Dave-350

You buy yours from new then?

Sorry it is a DE buddy. Not asked Alex yet, didn't want to hassle him just yet! You could be right though, but it is not like the belt is that loose. But maybe...

My mates E36 M3 is at 150,000 miles - Dyno results last week were 326BHP running faultlessly - And still outruns my 350Z with 50k on it! Mileage means nothing if it has been serviced well! Now I know I am comparing BMW to Nissan, but take for example the E30 325i that was on a rolling road for 4 years that clocked 1 million miles and serviced with Mobil1 products. The parts that they removed from the lump were good enough to go back on the shelf.

Guys/girls, A few of you may know that on the weekend as I was driving to a hotel for the night by drive belt snapped, actually both of them failed and I was stranded on the motorway! Anyway, I ordered the new belts from Zmanalex and with a bit of advice from Mark at abbey motorsport I fitted the belts yesterday! I now have a few side effects that I am trying to sort out. 1. The belts are the correct size specified by Alex, Nissan, Mark... But I can not get enough tension on them, the tensioner is maxed right out but they are not tight enough. Any thoughts? As I was thinking of down-sizing the belt slightly! The belts squeel like a pig when started up! 2. The power steering felt a little weird at first, I guess this is due to the power steering pump needing a litte use after the belt snapped but now when the front wheels hit a bump in the road I get a very violent shake of the steering wheel which never happened before! Not too sure what to do about either of these issues hence why I am asking you knowledgable people! Thanks in advance for any help.

Something tells me that BBK just wants to put his camera to use more than anything...

I'm up for this too!

Sorry, I will probably post stuff like this for Keyser every time I see something... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scalextric-Nissan-350Z-Green-/260858310767?pt=UK_Toys_Games_Scalextrics_Slot_Cars_ET&hash=item3cbc5df06f ...green.

Lucky son of a b!tch... I figured that it would be the long winded name for Mines... Jealous! Thats a spec 1 Titan backbox then!

Yea sorry! I have been reading that some of the manufacturers names are the long winded abbreviation of some well known tuning manufacturers! I cant find **** all yet on Mainzuueibu though.

Haha yep, and thats a 'Trust inc' Echaust you pictured (Expert now) Lol... I never heard of JASMA before!

Yea good idea! It looked like EASSA or EASZA :S JASMA makes sense though I guess as this is the stamp the japs use to pass certain tests, like an E certificate! The 038 represents Mainzuueibu Inc. The association was formed to keep the Japanese governement from driving tuning companies out of business. By coming together they were able to get governement sactioning for their exhaust products. Meaning during the shaken (Japanese inspection) the car won't be faulted for having an unauthorized part. They also ensure production quality, train/certify exhaust personel, and stop false claims in advertising. Not all exhaust systems are JASMA stamped meaning they are usually circuit systems, however certain circuit systems are JASMA certified.

Yea I was thinking that, especially in that state! Lol! I bet it looks smart polished up, never had the experience in polishing titanium though. The other way to work out if its titanium is to take it off and pick it up... Titanium is VERY lightweight!

Yep exactly, but what I have found though is that like most modifications you will need to, modify it to fit! My carbon lip wasn't cheap and it did not fit without modification. Same can be said for wings, bonnets, boots etc.

Jesus dude try ceaning it up and you'll be able to read it! Haha! I have tried working with it in photoshop to see if I can define what it says but I cant read it!

Lol, I cant believe all the hassle and forum posts over a little rasp noise! Drive the car a bit harder and you wont hear it! Any idea what you are replacing these with?

Ever fitted carbon aftermarket body parts? 99% of the time it won't sit flush.

I did a repair like this on my E36. If you have the time a skill to rub it down and treat it, spray it then you can do it. Personally I would hand it to a good bodyshop for the cost wouldn't be much and it will probably be a better job

Option 1 may cause a headache when it comes to geometry if you drop it 30mm all round. I am going to be lowering mine on coilovers this week, had to get adjustable camber arms etc to make sure I get the correct geo settings though! As you lower the vehicle, spacers, etc you are bound to put the toe and camber out... But depends how much, you might be absolutely fine!

Any idea where this originally came from? This is like a Zed Ive seen around Wickham area!

Thanks Buster! My belts are being fitted tomorrow! Then I am going to quickly detail it, then sort out the exhaust that took a beating when I mounted the kerb! Will report back tomorrow!

Fitted a velocity stack and HKS panel filter today! My boot is filling up with parts! Including adjustable camber arms!

+2 degrees on the front or -2 degress?? I believe it'll be +2 as -2 would mean the top of the wheel leaning out. Er, ok :facepalm: http://www.rapid-racer.com/suspension-tuning.php I'd have a read of that guide.

Pics would be nice, if its the one I've seen it's modified quite a bit!!

I put a spotted thread about your car on here about 2 months ago! I'm in gosport... Saw your black 350 in knowle village, with the V6 plate? Seen a couple of silver Zeds lately in and around fareham... Get some pics up. Welcome btw! Ps - I can't believe you chose japspeed! Guess we've all made that mistake! Lol

Yea all fine! I was really lucky that I came to a junction when it completely went dead! Hopefully have new belts fitted tomorrow! It didn't put me off fitting the velocity stack mod and new HKS panel filter Coilovers next weekend I guess