Hands Up all the Aussies

[Mud]

Special order for the auto, i question how it came to be that myself and @Fontana ended up with them. Surely this tid-bit won't hurt a possible resale. I certainly don't have a vin yet either. Hopefully that's coming in the very near future though.

My guess is these autos were more casual orders by less enthusiast type people, thus the cancellations

Shame you missed out in the Proto @Mud, what variant of Coupe are you going with?

Yeah kinda kicking myself I didn't go with one to start with. I thought 2 red Zeds would be cool.
Red/Manual

 

[Mud]

I certainly don't have a vin yet either. Hopefully that's coming in the very near future though.

I'd get on to your dealer.

They showed me the details for their demo.
It has:

• VIN
• Colour (White)
• Transmission (Auto)
• Build date (June 2022)
• Ship it is on (Amethyst Ace)
• ETA (02/09/22)

 

[jezzza]

Their demo is coming on the "Amethyst Ace" due 02/09/22

Fantastic update, thanks!

This dealership swore black and blue that they wouldn't accept a demonstration vehicle until preorders were fulfilled, I wonder what changed.. I'm praying that our cars are on this next shipment but from what I've heard from someone higher up, it's less than likely.

Sounds like cars can't be sold yet and we're awaiting a grand release date.

Now where are they hiding these Protos? I'll head down for a snoop in a bit.

 

[peter]

I've already sorted the garage door opener in my 370z. Will prob remove the boot release and add the same in the new Z

I had the middle switch on my 370z to control front parking sensors I had installed as my version never had the hatch release. Can buy a device in ebay so that Google app will open the garage door.
i will move the switches on the new Z, middle will be hatch release.

 

[West Aussie]

Fantastic update, thanks!

This dealership swore black and blue that they wouldn't accept a demonstration vehicle until preorders were fulfilled, I wonder what changed.. I'm praying that our cars are on this next shipment but from what I've heard from someone higher up, it's less than likely.

Sounds like cars can't be sold yet and we're awaiting a grand release date.

Now where are they hiding these Protos? I'll head down for a snoop in a bit.

Well you are taking it better than me @jezzza
If the second half of Protos are arriving on the 02/09 then it will be another few weeks before they get to the actual dealer.
So mid Sept ….then coupes most likely not on board, so we are looking at October at the very earliest, but more likely November
Because dealers want a car to show off that they have no stock to sell

Now I know everyone has had this conversation before, but there are so many that ordered very early it’s just frustrating, and the longer it goes on …the more people are buying other options. We see it on this forum daily
Maybe they have so many buyers they don’t care , but it’s not a great business decision to lose your clients before your product even arrives


As to seperate ships if QLDs coming on the Amethyst Ace, then they should arrive on a sister ship in WA….Liberty Ace or Ruby Ace, however neither appear to be dropping into Japan

 

[Proto Z]

I had the middle switch on my 370z to control front parking sensors I had installed as my version never had the hatch release. Can buy a device in ebay so that Google app will open the garage door.
i will move the switches on the new Z, middle will be hatch release.

Can you send us a link to the device?
Also interested in where you got the button from (and installed?) @Mud ?

 

[peter]

Can you send us a link to the device?
Also interested in where you got the button from (and installed?) @Mud ?

Tuya Car Garage Door Opener Smart WiFi Switch Control for Alexa Google Home
Just search on ebay, Ali Express sells the same less

 

[Mud]

Can you send us a link to the device?
Also interested in where you got the button from (and installed?) @Mud ?

Yeah I have mine set to work with Goole Home also. But it can be finicky to use. You have to get your phone out and sometimes your signal is dancing between mobile and home wifi.

No device. Buy an extra garage remote.

Button was this one I think.
https://www.aironboard.com.au/store/nissan-switch-n1b86gom-garage-opener-amber-green-on-off.html
Need to cut and solder new LED to colour match

Installed myself.

• Remove battery from remote
• Bust open shell
• Solder/clamp button down so always powered on
• Solder wires to +ve and ‐ve remote terminal
• Wire into button and splice to heated seat or other 12v power under cup holder (very simple 12v circuit wiring)
• Enjoy

 

[Proto Z]

Awesome, thanks mate!
I'm pretty handy with a soldering iron, so will have a crack myself also

Actually - did you add a fuse to this? Or just used the one attached to the button you replaced?
(I ordered the physical button just now, and have a spare garage remote - happy days!)

 

[jdm-rhd]

Awesome, thanks mate!
I'm pretty handy with a soldering iron, so will have a crack myself also

Actually - did you add a fuse to this? Or just used the one attached to the button you replaced?
(I ordered the physical button just now, and have a spare garage remote - happy days!)

you could probably just add an inline fuse. just gotta remember it's there and alert the next owners if you ever decide to sell the z.

 

[jezzza]

 

[Beard]

Sad news this morning,
Called my dealer because I didn't get a call as suggested I would, last week.

My dealer is a B1 dealer and still won't be getting any cars this year. Build date Jan 2023, with expected delivery Feb.

I said, "are you sure I'm even getting a Proto with a build date that late?" He said "yes definitely a Proto"

I guess I'll keep saving my money then....

Dealer said things could change, but that is the current status.

 

[loudsx]

when did you put your order in?

 

[Beard]

when did you put your order in?

October 2021

Dealer said he is sending me an email today with as much info as he has, an SO number but no VIN until the car is on a ship inbound for QLD.

 

[cainen]

October 2021

Dealer said he is sending me an email today with as much info as he has, an SO number but no VIN until the car is on a ship inbound for QLD.

The whole allocation process has been pretty bizarre and this just makes it even more so. If Nissan has been controlling allocations based on first in best dressed it shouldn't matter who or what your dealer is.