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Short answer is yes there is some value to all those parts. People may want them if their standard parts are broken, they're repairing a crash damaged Zed or in the case of the engine covers they may want them for hydro dipping. I sold on most of my old OEM parts from my supercharger build ~ the only bits I've got left are a few plastic bits from behind the bumper & a few miscellaneous pipes. If you are never going to return the car to standard (even if you decide to sell) then the best thing to do is advertise them on here for free or eBay to reach a wider audience.

Do you mean the fasteners for things like the bumper, side skirts etc? Then yes they are reusable but will obviously be prone to breaking if old or removed with force. Best place I've found to get them from is eBay. Here's a link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-Nissan-Plastic-Trim-Clip-Fastener-8mm-for-Bumpers-Grills-Side-skirts-etc-/390559159682?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&fits=Model%3A350+Z+Roadster&hash=item5aef23d582 Have a search on there for the best priced ones though as I just grabbed the first link I came across for them.

Happy Birthday both. Andy's probably still building his super computer to run his DIY rear turbo mount though so doubtful he'll notice this.

^^ That's so true Will.

Interesting videos all, ...the Radical is just so impressive though.

Terrible seeing both of these incidents from Gudzy & Graham. I would of thought the Police would be straight on it with CCTV evidence from Gudzy. So disappointing & infuriating.

That could look good or what about silver?

Can't help you answer that question as I've never had a Milltek or Cobra. Hopefully someone who's had or at least heard both can help you. My dB meter app isn't great & I have no idea how accurate it is but as you say it will give you a ball park figure to start with.

The good thing is if you don't like them Graham it's easy enough to repaint in a different colour. I think they'll look good though.

The real problem is everyone hears things differently. Personally I think you really need to hear these things in person though so you may be best off going to a local meet. At least that way you won't spend money on an exhaust system you don't like because you find it drones.

Here's a clue Not so much of a clue though is it?, ...more like this is the colour. Should look nice with the yellow calipers contrasting against the lovely blue colour of your Zed. Good choice.

Ah right I see. Can't wait to hear/see how your Zed turns out for you when you get everything sorted. Sure you're going to love it when it's all done.

Just an idea but failing finding anyone to weld them up could you not just fabricate two small metal plates to bolt over the holes with some gasket sealant sandwiched between the two to stop any leaks. Might be a job for the Zed shed (try a PM to Keyser or Buster if that's what you decide).

Not impressed tbh. Where are all the gadgets in the modern day James Bond films though? Don't get me wrong I do like James Bond films but I just miss the good ol' days where he used to bang a bird within the first 5 minutes then foldout a helicopter from a suitcase followed by downing a Martini whilst shooting the bad guys with poison darts from his cuff links as he flew off to safety.

Yep definitely better to go the De-Cat route when going FI imo. Surprising that standard S2K blew out the HFC's though.

Same as me mate ..... That's why I've bought a miltek to go with the decats ..... Don't want it to be loud , I like to hear the exhaust but too loud ruins the pleasure of driving for me . yep is your miltek on? much quieter my mate had berks on a s2000 and they fell apart inside so hes decat now ofcourse im sure it was an isolated case If you're talking about a supercharger blowing out the internals of HFC's then it is not an isolated case, ...I know for sure it has happened to a few supercharged Zed owners. Only last year Andy James sold his Berks HFC's as De-Cats because his supercharger had blown out all the internals from the HFC's. That's why I went the De-Cat route with my build as well otherwise I would have just stuck with my Berks HFC's.

Looks epic dude! +1 ~ I like that set up.

You'll still have to change the time in the Zed manually though.

Look's good but you might want to add what size gauges the pods are to suit. Eg 60mm etc. If anyone wants to see how good these look when fitted I have the same unit fitted to the A pillar of my Zed. It's in my build thread, link is in my signature. GLWTS Mike.

Depends how loud it actually is to whether or not they will let it on track at Snetterton, ...looking at around 102-105dB maximum with a drive by 92dB max. You could always try one of those free Apps you can get or an actual dB meter to see how loud the car actually is. You might be surprised although with the tubular long headers which it sounds like you have it's going to be close on the limit that's for sure.

Always good to have more than one Zed in the family.

This is true, ....generally I find anyone I don't know usually is.

At least he's getting some help from us both.

If I spent as much as a new GTR costs then I think I'd probably be driving it just as much ~ got to get your moneys worth and I bet it's such a great drive.