NeilMH Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Is it TrickyDicky that had one on here? Perhaps a PM his way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 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?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 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........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemansim Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemansim Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Sorry mate didn't read the title,its a skyline your asking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 PM sent to TrickyRicky.....I looked through the postings and found before and after pictures of a ........... Skyline 350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saihaynes Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Likewise happy to help as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Thank you Hiro and saihaynes. If I do decide to go down this route I will take advantage of your kind offers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I believe you can buy a spacer pipe to make 350z exhausts fit the longer 350gt's? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saihaynes Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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