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The head unit is linked to the immobiliser and only works once a working key (that deactivates the immobiliser) is inserted. I've seen the "SECURE" on the display when I tried to get 2nd hand keys to work.

Most tyres have softer sidewalls than the stock Bridgestone's and need more pressure to support the weight and not flop around in corners. I would start at 37psi and see how it feels. I've ended up with 38/36 front/rear on my Kumho's.

I was doing a lot of miles under controlled conditions last year (100 mile motorway round trip, outside of rush hour, over many weeks). Regular Unleaded = 30mpg Super Unleaded = 29mpg Under light loads there's not enough fuel going in to cause detonation. Under hard acceleration though you can feel (and hear) it's holding back the fuel. Hence overall, it was slightly more economical. The compression ratio isn't that high so would expect you could get it back up to 75 bhp/litre ~260bhp. As standard it's adjusting to a conservative ~65 bhp/litre. I suspect the later engines suffer more because they're higher compression and pushing 85/90 bhp/litre.

Totally different design! Same PCD but different wheel nuts for factory wheels. Offset different as well I think.

That model uses the obscure "Brew" OS rather than Android so can't really be compared to the other HTCs. It also has a very slow processor so you're probably better off ditching it for something more mainstream and widely supported.

The whole mixed tyres thing is massively over-played here Whether you're accelerating or braking, going up hill or down hill, road camber, body roll, uneven tread wear/depth, and tyre pressure all have a similar if not greater effect. In professional tyre tests there's only a few mph between the best and worst cornering speed. Driving on an empty tank takes ~10% off the weight on the rear axle and grip is roughly proportional to that weight. Once an axle has started to slide those tyres generate less grip anyway because dynamic friction is less than static friction. If the rear steps out on 4 identical tyres you DON'T have identical grip all round to sort it out. There's an awful lot of 200SXs and S2000s gone through hedges on 4 identical high-end tyres

Your cable may have 2 ground wires that you need to join and solder to GND.

Nissan has responded to the criticisms of the 370 by revising the suspension and reducing noise. Interestingly the 350Z was tweaked for Europe by NTCE before launch but they didn't bother with the 370Z http://www.netcarshow.com/nissan/2011-370z_gt_edition/ Press Release Before the Datsun 240Z burst onto the scene more than four decades ago, the sports car was preserve of Europe and America. Until that point, Japan's motor industry hadn't contemplated anything as bold. But that classic rear-wheel drive 'Z' showed Nissan was a quick learner and it instantly captured the imagination of sports car enthusiasts all over the world. The spirit of that pioneering 'Z' lives on in the latest Nissan 370Z. Like the 240Z, the 370Z - launched in 2009 - is powered by a six-cylinder engine and provides genuine excitement thanks to its performance oriented rear-wheel drive chassis. Like its forebear, its name indicates the size of engine under the bonnet: the original had 2.4-litres while the 370's V6 power pack displaces 3.7-litres. But times change. Where the 240Z made do with 150bhp, the Nissan 370Z has more than double that, while 40 years of chassis development mean the latest version has levels of ride comfort, handling ability and safety that the original could only dream about. And it's just got better. The Nissan 370Z GT Edition offers more for less. As well as 19inch RAYS forged alloy wheels in place of 18inch wheels, special body colours and unique GT stripes, the GT Edition actually costs less than the standard car. As the name implies, the GT Edition highlights Nissan's presence in GT racing on the world stage. As well as its continuing commitment to Super GT in Japan, Nissan has been one of the leading lights in the new GT1 World Championship, winning the prestigious Tourist Trophy in 2010 with the fearsome GT-R. The Nissan Z family has been a race winner in the FIA GT4 European Cup since its inception and competes annually in various 24 hour races - the highlight being the Nürburgring 24 hours. The Nissan 370Z GT4 Cup race car has raced toe to toe against competition from Aston Martin, Porsche and BMW across Europe in the real world while it is also the racing gamers' vehicle of choice in the virtual world. An innovative link with Gran Turismo 5 game for PlayStation® 3 has seen cyber racers compete against each other to win a drive in a real 370Z GT4 cup car. The 2011 GT Academy series is about to start with on-line gamers ready to swap the virtual world for the real thing. The best will become part of the Nissan GT Academy, a motor racing ladder that could take top drivers from local series through the European Blancpain Endurance series right the way to international GT1 World Championship. The Nissan 370Z GT Edition recognises its heritage with a nod to the 1970s and the birth of the original Z car: special side stripes. Grey 'GT' stripes running along the flanks of the car contrast with the each of the special edition's three body colours - metallic black, pearl white and Black Rose, the latter shade exclusive to GT Edition. The exterior is set off by the standard 19inch RAYS forged alloy wheels, which are finished in a dramatic anthracite colour. The Nissan 370Z GT Edition introduces a number of significant suspension and equipment improvements which have also been adopted by the standard Coupé. In deference to the higher average speeds routinely enjoyed in Europe, the changes have been engineered by technicians from Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE). The principal modification has been to retune the dampers to provide the ideal balance between ride comfort and high-speed handling. Equipment changes include the arrival of a rear view parking camera as part of the Nissan Premium Connect satellite navigation option and the standard fitment of a tyre pressure monitoring system. The advanced seven-speed automatic option now has a snow mode which, when applied, sets the car off in second gear and controls engine revs to prevent wheel spin on ice or snow. Refinement is enhanced by revisions to underbody insulation to reduce road noise. Unchanged is the Nissan 370Z's exceptional 3.7-litre V6 engine. A development of the unit that powered the 350Z, the all-alloy 24-valve twin cam not only develops more power and torque but is also more response, more refined and more fuel efficient. The addition of VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) technology helps deliver electrifying performance, the engine developing 328PS and an impressive 363Nm of torque. It is coupled to a short throw six-speed sports manual gearbox or a seven-speed automatic. When in S-Mode, the manual transmission features Nissan's Synchro Rev Control to ensures perfect rev matching when the driver is changing gear, delivering perfect 'heel and toe' changes every time. Sensors on the clutch and on the gear lever itself monitor driver actions to blip the throttle on down shifts and maintain constant engine revs when changing up. As the sensors detect clutch pedal movement, the SRC system is primed, coming into operation when the gear lever is moved. By matching this information to vehicle speed, SRC knows whether the driver is slowing for a corner or changing up through the 'box. Downshift Rev Matching is a feature on the automatic gearbox, too, which also has Adaptive Shift Control which learns a driving style and adjust shift patterns accordingly. The Nissan 370Z's chassis is a car enthusiast's dream: double wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear end makes the most of Nissan's agile FM (Front Midships) rear-drive platform. With a shorter wheelbase, wider track and stiffer shell than its predecessor, the Nissan 370Z has starred on track as well as on road. The innovative GT Academy programme takes computer gamers who have become Gran Turismo experts on PlayStation 3 and turns them into real race drivers. Now in its third season, winners will again race for a place on the grid in a GT4 race prepared Nissan 370Z at the Dubai 24 hours in January 2012 and, perhaps, on to the GT pinnacle, GT1. Be assured that this is the real thing. Inaugural GT Academy champion Lucas Ordoñez will race in the Le Mans 24 hours with a Nissan-powered Le Mans Prototype car. Ordonez said: "Two and a half years ago I was at home racing on the PlayStation. I'm now a racing driver thanks to PlayStation and Nissan. I can't wait to race at the most famous race in the world in June for the SIGNATEC NISSAN team; it really is a dream come true. " "The 370Z is an iconic sports car and the GT Edition underlines its appeal to enthusiasts everywhere," said Pierre Loing, Vice President Product Planning, Nissan International SA. "The combination of outstanding performance and the dramatic looks of this very special Nissan 370Z more than lives up to the heritage of its illustrious forebear while its strong links to the race track shows its true pedigree."

I strongly suspect the base car is the best to drive. Lighter with sensible 350-sized wheels... More playful handling, better ride, less noise...

That's the method for US spec cars and totally different to UK spec! From experience, even if you get into registration mode you may have completely the wrong type of key... There's at least 2 different types that look the same.

I hope there's still some owners here who care about handling Not that dramatic and going too wide will result in understeer. A few combinations here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M2nSMzdxg8

+1 The "Level" services are generic services mainly for older cars out of warranty. The "3" used to cover oil+filter, air filter, brake fluid*, coolant* and spark plugs* (*not included in any P service) so £399 isn't too bad if they still do all that work considering there's a fair amount of extra labour and parts involved. Most dealers want almost as much for a P3 (an hour's work max, with £40 of parts).

Their application guide is inaccurate which should ring alarm bells. The 350Z was launched in 2002 and not sold "99-01". Also the 99-07 Sentra had an integrated slim-line head unit not double DIN. Does it work if you plug in a USB stick with MP3s on it? I assume you bought the optional iPod cable? The stock unit only provides very basic control/display and a new modern head unit with proper iPod integration wouldn't cost much more! Alternatively the tape deck aux-in costs peanuts, works brilliantly, and soldering 3 wires is hardly "messing around"

Excellent "factory look" mod there

Watch it here: http://www.five.tv/shows/fifth-gear/episodes/episode-20-76

http://www.importtuner.com/powerpages/impp_1101_2009_nissan_370z_touring_power_pages/index.html Shows how bad the stock exhaust is Stillen Dual Exhaust w/High-Flow Cat +27.4whp Stillen Gen 3 Ultra Long Tube Intake +6.3whp UpRev Osiris Tune +9.0whp

On Rays...

I have these and my only complaint would be they're a bit too soft for a heavy car like the 350, even when pumped up to 38psi. No complaints about grip, ride, or noise though, they're all excellent.

AutoExpress reported a couple of weeks ago that Nissan has only sold 733 Zs so far this year = Less than 1,000 per year. From the MOT stats that were released a while back, Nissan UK sold every 350 it could get in 2004 (~2,000) plus there were loads being imported to meet demand. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/258745/plug_to_be_pulled_on_the_cube.html It's already been widely reported that following the Renault-Daimler deal the next Z will use a Merc platform and/or engine: http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/250112/ My guess would be a return of the 300ZX name Although it'll effectively be the new Chrysler Crossfire

I thought they were a bit embarrassing really So the 370 is 0.1 seconds faster than a less powerful TT... Is that the best thing they can say about it?!?! Zs have always been about value-for-money but the 370 is a very tough sell in these days of huge fuel and CO2 taxation. Nissan is struggling to sell 1,000 370s in the UK this year... I think the 350 sold about 3,000 in its first full year. Exclusivity guaranteed

Sure looks like a Z to me... Needs lowering and spacers

Don't see how this can make much difference as the CD part of the headunit is almost sealed like a PC drive: Maybe if you sealed up all all those holes and slots on the bottom it would stop warm/moist air entering from the electronics below and fogging up the discs?

Some things to bear in mind: * The Z engine is almost twice the size of the Celica so it won't exactly zip up to the redline * The Z has twice the torque so the gearbox is built to handle it * The Z is 300 kg heavier

http://www.pasmag.com/performance/reviews/740-uprev-osiris-software