Anyone knows which is the most popular 350Z forum in Australia and NZ ?

 

This one, by a long way!

As always

H

 

yep

the guys in this forum are the most active of any Oz 350z forum.

 

Not to mention the fact that we're probably better looking, smarter, healthier and have a better rugby side than our NZ comrades.

Jim

 

As the others have said the regional section here is the largest I've found.

That said is there anyone from NZ here?

 

I recall one NZer posting ages ago asking about the 350z there...

Wonder if that person is still lurking this forum?

 

EVO-R is going your way!

 

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You come too, Jessica!

 

Is jessica coming to Newcastle?

Might be worth a trip up there!

 

'n 'arry 'me'll be 'ere too!

FROZZZZTY

 

hummm... How do you guys usually get your Z goodies?

 

Personally I order from a local supplier who brings stock in directly from the manufacturers in Japan. Not that I've ordered a lot so far.

With my previous car (Miata, I ordered a lot from FlyinMiata in the US).

Shipping isn't really an issue once you know what to expect and is usually cheaper than buying locally.

I still order a lot of stuff from all over the world as it's cheaper. I recently spent about $250 in shipping on books from Amazon. Same books here would've cost me $400

 

I'm in the middle of organising a cheaper method of ordering parts form the USA. I've been talking to Simon at ttzed.com and he's OK with starting to stock Z33 parts besides his current Z32. Getting smaller, less costly parts is a pain because of the minimum shiping costs. As an example, I was looking into getting a Stillen Mesh Grille from StrictlyZ at US$107 which is reasonable with the exchange rate, but UPS shipping was quoted at US$240, more than double the cost of actual item. So as you can see, you have to plan well to save on money and get a lot of things at the same time.

Jim

 

Can you guys list some local shops you know? Include their contacts. Thanks!

 

Order from local guys who import, or Order from the US directly.

Anyway I can to get the goodies.

 

I don't know too many because as I said they charge too much. The one I use isn't really a shop, they're a custom fabricator/installer and so don't carry stock but they can order in whatever is required and are very fair price wise.

I think a big part of the issue is that the shops who do stock stuff get hit by big shipping, duty and tax bills and so have to pass that on whereas doing it yourself you can either keep the price down and avoid the duty and tax altogether or at least minimise it.

FWIW:
http://www.hioctaneracing.com.au (the one I use)
http://www.croydonautosports.com.au (the place I dyno)
http://www.uniqueautosports.com (these guys used to be into the 300Z a lot, not sure now. Used to know the owners step sister.)