ol_skl_jp Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 Hey guys, Does anyone know whats going on with the zspares site and when exactly its coming online. Also where are they situated, i will hopefully (fingers-crossed) own my first z car next week and want to know what parts are on hand if needed. I cant wait to finally own one One last thing, if anyone has a list of all there parts and the prices (doesnt matter if its old just want a rough idea). I emailed the guys down there but have not heard anything as yet. Cheers,
JP240z Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 It's run out of Zshop, so call lindsay and he should be able to let you know. They can be pretty expensive, but they do have some rust repair panels and things like that pretty cheap, eg. inspection flaps, quarter panels, scuttle panel..
C.A.R. Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 Your going to have a hard time getting hold of Lindsay... ZShop is still operating though. I'd be trying http://www.allzparts.com.au/ in Sydney first
Moderators Zedman240® Posted February 16, 2008 Moderators Posted February 16, 2008 I've heard some rumors about that, heart troubles, tax probs etc...a friend tried calling but no answer...Anyone know the real reason?
ol_skl_jp Posted February 17, 2008 Author Posted February 17, 2008 Iv tried allzparts but i cant seem to get a parts list, all i see is the specials page. cheers,
reverendzed Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 Heads up on this one guys, the truth is you sow what you reap, you can only fool people for so long it finally catches up with you......Caveat emptor (buyer beware!) ** modified to comply with website terms and conditions http://www.viczcar.com/Terms-of-Usage.html #6.
JP240z Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 Modified to comply with website terms and conditions http://www.viczcar.com/Terms-of-Usage.html #6
reverendzed Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 I don't think anyone knows the real story, so probably not worth speculating. I guess the important thing is that Zed owners in Melbourne put their business with those who have some integrity.
C.A.R. Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 Moderated comment as a result of our website terms and conditions http://www.viczcar.com/Terms-of-Usage.html Number 6.
ol_skl_jp Posted February 17, 2008 Author Posted February 17, 2008 I came across this site http://www.zfactory.com.au, dont know if anyone has dealt with them. There in melbourne, I love living in melbourne:P. They have prices and stuff on there site could someone check it ojut and see if there prices are reasonable because i dont know what im looking Lol. Thanks.
reverendzed Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 Having a look at their site the prices are certainly competitive, I see something there that I need.......Thanks!
Glen Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 I guess the important thing is that Zed owners in Melbourne put their business with those who have some integrity. ok so i picked up my first Z today and was wondering where a good place would be to source spares and setup some tripple carbs for me later down the track. ATM i think it is only running on 3-4 cyclinders and im thinking ignition problems. edit, im in melbourne aswell SE suburbs.
pauly_adams Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 i had the same problem when i got my z. try changing your plugs first use ngk bp5es plugs, change your points, rotor button and cap if they need it also a new set of leads doesnt go estray. you should have that thing purring like a kitten cheers pauly
reverendzed Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 If you are looking to nail down some performance issues especially carb work you need to see Daniel Moore contact details 98082590 shop 0409167866 mob This guy not only knows his stuff but in my conversations and dealing with him had that important quality called 'INTEGRITY' I think other guys on the forum would back this up also. Rev.
V8Datto Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 I came across this site http://www.zfactory.com.au, dont know if anyone has dealt with them. There in melbourne, I love living in melbourne:P. They have prices and stuff on there site could someone check it ojut and see if there prices are reasonable because i dont know what im looking Lol. Thanks. Isn't that Rob down at Z Factory? If so, I'm sure heaps of people on here know him
Moderators Zedman240® Posted February 17, 2008 Moderators Posted February 17, 2008 Yes it is! I've known him for about 13 years. It will be hard to find anyone else in Melbourne who knows a Zed better than Rob! Best for bodywork etc...
Glen Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 Thanks for the quick replys pauly and Rev, i have a new rotor button + and leads sitting here and getting some new plugs tomorrow. Hopefully like you said cleaning up the points/cap aswell it will start and purrrrrrr. ATM no rev tacho either, it comes on, rises and then is now stuck at 2900 RPM. No tacho light aswell and no heater fan.... the list is getting longer but not to long. cheers glen
Jimbo Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 Rob is the MAN for your bodywork and there is no better for your mechanical work than Daniel Moore... Both good blokes...Jim
HELLFIRE! Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 I spoke with the ZFactory the other day and was impressed by his attitude. He was talking about expanding the listings on the on line store.
Administrators gav240z Posted February 17, 2008 Administrators Posted February 17, 2008 Moderated comment as a result of our website terms and conditions http://www.viczcar.com/Terms-of-Usage.html Number 6. Personally I only really had a couple of experiences with Zshop and lets just say they sold me a so called reco alternator that was "about as reconditioned as my a**hole". To quote my favorite Australian movie - The Big Steal.
JP240z Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 I dont get why nobody wants to say exactly what happened? Pretty sure the supreme court hasnt banned victorians from speaking about every crime.
Administrators gav240z Posted February 18, 2008 Administrators Posted February 18, 2008 I dont get why nobody wants to say exactly what happened? Pretty sure the supreme court hasnt banned victorians from speaking about every crime. I thinks it more or less because we don't exactly know. We hear all kinds of rumours to be honest. As I said above I only met the guy a couple of times and I didn't have the best experiences in terms of service from the business, hence the reason I never recommended them. I will say he had to know his stuff, he had built some good cars and engines ( L28's ) but I think many will agree that they didn't have the best service from Zshop, while others did. I'll be the first to admit though I have no idea what happened but I've heard a few different stories, some involving health issues and some involving illegal activity. Due to the websites own terms and conditions we cannot speak about acts of criminal activity and we also cannot speculate without any hard facts. http://www.viczcar.com/Terms-of-Usage.html see number #6
JP240z Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 Yeah nah I can back that up. The guy was a royal douche who was pointless to deal with. Just wondered what had happened.
dazzed Posted March 1, 2008 Posted March 1, 2008 wow!! havnt some people got to express some opinions on what is going on with lindsay from the Z shop, isnt it amazing that the forum vic Z car club is only stating negative aspects to the situation, so i wou;d like to take this time to shed some bright lights on the positive aspects that lindsay from the Z shop has contributed to the zed car school, fortunately i met lindsay in 1983, he had zeds then and a ho falcon, detamaso panterra, SLR5000, and other numerouse vehicles, oh porsheres too . lindsays common attitude to life is in order to be succesfull you need to first make someone else succesfull and he did and does, theres also another common factor that goes with doing this and that is you end up giving a hell of a lot more than you get..... full stop there.... now there was only 2000 240z datsun sports cars delivered through the australian datsun dealers fom 1969 to late 1973 which makes this vehicle very rare so im sure at one stage most readers would have had some dealings with lindsay at the either z, spares or the zed shop, i know i have and he has always helped me with my zed even when he has been under a lot of pressure. lindsay knows how to build a top motor and you all know that, now that demand has become so strong for his services he personally cant meet the demand, and relys on the people that he educates to do so, and if there not prepared to learn then a breed of 240z specialised personall become a very rare service uncommon in the average automotive repair field, so think once think twice, lindsay where are you? i need some parts , when are you going to open the shop?
C.A.R. Posted March 1, 2008 Posted March 1, 2008 Dazzed, I'm sorry mate, but I have nfi what you just said or meant... Care to clarify? The fact is, Lindsey has been out of action for a while. He may be back soon or he may be not.
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