Hands Up all the Aussies

[loudsx]

Roger that mate. I do recall you mentioning earlier that your new occupation was placing some pressure on you to pick up a new whip! I'm glad you've got something that you've had a prior interest in. Will be nice to see you in a Zed though ?

As a bunch of enthusiasts, we'd be the last people to pull the ripcord. I can only imagine how many others without such an interest in the vehicle/brand are taking these endless delays. I reckon Nissan are burning through waiting lists quicker than this forum might suggest given the minute cross section of customers represented here. So that in itself may provide new customers the chance to advance rapidly if that gives new comers some small comfort.

I wish,
but not that hopeful.

that said those with finace clauses on their contract would be a bigger issue with the way rates are going these days.

 

[Ballast Scorcher]

I wish,
but not that hopeful.

that said those with finace clauses on their contract would be a bigger issue with the way rates are going these days.

Very true. The world is certainly a different place now than what it was even this time last year. We all know what's making headlines and even shit like a resurgent covid outbreak over East is enough give people pause. I reckon everyones over this covid and all the xyz variants anyhow.

But the interest rate rises and a six figure toy don't go nicely together when packaged together in a financed bundle.

 

[Proto Z]

Had a good chat with Josh at MCA Suspension. Great guy, and a great team.

He had some comments if the original suspension, which I'll mostly save for a future post, but suffice is to say he thought it was 'below average'.

He is very confident the MCA Reds will give the Z a marked handling improvement.
They have hooked me up with air cups on the front (confirmed they won't fit the rear without a decent amount of fabrication work), but the compressor and kit won't arrive for a couple of weeks.
I'll drop into AK Racing when it arrives for the fitment then.

 

[Proto Z]

Oh, and looking at 20mm spacers too.
Should fit pretty comfortably, but MCA are going to test this afternoon.

 

[jezzza]

Oh, and looking at 20mm spacers too.
Should fit pretty comfortably, but MCA are going to test this afternoon.

20mm spacers offset those stock wheels perfectly though I'm slightly concerned about the legality in the event of an accident.

 

[Proto Z]

20mm spacers offset those stock wheels perfectly though I'm slightly concerned about the legality in the event of an accident.

Yeah - insurance certainly don't like them.

Might fit them up and drive them around pending the 2000km service check - will take them off before I go in.

 

[loudsx]

Had a good chat with Josh at MCA Suspension. Great guy, and a great team.

He had some comments if the original suspension, which I'll mostly save for a future post, but suffice is to say he thought it was 'below average'.

He is very confident the MCA Reds will give the Z a marked handling improvement.
They have hooked me up with air cups on the front (confirmed they won't fit the rear without a decent amount of fabrication work), but the compressor and kit won't arrive for a couple of weeks.
I'll drop into AK Racing when it arrives for the fitment then.

Curious if you got an alignment check done prior.

Aaron at import monster got his checked prior to mods and was pretty bad.

 

[Proto Z]

Curious if you got an alignment check done prior.

Aaron at import monster got his checked prior to mods and was pretty bad.

I believe they did - he was quoting camber % to me, but I haven't seen the sheet as yet.
Will post when I see it.

 

[West Aussie]

Maybe a yellow manual for @WestAussie.

Thanks for thinking of me Peter,.would be great if it was true, but as yet haven’t heard even a whisper.
Mind you that’s not unusual.
I think my dealer has given up giving info, because disappointment usually follows

 

[West Aussie]

My proto is on the Dream Orchid and there are coupes on board according to my dealer. And collecting my proto on the 10th of December.

Exciting news for some….curious…manual or auto?
Dream Orchid is due to berth in Freo tomorrow. Would think if mine was on there I would have heard something

 

[Zywoov2]

Exciting news for some….curious…manual or auto?
Dream Orchid is due to berth in Freo tomorrow. Would think if mine was on there I would have heard something

mine is auto and the GM of the dealership has his personal coupe on there which is an auto too. Don’t know about the rest though

 

[West Aussie]

mine is auto and the GM of the dealership has his personal coupe on there which is an auto too. Don’t know about the rest though

Hmmm….I’d say all auto

 

[Beard]

Manual transmission being completely replaced on recall in USA.

 

[West Aussie]

Manual transmission being completely replaced on recall in USA.

It not unexpected…not by me at least

 

[jezzza]

It not unexpected…not by me at least

A whole new gearbox! Not sure how many are in the wild but an expensive exercise nonetheless.