Hands Up all the Aussies

[West Aussie]

No I do not work Nissan or any manufacturer. I work in the media! And I too am waiting for a Z, order done in December 22.

But yes, ok, keeping clients abreast of an order and news is right - I won’t disagree. But when you don’t have any info, they apologize… what else would help?

Admitting that there is an issue is a start, rather than sweeping it under the carpet and hoping no one notices, or that everyone has the time and patience to wait would not go astray

There are many who have already given up their order…number one complaint is lack of transparency

 

[GeelongCats]

It’s finally here ?

 

[MattJ2020]

Oooooo what a big fuel cap you have there

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[GeelongCats]

 

[West Aussie]

Nice does that mean @jezzza has his as well?
At least some are getting somewhere
Are you happy with the stereo sound?

 

[peter]

Wow. You sure told him.

very nice

 

[GeelongCats]

Nice does that mean @jezzza has his as well?
At least some are getting somewhere
Are you happy with the stereo sound?

I’ll get to that stereo soon, let me enjoy the sweet manual first ?.
Oh it’s worth the wait if you’ve ordered the manual

 

[Hammo25]

I know it’s been a topic of conversation previously, but does anyone know approx what size spacers are needed to mount the front number plate direct to the grill (without that big ugly mounting bracket - which is not only ugly but flimsy AF)? I cab buy any size out of china but need to probably buy bulk - so happy to do that and give away the rest to others.

 

[cainen]

So what are your real world thoughts on the Supra v Z thing?

 

[cainen]

I know it’s been a topic of conversation previously, but does anyone know approx what size spacers are needed to mount the front number plate direct to the grill (without that big ugly mounting bracket - which is not only ugly but flimsy AF)? I cab buy any size out of china but need to probably buy bulk - so happy to do that and give away the rest to others.

Not sure but my quick fix was to cut away the excess bit of the mount with a multi tool so it can't be seen. I'd be interested in mounting directly to the grill if you figure it out.

 

[West Aussie]

Nice story on A current affair of all places tonight about Quarantine.
Yes…there is a quarantine issue, but mostly in Melbourne, and most cars affected are from China followed by Spain and Argentina.
Japan did not make the list ?
Even in Melbourne the backlog has dropped from 10,000 cars to just 2,000 and there are less dirty cars arriving .

So backlog clearing, west coast port not affected, and cars from Japan is if anything …way down the line being held up

Very interesting

 

[GeelongCats]

So what are your real world thoughts on the Supra v Z thing?

Too early to tell… need more time with Z

 

[GeelongCats]

@West Aussie for a 2 seater the sound system is good and I can assure you it’s heaps better than Supra’s.

 

[West Aussie]

@West Aussie for a 2 seater the sound system is good and I can assure you it’s heaps better than Supra’s.

I test drove one and it sounded pretty bad if I’m honest…however it could have been simply down to no one tuning it, or fiddling with the base etc
So it’s good to hear that you think it’s ok

 

[Hammo25]

Not sure but my quick fix was to cut away the excess bit of the mount with a multi tool so it can't be seen. I'd be interested in mounting directly to the grill if you figure it out.

Ok. So I pulled the front plate and bracket off. Dealer did a shot job of using screws that were too long so they damaged the grill underneath (see pics). I’ve fixed for now by adding some washers behind the number plate to shorten how far the screws protrude while I wait for new standard slimline backing plates and covers. I’m hoping that I’ll be able to position the new backing plates so they cover the damage, but it will mean mounting the backing plate on the lower side so the higher edge is high enough.

By my rough measurements I’ll need spacers of 25mm to clear the point of the grill, but maybe a little longer even if the part that they will screw into is verticals vs angles like the front of grill (I should have checked that).

If that doesn’t work I guess I’ll cut the flimsy bracket down.