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OK, quick update. Fitted matching Toyos on the front and the car handling has been much better since, and no more traction control issues. Also had it serviced (incl new platinum tipped spark plugs as apparently they're due at 54k) and new front discs and pads. £1k. Excellent, I'm glad I've spent that, the cash was only getting in the way sitting in the bank So that just leaves the minor issue of the 5th/6th synchro (est £1k), the clutch that's on the way out and might as well be done at the same time as the synchro (£700, although will save labour if done along with synchro), the so-called minor scuff that will cost about £250 to get a good job done on and the other minor issue that the car broke down on me while driving home from work on Friday night - sudden loss of power while foot to the floor at about 4k rpm in 2nd followed by running rough, will start but refuses to rev or tickover. I saved for 3 years to get this car. It's halved in value over 12 months, it's costing me a fortune and gradually ruining me. I have never hated a car more. GGRRRR!! Apart from that, everything's peachy!

Done. Wa-hey!!

Whoa there Lesley!! My Z has just tried to exactly the same to me after fitting a couple of Toyo T1-R's on the rear but keeping the standard Bridgistones on the front. I had them fitted last Wednesday and it happened for the first time driving at about 60mph round a long sweeping right hander the following day - it gave me a right shock. I haven't been confident with the feel of the car either since Wednesday, then the same thing happened just now on a different 60mph long right hander. Exactly as you described adammitch69. Right, I too will be reaching into my pocket for a new pair of front paws. Just what I need what with the synchro having packed in on 5th/6th, it needing a service in 1000 miles, the front discs and pads needing replacing with the service and having scraped it at 1mph yesterday in the world's tightest multistorey carpark. I estimate that little lot coupled with the new Jimmy Choos freshly fitted on the back will set me back a couple of grand.... Had the car for a year, planning to come along to the next meet and say hello if I can afford the petrol after this lot!!

Forgot to mention - it's a '53 plate, no warranty

Hi folks. Glad I found this thread, my car has recently developed problems with crunching in 5th and 6th gears - have had to be careful with 6th for a while but 5th suddenly went in a big way a couple of weeks ago. I can use 5th still but have to be that careful I don't bother anymore. I've got it booked in at Sunwin Nissan in Derby (I'm not from Derby just currently resident, no-one should be...!) but I'm conscious that they'll charge me a fair wack whatever they do/find. I don't suppose anyone can recommend any alternatives in the area pls? Actully, while I think - does it sound like a synchromesh issue? Any guess on what they'll need to do / cost? Cheers!!!

I'll look into the foam thing, sounds like a plan. Cheers guys I've just seen a man fall down a big hole outside my window in a comedy stylee. Comedy genius!!

Thanks, I'll have another play with it tomorrow. And I'll take some pics and do an intro aswell, although it will have to be in the New Year when I get back from doing the family rounds. Lucky me...!! Have a good Christmas folks, and thanks again for the info Ebized. Actually, while I think - don't suppose you know any miracle cures for rattly dash?

Hi folks. New to the zed and new to the forum. Bought a 53 plate a little while back and just bought the bt adaptor. It works fine with my phone but I just can't get any of the voice recognition stuff to work. The bt instruction manual pointed me in the direction of my car manual, but it hasn't got any instructions for bluetooth (too early). Downloaded the 2008 manual from http://www.nissanextendedwarranty.com/o ... nuals.html but the bt instructions aren't working for me. Are there different sets of instructions for an older car or am I just being a muppet? Any thoughts appreciated guys By the way, its a genuine Nissan bt adaptor Cheers