CaptainSensible

At least you can say you've owned an Aston, living the dream man! Plus you will have a lot more fun in the porker, I'm very jealous.

I’m an ex LCR owner too. Sadly by the time I sold mine that was starting to become a chav wagon and the forum I used was becoming littered with hideously modified examples. Great car though, IMO the best looking hot hatch ever made. Surprised by what you said about the 350Z having less midrange torque. When I first changed over I felt the lack of turbo thump and longer gearing made the 350Z feel unimpressive in performance terms, but in reality you’ve got tons more low down torque and more power at the top end so it’s a much quicker car. Plus it’s actually able to put the power down. In 1st and 2nd the LCR was a joke other than in dry, hot conditions.

Something along these lines?

I reckon I randomly see around one Zed (other than mine) per week. In my 6 months of ownership I can only recall seeing one what I would describe as heavily modded Zed on the road (I won't comment on whether I thought it it was chav or not). Based on what I've seen on this forum there are probably between 50 - 100 what I would describe as heavily modded Zeds in the UK. The fact is the VAST majority of Zeds I see on the road appear totally standard so saying they are becoming chav is bonkers. DISCLAIMER: I am not saying heavily modded Zeds are chav. Some are, some aren't (IMO of course). Although I would say to many non-petrol head types any heavily modded cars are chav.

I met a girl at the weekend who's last three boyfriends have owned 350Zs. I won't name her to protect her modesty.

Taken from here: http://motortorque.askaprice.com/review ... n-z350.asp At the heart of the 350Z lies a remarkable engine: the award-winning 3.5-litre V6 from Nissan´s ´VQ´ family. Voted one of the world´s best engines for a record 11 years in a row by influential American journal Ward´s Auto World magazine, the VQ engine is acclaimed across the world for its abundant power and smooth delivery. But Nissan is not a company to rest on its laurels: the all-alloy, 24-valve twin cam unit, which was extensively redesigned for its role in the 350Z, has been further enhanced for the latest Z-car. As befits a pure sports car, the changes target performance by enhancing the unit´s free-revving ability. First seen in the limited edition 35th Anniversary edition, launched earlier this year, the engine revisions raise power from 280PS to 300PS and move the rev limit from 6,600 rpm to a heady 7,000 rpm. Peak power is now developed at 6,400 rpm, some 200 rpm higher than previously. The improvements have been achieved by traditional methods. In other words, the changes have been implemented not by simply ´chipping´ the engine´s electronic brain but by careful re-engineering of a number of key components. With the aim of raising the rev limit and boosting power, the major changes allow the engine to breath more freely thanks to a redesigned intake duct. Along with new pistons and a revised camshaft profile, the intake manifold has also been shortened and widened. The timing chain and oil pump have been redesigned and electronic exhaust valve timing control has been adopted. A number of other components have been lightened and stiffened to reduce internal friction and to enable them to withstand higher engine speeds. As well as raising power output and rev limits, the engine is now fully compliant with Euro IV emission regulations. The changes have brought about a slight reduction in peak torque, which has fallen from 363Nm to 353Nm at 4,800 rpm. However the revised torque curve is far flatter than before and provides greater torque reserves at higher rpm. Torque delivery in the original 350Z fell off comparatively steeply once that 4,800 rpm peak had been reached. In the latest evolution the torque curve remains more linear as engine speeds rise: at 6,000 rpm, for example, the new engine delivers a full 20 Nm more torque than its predecessor could achieve. What the changes mean in practice is simple: sharper acceleration through the gears. With the rev limit raised to 7,000 rpm, for example, maximum speed in third gear increases from 142 km/h to 150 km/h (88 mph to 93 mph). The benchmark 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) figure has been cut from 5.9 seconds to 5.8 seconds (6.4 to 6.3 for the Roadster).

I asked my Mum for a skillet as I eat loads of steak and a skillet is the only proper way to cook it.

On the look out for another Zed Ian? Not quite I went down there to drive another car they have in stock There was so many things wrong with it, I don't know where to begin The crash thing could well be true having seen the state of them. The car I looked at was a grade 3.5 & it was a total shed That wouldn't have been a Skyline by any chance would it?

On the look out for another Zed Ian?

Couldn't agree more.

Happy birthday buddy

Well puddy tat is no longer with us, so a difficult choice, but I think she would win over the z. Ahhh, sorry to hear that. Still miss mine who is no doubt causing mayhem is cat heaven.

The anniversary models came in yellow and black. It is a UK car.

So do you prefer your cat or your 350Z?

Bentley Continental, Lady Penelope Edition

Just because the car was advertised as MY06 doesn't mean it was manufactured in 2006. The MY03 model was available new until early 2006. Sorry dude, but you should have done your homework

Unless you drive like a moron the ESP will keep you out of trouble

What car do you drive?

Is this story about you? viewtopic.php?f=13&t=29432

Why?

Well done buddy. Best interior/exterior colour combo too, just like mine!

We are in Surrey too Hmm......that's not too far from Bristol. Might have to pay you a visit in the new year if Christmas isn't too expen$ive! South west road trip down there? I've been trying to come down to a mod for ages I'd be well up for that

We are in Surrey too Hmm......that's not too far from Bristol. Might have to pay you a visit in the new year if Christmas isn't too expen$ive!

So hang on, there are two Envy's?? Just been on their website and can only find info about them being in Northumberland. Am I being thick here?

I'd imagine they are all saying buy a rex..... i bet they're all saying they wish they'd bought a zed