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Hey So I sealed the deal on a Le Mans blue 370z. Lovely car and lovely previous owner. Took it for a test drive and I was so caught up trying to listen out for the gearbox that I hardly noticed the slight steering wobble when braking. It's annoying since I should have said something during the rear drive- I thought it may have just been the road surface or tramlining of the tyres but after my 10 hour drive home (crazy!!) I realised that the steering wheel and brake pedal does pulsate/ wobble when braking gently. I'm thinking this may mean the disks are not sitting true or it may mean that the disks may be warped? Any ideas? I want to try and find out ASAP and I'm thinking of taking it to nissan or infinity Glasgow today and ask them to check. Would they charge for a check and estimate on the work? Thanks

Really? Everyone talks about the gearboxes being the weakest thin in the 370?? Seeing the car tomorrow. Fingers crossed it all goes well and I'm driving back in my new car!

Thanks for advice. So the problems with gearboxes was it a certain year or kind? I assume there is not a guarantee that if I do get a dodgy gearbox that if I find one on eBay that won't be dodgy either? Is there things I can do to maintain the gearbox so problems don't arise? Thanks

Hey I'm Wondering if anyone has taken out a warranty with a 3rd party company like warranty direct or warranty wise? I'm just thinking in advance in case this car I go to see needs a gearbox replaced? Quotes seem to be around 750-950 per year but I'm not sure if a full gearbox change will be covered. It does have a list but it may just be parts of the gearbox: Gearbox: (including automated manual gearboxes, automatic gearboxes, four wheel drive transfer gearboxes, hybrid transaxles, manual gearboxes and transaxles.) Automatic transmission brake bands & clutches & modulator valves, drive chains, gearlever, gears, hydraulic gear-shift governors & internal servos & valve blocks, internal bearings & bushes, oil pumps, selector forks, shafts (all, including extension shafts), synchromesh hubs and rings and torque converter.

Are 20mm spacers deep enough to cover the stock bolts? I think I would prefer 20mm spacers instead of 25mm Thanks

Good you getting it sorted now. Are you sorting it at macklins in darnley? They are a high performance centre and around the corner from me! I'm picking up a car on Friday from South Wales so if would love to be able to meet you before then and seen what a gearbox should feel like. It's a 2009 plate I'm going for and I don't want to walk away with a car which requires a gearbox change!

This will sound silly but where did you fit it? Did you remove the stock screen? So have you lost sat Nav in the car? I want to get a reverse camera and better sound when I get my car but seems around about £400 to get a reverse camera installed on the 2009 370z so maya swell get a compete after market unit.

Sounds good. Cost dependant though since there are plenty of expensive exhausts out there for the 370z. I've not seen many systems at the £500 mark. What price bracket you guys aiming for?

That's amazing! Any mods declared?

Yeah I agree. Ain't much there in terms of buyers guide apart from look out for the roof mechanism on the soft top lol

South Wales jay. Your one been collected yet?

Hey I'm a bit nervous about collecting this car lol. Not too sure what to look for or check. The buying guide seems to be only for the 350z :s Does anyone have any pointers for what I should look for so I don't get a dog of a car? It's had 3 previous owners which ain't great but also ain't so bad I guess. I can get under the car too so any advice on what to see. Also how can I tell if it's been totally ragged? Thanks in advance. Feeling nervous! Eeek!

Not with hids unfortunately if they are factory options. They have sensors to check what angle the front of the car is pointing and they adjust automatically. Eg if you have a lot if stuff in he boot and it pushes the nose up the lights will angle down so they don't glare anyone

Thanks guys. What does HR and DE stand for? So to clarify my 370z 2009 has a HR engine? Thanks for the link

Thanks guys. The place I'm buying the car said they will do the next service just now. Turns out p3 has been done but no belts were in the invoice. What does DE stand for? Yes that was for two filters. Do we only have 1 in our 370's? I thought it would be two? Lastly nissan said the pulleys need to be changed too... Is that true and what ones are they referring to? Thanks

Hey I spoke to nissan Glasgow and they said a P3 requires 2 belts to be changed and that's why it's expensive. However when I look at the service manual the P3 doesn't say anything about replacing belts. It's just inspect and tighten? Can anyone clarify please? The car I'm buying has not had the belts changed in its last P3 so should I get them done in its upcoming P1? Also for servicing do people tend to use genuine nissan parts or do you upgrade your parts for aftermarket ones? Such as air filter? I seen a piper cross one for £77? Is that much better than the standard one? Thanks

Looks good! I'm flying into Bristol on Friday morning then the seller is gonna come get me then take me back to his place in South Wales. If you around Friday I'll let you know where we are?

I was thought the comment was that with the amuse kit I need spacers but I assume you mean even on stock car? Ill have a look at the CS. Want to see if it's bolt on spacers we need in which case they must be a minimum of 30mm or so to cover the stock studs? Also it's South Wales

same here! PM me...or just share on this thread lol. i like that spoiler also...interested in how much it would cost? do you spray and fit too? i'll take a look at your site when i get a chance

Yeah 350AD it's that one. Just decided to get it. Missed out on some other cars so bit the bullet. Yeah I drove a 370z once. I'm sure it will be fine! Lol May have a look into spacers yeah. Where's the best place? Silly qu but does the rear bumper not just fit on to the stock rear arches? Like why do the stock wheels look a bit lost? Thanks all

just today I've put down a deposit on a Le Mans Blue 370z Coupe -GT. looking forward to picking it up. i bought it without seeing it (oops!) hopefully all should be okay. so I've already got the modding bug and would like to get an amuse rear, wing and side skirts. RT performance don't do a wing for the 370 so does anyone else know where i can get a wing from? preferably a replica because I've spent all my money on this car! I also need a front bumper. Ive searched this forum and google and seen mostly lips and the amuse. Now maybe its just me but i think the way the amuse is painted looks like the Zed is giving you a creepy smile! like the joker from batman. I'm not sure its my cup of tea. I've seen some bumpers when its painted all in one colour except the front 2 'fins'. i think that looks better but not sure I'm still 100% convinced. So any suggestions of ones at a decent price in the UK would be helpful (also not too fond of the gismo front- rear and wing look lush!!!) I would like a short shifter- are there any ones at a better price than TWM? i got an ebay one in my celica and its actually pretty good! cost me £20 and has been the best bang for buck mod by far. Lastly i'll have to change the exhaust- maybe just the back box. I love the sound of the HKS Hi flow one but its around about £1200. i might see about getting a custom one made up to that sound note if thats even possible. anyone know what makes the HKS sound so raspy? i do prefer a raspy noise compared to a deep rumble thanks

has anyone bought the ebay short shifter? I've bought one for the celica and loved it. the TWM one seems quite expensive. thanks

Hey Wondering if you would cover a 370z for insurance if I haven't owned it for 12 months? My friend tried getting insurance on his m3 with you guys but told me it was declined because he hadn't owned the car yet for 12months. Please PM me if need be Thanks

Nice! Is your old 370 for sale? I'm looking to buy one. PM me

Will do Sent them a fb message.