MK350Z

List of possible issues:

 

 

1. Mixed tyres. You have different grip levels front to back, so it makes progressive driving awkward. You had this before, but you've changed brands again so you're still treading the unknown. What Bridgestone did you have on there before, RE040 or RE050? Massive differences between the two.

2. Tyre pressures. Check them.

3. Tyre sizes. As people have said above, check them.

4. Road conditions. Does this happen in the wet, the dry, or both? Every time round the same corner? You may find you're being a bit heavy footed and not adjusting to the road conditions as we swing from summer to winter.

How did you know I have bridgestones? haha Have to be honest, i think they are but didnt know they type so i left the info out till i manage to check at home.

-It occurs in both wet/dry conditions

-It always happens on the same right hand corners.

-The car handled/cornered completely different the following morning after I had the tyres changed. Felt like it was on a ice rink despite the weather being warm & dry like previous days.

-And yes, I may be suffering from a lead weight foot (who owns a zed and doesnt? ) im just sad as I cant corner at F1 speeds in the rain

I'm no expert, so please forgive me if I'm wrong... But, with more wear (less grip) on the front tyres, would the car not be more prone to understeer, meaning the traction control wouldn't kick in as much as it would if the problem was rear grip?

 

Is it possible that you still have some release agent / grease on the new tyres? It might get better once you've done a few miles on the tyres?

Haven't changed the front tyres as ive only owned the car a few months. But will check the tyre size. This wasn't happening before I replaced the rear tyres, so why would the front's now affect the TC?

Ive done about a 1000 miles on the rear set. If it was down to wearing the tyres, surely a 1000 miles would be sufficient? Anyone have any sandpaper?

Sounds like incorrect tyre profiles to me. What size tyres you got? Rears should be 245/40/R18 IIRC

Also, what have you got on the front (make) and how worn are they?

The tyre profiles for the rear are 245/45/18.

For the fronts, Im not too sure on the brand but there was at least 2-2.5mm of tread the last time I checked.

Hi Chaps

Hope I've put this query in the right area.

Got myself a pair of Falken 452's put on the rear about 3-4 weeks ago at Blackboots in Chesham. I had a pair of Potenza's previously.

Since I have been using the 452's, I have noticed when I turn right the traction control kicks in (mainly during deacceleration and not as frequent when i accelerate through a corner). It got frustrating so I've turned the TC off, and certainly makes for a more fun drive

Any ideas why this could be? I'm taking it back to Blackboots on saturday and thought I would arm myself with some possible reasons before going.

Cheers

Great guide - thanks to all that contributed to it.

Done mine at the weekend and very happy with the results!

One other tip I found is useful would be to use a magnetic screwdriver!

Hope you find one soon!

Saw an Orange 350z with a private plate parked up in the Station Tube station NCP car park. Anyone?

I stopped to have a gander, and inadvertently caused a slight que exiting

Good job!

Would be brilliant if you could let me know what parts are needed to do the job, especially the AUX port!

Dont suppose your based near Hemel and work for coin & cake?

Me too

Hennerz - Why don't we meet up seeing as how close we are and get both cars sorted out in an afternoon?

Good job!

Would be brilliant if you could let me know what parts are needed to do the job, especially the AUX port!

Dont suppose your based near Hemel and work for coin & cake?

Take it to Japex in Kings Langley, they have managed to sort out all my problems with my zed

Never even knew they were down there! Usufeul to know & I shall be dropping by at the weekend I think.

Any rough estimates on the price on one of these shiny units + fitting?

Nice!

Hi all,

I need a new belly pan. Is anyone selling one for a 2003 model or know of a good place which may supply this part?

It appears the guys carried out the oil change only cable tied up my plastic belly pan.

Found this out on the A41 when I heard a rather loud grinding noise. Have to say, I almost crapped myself until I looked under the car to find part of the pan hanging on the floor.

Thankfully a local garage in Hemel kindly re-cable tied it till I manage to get a new pan for it.

Cheers

M

Thanks chaps,

Anyone got any tips or small mods they would recommend? Im happy with the standard zed, but could be tempted! I think as most people do when they first have one, look at connecting up the iphone to the sound system.

Anyone know how this can be done? I saw the tape hack method, but not really confident in the welding part etc.

Thanks

M

Hi everyone,

Picked up my shiny 350Z on Tuesday and am a very happy man!

Thought I would sign up on here and say hi to you guys!

I will upload some pictures tonight when I have a moment.

Mark