RobPhoboS

The imported cars which had problems was largely due to incorrect fluid draining before sticking in the container (iirc). Definitely sign up here and read through (this is also where I found a couple of cars to look at - fantastic owners as well): http://mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/

I nearly bought one instead of the Z. Just stick to the owners club, compression test print out, and typical wedge of service history etc Fantastic car !

Yep, I have a few bottles motul rbf600 for clutch & brake fluid change, just need to get some new braided lines as well. What fluid did you use ?

No offence intended towards mattyp370z but why can't new users search ? by law

That is STUNNING !

I wasn't sure about these at first but thanks for putting the extra photo's up, I'm now sorely temped to get a pair of these at some point.

If you like awesome noise... check out this chaps YT channel, hours of ear bleeding joy ! http://www.youtube.com/user/Hillclimbfans/videos?live_view=500&sort=dd&view=0&flow=list & check out Georg Plasa in his BMW's (E36 esp) - the noise is utterly intoxicating from those Judd engines

Ugly as fook. Nasty things.

Does anyone know which 5zigen it is specifically ? (more out of curiosity for sound clips)

I've had the same kind of thing happen as well but for me the paint was scratched. Looking at yours, I'd say a dent chap could sort it out. Total fkers for doing this to peoples cars

Apart from what I said about another way of taxing us... I think it should be like the States, over take using any available lane

I hate middle lane morons as much as the next respectable driver - but this is just more tax to bleed from everyday folk.

I've been over a few times as well (& love it!), not driving but in gt3 rs's/360 cs etc Last time we were there, a five car pile up happened perhaps 20 seconds ahead of us - nothing bad from the looks of it...but we were absolutely hoofing it in the gt3, so it came up as a surprise I totally agree about a country road you don't know very well but some people don't realise the potential risks...

If anyone intends going there on a tourist day (thus no insurance available) - ensure you flipping look at what you are liable for ! http://nurburgring.org.uk/insurance.php

I had a fantastic Belgian chap buy my MR2 in December, he even brought me beer and chocolate !

The silly thing is, I think it's one of the bolts that holds the engine cover in place - and I happened to shear my one in half last week

I'm sorely tempted by that bolt...

and up again.

Awesome car, looking in excellent condition (I'm not a fan of DRL's though - on most cars that is). Did you make a post with the spec of the car ?

Just heard this vid: Actually sounds pretty awesome

That's the one

Very very recent post on this somewhere.

I'm heading out there later this year, first time in the Z - so I'll take it very easy but nevertheless... (actually after looking into insurance - I'm not going to risk it, I'll stick to track days instead) New discs/pads (I like EBC yellow stuff, so will try on the Z), Motul RBF 600 (will do clutch fluid as well) & braided lines will go on (this is just because I want to change some bits so it's an excuse to do it beforehand). I'm on Mich supersports, standard suspension (with a few superpro bushes) but probably on eibach sway bars when I go. As you know it's about enjoying yourself at the end of the day, and being comfortable with the car

I think if you manage to do that you should own any power tools

I have both a DA and rotary (spin doctor), and out of the 2 I'd go for the rotary every time. (DA takes ages imho - although haven't tried with my new pads/polish combo) I'm using Megs #105 & #205 with their burgundy and yellow 7" pads on a black car.