andysmee

Having been around the block a few times in my previous incarnation with RX-7's, I need to be sure that any exhaust I choose will be usable on trackdays (I recently had a very dull day at Bedford with my last car, having to lift off as I passed all five monitoring points every lap ). So, out of the myriad of choices of exhausts, is there any to avoid outright as they will be 105dB+ regardless? Like a Motordyne - is it loud as well as beautiful?! I have searched, but I get the impression that most people here are more about the sound than the outright volume on track. Andy

I have to say, after checking out google images... you're absolutely right! each to their own...

any chance this would fit with nismo v1 spats?

$1,600?????

got a mate with an s2000 and we're probably going to do abingdon on the 15th instead. nice track and dead easy to get to, and cheap so won't lose much to the rain

who did you book through? EDIT: Ah...direct, here: https://ticketing.goodwood.com/Tickets.html

Like Columbo, just one more thing... 3. I've searched and failed to find a manual for the standard stereo that came in 2005 cars, particularly how the bluetooth works, or whether the option is fully installed? I have the sat nav manual though. Andy EDIT: Cracked this one, turns out google is better at searching this forum than the forum search!

I am the new owner of UY #171 of 176 It came factory fitted with a Nismo V1 bodykit but the engine needs a little TLC as it's missed a service in the last few years, and is due one now. Interestingly, the original owner posted online in 2005 when he bought it, here: http://avtalk.co.uk/...ead.php?t=11250

I am now the proud owner of #171 of 176, which I'll post on another thread, but a couple of noobish questions: 1. Is a sticky clutch pedal, which flaps at the top of its travel and then suddenly drops to the normal range, a common problem? 2. Is there a rear diffuser which fits with the Nismo V1 rear spats? I'll do some searching, but a quick answer on each will help me look for things... EDIT: Okay, got the answer to question one - will instruct my garage to change the clutch fluid for higher temperature stuff and adjust the top pedal travel to 3mm. EDIT EDIT: And question two.. well, I shouldn't be modifying, so I'll leave this one a while.

right, paid a deposit now so should be driving it home on sunday...a little clue, it's one of only 176 made, but that's not what makes it unique ;-)

aarrgghh...the seller is going back on the price we agreed. Managed to agree a new deal, but I won't be sure until I get the keys! why is nothing ever simple...

well, i'm a step nearer buying my zed and found the best example of the best that i could hope for...but not in red! fingers crossed...should pick it up this weekend somehow

...carried out by a well respected specialist. Re-Worx, Hayward Rotary, Rx Motors, Powergains, WGT, Dragon Performance. Plenty of info on fduk or mazdarotaryclub not all respected ;-) but agree 100% with the above

Thanks! I've now got four cars in mind and planning a roadtrip on wednesday to see some of them, long trip!

I keep looking at it and remembering that I live in a different country! (and there's too many miles on it, too)

any more cars possibly for sale?

Let's talk..

been there, done that, and got kids was only kidding about the colour :-)

So...can I get a 313 with Nismo V1 kit and GT4 alloys...in red, please, with uprated internals to make a little more power, but for less than 10k?

lol...and I guess the kit is a copy too? It could still be a good buy at the right price with the new clutch and flywheel. The GT4 special looks nice, but miles away to go see!

The year will be determined by autotrader because its an import - it'll be a 2003 imported in 2009. I don't think it looks too bad - BHP is dreaming and the price is about a grand or 2 thick but I don't reckon thats a bad car considering the mods and a new clutch in the mix. So, yes, it turns out that it was imported in 2009. The guy has read the mileage off his dash so it has done a lot less than the 77k he stated as it was converted to mph on import. As for the power, he has no evidence of the power but reckons it's between 315 and 330 as it's quicker off the mark than a friend's car, but the only mod is an induction kit and what sounds like a D1 throttle controller. The thing is, it's not clear why it would be the 300bhp engine in the first place so the power sounds a complete work of fiction (the woman that sold it to him told him it was 330bhp). And, finally on price, just a couple of hundred reduction, so not really playing ball.

don't worry, i'll want to see recent power graphs and have a drive before i decide whether the bhp is as stated. my car's been from 280 rwhp up to 400 bhp in pub figures, so what's in the ad has to be there on the road before i buy it. I do like the Nismo kit on the GT4, which version is it, anyone?

The cars catching my eye at the moment are: http://used.ph/19XzI52 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201309238919227 what do you think?

Sadly I don't like the look of it, and it's about 10k over budget, but a nice idea nonetheless

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