Stutopia

I got double boxed again! Depending on how busy I am I may write another email to let them know.

Non-compliance = benefits suspended = where do I get money from without working as I'm totally unemployable? = a bit of light robbing and low level crime = spell in court then prison for free and an ankle tag to monitor = actual cost to taxpayer > than paying the benefit in the first place There has been and always will be an unemployable percent of society who refuse to engage, keeping them out of everyone's way on the bare minimum of cost is as good as you can hope for. Dole is cheaper to us all than prison and associated costs of going in and coming out. The only way to really save on the terminally unemployable is summary execution outside jobcentres, which I imagine the Tories will wheel out as a policy just before the next election so they can shift another few pence off the top rate of tax.

The frustrating thing with anything you read or see around global warming and climate change is you simply can't peruse it in the press/news and expect a balanced viewpoint. For whatever reasons, there's the Guardian type on one side trying to push a green agenda then the Mail/Murdoch Group trying to push the other side, most of the stuff you do read cites only the research which supports the specific journo's angle. Most of the press couldn't give a @*!# about being right or wrong, just sensational. Then you throw in your average bellend saying, "well it snowed more last year in my postcode area than ever before, so that proves the world isn't warming all over, given a multi-thousand year timescale". That leaves you with having to go through peer reviewed material yourself and most of that will be impenetrable. It's an extremely tricky one to weigh up, but science doesn't need to be right, it just needs to keep posing, testing and refining theories. There are no absolutes. Sadly the people who have the loudest views on it in either the media or press, seem to be only interested in absolutes. The use of the word theory doesn't mean something is not correct, it's just the approach. Equally just because Newton had Laws of Thermodynamics, does mean they can't be disproven tomorrow.

Blade silver in tidy condition, I waved but I was in a Black Audi not The Shark. Zed looked good on the cosmopolitan streets of Switzerland. Any of our international brothers?

My mate nearly pi**ed himself laughing the other week when I waved a random Zedder in Leeds and got a wave back, it blew his tiny Peugeot driving mind.

Nice work, like the purple in the bay. Keep em coming!

Flying out tomorrow for a few days touring before the weekend. Getting the world's fastest car, don't know make & model yet, but rental with damage waiver You still driving down Octet?

Another one cured by the Zman kit. Refused to come back up after spells sat in traffic, in the heat. All good since and my super techs had it done in double quick time, though the bleed was slightly tricky - until you read the workshop manual that is!

Yup, agree.... I'm not trying to upset anyone here, but when I use the word 'magnet' I'm talking about someone turning their head and going 'Wow' because they really like the looks of the car, not someone being attracted to draping themselves over it (and potentially causing significant paint damage) because they are being paid to do it. I feel there is a significant difference between the two. Personally, I'd drape myself over a Fiat Multipla if you paid me a bit - and lent me a step ladder. ps - don't bother googling 'Fiat Multipla babe' - I tried it and nothing comes up. How much would we need to raise, as a forum, for this shoot to happen?

Meg's endurance and applicator works nicely for me.

This might be the best comment I've ever read.

Non-symmetrical things freak me out, please put it back in the middle where it belongs Other than that, beautiful zed, I'd be severely tempted not to change a single thing.

What kind of rat b@stard psychotic would make that song. The possibility... of physical and mental collapse... is now very real. No sympathy for the devil. Keep that in mind.

You're welcome to my old one if you want it. Worked when it came out 6 months ago, wrapped it up in bubble wrap and not touched it since. I believe they are married to the ECU so you'll need a code from a dealer(?) to make it work - no idea what that would cost. All I'd want is postage (unless your in North West) and you to donate a modest fee to the forum. It's not had iPod hack, or channel fix, it was literally in there working for about 3 days after I bought The Shark before I went for an upgrade - i.e. any other HU since 2010. At the risk of doing myself out of a sale, almost anything you're willing to pick up from Halfrauds will be better and have bluetooth, proper sized screen, AUX in, lesss chance of devlepoing some of the Bose "features", warranty etc......

Gave her a bit of a going over today; snow, TBW, PBs white diamond and a splash of PBs liquid natty's blue - all because the sun was staying in bed. But, just as I finished, she popped out and I couldn't resist a little run out. Should've taken the proper camera, but not bad for t'iPhone n t'iPhoto.

+1 on poorboys for ease of use, cost and also final finish. Not a fan of their quick detailer, but that's by the by on this one.

Unlucky mate, what kind of chickenshit ***** does that? I'd or GDUK-JAP-PARTS see if any breakers in.

As per RT's warning I'm the person who hasn't driven an S2000, but loves his Zed. However, I won't flame as described above as I've read enough posts to know he's even handed. And I don't know that much, but... ... I was thinking about an S2000 when I bought the Zed, I preferred then, and do now, the look of the Zed - I know this isn't a massive thing, but it counts. When I drive past S2000s I don't feel any envy, maybe some curiosity. I fully intended to test drive a S2000 but I fell in love with the first Zed I drove and bought it. As for how that impulsive decision went? I think the comfortable, laid back, GT drive I have in the Zed to work, with the option of spirited drive when I get the itch - is ace. It's two beasts, controlled by one foot. But don't do what I did, defo drive them both and see what suits your moods. I think everyone will agree they're both strong cars.

that's a very nice Zed, wheels are fit.

Jesus that looks terrifying. Good skills. Took me all morning to fit and route a wire! Love this thread.

I'm no mechanic but I'm sure I've seen something on here about remembering to put the sump plug back before you start to fill her up

Not sure TBH, once the HFCs go on and the money is around I'll make some calls to the places before I commit the funds. I imagine they keep records... It certainly feels fast

Not every step with Zeditis is a step forward, thanks go to a little bit of steel on some plant pots for this undesired "mod". An embarrasing trip back to the bodyshop to get her fixed but not to bad at £65 Looks like I need a cam up front as well...

Little update for today. Finally got the reverse cam working as intended, not especially complex job but still took two goes. The kind of job that requires patience (especially jamming the headunit and centre console back in - grrrrrr) which I am not blessed with. Couple of thanks to dish out, firstly to AFTERSHOX for this guide: http://www.350z-uk.c...l-–-superguide/ It was indispensable for ripping out the trim and routing wires I strongly urge anyone thinking of doing this mod to read this first. It might not all apply, but a lot will. Thanks also to BulletMagnet for some tech support when this was not looking so good for me, and also SMD - is he even still around here these days? Probably on some Saga Jaaaag owners holiday - for answering a few questions before I got going and giving me some pointers and the confidence to give it a whirl. Pics below, just cos I love 'em. Pretty the cam, just pokes out the plate bulb space - much less prominent than the pic suggests. The output up in the bridge, fully auto-switching now - thanks BM. Well pleased with this little mod, especially since the rear wiper delete and return of the rain. One of the more practical mods and all for about £30.

Cracked this today. Thanks for the comments, especially yours BM. I'll post up a couple of pics on my build thread,