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You could always try B&B Audio Concepts just off Penarth Road to see what they can do for you. Link: http://www.audioconcepts.co.uk/ They've done a couple of high end installs for me and also helped with a few issues. Once I had a problem with one of my head units and they sent it off to a professional Pioneer repairer for £25-£35 odd I think it was. Turned out to be un-repairable but still that wasn't their fault.

You're ruining the grass.

From the look of the damage to that car I'd have thought it was quick. I'd have never have guessed what car that was without the pictures Matt posted of it in its undamaged state.

Chris I know what you're feeling and it sucks but I totally get it. Hopefully, eventually it will be an easy sale of your Zed for you just like mine was and you'll find a car you're happy with even if just for a short time.

Maybe try a Porsche dealer as that is what the front bumper looks like it's from.

That's your hand brake shoes.

Well the daily driver for me is exactly that, ....driven everyday including weekends. Would be nice to have something special for the weekends but just can't afford that type of thing. If Zeds are the only Jap car that get you going then may I suggest you have a look at some of the other Jap cars available. Not knocking the Zed but there are so many great Japanese made performance cars that I'd rather before considering something like a Seat Leon even if it is a Cupra R. Not going to really mod this car at all as I've said. Will be saving up in the long term for something a bit more special .

You want vinyl masking tape. Link: http://www.amazon.com/3M-Vinyl-Tape-PN6408-Pack/dp/B000P1ALOO

Well done.

I haven't as that's something I never actually took a picture of before I sold my Zed. Managed to find one online though below.... You can see the divider attached above to the boot lid. Hope that makes things clearer. No idea sorry. You could try a Nissan dealership or failing that just try using any other type of body clip that will fit in the hole. Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xnissan+body+clip.TRS0&_nkw=nissan+body+clip&_sacat=0

Best take it to a specialist really. The only problem you might come across is getting them to match the paint, ...they may suggest you have all 4 redone if they can't get an exact paint match although unless it's a special colour or a particularly old set of alloys a colour match shouldn't be a problem. Let us know how you get on.

Good luck with the run today.

Cheers Stu and I do appreciate it. It's just that's another reason why I wanted a more "normal" car like the Civic as I know I can take it to pretty much any of the good local independent garages and they'll know what they're doing on it. Don't want to be faffing around driving hundreds of miles to some "specialist" garage anymore no matter how good they are. Such a shame Wales is so s**t for "specialist" car garages/decent mappers.

Thanks Stu but really going to leave this as standard as I can. I do have a few ideas for it ~ like having the alloys refurbed (as they are all curbed), maybe an induction kit just for some noise but other than that I want to fight my modding urges as this cars is supposed to be saving me money (well compared to the 350 anyway). It is actually surprisingly economical in comparison to my old Zed though as my best MPG going back & forth to work last week was 31.5MPG. The Zed would have probably been more like 14-17MPG at a guess.

Now on eBay starting on a 99p auction so if anyone's interested just let me know or follow the link below for a bargain. Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-350Z-BOOT-DIVIDER-HIDER-2003-2006-Z33-FAIRLADY-/321815887118?hash=item4aedb8bd0e

Honestly I'm not going to mod it. It was just that the OEM gear gaiter was worn & ripped so for the £11 it cost for the new one from eBay I thought why not. It was the only thing letting down an otherwise tidy interior. You can stay away from me as well Stu.

Sounded great I thought even through my cr**py lap top speakers. Would love an R8 one day.

Today was a good day. Great weather, got some jobs done and enjoyed a nice drive too. The Civic got treated to 2 new front tyres (Bridgestone Potenza RE050A) and I also fitted a new gear gaiter that I bought. The Honda dealer wanted £44 odd for an OEM gear gaiter (which isn't genuine leather or anything special) but after some research on CTRO I found a nice replacement for £11 odd on eBay from "Top Gaiters". Genuine leather as well.

Looks like some good fun to be had there, ...especially like the R8 and the sound of it.

What make of alloy is it? The reason I ask is because I know you can buy Rota alloy wheel paint from Rare Rims on here & if it's not too bad you might want to try repairing it yourself. My old Rotas got curbed a few times in my ownership and I repaired them each time myself. Does take some balls though as you have to use various grades of wet n' dry paper on them until you get a smooth finish. Then prime the alloy & repaint/lacquer all done by hand. Not blowing my own trumpet but other people couldn't even tell where I had repaired it in the end. Safest bet though is probably to take it somewhere like "The Wheel Specialist" for a really good repair job. Link: http://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk/locations/fareham-hants/

Welcome aboard. You've had some nice cars by the looks of them.

Welcome aboard.

Welcome aboard.

A diesel rep mobile that is quicker than a standard Zed Oh and as for cats and rep mobiles.... hello Dan

Welcome aboard.