Chesterfield

Dont worry, we have all learnt our lesson at some time or another - How do you think we all found out about the prices. For future awareness, you can get a set of EBC discs and pads all round for less than £500, + labour which is not a great deal. Discs alone Nissan will quote £1400 (or at least my local dealers did), which is nothing short of a joke. The paintwork sounds like quite a poor level of service. I would have expected that the dealer would have guaranteed their own repair work for longer than 6 months. If they dont want to even entertain sorting this issue out for you then it shows a very poor attitude in my opinion. Though it may be worth asking around local bodyshops for an idea on what they would quote to do a whole bonnet. You may find reviews of the local bodyshops level of service on a local car club - worth checking as you may save money and get a better job. It is rare that the dealers will do the spray work themselves, they often have an approved local bodyshop who does the work - so why not cut out the middle man? (as a broker I shouldnt say that, but anything for a fellow owner ) It may even pay to look in the back of car magazines for breakers yards, you may drop lucky and find a Z thats had a rear smash in the same colour as yours that you could get the bonnet from. (its a two man and transit van job to shift one though). Remember we are all here to help if you have any issues at all, someone here has probably been there and done it before you.

So who would people reccomend for mod freindly insurance then? Direct Line have shafted me for the bodykit

Steady, I may be going grey at the temples, but Ive not hit 30 yet.

See what I mean about the handbrake - just how close to the drivers seat do they want it?

I actually think the styling of these is great, though not too sure on the back window part. The interior is like a space ship but will probably date fast, I hate the position of the handbrake, its right into the drivers side and not that accessible (drove one when considering cars before plumping for the Altea). I dont know where Hondas brains were with the engine though. So much of a dramatic change from the previous model on the outside, and the same power in the engine. Should have gone up to the 220 level at least with this latest revision I think.

Hi Rob, Very sorry to hear about this, its everyones worst fear when parking cars anywhere now. One member here had the rear of his scrtached by someone resting their (metal) shopping basket on the car, and just dragging it off, stating "its just a car" when they did it I know there are a few people on the site that have had work done at denttec, Mike has some before and after shots of the work done on his. It all depends on where the dent is, and how accessible that area is for the chap at denttec. Im sure Mike will be able to provide input shortly.

Sounds like a good deal to me and I would certainly want to try them come renewal time

Wait till you tell your insurance company about items like bodykits and other modifications, you wont be able to sit down for a week.

I might do that myself every now and then

You arent taking it to the Donut are you Nicola?!?

Cheeky sods. There are 3 yellow Z's in Chesterfield that I know of. It wont be me, as mine hasnt been out since Donnington, except for one trip to the office the other day. It could be paul (signwizard), or more likely its the chap who has a yellow Z in Danesmoor. That is the most commonly spotted one in Chesterfield as I think it gets out more than the other two. If its got a reg with ZZZ on, then thats the one.

Yes we will all be in the top band. So a new Z will be 950 for the first year and I believe £410 moving to £455 the year after. And mine will probably do all of 3k miles a year now. Hmmm

I voted black, but think carbon would match the spoiler and B pillar covers just fantastic.

Forza 2 is good as a driving game, call of duty 4 online will all but steal every moment of your spare time if you enjoy playing multiplayer war games. Oh and Grand Theft Auto IV is out on the 29th, this is set to break almost all video game records to date.

Tonto puts his ear to the ground and says Buffalo come here not long ago. The lone ranger, mystified by his skills of tracking, asks "How do you know?". Tonto replies "still sticky".

Looking good. Though Paul had that Nismo front fitted and a normal size plate will not fit in the gap. However normal size letters on a smaller plate (smaller border) may fit just nice. (that gap will need to be a minimum 101mm) There are minimum border and letter sizes which for plates fitted after 1st Sept 2001 are: Characters: Height 79mm Width (except the figure 1 or letter l) 50mm Stroke 14mm Space between characters 11mm Space between groups 33mm Top, bottom and side margins (minimum) 11mm Space between vertical lines 19mm The document from the DVLA stating these can be found here: http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/leafle ... plates.pdf If you trim the characters and margins all to the minimum, the plate will look "different" to other cars, and may be cause for the fuzz to stop you, even though the plate does conform to the legal minimums. So having the document and a ruler handy may be beneficial.

Beer and driving You are from chesterfield arent you

Im in need of some trips down the gym if Im to get anywhere near

Yup its Dave thats done the hard work, Im just the PM Postman.

All confirmed attendees should now have received a PM providing access details to the itinerary for the day. If you have not received this or have a problem downloading the document, please can you let us know. Regards, Chris.

I couldnt be bothered to go from kg to pounds but made the jump from MM to inches just fine ok its 35.3lb/sq ft and 40.5lb/sq ft. happy.

Not that Im a geek, but, the GT-R is roughly 6 inch longer than a Sierra Cossie, and approx 8 inches wider. The difference in area is over 12.8 Square feet. The weight of a cossie is therefore 16.02kg per square foot and the weight of the GTR is 18.4kg per square foot. An increase of 13% in weight per square foot of car area. [/geek]

And these ofrward facing cameras detect motorbikes how exactly? That is the single argument needed to quash ANY theories put forward that the cameras are about safety and not revenue. A road safety device that does not affect the single group most at risk of death or serious injury, cannot be classed as a road safety device. End of chat. Bikers represent about 2-3% of road users but account for about 50% of fatalities on the roads. If these things are rolled out across the land then Ill tootle about in the Z and probably end up killing myself having fun on a hyabusa!

Is the new issue of Total Nissan out now? I want I want I want !

No. Pre 2006 models the bluetooth is an option, and you may require the purchase of this module, about £80 if I recall, depending on whether the previous owner has fitted one or not. After 2006, it should be a standard fitment, but of course the previous owner may have had no use for it and sold it to someone with a 2005 modle for £80. My advice would be to check first if you require this and haggle if necessary.