing something wrong?)

 

Bugger, sure it was him, hopefully someone else can remember...........

[ZMANALEX]

1. What is the availability of "normal" parts - e.g. required for normal maintenance and repair - e.g. pads, disks, bushes, exhaust etc (think engine is same)? Same as 350Z except exhaust

2. Same question re parts availability for mild modification? Presumably would Uprev same? Similar to 350Z except body panels.

3. As import is the level of underbody protection lower than a UK car? Imports are usually rust free and the Jap UP with be up to the job.

4. Any big issues or concerns for, say, a 3 year ownership prospect? Similar concerns as 350Z

 

Alex

[firemansim]

Neil

I have a JDM auto and most things are the same. Bloody love the "triptronic" gearbox and after a year I've not had any problems. Mine has also had an "up-rev" at Horesham developments, and with a few usual upgrades was pushing out 300bhp on the rolling road.

Edited May 9, 2014 by firemansim

[firemansim]

Sorry mate didn't read the title,its a skyline your asking about.

[Ian]

Thanks Flex. I think it might be someone else because the TrickyDicky I can find hasn't made any posts as yet (or am I doing something wrong?)

 

Bugger, sure it was him, hopefully someone else can remember...........

 

Tricky Ricky

[Flex]

Thanks Flex. I think it might be someone else because the TrickyDicky I can find hasn't made any posts as yet (or am I doing something wrong?)

 

Bugger, sure it was him, hopefully someone else can remember...........

 

Tricky Ricky

 

 

Close though

[NeilMH]

1. What is the availability of "normal" parts - e.g. required for normal maintenance and repair - e.g. pads, disks, bushes, exhaust etc (think engine is same)? Same as 350Z except exhaust

2. Same question re parts availability for mild modification? Presumably would Uprev same? Similar to 350Z except body panels.

3. As import is the level of underbody protection lower than a UK car? Imports are usually rust free and the Jap UP with be up to the job.

4. Any big issues or concerns for, say, a 3 year ownership prospect? Similar concerns as 350Z

 

Alex

 

Thank you Alex. That helps a lot.

 

Thanks everyone else. Will have a look at Ricky as opposed to Dicky

[NeilMH]

PM sent to TrickyRicky.....I looked through the postings and found before and after pictures of a ........... Skyline 350

[NeilMH]

Pm replied to with all the answers I wanted. Thank you Tricky-Ricky

 

The only issue is that body panels are not easily available but otherwise broadly speaking a 350z with a longer body. Hence, why the exhaust is longer, as per Alex's earlier reply.

[Hiro]

If you have any questions I might be able to help. I've had my Skyline 350GT for 10 years now and I've never really had any issues. Just normal wear and tear for the most part. I'm now supercharged with a built engine so I've been down that route if you have any questions there as well. Tricky Ricky is the guy I would ask if I had questions though. Seems like a very knowledgeable chap.

[saihaynes]

Likewise happy to help as well

[NeilMH]

Thank you Hiro and saihaynes.

 

If I do decide to go down this route I will take advantage of your kind offers

[coldel]

I believe you can buy a spacer pipe to make 350z exhausts fit the longer 350gt's?

[saihaynes]

No worries at all mate, 5yrs of ownership for me...wanted a zed but needed more seats and love the rarity of owning the 350gt

 

Coldel you are indeed correct dude, can order from the states pre fabricated

 

Sai

[NeilMH]

Yep - I've starting looking at the Skyline Forum with the dedicated section and there is some useful info in there.

 

There is also the issue that I own the 350 jointly with a mate (as per the Caterhams and Elise, etc earlier) so I need to check out his views as well. The advantage is that the Skylines are good value for money (my oppo and his wife have recently taken on a major house renovation project). I have also started to look at some cars that might be future classics. I feel like we may have missed the boat on the Merc R107s unless I want to get a bit of a basket case - I don't.