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Hi Alex,

In fact, I did read your response and did not ignore it as you mentioned above.

Is what you are saying that the DS2500 pads do not come with shims attached? My previous pads were Brembos and these seemingly had no issues. If I need to purchase shims, where would I get my hands on some?

Hi guys, thanks for the replies. I have taken a look into the problem a bit further and have done some reading. A few friends of mine that work as mechanics have advised me that the DS2500 pads are too hard of a compound for my stock OEM brake discs. The reason for the horrendously loud noise being that these pads are intended to be used under very high temperatures, an simply driving the car through slow moving traffic will be causing the noise due to the discs being far too cold to grip the pads appropriately.

As for the vibrations through the steering wheel, the discs I fitted were my mates old OEM discs that were barely used. It seems that one of them may be warped. Would that be a probable cause for the vibrations too?

Solution: I am seriously considering buying 2 new front OEM discs to ensure they are straight and correct. I would just like some good advice on a full set of pads that work well with OEM discs and will not make any noise??

Thanks again

Hi guys,

So the time came to change my brake pads last week. Further to some recommendation I purchased a set of Ferodo DS2500 brake pads for the Brembo application. I must also note that I am running a stock OEM brake set up. When fitting the pads, I decided to replace the front discs at the same time. I completed the bedding in process correctly, and yet I am experiencing two problems:

1. When applying light braking at speeds of 65-70mph, the steering wheel is vibrating and I can feel some slight feedback through the brake peddle.

2. When in slow traffic, to say the brakes are screeching is an understatement! Under low speed braking (smoothly) as in traffic, it is quite literally unbearable. I am honestly embarrassed to be seen driving the car when it is making such a ridiculously loud squeal!

Does anyone know what could be causing this, as I had been recommended that these were a very good overall everyday pad for the car.

Thanks for the help.

Ryan

7 minutes ago, Ekona said:

Depends on exactly what pads they are. Your question is a bit like saying "Are Fords any good?" when that range includes the Ka and the GT

 

Pagid do some very dull plain OEM stuff, and some excellent track pads. If it's ECP then they're probably just plain ol' regular ones, by which I mean they're solid quality but don't expect any performance benefits.

Thanks Dan. I'm guessing they will be just plain ol' regular ones as you say... but by that do you mean OEM standard? Reason being is that I am getting to the end of my OEM brake discs with the Brembo calipers. I just need something OEM quality really

21 hours ago, ATTAK Z said:

on brakes this weekend at Euro Car Parts ... just got mine for half price

Hey, I am actually in the market for some new pads. After looking at the site, I can see that they do Pagid pads for Brembo application. Do you have any prior experience with Pagid pads? Are they good quality?

Cheers!

PM mate

Hi guys, I'm looking to get my hands on a VQ35DE motor as mine has seemingly decided to give up on life. After having been messed about for the past 4 months by local mechanics over here I have had to abandon the idea of rebuilding my existing engine and find a used unit to have fitted. If anyone has a complete engine available please let me know

Love the sound of the JWT Popcharger on mine GLWTS

Project Cars was awful, buggy and it has taken them ages to fix obvious issues. I had high hopes and they were dashed, all my friends moved on to other games. However, i went back to see how it is getting on after all the updates and it is miles miles better and is now a cracking game. Far more engrossing than Forza

 

Dirt rally is amazing, it looks stunning and the physics are amazing. But, never have i ever sworn so much at a game before. It is rock hard but so rewarding when a stage goes well, then inevitably in the next stage you hit something and the swearing starts again

Amazon just delivered Project Cars today so I am hoping to sink my teeth into it a bit this evening... glad to hear that the patches improved/fixed the game's issues. Especially as I had heard it was a massive let down due to the bugs...

As for Dirt rally, I literally just laughed quite loud and now being stared at like I am insane... but I know exactly where you're coming from as I used to play rally games (albeit back on the PS2!)

I decided against No Man's Sky... but I have just bought Project Cars and Dirt. Anyone have any experience with either of those two games?

Interested to see this as I am running H&R spacers (20mm front / 25 mm rear) and considering getting some Eibach lowering springs 30mm

Yeah, as above... it depends on how large the profile of your tyre is. If you've gone up to a 19" wheel, the tyre profile should be smaller... as long as you have the the same outer diameter of the tyre, nothing will have changed.

Over the years, I have had many different interesting comments on the Zed... But as you say, nobody has a bad word to say about it!

- Waiting in line to get on the ferry in Dover - guy walks up to me:

Guy: Wow what do you do for a job?

Me: Investment banking

Guy: Ahh yeah, that explains it. I wish I could afford a Porsche.

- Once got a parking ticket when over in the UK (Luxembourg plated). I came back to the car and read the ticket. (this being as I changed the Nissan badges for Z burger badges).

Make: Unknown

Model: Unknown

Colour: Grey

Tax Disc: Missing

Also, a guess was taken at the registration country from the "L" indicated on the number plate. His guess: Lithuania

Although my personal favourite was being asked how I could afford such an expensive car... to which I could only reply: How much do you think its worth? - Response left me with a big grin on my face, so I just nodded, smiled and walked away.

Of the accidental drifters, who's running mixed rubber?

 

I'm running Dunlop SP Sport 01 tyres all-round... with around 5-6mm remaining on the rears...

I am partial to the occasional drifting, but never on public roads. But it has happened that the Zed has surprised me on a few occasions when least expected. Over here at least, the condition of the tarmac on the roads varies from area to area. There is one roundabout near my parents place where even my dad has got his Mercedes CLS' back end to step out on him... and he drives like a sloth relatively! This roundabout, I have had the back end kick out when doing 20mph or less.

In another area, there is some sort of spill on the road because I was travelling down a B road at 90kph (55mph) on a straight road... and all of a sudden the back end swings round violently and had to act quickly to avoid binning it into a field.

assuming you have a jack, axle stands and some spanners, its simply nuts and bolts.

Don't decats throw up a CEL? How do I ensure that the car starts fine everyday (I have a code reader)... but does that mean I need to constantly reset the ECU?

28 and I've had the Zed since I was 22

Just swap them back in, it's a 30min job tops.

Seriously? A 30 minute job even for a complete novice such as myself (obviously with a guide)?

There is also Reisbrennen 2016 - 12-14 August 2016

http://www.reisbrennen.de/

That is, if anyone fancies a short trip across the pond to join!

Anyone know of anyone who runs 30mm spacers at the rear? I'm certain I've heard of someone doing it

I haven't bought them yet

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20mm Front and 25mm rear is the common and preferred choice. Plus you can lower the car on springs on this sized spacer without issues.

 

And there are a set up for sale in the classifieds: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/110380-tarmac-sportz-2x-20mm-2x-25mm-wheel-spacers/

Those are unfortunately useless to me as I need them to be absolutely either Eibach or H&R (tuv approved).

Also I have no plans to lower the car. So I am just wondering if 30mm at the rear would cause any issues on my current setup?

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Only reason is that I need to go with either H&R or Eibach spacers. It's an urgent purchase, and I'd prefer to not have to spend £200+ on new ones. I managed to source a pair of 25mm and a pair of 30mm... that's the only reason as I'm struggling to find a pair of 20mm... :S

Just need to know that there would be no issues with fitment of 30mm on the rears