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Hi, Hope someone can help; I've had a brake bulb go and went to check bulbs before ordering. Got one out and it's not a bayonet fit like the 380 that everywhere seems to suggest I need. Can anyone tell me what this bulb is? Second hand car so wondering if a previous owner has changed the bulbs/fittings! Had to use imgur as files were too big: http://imgur.com/a/2mQtJ

Thanks un1eash, so basically, what the guy was saying was incorrect; with the right HU that allows full control, it is possible? How do you know what HUs do this and which don't??

Hi, I've read the stickies and searched the forum, but having some trouble finding a specific answer. Apologies if I missed it. I am getting a local company to fit an Alpine IVE-W530BT to replace the stock unit. Looks like a nice unit and a good price, all worked when I tried it out with my phone, streaming music and phone calls. If anyone has any comments though, feel free! However, the guys at the place seemed to think the call button on the steering wheel couldn't be made to work. They were specifically referring to the call button, the others they said would be fine. The guy went so far as to say that this is a general problem with any car make and replacing the manufacturer HU with AM. To me (and I'm a proper n00b), this sounded bollocks. However, they have a great rep around here so I assumed they would know what they are talking about! So should I be able to answer/make calls through an AM HU using the call button, with just the loom mentioned here? http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/15611-what-you-need-to-upgrade-your-350z-audio-system/

Might need to video getting it out of the underground car park... probably going to need to be done with man power! Flatmate and I just tried to get any gear engaged and clutch pedal comes right back up without anything. Seems like the clutch plate isn't getting to meet the fly as there are no noises or anything to indicate a problem. It's like it doesn't get there. Without getting it out the car park and to a garage won't know for sure but either way, something needs fixed!

@Yampiedog, thanks, that's ball park what I'm expecting. Waiting on handful more tomorrow morning. @z350convert, that's useful, where abouts was that work done?

OK, as expected, sales garage are refusing to cover it and warranty considers it wear and tear and doesn't cover it. I'm getting local places to quote. Fortunately I know a couple of smaller places locally that have been recommended as generally good. I expect most of them will take parts I supply and fit them for me. However, anyone on here want to recommend a place local to Maidenhead? Or potentially Reading, but if it isn't gone completely now it will be by the time I get it there :-) PM'd ZMANALEX.

Cheers guys, Ringing the garage when I get to work. I'm not really expecting a victory but we'll see. If they don't do it, £500 I can deal with, nearer a grand I cannot! Will be back for advice on parts and garage if need them.

Hi, First time posting :-) Only had my 350 just over three months, second hand 54 plate, so one of the earlier ones. Complete car n00b really, went from an Astra Club to this! Decided I liked the way it drove a lot more than others in the same price bracket and always thought the 350 is better looking than anything else. Have to admit, given lack of car knowledge, it was a combination of price, looks and IT GOES REALLY FAST that won the day :-D Anyway, 99% sure the clutch has gone. Foot down will result in plenty of revs and no power to the wheels and therefore (I'm assuming) it's clutch and nothing is even getting as far as drive shaft etc. Given there is also a nice burning smell I think it's pretty cut and dried. I've been reading around on here for the last half hour but as it's already failed, I need to move fairly quick; it's my main transport. Sorry if I've missed any threads, only read a handful. Basically, gonna have to get it replaced and it sounds like should do the flywheel at the same time. I've seen people recommending certain garages and ZMANALEX is apparently the man to get a deal on parts. However, I'm 17 days out of the three month warranty (always the goddamn way) so, given the money involved I want it done under that. On the flipside I got it from an online dealer (part of a national chain) that share a forecourt with a VW Commercial vehicles garage and use their service department to do warranty work. I trust them with this car as far as I could throw the whole building. This is not the first problem I've had (a story for another day) and for something like this, I want it done right, I just don't think I can afford to be picky! So, can anyone help me with: - how much should I expect them to quote for parts and labour (assuming I win the argument about them doing it under warranty) - is there anything specific I should make them aware of, from the gurus on here? :-) - should I sack them in and just stump up to have it done properly? - if it is clutch, what other things might they throw at me as needing doing as well? - is it worth me entertaining another cause?! Any help much appreciated, will be ringing the garage tomorrow morning! EDIT in Maidenhead, Berks if it's of any consequence