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Go into Yell.com & you will find Livingstone bodytek Dechmond

Don't know how good they are or cost, still worth a try

One of my friends used the guy in falkirk (Williams) to do his 1977 alpha romeo & they did a good job

Anytime Jim, Glad we were of some help

Hope you can make the next run, which we hope will not be too far away

Can anybody recommend one? My son needs all four wheels done soon and wants a good job at a reasonable price. He is based in Livingston but is prepared to travel a bit to get a good job done.

If you go on internet re alloy wheels you will find a company in Livingston who do powdercoating

There is also a company behind B&Q at Flkirk who also powdercoat if they are that bad

If they are not totally shot contact Wicked Wheels at Perth or Chips Away who have all the colour codes

Black Z this morning on the M876 making for Falkirk / Kincardine about 8.50am regy --54 RYN

Can't understand "Noises as normal" guys, mine is a 56 plate model with 290bhp.

The only probs are the tight change 1st to 2nd no noise at all in any other gear.

I would agree if you have a judder in reverse it is definitely needing clutch replaced.

Unless their is gear probs the new clutch should do the trick

What year is your Z? Main complaints are not a clean gear change 1st to 2nd when cold. Replacement gearboxes made NO difference. 07 plates with uprated engine having problems 4th & 6th gears. I'm afraid manual gearbox is a big let down

Never heard of the noises you are getting

Nissan are pulling your plonker, check Technical in this forum.

the figures iv seen for the 350 state 31.5mpg expected using v power i average 34mpg on a 75mph motorway run and up2 38 mpg at 60mph. This drops by about 0.5-1 mpg with bp bt no real dif for economy when u get it on twisties.

That's pretty damn good, I thought I was a canny driver for fuel economy

My best is 31mpg @ 75mph & 33 mpg @ 60mph. My trip computer is exactly 1mpg out when working out with calculator ie, 4.546 litres = 1gallon in old money so to speak

Let's be honest pretty good for a V6,No complaints

All good right ups guys Unfortunately nothing yet since I booked test drive with Nisssan uk.

Sorry to sound selfish but once you have a roadster nothing else will do. Not happy on comments about exhaust note, a sports car must have a bit of Throat If not buy a Nissan Micra

at the end of the day tesco, shell saisburies, texaco etc all get their fule from the same depot, its just what and how they mix it.

 

However this makes a big difference the zed is design for high RON fuel (100RON) which is readily available in the JDM 0r germany, so to make stated power or avoid the loss thereof by using lower octane fuel it makes sense to go as high as possible.

 

Currently only Tesco and BP do this and i use both at every opportunity! BP is overpriced when you consider it only a 97RON and the rest is crap because the fuel is stale or has crap additives !!

 

There was an independent controlled test on EVO magazine a while back, comparing the popular ultimate fuels from all the big players and Tesco 99 was tops

You also have the added advantage of 5p off if you spend £50 or above instore and collecting plus points;)

 

Shell v-power club points can be exchanged for airmiles or other stuff but i have to say unless you spend more time at their pumps you are never going to fly anywhere meaningful in a hurry

 

the only thing i struggle to see in any of these fuels is more mileage for unit volume

I can honestly say the difference between normal unleaded & vpower in my car is 3mpg

I'm more than happy with that. I have used Tesco 99 with 1mpg less than vpower

But will only use it if there is not a shell garage available.

Unfortunately I know too much of what goes on with the main line company's

Shell V Power is the best by far against BP crap

It's the difference between Highland Park Whiskey as against Mineral water

Certainly looks good mate Will reserve judgement on sound to when I hear it

You don't want it to be loud when you are cruising but loud loud when you floor it.

They can tweak it to what you want if it's done right, usually by engine revs.

get down to the tunnel

I also hate BP as a company so that helps.

I agree!! Worked with them for 20yrs so know what they get up to with the additives.

Shell is NO saint either but you get what it says in the tin ie, Power, fuel consumpton & NO shite. "Vpower"

Certainly the best fuel for the Z

No worries its what i am hear for lol!

Just send the rest over whenever you want bud

We must be sad up at this time of night but what the hell all the photo's are damn good

Speak soon

HAHAHAHAHAAHAH Its a great pic

I agree, thanks again for the help Jay

Still having problems with e-mails & downloading

Your brother did an excellent job Rory Not only showing the cars at their best but the fantastic roads we have in Scotland just made for the "Z"

 

 

.....and no9 will need to be a calendar entry!

As well as the "Mutley Crew" group photo?

Your brother did an excellent job Rory Not only showing the cars at their best but the fantastic roads we have in Scotland just made for the "Z"

Indeed Welcome You have done the right thing

As Jay has said if we can help, all you have to do is call as we have a very active reigonal forum in Scotland

+4

Once bitten twice shy as they say

You are always learning!! Lucky escape I think, especially getting your money back

Better luck next time,now you have the bug!!

I still need to get a copy of the photos from my brother so I can get them uploaded too I would probably be up for a couple of Shandies sometime depending on time and place

That's +3 common guys don't be shy

Pictures are looking great guys well done, will be downloading shortly

 

On a more professional note Jay eventually got the Merc wheel repaired Now back to it's original pristine condition

When are we going out before you go to Auzzie Land

Maybe some of the other guys want to come along?

 

 

 

Thats great news derek It really is a gorgeous merc, i was very impressed! I am defo up for a few brewskees. There is no reason why we culdnt organise a wee get together without the zeds for a good chat about the future runs and a couple of cold beers

Thanks Jay I'm up for that Idea, come on guys whose up for it.? No driving just social drinking

Pictures are looking great guys well done, will be downloading shortly

On a more professional note Jay eventually got the Merc wheel repaired Now back to it's original pristine condition

When are we going out before you go to Auzzie Land

Maybe some of the other guys want to come along?

This morning about 11am (Pristine) Azure blue GT K777m-- A9 approaching roundabout Perth

This afternoon about 2pm Auchterarder Sunset GT (needing a wash)

On a personal note I have had dealings with this guy in the past and I have personnally met him at my home and we have also exchanged views on his FI build.

I personnally have no issues with him what so ever.

Maybe I was lucky.

As Stew has said the report function is your friend.

 

I am glad you popped your head over the parapet first Alex - have to admit that although I have been around this forum for over 3 years, my only contact with Val was after the Spring 2007 Wales run when he took time out to ask June & I about the event and our ZED.

 

Just seems a shame that someone, who is clearly a 350Z fanatic, chose not to accept a majority decision of all those who give up their spare time and a lot of their own money to make this site what it is - the way it has grown confirms that majority decison was the right one and I for one shall be ever grateful as it has given so much pleasure

 

 

 

Frankly, it does the job so well that I don't bother with other ZED forums (even if I had the time that is unlikley) as the 350-uk community is such a great place to be and long may it go from strength to strength.

My sentiments exactly A gerat forum to be in

You are right, so infuriating when they don't wave back

Some people are just not friendly or maybe they don't realise we are a nice bunch

Don't let the buggers get you down