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Glad you got it sorted mate!

Look at this on eBay  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172339389707

This guy is breaking the whole car (2003) so may be able to help you

Not sure mate - from what I can see on Google it looks like the sensor is next to the horns so should be easy to get to with bumper off. Should just unclip/unbolt. May be best to check the factory service manual if you have one. If not, PM me your email address.

There is a currently roadster being broken for parts - contact Jon at Emperor Tuning - he may be able to help you.

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/111647-breaking-for-parts-2007-350z-wv2-roadster-rev-up/

I think you can reset the airbag light but if the sensor is faulty the light will keep coming back and be an MOT fail. Plus of course it's best to make sure that sensor is working in case the worst happens...

But there is no sensor in the bumper itself - not sure where it us but somebody else will know. Did the guy explain what he had done?

Actually I reckon that is more likely - doubtful that stiff hinges would hold up the whole bonnet and then also prevent you from easily lifting it. Perhaps something got stuck in there when you had it open?

That should do it mate, I can't think what else it could be, unless something has gotten caught in one of the hinges. Good luck!

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Sounds like the hinges need lubing mate - can be the only thing causing the up/down movement to stick, unless you have any kind of aftermarket struts fitted?

I did the lot and although it's a PITA of a job, it's definitely worth it!

Had my tyres replaced today at an F1 Autocentre - MPSS all round and alignment done. Before I start, I'll say that the guys in there seemed pretty sound, treated my car with respect and care and I believe that this was a case of somebody making a genuine (but serious) mistake. I waited while they did the work and they certainly did not seem to be rushing (meant in a good way).

Pulled away... felt good...

Entered dual carriageway... fine... Got past 50mph... slight rumble, maybe the road? Got just past 70mph - okay major noise/juddering, coming up through the seat - definitely not the road! Alignment out - no, just been done and got the print out... Flat tyre (brand new!), got out and checked - nope...

Suspect wheel nuts not tightened. Not far from home so managed to crawl back to the driveway (had taken my boot tool kit out of the car last week for the first time in 6 years... in hindsight probably not very sensible) and I could literally take the rear nuts of with my fingers!!! :scare:

Having torqued them up, I actually then drove back to the tyre place to report it - not trying get anything off them, but they need to know it had happened - as a near miss - so it doesn't happen again with worse consequences. To be fair, the boss was extremely apologetic and said that the lad who did the job had recalled not doing them and was genuinely very upset about it. Sort of felt sorry for him as he was a nice lad and had really taken his time with my wheels so as not to damage them and had even checked the correct torque settings for the nuts with me (don't see that very often).

I'll get some vouchers in the post they said, but I probably could've pressed for some moeny back - I'm too laid back for my own good!

What have I learnt from this - carry a tool kit I guess...

Depends what you want - sat nav, cd, ipod, etc. Have a nosey in the ICE section. All steering wheel controls can be retained with the right connections. :-)

Good one mate :-)

I was off down to Portsmouth to pick up a 06 airbox - always willing to put in the miles in pursuit of extra power!

Turned off from M3 for the A303, exchanged flash/wave

:-)

I think I've read that the gains are 4-5bhp and upto about 10bhp with Uprev tuning.

Hi mate - I'll take the airbox if it's still available?

Seen it there a few times - parked up next to me on Sat.

Unusual oval 'zorst - nice stance too on black wheels

Pm'd

Don't paint them mate, it won't last. If you really want to do them yourself, maybe look into DIY anodizing kits? Probably cost more than buying new ones and you'll start anodizing everything you can get your mitts on!!

I'm on 143K. No real issues mate. Had one new clutch, both window motors and a rocker cover. Replaced all suspension and diff bushes, but those do wear out with time and miles.

Still got excellent compression all round a no excessive oil consumption. Been cleaned lots too!

It won't fit standard mid pipe mate.

I had a similar but less serious fault on my Cobra - its because one of the hangars connects to the tail pipe rather than the box, so vibrations all go to the pipe/box joint. Cobra fixed mine by welding some bracers between the box and pipes - very neat job though!

Because no one bought one because they're crap

Not true. There was one on Coronation Street.

You may well find more power available with the original airbox fitted along with a decent filter. I've gone back to the airbox - sure it's not as bling under the bonnet but at least has good heat shielding.

Until a proper Ferrari pulls up next to you...

The earlier engines are potentially a little bit gruntier lower down whereas the later engines provided more horsepower and torque across the range. The HR was nearly a completely new engine so different redline part of the overall design.

Your plenum spacer and other mods will provide more power but only with the benefit of a custom remap to tune the engine. Plenty of dyno evidence of the improvements available on here.

I doubt it's a good idea to increase the DE rev range by too much as it wasn't designed for it and how often do you drive in the 6000-7000 range on the road? IMO best to maximise potential in the existing rev range to ensure you don't knacker your engine. Good luck!