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Didn't get another lude... but still Jap

Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:23 am
by stan
Hey all, still popping in to see what's happening in the lude community ;)

I sold my TT supra for repairs in November and began the hunt for something to replace her. I was still looking around for ludes, but also had a hankering for something with similar power to the Supra, and also had to be japanese (of course!)

I decided on a 350z in the end, and finally found one in the spec I wanted 2 weeks ago

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For those in the know, it's the facelift version (so has the better LED lights, bi-xenons and revised interior), has the 296bhp revup 3.5l engine, and the GT pack (brembos, full heated leather, rays lightweight alloys) and it also has built in sat nav. Only got 46k on the clock so hardly run in :lol:

Suffice to say I am very happy with it!

Already began modding it of course - put on a popcharger induction kit, carbon bonnet lifters and LED lights for the interior/sidelights. Got a new gear knob/gaiter and D1 throttle controller to install as well as blue hose kit for under the hood. Treated it to a quick machine polish last weekend but need some better weather to give the paint the time it needs Image

So although I did have thoughts of going back to a 4th gen, I've had to go onto something a bit more modern. I did have some nice reminising as I was clearing my garage out though - I held on to loads of bits like EL gauges, wiring looms, door cards and interior bits/switches just in case I went back to a 4th gen, but I've finally come to terms with the fact I probably won't :(

Hopefully see those that I know around at some shows in the upcoming years 8-)

Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 11:05 am
by wurlycorner
8-) for popping in to update us.

4g bug's are very hard to shift, so never say never ;)

I do like the way these sound.
They just don't come close to an s2k in terms of desirability for me though - I just can't get on with the slab sided/heaviness of them.

Hope you have loads of fun in it though 8-)

Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 11:52 am
by RattyMcClelland
What...your got rid of your trd3000?

That's nice though.

Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:05 am
by mercutio
nice to see you back Stan stick around this time :lol:

Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:41 am
by Rudelude
Your in the honeymoon period..... Prelude will always get you back..... It's the complete package :idea:
Nice enough cars, U should have gone for a 300zx TT, easily unable to 500bhp
And that v6 is thirsty too....hence the low miles :lol: :lol:

But you have got a convertible, so you can enjoy the sun.... Always interesting to see what luders move onto.
Enjoy the ride matey

Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:52 pm
by mart609
Free haircuts all round ? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 9:44 pm
by mercutio
mart609 wrote:Free haircuts all round ? :lol: :lol: :lol:
more likely to be blow dry's


sits back and awaits the inevitable :lol:

Re: Didn't get another lude... but still Jap

Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 11:14 am
by stan
It did come with the optional hair straightener attachment (usually a JDM-only feature) so line up at the shows and I'll treat you to some styling... :mrgreen: