CaptainSensible

I'm not as much of a TG fan as I used to be, but it's one of the very few cars shows and I would have the current format than nothing at all.

I might come up to Cribbs first, but will see how the weather is looking, otherwise might just head straight there.

I know what I am about to say is old hat and times have changed, but treat the engine with respect for the first 1500 miles and you will get paid back in dividends with a trustworthy engine. Does not always work but hey you cannot win them all.

Change the engine oil and filter after a 1000 miles with a good quality mineral based oil (which as Beavis has said helps bed in the engine) and change again after a further 3000 miles, replacing with a synthetic based oil. I know it may sound overkill, but the first oil and filter change will get rid of any swarf/ particles out of the engine. New cars are usually fitted with synthetic oil which prevents proper bedding in of the engine, so replacing it with a good mineral based one for 3000 miles will do it no harm.

I have seen 370z's and GTR's amongst other Nissans coming off the end of the production line at Tochigi. Trust me, every car is redlined and some smoke a real treat Not what you may want to hear but there you go

 

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Is your engine run in yet Rich?

Already signed up, would be up for a convoy down from Bristol.

Well if I do get them I'll send you a pic!

Thanks Martin, but not sure any of those are Rota GTRs

Anyone got pics of Rota GTRs on their Black Zed? In particular interested in the gun metal or possibly even [chav]black with a red lip[/chav].

Another one I can't make, but I will be heading down to this the weekend after:

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You been pimping out your ride Mike?

This is just so wrong......

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1. Scootg - 2 Tickets - No Track Time.

2.magic84 2.one ticket. . no track time

3. CaptainSensible. One ticket. Would be interested in track time.

Does anyone know if resonated cats will pass an MOT?

Welcome to the Forum . Facelift models, 2006 onwards are about 75 kgs heavier than earlier cars, thus negating much of the power gain. Interior and lighting are much better on the newer models though.

 

 

Pete

Really? First time I've ever heard that. 75kgs is a lot!

Welcome by the way to the OP

i think u could be right. however i dont think it the end of hairy-chested sports cars.

Surely with tighter emissions regulations, fuel prices rising etc. the days of large engined cars with lots of cylinders are numbered.

I’ve just been pondering this. To me there are several ingredients to make a car a true classic, and the Zed ticks all the boxes.

A niche market – the Zed is not a mainstream car. It’s impractical, noisy, and a bit extreme for most people. Few would consider one as their daily driver.

Low production numbers - there are comparatively few around. It’s pretty unusual I ever see another Zed when I am on my travels. No new (350) Zeds are being made.

Unusual styling – most modern cars look pretty bland to me. The Zed is very distinctive. It’s never going to win a beauty contest but it is striking.

Speed – unless it’s a very quirky or ground breaking design I think most classics need to have performance credentials. Classic performance cars are usually lauded for the way they drive rather than their outright speed. I think the Zed ticks that box.

I believe that in a few years that the 350Z will be revered as one of the last of a dying breed, namely the hairy chested sports car. I will be proud to say I owned one.

Why not spend £10k on a Zed for weekends and have a £3/4k TDI to cover long journeys? Best of both worlds.

I'm pretty sure at the end of the last series of Fifth Gear they said they would be back for a new series later in the year.

That's terrible news mate. My condolences to you, Paula and her family. Hope we can get together at a meet in the next few weeks.

Hi mate, I went from 225 Cupra to the zed and its definitely a step up. You'll learn a completely new style of driving with it being rwd and you really won't want any more power to start with

Thanks for taking the time to post. If you don't mind me asking did you manage to get any price reduction on the 370z? They don't seem to be selling anywhere near as well as the 350Z did.

You'll still get a bit of squeal from Ferrodos but its not too bad (doesn't bother me anyway).

Rising fuel costs will stop people driving as much (for all cars) but will never stop them driving completely.

Hopefully this is a sign that chavs are on the demise.

With my Scorpion and y-pipe I was 89db meansured at Castle Coomb so you'll have no problem.