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Tom, I would suggest to inspect the exhaust for even tiniest leaks..I don't see any other reason, why should the tone change after a long journey, the GTR backbox must be able to sustain much hotter and faster flowing exhaust gasses than our naturally aspirated Z's will ever produce

cheers guys

btw, the original Nissan key is a real disgrace, so I have been searching for a proper keychain - this is what I have found - very well made, sturdy and beautiful

Dodo Juice - Born To Be Mild, been using for ages and still love it

+1 for the Bilt Hamber clay, with spraying a lot of warm water right in front of the clay, no pressure, checking it regularly for contaminants, folding it often...and of course, do not forget to wash the car after clay

..if you are looking for a full scale paint cleaning, further polish or chemical decontamination might be needed, as the clay bar only removes contaminants that are bond on the paint, but fails to clean the insides of micro-scratches

should you go the full paint correction route, the ceramic treatment might be only way, to protect the newly polished paint...wax does no job in protecting the clearcoat, also the ceramic stuff will save you a lot of time spent on waxing and money spent on related detailing products

I have not heard of it, until you mentioned that clip thanks for that ..so far, I have bought a set of Potenza RE050A's 225/45 R18 and 245/45 R18, to replace the old RE040, that came on the car and must have been also that old ..my chrome T20 bulbs from Taiwan arrived (cost me 7 GBP incl P&P for a pair), I managed to change them in 10mins without taking the headlight off - so this can be done, but you have to have really skinny fingers or a girlfriend, who will swap these for you ..but I have a video, should anybody want to see, how to get it done

The most useless "mod" in the world I guess but I like the look

and after

it has been 4000 kilometers with the Z and I LOVE this car!! ..of course, basic maintenance had to be done - wheel alignment, then new air filter, out with the old one

Z on jack stands

As for oil, after a loooong research, I have chosen the Mobil 1 NewLife 0W40 + OEM filter,and while being under the car, I have changed the coolant as well (Nissan premix)

also, I have sourced a trunk net from a local parts store - did not want to go the Pug 207/Nissan route due to the ridiculous price for the OEM part...this one is a 90x50cm so around 35"x20" and cost me like 3 GBP ...plus a LED to replace the standard bulb

...and the other bulbs went as well, directional T10 same as in the trunk

interior, 30mm festoon, 1.08W brightness at 138lm and color standard 6500K

so thats it for now, next on the list is to get rid of everything that is not silver/black on the exterior of the LED Zeppelin

okay, I'm convinced I will start searching for them those amber ones ruin the front IMO and it would be shame, to leave them on such a pretty car

you're lucky, that you don't have to have the front license plate on the car ..our cops would probably shoot me for not having on the Z

beautiful car, love the clean front end w/o license plate and those clear reflectors are those OEM JDM?

+1 for Autoglym Bumper Trim Gel... excellent product, great value for money

thanks GM I am keeping an eye on the oil dipstick, as I am aware of the original RevUp oil consumption issues and had to do this very, very often with the old Ford's Duratec During these 2300 kilometers, which including a lot of spirited driving, the oil level has not changed.. I hope this will not change... As for the power - you're absolutely right 224kW on the paper, which is 296bhp and 301 PS.. I have mistaken the PS for bhp

hello everybody

I am a new owner of a RevUp 350Z and what I can say for sure after two months of ownership is - the Z is an absolutely stunning car and I look forward to sharing my joy with you

All of the maintenance logs, mods, plans and stuff will be kept in this thread, as I love to share things http://www.350z-uk.c...czech-revup-06/

Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to share my Z with you

This is my second car, I have owned a modded Mondeo ST200 for 6 years and basically have only FWD experience. The ST has also seen some trackdays - and I modded it to survive hard driving and to help me to learn behind the steering wheel. The old Ford was literally rescued by me and received what I call a maniacal attention in every way

But it was time to move on and once I came across this Z - there was no turning back. The RWD with 300+ PS was the way to go I loved this car since it was introduced and still remember the first moment I saw and heard it in person (in 2003)...Bought January 2014, with just one previous owner, bone stock and with only 22,000miles on the clock, originally from the Czech Republic, so no import.Facelift, Silverstone metallic, late 2006 with RevUp engine, with all options except the satnav - and in an absolutely stunning condition - no rust anywhere underneath, the car has never seen road salt, no track abuse - nothing - one of the cleanest wehicles of its age I have ever seen.As for my plans, the first priority is and always will be maintenance, to keep the Z clean and reliable, but still ready to survive some abuse Performance mods will be chosen later on, depending on my happiness with the car - and based on the way it performs under hard driving.

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Maintenance and mods log:

Started January 2014 with 35,000 kilometers.

2014:

• wheel alignment
  
• air filter (Nissan)
  
• trunk net
  
• white LEDs: license plate + trunk + interior
  
• engine oil + filter Mobil 1 0W40
  
• coolant change (Nissan L246 premix)
  
• Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 225/45 R18 + 245/45 R18
  
• front chrome T20 indicator bulbs
  
• A/C check/refill + ozone cleaning
  
• OEM JDM clear reflectors
  
• Cobra Y-pipe back resonated exhaust with TP34 tips
  
• reversing camera + WiFi to Android video transmitter
  
• differential oil Nissan GL5 80W90
  
• gearbox oil Nissan GL4 75W80
  
• Nissan locking nuts
  
• HEL clutch & brake lines + Motul RBF600
  
• battery Varta SilverDynamic D15 63Ah 610A
  
• flat wipers
  
• SS Y pipe
  
• T10 LED parking lights
  
• engine oil + filter Mobil 1 0W40
  
• full professional detailing with CarPro CQuartz ceramic coat + wheels + glass protection
  

2015: @ 50,000km

• Ferodo DS1.11 brake pads front+rear
  
• Thermotec heat wrap on front brake lines
  
• air filter (Nissan)
  
• engine oil + filter Millers Oils 5W40 CFS NT
  
• reversing camera with IR LEDs
  
• new front bumper, wheel arch liner, headlight washer jet
  
• 4x Michelin Pilot SuperSport 225+245/45 R18
  
• StrongFlex Yellow 90Sha ARB bushes front + rear
  
• wheel alignment
  
• A/C check and refill
  
• MOT
  
• rear right side panel respray
  
• parking brake adjustment
  
• engine oil + filter Millers Oils 5W40 CFS NT
  

2016:

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  @65,000km
• front Brembo discs
  
• silicone coolant overflow hose
  
• Cobra backbox (warranty replacement)
  
• BOSE hack
  
• Boot divider
  
• StrongFlex Yellow 90Sha compression arm bushes
  
• wheel alignment
  
• air filter (Nissan)
  
• front+rear brake pads (Brembo OEM)
  
• engine oil + filter Millers Oils 5W40 CFS NT
  
• differential oil Nissan GL5 80W90
  
• gearbox oil Nissan GL4 75W80
  
• lubed rear axle collar (click fix)
  
• 2x belts Gates
  
• radiator cap (Nissan)
  
• spark plugs OEM NGK PLFR5A-11
  
• Cobra midpipe warranty replacement
  
• Ferodo DS1.11 front brake pads
  
• rear shocks Bilstein B6
  
• engine oil + filter Millers Oils 5W40 CFS NT
  
• OEM Nissan compresson/banana arm bushings
  
• wheel alignment
  
• power-steering fluid Millers Oils Dexron III
  
• modified Cobra to remotely controlled valved exhaust
  
• full front Brembo caliper rebuild
  
• brake + clutch fluid Motul RBF600
  
• rear hatch/trunklid dampers
  

2017: @ 85,000km

• WV2 touch up paint
  

Last update: 18.2.2016, mileage 88,000km

any chance to get a cargo/trunk net?