jell36

Hi Everyone,

Not really sure what section to post this under. Quick question for you all, when you buy a second hand car from a dealer they are legaly obliged to ensure the car is fit for purpose (which isn't exactly definitive). When I went to purchase my Z a couple of weeks ago I noticed there was a large lip on all of the brake discs so I asked them to check if they were ok and if not change them. The salesman took it into the service shop and then came out with the mechanic and they both said they were fine, plenty of life left in them. This weekend I have had a closer look at them and can clearly see they are miles passed the minimum thickness (1 mm wear on each side so 2mm wear in total, handbook says 1.6mm total wear is limit for Brembo's). Do you guy think it is reasonable for me to ask the dealer to pay for replacements or will I need to foot the bill? (looks like around £1000 for the discs and might as well gets pads at the same time and ten theres fitting).

I was more thinking the diff too as i've had drop links go on other cars and it just knocks when you go over bumps which my 350 doesn't do. I'm not worried if it is the diff as i've got a warranty from Nissan but it's only for 3 months so will need to get it sorted soon if it is that. I just need to find a way of knowing exactly what it is so I can tell nissan what to do. Just been out in it and I can repeat the problem consistantly and it is definetly only when turning from a flat road onto a hill and only when turning left. It is also timely noise not random which is what makes me think it could be the diff but then I did wonder if it was simply a heatshield tapping the exhaust when turning uphill?

Also just wanted to add that when I go over bumps there is no noise, it is only when I turn from a flat up a hill. Thought I would add this incase it confirms or denies the issue being the droplinks.

Hi thanks for your reply, Is there any easy way to check that it is the droplinks? From reading the forums they say to just disconnect them and see if the noise goes away but they only ever mention doing this on the front. Is it ok to do on the rear or is there another way or doing it? Also I got the car from Harrats Nissan in Sheffield and they fitted new resar offside wishbones would they have not checked both the rear drop links before giving me the car?

Thanks everyone, I'll grab one now.

Hi everyone, I just got mt Z last Saturday and I love it but I think I might have found a very worrying fault but I can't figure out what it is so was hoping someone could help me diagnose the issue. If I am driving slowly and tunr left (seems to happen more often when turning left) up a hill I get a sort of clicking/tapping noise form the rear. The first time it happened I thought it was something caught in the tyre as the noise is regular i.e. like a ticking clock tsp tap tap tap. As soon as I straighten the car up the noise stops and I have never heard the noise when going down hill. Has anyone got any ideas?

Hi Cookie, would you be able to fit one of your touch screen systems in m car please. it is a 2006 facelift Z with birdview.Really want one of these systems after seeing Ken's.

Hi, I am after a luggage net and a vertical tonneau cover with mounting brakcets. I have asked Nissan for one but the luggage net is a right rip off and apparently they don't do the tonneau cover anymore so if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated.

I'm desperate for one too on an 06 facelift, really want a real satnav and not the birdview rubbish. Looks as though I will have to get a new surroud as well as the cubby too as I've currently got birdview. If anyone is willing to make one for me please let me know. I realise it isn't going to be cheap.

Hi, thanks for your reply, it is a 2006 Z so there is no lid at all, just a lip at the top and the built in button panel below the screen. Do you know if I can order the cubby direct from Nissan or is there somewhere else i could get it from for a bit less money?

Hi everyone, i'm hoping to get my 350z next week. It comes with the factory standard sat nav. Does anyone have any experience of removing this? I want to have the standard cubby hole instead. It is the 06 facelift model. Does anyone know where I can get the cubby from and how easy i is to replace?

lol, thank you. I understand there will be some chips and scrathes etc it's just some of the ones I've looked at recently have had loads of scratches and chips mainly on the drivers door arm rest so I don't expect showroom condition but want something in as good condition as I can find.

Hi Everyone,

I am looking a for nice 350z in Azure blue. I want the GT pack model and it must be a 2006. Ideally less than 50000 miles and full service history. I am really picky about the condition though... It must be in really good condition with very few scrathes, I appreciate a bit of wear and tear but something where there is loads of scratches on the interior door is definetly a no. I live in Nottingham and I'm happy to travel up to a few hundred miles to get one but don't want to be wasting my time looking at rubbish. If you are thinking of getting rid of yours then please PM me an let me know about condition and price you are after. Thank you.