arken78 Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 Will possibly be one of you lovely bunch tomorrow but I've got a quick question first. I've got a sneaky feeling that I might be buying a non-GT Z that's been retrofitted with GT stuff. Basically cruise control is up the swanky and the owner said its been since he fitted a new stereo. Is this possible? He reckons Halfords didn't have a specific adapter when they fitted it but is there somewhere I can look to see if the CC gumpf is even there? Any help is much appreciated. Cheers! Quote
ATTAK Z Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 Has it got 1) the cruise button on the steering wheel 2) leather seats 3) electric heated seats ??? photos or a link would be good !!! Oh and 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 Welcome aboard and what he said ^^. 1 Quote
arken78 Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 Thanks for the quick replies and welcomes! Annoyingly 'swanky' was meant to say swanee but we all know how amazing auto-correct is right! Anyway, onwards and upwards... Here's the link: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201409217585992/sort/atcustom/radius/70/quicksearch/true/page/1/usedcars/make/nissan/model/350_z/postcode/ss166tj/onesearchad/used?logcode=p The heated seats do indeed work but the whole interior looks quite worn for the mileage, I.e. Has it been salvaged from a high mileage write-off perhaps? All switches are present and correct on the wheel, just the CC doesn't work... Quote
arken78 Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 I will say, the pictures do the inside a great justice. I actually think they're old pics from the previous owner's ad. Quote
GMballistic Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 Doesn't look to bad. Definitely seems to have everything a GT should have and if it's a definite UK car (not an import) I'd say it's genuine. If it's a private seller try to ascertain what fuel he's been using in it & for how long as it should only be run on Super Unleaded ~ can cause engine problems if run for any great length of time on standard Unleaded fuel. More info here: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/56308-what-can-happen-if-you-run-your-zed-on-95-ron/ Buyers guide here: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/77426-buyers-guide/ Service schedule here (this can help with seeing the service history & checking for things that should have been done depending on mileage/year): http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/31110-service-schedule-for-a-350z/ 1 Quote
ATTAK Z Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 It's a GT and has Rays (£1000.00 extra when new) - the right price too if it's genuine 1 Quote
arken78 Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 It looks and drives lovely, nice quiet engine with a good strong pull. The HPI showed up a colour change but it's been done well if that's the case. The only worry is the interior and cruise control issue for me. Have you guys changed your stereos and lost CC/found a way around? This guy's only had it for a year but I'll try to coax his fuel preferences out of him. Quote
GMballistic Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 My head unit had already been changed from the Bose to an aftermarket double din when I bought the car ~ that head unit broke so I've replaced it with a better aftermarket double din (Pioneer). Tbh I've never used my cruise control so no idea if it works or not. Light's up when I press the button to turn it on though. All my steering wheel controls for volume up/down etc work though as it has the correct wiring harness which is the key part to keeping all the controls working with an aftermarket head unit but either way that shouldn't effect the cruise control imo. Quote
WhackyWill Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 Welcome to The Forum. I would say its a GT. If he took it to Halfords I'm not surprised he got a problem. 1 Quote
arken78 Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 Excellent, thanks all! I agree. Letting Halfords fit your stereo is the equivalent of Joey Essex tying a shoe lace. Looks like I'll be sticking around then, eta 2 hours, 8 minutes! 3 Quote
WhackyWill Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) Get your camera out..we love a few pics on here. Edited October 19, 2014 by WhackyWill 1 Quote
bamdc2 Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 I would knock off at least £500 just because he mentioned he took it to Halfords once!! 1 Quote
gsexr Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 cruise not working, hpi shows a colour change.... I would want to know more as that colour change if its true would worry me Quote
arken78 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Posted October 20, 2014 Weirdly, cruise is working. It's the radio buttons on the wheel that aren't, which doesn't worry me. I'd imagine the Halfords guy's to blame there. Everything tallies up otherwise. Had a brilliant drive home and I'm loving being a Z-raver. I'll get a pic on soon. Thanks again for all your input gang! 2 Quote
Neilp Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 to get the stereo working with the controls, is a piece of cake if you know how. Theres an excellent write up on here, 2 mins and i'll get you it Quote
Neilp Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/15611-what-you-need-to-upgrade-your-350z-audio-system/ theres another couple of good ones made by buster and keyser i'm sure 1 Quote
Neilp Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Probs best to edit/update your first thread and make the title relevant as threads like these help other and if titled wrong, they disappear into the mist Quote
GMballistic Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Weirdly, cruise is working. It's the radio buttons on the wheel that aren't, which doesn't worry me. I'd imagine the Halfords guy's to blame there. Everything tallies up otherwise. Had a brilliant drive home and I'm loving being a Z-raver. I'll get a pic on soon. Thanks again for all your input gang! You just need the correct wiring harness to make the steering wheel controls work with your head unit. Glad you are enjoying your Zed. Quote
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