Possible S12 for sale or breaking, verdict on 22/2/2010

[WM-S12]

Originally Posted by Dazmans12

Doesn't sound that bad. Are the shocks you have fitted genuine or aftermarket? Must be able to sourch a set, even a 2nd hand one to get you through MOT.Which side is it? Would take about an Hr to fit as only a few bolts to take off.

Pitting on your brakes due to lack of use, I d say. I d aways wondered about this statement, as if looking for something to pick up. As long as the brakes show they stop with good power,evenly, no binding & good thickness on pads and discs them selves. No brake oil leeks & all hose & pipes in good condition.

Why is the rear calliper sticking, is it the Calliper it's self, then easily srtipped & cleaned up to get you through the MOT, However I'd prefer the exchange calliper if you can aford, then you just bolt it on.
Try 'Brakes International, 'www.brakesint.co.uk' :01706 666999, appro £55 when I last bought a set from them,very helpful, usually got them on self & work on an exchange basis. Best way then they come ready to paint prior to fitting for that enhanced look.

If it's the cable, which is more than likely, then which side is it. I'm on my 3rd pair now. I have a couple of Passenge sides spare & could do you one for a fraction of Nissan prices.
Aftermarket ones also available for about £28, so if its your Drivers side then this would be your cheepest option here. Nissan want £50 each.

If you get the car back to the MOT centre in the 2 weeks, then they will only look at the fail points. I'd also look arround for an MOT centre you'd trust & is sympathatic towards calssic cars.

Sorry if it sounds like I teaching you to such eggs, not sure of your knowladge as you mentioned getting parts fitted by someone else. & this seams like an easy fix to me.

Where are you?
Are you thinking of selling the car as whole?
Daz

I've already replaced the calipers using Brakes International, I even got a decal on the rear passenger side window so I wouldn't forget where I got the parts from

The full car is still up for sale as a whole car for £200, however the rear shock didn't just break the day it went into the MOT, I did however notice one side was a slight bit more bumpier but I put it down to the fact our roads up here are pot holed and deformed due to the cold weather every year...and never get repaired haha.

She still pulls regardless of the fault, also it's another £50+ for an MOT since it was tested on 22nd. Getting parts would take atleast a week extra and from 2moro I have 2 weeks to get the car sold or broken down.

I've advertised in scot-ads also but to be honest £200 is a bargain for a car that needs little work ( I need a bigger car so she's got to go regardless. )

you'll find the car in the sales section under "E-Reg S12 ZX Turbo for sale"

£200 however if you PM me I maybe able to lower it alittle if your genuinely going to take it off my hands.

located in Aviemore, Scotland

[WM-S12]

Originally Posted by irish s12

I don't see why you would break the car for such minor issues,fix them,get it retested and sell it for a lot more.

I don't think you see my point, if the car doesn't sell how else am I going to make the money that I lost for the car not selling, last option is to break the car.

If you have the parts to fix it up, buy my car I'll give you a discount otherwise don't tell me what I should do with my car

[zombiemax69]

Is this out of tax? Whats it like for rust and do you have any pics of the sills, arches underneath?

Cheers

Alvin

[irish s12]

You'll find it very difficult to sell a car that someone has to come and collect on a trailer.
Good luck with it though.

[WM-S12]

Well if no one buys it I'll start breaking it, it's that simple even if it is a shame.

zombiemax I can get pictures for you 2moro as I'm moving the car to another location.

You have to remember, were else can you get an engine, body-panels, doors, dashboard, seats and everything else for £200. Thats a whole lot of spares for your money, I've seen cars without Tax or Mot being sold for £800+ in worse conditions.

[Dazmans12]

Hi
would consider, but your miles away from me & I have no way to get to you with in the next few weeks, due to other commitments, let alone consider having to find a trailer & a car to toe with in order to tow the car back to Portsmouth. Have to admit it's as you say a good price & a dam shame to break another good S12. Not many round now, worth saving in my opion. But I may have some parts off you if you go that route.
Daz

[zombiemax69]

Cheers. I may be interested in this if its not rusty... bought a rusty one recently but it turns out I am terrible at welding so i sold it on

Alv

Originally Posted by WM-S12

zombiemax I can get pictures for you 2moro as I'm moving the car to another location.

[paulsilv]

I'll take the exhaust and Magnecor leads straight away

[WM-S12]

Currently have 2 interested buyers within the surrounding area I live in, 1 very keen one who mentioned his restoration background. So all hope of an s12 almost on the verge of being scrapped might end up going on sale to someone as a fully restored or modified classic. Who know's, you may even be able to buy it later down the line.

I'll know by this friday, guy told me it's not going to the scrappy not if he can help it and is willing to take it away on his own trailer so I'll be a happy chappy if it's sold on friday.

Will keep you posted.