Dynamic Turtle

She needs some TLC, stop neglecting her!

Care to provide a bit more colour?

Yep just a USB cable Will update BE content, thanks.

Switzerland is just stunning and your photos brought back happy memories of last year's tour. Thanks!

50 hours?! Presumably on minimum wage??

What is the ALS foundation going to do with the $30bn they've raised from this campaign? They haven't really said anything on the subject, which is worrying...

Many DEs you buy will have had an Uprev at some point. And if it hasn't, you'll probably get one done. These can help smooth your torque curve a little bit but pre/post Uprev my DE still noticeably comes on cam around 3500rpm and doesn't particularly enjoy those last 500 revs.

At some point in the depressingly near future you (probably) won't be able to buy a new car with a manual gearbox, so enjoy them while they last.

Is the market in used 997s normally that "hot"?

That was bloody quick - maybe you should have put another £3k on the ticket ;-)

I see your point and I wasn't expecting a torrent of posts, but thought that more owners would have tried them on 18"s over the years, sidewall complications aside...

That looks pretty damn sorted...

The MX5 is sloooow, even with the roof cut off you're not going to be making huge progress.

Caterham or Elise - light, easy on consumables, huge trackday support network, hold their value well. There's a reason why the're so popular... Would go Elise/VX220 myself, tintop makes things slightly easier than the caterham and they're less cramped inside. S2000 is a decent choice, also consider an E36 M3 or 328i if going coupe, or a Renault Clio/Megane track special if you're not snobby about FWD.

So I take it that's a giant NO then. Surprised to hear this given the alleged improvements to ride quality?

Now updated, thanks.

Thanks, please keep the corrections coming and I'll make the required revisions.

Would be grateful if forumers would cast a critical eye over the above list (which took quite a while to populate) and confirm that the above listed specs are intuitive to read and accurate for UK Coupe models. Hopefully we can turn this into a sticky. Thanks, DT

370z BASE MODEL POWER TRAIN • 3.7 V6 VVEL petrol engine • 6 Speed manual transmission • Ventilated discs with opposed and cast aluminium calipers • Front wheel independent double wishbone suspension • Rear multi link suspension • Front and rear anti-roll bars • Electric power speed sensitive steering BODY/ EXTERIOR • 18†cast alloy wheels • 225/50 R18 front tyres • 245/45 R18 rear tyres • Dual exhaust pipe stainless steel finishers • Bi-Xenon head lamps (projector type) with head lamp washer and auto leveler • LED rear lamps and high mounted stop lamp • Flashing Z emblem integrated into side indictator • Glass mounted antenna • Front spoiler • UV reducing green glass INTERIOR • 2 seat configuration • Black woven carbon seat cloth • 4 way power seats • Seat lifter for driver with thigh support • Black roof trim • Aluminium paint finish on dials, switch gear and door finishes • Aluminium pedals and footrest • Black cloth door trim AUDIO • CD player in dash with 4 speakers • AUX IN • Remote audio and Bluetooth controls on steering wheel INTERIOR • 6 cargo net hooks • Door pocket bins • Center console box with arm rest • Glove box with lock and damped opening • Tonneau cover • 2 x cup holder on centre console • 2 x 12 volt power socket • 1 x boot lamp • 2 x map lamp CONVENIENCE • Rain sensing wipers • Automatic head lamps • Leather steering wheel with illuminated switches • Manual tilt steering wheel adjustment • Intelligent key • Push start/stop button • Passenger grip handle • Power windows - driver one touch up and down, passenger one touch down • Power and heated door mirror with electronic fold back • Drive computer • Fully automatic climate control air conditioning • Dual visor with vanity mirror SAFETY • Thatcham alarm • Rear wiper • Seat belt warning lamp (driver and passenger) • Seat belt shoulder adjustment • Door ajar warning lamp • Active headrests • ABS, EBD & brake assist • Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with deactivation switch • Viscous Limited Slip Differential • Driver, passenger and side air bags • Curtain air bags • Front seat belt with load limiter and pre-tensioner • Engine immobilizer OPTIONS • Metallic or pearlescent paint with Scratch Shield Technology ********************************************************* GT PACK (spec over Base model) • Synchro Rev Control • Uphill Start Support (manual only) • Suede door trim • Heated Black leather/suede seats with driver lumbar support • 6-CD Bose audio sound system with 8 speakers (6 speakers + 2 woofers) • Cruise Control with speed limiter and steering wheel controls • Gear position indicator • 19'' RAYS forged alloy wheels with 245/40 R19 (front wheels), 275/35 R19 (rear wheels) and Tyre repair kit GT Pack Additional Options • Connect Premium (High resolution touch screen satnav, iPod connectivity, 9.3GB hard drive) • Rear view camera • 7-speed automatic transmission with magnesium paddle shift *********************************************************** 370Z Ultimate Yellow (2009) Base Spec + GT Pack and: • Ultimate Yellow paint with 370Z side decals, illuminated entry plates, special mats • Integrated satellite navigation system and Bose audio with 8 speakers and a 6-CD autochanger (Not Connect Premium touchscreen Satnav!) Other GT Ultimate variants were available in other colours, same spec as a fully loaded GT but with addition of tan/orange interior leather and alcantara interior. ********************************************************** 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition aka Black Edition (April 2010) Base Spec + GT Pack and: • Available in Black or Quartz (dark grey) paint • Unique red leather & suede interior with 40th Anniversary logo seats, badge on strut brace, leather wrapped steering wheel with red stitching, red stitching on the centre cluster, centre console and knee pads • Connect Premium (High resolution touch screen satnav, iPod connectivity, 9.3GB hard drive) • Dark grey 19" aluminium forged RAYS wheels with red brake callipers • 40th Anniversary emblem on the rear *************************************************************** 370Z GT Edition (£35,000, 1 June 2011 - 2014?) Base Spec + GT Pack and: • "Revised underbody insulation to reduce road noise" • Suspension reworked for UK roads • Connect Premium (High resolution touch screen satnav, iPod connectivity, 9.3GB hard drive) comes with reverse camera as standard • Dark Grey 19" forged RAYS alloy wheels. • GT Edition side decals • Available in 3 colours: Storm White, Ebisu Black and Black Rose ******************************************************************* 2011 Model Year Changes to 370Z: • New tire pressure monitoring system • Revised suspension for UK roads • A rear view camera integrated into the Nissan Premium Connect satellite navigation system • Improved isolation of road noise on the Coupé • Automatic versions of both Coupé and Roadster have a revised 'Snow' setting for enhanced grip when setting off on ice and snow ****************************************************************** 2012 Model Year Changes to 370Z: • Refreshed front fascia with vertical LED daytime running lights (except NISMO 370Z) • New 18-inch wheel design for 370Z Coupe • Two new body colours – Magma Red and Midnight Blue (US and UK?) **************************************************************** 370Z Nismo (Sep 2013, £37,000) Base Spec + GT Pack + Connect Premium (inc revcam)and: • Remapped ECU + revised exhaust raises power to from 328bhp to 340bhp and torque from 270lb ft to 274lb ft. Redline upped from 7,000 to 7,400 • Revised suspension; shocks 23 per cent stiffer at the front and 41 per cent at the back, front springs 14% more rigid, car sits 10mm lower • Anthracite Nismo branded 19in lightweight alloys (0.8kg and 0.1kg lighter front and back) + wider rear Bridgestones (also different compound used) • "Functional" bodykit - new front splitter and rear diffuser and wing in Dark Grey with red detailing. • "Uprated GTR brake lines" • Nismo interior styling cues - Nismo embossed cloth seats, alcantara steering wheel • Silver base colour with Black or White paint option @ £550 **************************************************************** General Accessories (Available on all models) • 19'' NISMO forged alloy wheels. Enhance your styling with an exclusive and sporty design. • Front and Rear Parking systems. Integrated and colour coded into 370Z's bodywork, Nissan parking sensors are available for both the front and rear bumpers. They will help ensure your vehicle's bodywork retains its smooth finish by alerting you to objects that may not always be visible. • Mud guards. Black set of two pieces: available to fit both the front and rear to protect the bodywork and help keep your 370Z in pristine condition. The mud guards can be painted to match the colour of the bodywork. • Floor Mats. Enhance and protect your interior thanks to these luxury mats made from high quality materials, featuring an embossed 370Z logo. • Trunk Mat. A useful complement is the trunk mat with 370Z logo, which covers the whole trunk and protects it, whatever you carry. • Horizontal Luggage net. Attaches to hooks in the boot to help stop your luggage from sliding around. • Illuminated Entry Guards. These aluminium entry guards help protect the paintwork and make the cockpit even more inviting. • Nissan Tracking System. A Thatcham Category 5 system that has been developed specifically for the European market Providing pin-point GPS tracking throughout Europe, this is the only Nissan approved tracking device.

Attempting it now! Oh the joys of being unemployed...

Kind of, but it's still missing special edition data on: 2009 Ultimate Yellow Black Edition Nismo Just really annoying having so many iterations to deal with, even if Zeds are extremely homogeneous by German standards.

Thanks Ebized - I am aware of the Wiki but it does not disambiguate between the EU/UK/US versions of each model iteration. I was hoping to find a definitive UK-centric guide here somewhere!

As above just interested to hear thoughts on 18s vs 19s. I've never seen a 370z on 18s - perhaps for a reason? Cheers, DT

Would be grateful if someone could point me to a definitive document/thread on the subject. If none exists perhaps we should craft one? Cheers, DT

Amazing - lucky enough to see them at Eastbourne, and the Vulcan at Farnborough a few years ago. Back of the neck / hairs etc.