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Suppose I should know by now but thats not a facelift is it?

 

No humpy bonnet?

T'is a facelift, but not a HR.

Always be aware of bad english. I eish my car was fully pimp

That falls between manganesey and cobalty...

Very nice pics guys. Just so im sure, the size 18x12 et20 - 18 meaning diameter, 12 being 12 inch wide? And et20 being offset? What is offset anyway? I always thought it was the camber but now im not so sure

Offsets explained; http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=59028

And the rest is correct, yes; diameter/width/offset.

if anyone knows of a good supplier to use, let me know

Envy Valeting, a trader on here; http://www.envyvaleting.co.uk/

I also like Polished Bliss, both for products and there's some very good guides on there too; http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/

And Clean Your Car for anything neither of the above have; http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/

I'm sure others can/will recommend others too.

Gonna go see this one too, anyone know about this one? Changing my mind a bit about gun metal grey....

 

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4106975.htm

http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=64317

Failing that, just check the topic at the top of this very section... the one cunning disguised under the title Clicking Axle Noise Solved - Try this first!!!!!

You only fill out section 11 - V5c/4 - if you are personally exporting the vehicle for more than 12 months.

It says this clearly on the back of section 11

Bah, minor details. I knew I should have checked rather than relying on my (obviously poor) memory.

Thanks guys, but does anyone know if there's anything different to do with the V5 or do I just send it to the DVLA with a French address?

You fill out section 11 rather section 10 - permanent export notification. Instructions are on the back of that section of the V5.

Hi Folks,

 

Please excuse my blind ignorance but all of my previous cars have been badly neglected with regards to any form of washing, let alone anything constituting 'detailing'...

 

I've had a look at the sticky posts re step by step cleaning, but just have a quick question:

 

After washing, with lots of effort there's still a huge number of the remnants of dead bugs and tar on the car. Should all of this be removed before I clay the car, or is this what clay bars live for?! As is by now obvious I've never even seen a clay bar! If it needs removed prior to clay, any top tips? I've tried bug removal rubbish from halfords which is no doubt pretty bad for the paintwork and is equally ineffective.

 

Thanks in advance!

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/autosmart-tardis-cat6.html

Hopefully the check will come back ok. I am somewhat confused tho as people were telling me 270 for tax but the HPI check came back saying tax bank K which is £475.00?

Pre-March 2006 is the lower tax, that one will be £475 by a matter of 2 months (virtually to the day).

Hmm, so haggle him down a bit? What kind of price would you be willing to pay for that one?

 

EDIT: I'm also looking at this one, not 100% sure on the rear tho...

 

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3994109.htm

 

That is a ridiculous price for a 2002 import! Even if it is mint and well maintained. No leather either but it does have brembos so whoever has had it has possibly looked after it and spent time thinking about improvements

 

I wouldnt say ridiculous, its only got 30K on it, FSH and is clearly mint - you could probably talk him down to £6K, I dont think thats bad at all. Cloth seats wear a lot better than leather as well

Aside from the clear wear on the upright bolster in the last pic, you mean?

Mines exactly the same with the sand residue here in Bedfordshire, so it was quite far ranging.......l

Mine's the same and I'm up in Hull!

No hail stones though and it's nothing a wash can't fix.

Anyone know what the volume of oil is between high and low on the dipstick?

I think I recall reading on here that it's about a litre, but I'm sure someone will be along shortly to correct me.

So your car can phone home...

You don't need an antenna for that, you need a glowing finger...

Have you checked the fuses?

The picture at the top scares me!

This kit is ideal for the novice; http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/pb-soft-paint-polishing-kit-cat1.html all you need on top of that is a clay bar and a decent wash beforehand and a wax or sealant after really. As above, Detailing World has more information than you could ever possibly digest. There's also some good guides here too Polished Bliss.

Blackfire is a must on a black car, it gives brilliant results.

id feel worse than if shed insulted my manhood!

play with the big boys

That is all.

That is shiny, looks great.

Thanks bronzee. I am new to all this so all information is most welcome

A bit of light, bedtime reading for you then.

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/caring-for-modern-engines.html

http://www.polishedswiss.com/#/engine-bay/4529645625

I appreciate Swiss's guide is very Impreza oriented but there's some very good general advice there too.

It's really not that difficult to do yourself, I've not managed to break anything (yet) despite doing several engine bays and I'm a complete idiot at the best of times.

hi everyone, i am planning to re-spray my z, does anyone know the colour code of this z.

Temper Orange is A53 (from here)

The steering is one of the best things about the Zed I got in my daughter's Fiat Panda yesterday and it was like driving a car made from thistledown with a gossamer steering wheel. I know for a fact that I've got massive biceps for a girl though due to riding a horse every day. Maybe I'm just a freak

Neil, she said BICEPS...