mx5 Paul

Looks like the issue is back, went to start this morning just managed to turn over enough to start, just trying to work out how to test everything. Someone has suggested running/driving for a bit enough to get decent charge into the battery, then disconnect the battery overnight. Then go back the next morning and see how it starts. If it starts fine, this would mean a draw on the battery, if it struggles again then battery? Remember I had both the Alternator & Starter seems fine. Where is the amp in a 350z (UK Car GT Spec) Cheers Paul

I have had this argument before with insurance companies, they say it has to be factory spec, but I got slammed with an extra £50 on my premium because I had put a different set of wheels on my MX5, ok they were white but they were a ltd edition wheel so they were actually factory spec. Just be careful should you want to change your Knob (gear that is) to something non factory spec!!

Thanks for that guys the battery has lasted about 2 weeks, so I'm guessing that perm live isn't the issue. I couldn't turn the stereo on with the keys out either. The search goes on!!

So if it was connected to permanent live this would mean I could turn on radio without the key being in the ignition??

Have put the optimate on it for the night, will see how long it lasts. Would the power to the amp really drain the battery? Paul

How much do you want for the wheels? Is there a full set, would you carrier? (to not so sunny Norwich) Paul

Are 350 & 370 mats the same?? Paul

I think I might have a battery issue, I bought a new battery almost 2 weeks ago, the input was tested prior and everything else was ok. I have been running the car daily with lights and heater most days. But this morning I went to start it and it seemed slower to crank over, it started ok though, it seemed that the battery almost doesn't have enough juice. Would this be normal for a new battery to be nearly flat inside 2 weeks. Just to also throw this in, I think that the stereo amp might be connected to a permanent Live, would this have an effect over this kind of timeline?? Not sure if its just that the car isn't being driven long enough, to go to work is about 5-6 miles each way city/surban traffic. What you think? Paul

Hi Guys I live in darkest Norfolk (Norwich) does anyone in my area fancy meeting up (in a pub?) in the new year. Just would be good to meet fellow owners and talk Z'ds Cheers Paul

I suppose it depends on where its coming from, front or back? If its the back could be diff. Have you checked the oil in it? A cheap way of testing if it is the diff change the oil or put in a oil additive that might make it quieter then monitor how long it takes to come back, if it does.

At least with a Bank Transfer you have a certain amount of traceability with cash you have none, as someone has said before what if its fake cash?? I can see there is no fully 100% safe way of doing it for both parties, its down preference. Paul

Don't you have to fill out your driving licence details when filling out the V5? But as I said before I visited my bank to get it, these are not normal cheques anymore, but if in doubt contact the bank that issued it. If the person is trying a scam would he want you to do it? I have bought/sold a good few cars this way and never had a problem. Paul

That might be the answer, mine is a 54 plate uk gt spec

Hi Guys, does all the 350z's have electric operated folding in mirrors? If so mine don't seem to work. No faults on the ecu. Any ideas? Paul

Well when I done a Bankers Draft for the purchase of my 350z, I went to Barclays the first checked the money is in my account then once I filled out a request for it (pin id as well) they took the money straight out, she showed me the new balance. Then she advised me that the Bank guarantee the money to the person getting it and if they banked with Barclays it clears instantly, so I would say its as good as cash. Paul