timb2010

Still for sale Rob?

Just fitted my Tarmac Sports side skirts which I think are the same as the Grams, I'm lowered and I don't see how anyone will ever get a jack under there now!!!! Might have to carry around a small ramp!! Like a plastic caravan level.

Thanks, order placed, paid with PayPal. 

Did you miss my post above mate?

Could I please order a set (350z) Thanks

Could I please order a set (350z) Thanks!

Morning Reece,

If someone wants just the spats I'm in Kidderminster, how much are you asking for the skirts/steps please? Did you drill them in the end?

Tim

Im going to have a try with the Dunlop SP SportMaxx RT2 this time. Thanks to Randy got a cracking bargain on the pair.

The MPSS were top notch, but (for my use) not a massive difference from the Vredenstien Ultras before. Let's see what the SportMaxx are like. They rated really well this year in the reviews

I paid £545 (for all 4) with fitting and balance last summer and it was good deal then. If stocks are low then I guess they've gone up.

 

I got mine through Asda tyres, yes that Asda. They have a 10% code thats been running for years - enter 140 then 7 random digits.

Thanks Randy. Did you have to prove you were an ASDA employee or anything when you paid? The code works and knocks a fair bit off. Thank you

218 for 2? That's decent!!

That was when i bought them Jan 2015. Cant find them under £180 each now

Flat rear tyre this morning on one of my MPSS, I took it for a puncture repair and he said that its not repairable as its a long split/cut, maybe drive over some sharp metal.

Anyhow. Looking to get the pair replaced.He quoted £194 each fitted for the MPSS and said it was because the MPS4S are replacing them but they are not released in my size yet (245/45/18). Also they are in Germany so would take 10days. When i bought them last they were way less..........

TyreLeader.co.uk

642310115 Michelin Pilot Super Sport 245/45 ZR18 100Y XL, FSL Quantity 2 £109.08

Price excluding VAT : £218.15

Has anyone who has recently bought MPSS know where they are reasonably priced please?

For Christmas I treated my Zed to new oil (Shell Helix Ultra Professional AG 5W30 Fully Synthetic), new oil Filter and 2x new Gates belts. I also got a full set of stainless steel clips U-Clips and Stainless bolts for the under-tray and bumper fixing.

 

I put the front up on ramps, the other half was going out so to be double sure I put a couple of axel stands just loose underneath.

 

Everything went great, belts replaced, oil changed, I then drilled and repaired/replaced the 14 under-tray bolts and clips, i even got the lip spoiler to clip right up again the bottom of the bumper. So I finally reversed back down off the ramps and heard a loud crunching sound. Stupidly I had left the axel stands underneath!!!

 

The one side is scratched and creased but you cant see it from the front, the other side has a tennis ball sized dent down to the black plastic and lots of fold marks where the stand squashed it. How stupid! It still completely drivable and nothing I can see damaged underneath.

 

Options now I guess are:

1) Replace the bumper like for like. (Gun-metal pre facelift)

2) Replace with facelift bumper

3) Get the Nismo V2 that I've always wanted.

4) See if it can be repaired and sprayed, but its not in the best shape.

 

I've wanted a V2 Nismo replica since day one but its always been an extra luxury to fork out on.

 

What would you guys do? What do you think would be most cost effective?

Hey stop trying to steal my job I do stupid with ramps and axle stands ETC

 

Seriously mate don't beat yourself up we all have these slip ups it's not catastrophic I nearly killed myself last year have a read of the link below you'll feel better feel free to have a laugh at my expense.

 

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/78039-diy-rear-mount/page__st__260#entry1431006

 

Thanks mate, glad your ok! I always worry about being squashed as the Z is lowered and there wouldn't be much breathing room under there!!

Ouch, but what i cant figure out is why the axel stands are under the front bumper? Surely u would of had them under the jacking point on the side???

They were placed under the lower arms on either side. They were just placed underneath incase the ramps failed. When I reversed they got dragged out of the front.

I have a nismo V2 bumper in gun metal that Im looking to sell...

 

Could be just the cure to help you get over your sudden case of @*!# to the brain 😉 We've all done it boss, dont worry!

Thanks !!

Is it a replica? If you are selling I would definitely be interested. I will send you a PM

I sympathise

Thank you. I even had a last minute check going back underneath picking up all the old rusty clips and putting away all the tools. Oh well won't be doing that again

Mark, your near(ish) to me. Do you maybe have a trusted guy you would use for a bumper respray please. I'm I4N's way over near Kidderminster.

For Christmas I treated my Zed to new oil (Shell Helix Ultra Professional AG 5W30 Fully Synthetic), new oil Filter and 2x new Gates belts. I also got a full set of stainless steel clips U-Clips and Stainless bolts for the under-tray and bumper fixing.

I put the front up on ramps, the other half was going out so to be double sure I put a couple of axel stands just loose underneath.

Everything went great, belts replaced, oil changed, I then drilled and repaired/replaced the 14 under-tray bolts and clips, i even got the lip spoiler to clip right up again the bottom of the bumper. So I finally reversed back down off the ramps and heard a loud crunching sound. Stupidly I had left the axel stands underneath!!!

The one side is scratched and creased but you cant see it from the front, the other side has a tennis ball sized dent down to the black plastic and lots of fold marks where the stand squashed it. How stupid! It still completely drivable and nothing I can see damaged underneath.

Options now I guess are:

1) Replace the bumper like for like. (Gun-metal pre facelift)

2) Replace with facelift bumper

3) Get the Nismo V2 that I've always wanted.

4) See if it can be repaired and sprayed, but its not in the best shape.

I've wanted a V2 Nismo replica since day one but its always been an extra luxury to fork out on.

What would you guys do? What do you think would be most cost effective?

Woohoo, perfect.

Tyreleader were the cheapest but if your in a hurry don't bother.. mine can from Germany and took 7 days!!

Thanks, will go out for another round of dipping in the morning, turning out to be a nightmare.... can't read it, too low, too high!!! What's next wrong oil!

Thanks flyboy, It was the end amount of one 5litre bottle and just under half of a new one. So around there. Will be checking weekly now. .. bit embarrassed.......

The oil light didn't ever come on and I think I had about 2litres in there.

Hope I'm ok ! I'm going to be paranoid now... Would tell tail signs be oil burnt in exhaust smoke?

It was 2lt-3lt I think Brillo.

Thank you all, I've been out in the dark with a torch as the car is cold......I was told by the guy that did my old cars MOT always check after a run as the oil will be warm and I get an accurate reading!!!!!! He was the dipstick!!! I've got a reading and It was near low so I've topped up to the top of the grooved area with cheap 10w40 SS. I've got a full service coming up soon I hope it will be ok.

Is up to the F ok? I wasn't supposed to fill to the middle or anything was I?

As it was near the "L", if it was dangerously low would I have had a light on the dash? Or a low reading of the oil pressure gauge? worried now....

Thanks again all!!

I know dipsticks have been discussed loads, but every search I've found seems to be trouble getting the dipstick back in or seated properly.

I just can't get a reading from it! I wipe it clean with a cloth and when I take it out I have oil all the way up from tip to the middle. I've tried pulling it out at different angles and rotations, even tried to pull it out like that game without it touching the sides!!! But it's still all the way up the stick. I know it's not overfilled.

Is there a secret to getting a good ready please?

In my searches I was spelling misfire with a double s. I've found some similar posts so I've got some stuff to check. I've also got a pop charger so will check thinks from below.

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/30867-intermittent-misfire-on-cold-starts/

Hopefully it will be warm tomorrow and I can see if it is just when the weather temp it cold.

Went for the MPSS in the end. I'm not too sure if I feel any difference in performance but I would say I think they might be a little louder on the road than the VUS. Thanks for the advice!