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Apologies for a non 350/370Z spot! However, I hope this will be acceptable to all of us true car enthusiasts. Just dropped my 350Zed in for a P3 service at TDI North in Warrington, and in the industrial unit opposite, I noticed the rear of a very low vehicle with it's engine running andwith a Vee sound growl! Walked over and had a chat with the guys in the car upholsterers whose unit it was.. It was a silver Jaguar XJ 220 in for some minor refurbishment work. Great looking supercar! Sorry wasn't able to take any pics. Apparently it has a 3.5 litre V6 like our Zeds, but a bit more tweaked!!! Previous owner is alleged to be a Mr Rod Stewart.

I like the look of The Wheel Specialist, seems its only 10 minutes from me, cheers! I can recommend The wheel Specialists, I had my Zed alloys refurbed at the Manchester unit, nearly 18 months ago and they still look like new. They have had some good references, for various units across the UK, here on this forum.

Zmanalex collaborates with Clark Motorsport. Send a PM to Ewen at Clark Motorsport for a prompt response, as Alex may be away.

Looks like face lift LED rear light cluster and a nice black Nissan rear burger badge.

Had my 2006 roadster, 18 months and loved every minute!!!!

Nice 370 roadster leaving Wilmslow this morning. I was waving in my 350 roadster going the other way. Nice that we both had the hoods down enjoying the fine weather!

It was Dave's drive out day! Great mix of cars with Zeds, an incredible GTR and a mix of Caterham Tigers. The good weather was also a bonus!!

Good advice for any older car. The rad cap is often overlooked as a leak source and is an easy, first option, in leak finding.

As an easy, initial check,try closing all air vents and air con controls, when you park the Zed up for the evening

+1 Regular cleaning of the the frame joints, together with judicious use of silicone spray, will keep keep your hood operating perfectly. I use the Halford's product with good results

May i suggest that you check the fuses as an initial check. Then carefully spray all the joints with a silicon lubricant. Make sure that the car is parked with the sun on the hood. The original canvas hoods are notoriously stiff at lower temperatures and can prevent the hood from opening. When the hood feels warm and flexible to the touch, you can try retracting it. If, as other posts have advised, the windows drop, the pax seat back moves forward, the rear cover retracts but the hood doesn't move, then it can usually be a hood retraction motor issue. If you can get someone to do the footbrake/hood retract switch routine, you can stand by the pax side open door. Then head in the rear of the cabin, listen if the motors are running. You can also put your fingers on the hood frame and feel if there is any vibration. This will show if the motors are running, if they are, you may need to service/replace them. If the motors aren't running, then it's probably a switch sensor problem. Hope this helps

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This is a common problem, frequently reported here on the forum. The Zed interiors are quite vulnerable to scratches and general wear and tear. If you use search, you will find that:- Plastidip isn't that durable. Sanding down and then matt black paint spray is a cost effective option. Wrapping/hydro dipping seems to be the most durable option If it helps, I recently removed the drivers side interior door pull, sanded it down and sprayed it matt black. It now looks great and I'm pleased with the overall appearance. I was rather hesitant to do this, but using the guides on the forum, I found it quite easy to do. It;s worth trying it for the improvement it makes..

Hi and Welcome. Nice Zed, looks great. Yet another early case of Zeditis!!

Nice silver roadster parked outside TDI North today. Spooky! As I had just arrived to book my 06 silver roadster in for a service, too

Agree.You need to check service history, mileage etc.

Have you checked that the drivers side window fully resets? It appears that the pax side is ok, but the drivers side doesn't fully close. The side windows on roadsters drop slightly when you open the door and then close slightly when the door is closed again. Hopefully, just a window reset is required.

PM zmanalex/clark motorsport or cougar store

Just remember, guys, whether it's the plastic or metal................ Rust never sleeps!!!!

Would also be prudent to change the coolant

You could try sending a PM to zmanalex, see if he has any?

My petrol cap strap broke a couple of weeks ago, so I have been doing a bit of research! Nissan genuine spare approx £31.00 plus postage. You have to buy the cap and strap. Various pre-owned spares sites, anywhere between £30 and £60!!!! Courtesy Car Spares in USA, 18.40 USD approx £11 plus shipping and customs, making it around £28 total. Perhaps we could look at a group buy, if there is enough demand.

+1 for the Milltek and Cougar Store

I recently had my Rays refurbished at the Wheel Specialists in Manchester. They offer a tyre fitting service that, "respects your alloys!" They also offer to try to price match on tyres. I would rather use these guys to fit my own supply tyres then any of the high street tyre shops, may cost a bit more, but who wants scored rims/wheel nut sockets that you usually get from the high street tyre guys!

Drove past a nice azure Zed, HF54, parked in Wilmslow today