MattG

Doesn't everyone just use the one listed in this post: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=16403&start=0 and then cut out the middle bar? I used their single DIN one when I replaced my stereo and it looks absoloutely spot on.

I'd go with a Kenwood DNX-5240BT for a double din. Touch screen, Garmin SatNav built in, Bluetooth built in and also fully Ipod and Iphone compatible with the optional lead (i.e. full Ipod control from the head unit). Seems to have more bug free software than the Pioneer double DINs too and if I remember correctly the Kenwood fits in the recess better than the Pioneers. That's the one I'd go for anyway.

+1. My CE28Ns took 3.5 months. Lucky you, mine took 5 months Mine were only little 16s though so they don't take as long to make! +1. My CE28Ns took 3.5 months. Are these the ones that have just arrived at TGM in fleet? No, this was a few years back and they were for an MX-5 I used to own. They've obviously slowed down a bit since then!

+1. My CE28Ns took 3.5 months.

Got my keyring, tax disk holder, torch and gearknob a few days back and I have to say the quality is absolutely top notch. Highly recommended!

Good man! What colour did you go for?

Gunmetal! But if it helps it will be combined with a rather nice kit!

They look great! Bargain price too for a set in mint condition with that much tread on the tyres.

Just a £250 deposit mate. You know it makes sense. The fitment in the arches will be the same as these wheels: http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/103 ... hancer.jpg And another pic of these for good measure : Eh ?? Whats the first pic ? they are different to the ones you ordered... I like them too http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/657 ... hancer.jpg Those are the Rota GTRs mate, another wheel from Rarerims. See the group buy thread here: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=24584 Also here's some pics from a guy who just got his: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=25414 Hope this helps.

Forgot to mention, the currently available wheels weigh in at 24.7lbs Front & 25.3lbs Rear. Mine will be a little heavier due to the extra inch of width but I reckon that's still pretty good for a huge cast wheel.

Cheers for the comments chaps. Here's a close up pic of the wheels: Enough pic whoring now I think!

Just a £250 deposit mate. You know it makes sense. The fitment in the arches will be the same as these wheels: http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/103 ... hancer.jpg And another pic of these for good measure : http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/657 ... hancer.jpg

Have a look at this thread I've just posted: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=26184

Hi all, As there's always someone looking for some new rims I thought I'd let you know about some wheels I've just ordered. They should look something like this: Linea Corse Z2S: Higher res pics: http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/655 ... hancer.jpg http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/655 ... hancer.jpg http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/655 ... hancer.jpg http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/655 ... hancer.jpg http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/655 ... G_0060.jpg http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/655 ... G_0050.jpg http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/655 ... 0019_1.jpg http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/655 ... G_0015.jpg http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/654 ... G_0013.jpg http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/654 ... G_0122.jpg I have to say a BIG thanks to Ben at Rarerims for sourcing these for me. I was going to get a set of the new Rota GTRs but then I saw these on My350z.com and thought they'd be a much better match for the body kit I've ordered from Envy. They haven't been brought into the UK before so I had to ask for these to be specially ordered for me. To be honest I didn't think Ben would go for it so I was gobsmacked when he agreed. They're currently offered in the US in 19x8.5 ET30 front and 19x9.5 ET30 rear in Hyper Silver with a polished lip. Suffice to say the pics above are with spacers. Ben said that as they were a special order I could specifiy the colour, offset and size. So I've asked for 19x9 Front with ET20 offset and 19x10 Rear with ET20 offset, basically the same as the new GTRs as I love the way they sit in the arches. In terms of colour I've gone for "Matte Steel Grey" with a polished lip. Here's how the "Matte Steel Grey" looks: http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/961 ... 790_03.jpg I'm not sure if the polished lips will be even bigger on the ones I've ordered or if the extra width will be on the inner edge of the rim. Either way I can't wait to get them! Unfortunately it's going to be 12-16 weeks for them to turn up due to the fact they're custom made but Rarerims are bringing an additional 4 sets into the country in the same fitment. I'm not sure if the colours will be the same but if anyone else wants a set of these and you're quick you might be able to have them made in a colour of your choice. So you could end up with a set of wheels no-one else in the world has! Cost? Less than £1500 delivered fitted with brand new Falken FK452s! I think that includes wheels nuts too, although I'm not sure if that includes a set of locking wheel nuts. I'd just like to say I'm not affiliated with Rarerims, I just wanted to let people know about a new wheel on the scene and say thanks to Ben for sorting this for me.

Nooooooo, my poor standard headlights! I was so close too, my car is hopefully going into the bodyshop in the next month or so! Oh well, it will do my bank balance good to wait for you to start up again! All the best with the new contract Paul!

No worries Chris. This is the stuff the guy from http://www.performanceoilsltd.co.uk/ was recommending to us anyway and he is an official Amsoil dealer. Here's the thread where he and Opie issued their recommendations: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2973 However, as Amsoil points out, the Motul GEAR 300 is NOT intended for LSD applications. Here's the blurb for it: "Specially designed for racing vehicle gearboxes : speed way, rallye, raid. All mechanical transmission, synchronised or not synchronised gearboxes, gearbox/differential, transfer gearboxes and hypoïd differentials without limited slip system operating under shocks, heavy loads and low revolution speed or moderate loads and high revolution speed." So I went for the Amsoil SVG instead. No problems so far!

Ah yes, I meant to add that you should get the rev limit raised to 7200rpm when you have the UpRev map done! I think the losing time thing is more in terms of quarter miles times though due to the extra gear change, which I'm not really bothered about. The increased in gear acceleration should make real world driving much more fun though! Can all models be safely raised to 7200RPM? If so thats very intersting for the older 276HP owners Well there seems to be plenty of guys in the US doing it. I read one guy saying he had been running his car like that for 3 years without problems. I guess Adam at Z1 might be a good one to ask.

I don't know what you mean by "a bit heavy duty", but it has to be able to widthstand the shock forces generated in the diff which are much higher than in a gearbox. It's the correct viscosity and is intended for use in LSD applications. You only need an LSD additive if the oil isn't desigined for LSD use and needs to be boosted. Here's the blurb from the link I attached: "Recommended for use in differentials, manual transmissions and other gear applications requiring any of the following specifications: API GL-5, MT-1, MIL-PRF-2105E, Dana SHAES 234 (Formerly Eaton PS-037), Mack GO-J, or the differential (hypoid) gear oil specifications from all domestic and foreign manufacturers such as GM, Ford and Daimler Chrysler. Can also be used in axles where an API GL-4 lubricant is recommended."

Ah yes, I meant to add that you should get the rev limit raised to 7200rpm when you have the UpRev map done! I think the losing time thing is more in terms of quarter miles times though due to the extra gear change, which I'm not really bothered about. The increased in gear acceleration should make real world driving much more fun though!

If you want a noticable increase in performance for reasonable money (i.e. not forced induction) this is my long term plan: 4.08 Final Drive kit from Adam at Z1 auto: http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?mode ... rodid=2833 This will give you 15% more at the wheels and will be a very noticable increase in acceleration, probably more than any other mod on an N/A car. Revs won't get silly high when cruising either, about 3650rpm @ 90mph in 6th. Get ZMANALEX to fit it for you or a local transmission specialist. Expect it to cost about £1000 supplied and fitted I would say. The £ is getting stronger against the $ now so this mod is getting cheaper all the time. Motordyne 5/16" ISO Thermal Plenum Spacer: http://www.z-store.co.uk/index.cfm?fuse ... rentCat=28 A proven performance mod for £220 and most people can fit this themselves. Uprev stock ECU remap at RSTuning (oop north) or Abbey Motorsport (down south): Circa £500. Along with the plenum spacer this should get an early car knocking on the door of 300bhp and 270 torques. Not that the numbers really matter. The main thing is that combined with the gearset and plenum spacer you should have a pretty savagely accelerating car! You could always get an exhaust and induction kit too but I wouldn't expect much in the way of gains for them, it's more a noise thing. I'd just go for a Cosworth or K&N drop in filter and maybe replace the stock exhaust with a Nismo when it fails.

Bump on this one Can you recommend a diff oil for me please, Simon? 04 GT, no track use, just normal Z driving which for me is lots of motorway and the occasional blast. In other words, standard diff oil rating for the Z but a good brand I've already got Millers going into the gearbox but Millers don't seem to do a diff oil for LSDs. Oh, and do you do those fancy oil filters with the magnetic bit in the middle? Cheers Chris Myself and a few others on here have gone with the Amsoil Synthetic SEVERE Gear Oil 75w-90 (SVG): http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-1053-amsoil ... 0-svg.aspx Hope this helps.

I got one of these recently: Cosworth panel filter: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cosworth-Air-Filt ... 286.c0.m14 After swapping it the induction sound did seem a bit louder and the car seems a bit perkier. Could be a placebo effect though and I was replacing a stock air filter that had seen 6 months of use. They only make them for pre 06 cars though...

Is that for early cars too? I was hoping to get the rev limit on my 53 plate UK car raised to 7200rpm as the guys in the US seem to be doing it without any bother.

How low is the Ings kit? I seem to remember someone removing theirs after a while due to it being to low and being a bit of a headache for a daily driver. Not sure which kit that was though as I know Ings do a couple of them (LX and N1 IIRC). It's always worth considering stuff like this as practical headaches can really take the shine off your mods.

No, the piggy back does the same thing, i.e. remaps the car. If you have the remap then you don't need a piggy back unit. To be honest I think the whole Zed ECU mapping market will come down to Uprev remaps for the majority with an extreme few going for full ECUs. I can't see why anyone would want a piggy back unit now as it's more costly and more of a fudge than the Uprev method.