adam1942

Thanks folks!

Sorry if this has been answered before.. I did search however I got no results back.. I'm looking at getting a 370z (previously having a 350z) Just wondering how to identify the cars that come equipped with premium connect. Is it any of the 2010> that have the screen/satnav?

whoops! 4 years you'd think I'd know by now!

So I've changed the car.. Next Friday I'm collected a Fiesta ST2. The spec I've gone for is Spirit Blue with the Style pack and Convenience pack. It should look identical to this; www.ford-retailer.com/page/fiesta-st2 Thanks for everything folks - its been a great journey but ill stick around and lurk as per usual.

Just an update to this thread (holy thread resurrection batman right?) Anyway I've been driving all winter with these tyres from Snow, rain and finally some dry weather above 7c! These out performed the bridgstones, dunlop sport maxx or the Kuhmos I had on and where a lot cheaper than all. The car drives and handles so much better. The ride is better and quieter! In the snow and ice I could actually apply the brakes without ABS kicking in when even feather weight tapping the brakes! Accelerating the car in the snow would feel like the car was bogging down almost but when you take it handy there are no issues. I had to pull out the other day in a brisk form. Halfish throttle from stand still no wheel spin turning the wheel at 90 degrees then with the car half straight boot down no issues at all. Would recommend these 100%. I had them on my Renaultsport Clio 197 but always assumed the extra torque, power and weight in the 350z would make a difference. I'm happily mistaken!

Aye I booked her in yesterday to get a Leakdown test and pressure test done.. The guys doing it on the 3rd woohoo

Thanks Arran and Firemanism. what would oil around the plugs suggest?

Cheers R35Lee Any ideas on cost to swap the motor or is it something I could attempt at home?

Bugger.. Oh well needs must Gutted as I was looking at getting rid of it in June and buying this (www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/audi/rs4/audi-a4-b7-rs4-quattro---------------2007/1925350) if it was still for sale. Any guide lines on prices Russ?

So my cars been drinking quite a bit of oil in the last few months and its getting worse.. I only did around 700-800 miles last month and it drank about 2.5 litres (hard to tell on that dip stick!) This morning I started it and for about the first 20 seconds it was clearly just burning oil.. this stopped. The car currently drives fine and pulls to the red line as normal. I have a VQ35DE Up rev motor and I know that its common to use a lot of oil but is it common to use THAT much? Also what would the first 20 seconds burning oil suggest? Is the engine knackered and should I start saving for a new one? Cheers Adam.

are R888s not due to be banned from public road use or am I thinking of another tyre? I'd love a set on mine.

My bad I saw post number 45 and assumed he had them all still http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/71347-breaking-350z-hr-no-engine-or-gearbox-thou-for-sale/page__st__40#entry1080616

Do you still have the drivers side light Bi-Xenon? If so can you confirm its UK? Bought one off here last year to be told that its a continental light. Can you confirm its identical to this: http://www.conceptzperformance.com/Cart/image.php?II=5172 cheers.

Can anyone tell me if there are any strange pulley sizes or what the standard pulley sizes are for a VQ35DE RevUp so I can measure mine? I've had to put a 6PK1148 belt on because the 6PK1173 was far far far to large. It took the adjustable pulley about half way to get the correct tension with the 1148 belt. It wasn't possible to get the correct tension with the 6PK1173 belt??

Unfortunately I had no choice as they didn't have any matching in stock! It was a death trap and an accident waiting to happen so I made a choice to get it done and out of the way