The_Lord

IMHO the DS250 is a step up on the Yellow stuff .

 

Alan

Aren't they more focused on track/race use and need more time to heat up? Plus they're more expensive....

I don't think I'll go for the 2500 anyway. IMHO they are more focused on track cars.

I am just torn between the Hawks and the EBCs now.

I've switched from ds2500s to ebc redstuffs on the front. the redstuffs are working out just fine for me - road use only, occasional spirited drive, but not generally hard on the brakes (save that for the track car, which runs yellowstuffs) no dust to speak of, and no squeal. the ds2500s used to squeal when they were cold, which was annoying.

 

CS can get you a good price for EBC bits

Cheers mate!

+2 for EBC

Well just to throw another into the pot I've had yellow stuff on for the last 5 years good for normal and occasional track days never had one problem.

Thank you!

This is exactly the sort of thing I am looking for.

So +1 for EBC so far

Did anybody ever use Hawk Performance Ceramic?

I am not set on EBC or anything, I just want something that will bite properly in the cold and has good stopping power as my driving style is kind of spirited

I do not do track days, I just do weekends when the weather is right and most of it on motorways, A and B roads.

I'd recommend Ferodo DS2500 brake pads.

I heard they're too dusty and not really needed for a road car....

Hey i used EBC Red stuff as they are a perfect compromise between the the rages, dont get the hard core stuff if you dont go on track as they are not required and can squeak, if your keeping origonal disks like me then after 400miles of bedding in the car hides its weight well if your running the Brombo set up even the OEM pads are quite good.

I purchased my ones off Clarckmotor sport as they are quite competetive on price... just got Diff and Gbox oil and plugs for my HR £180.00 so all good.

I am running brembos on a HR.

What plugs did you go for and how much did they cost you? I am thinking of changing mine as well.

Hi fellas,

The time has come to change my brakes - only front ones though as the rear ones still have plenty of meat on them.

What do you recommend? Red stuff or yellow stuff? or maybe something else?

Is it fine just to change the front pads or is it better to change both front and rear?

Where do you recommend getting them from and can I fit them at my local mechanic or should I go to my specialist 350z garage?

Midnight blue with frost grey seats . If I could I would mate!!!

Thanks mate!

I fell in love the moment I saw it!

All I would say is be realistic ..... You generally always loose money on cars , if I were you i would be very happy with 9-9.5 for it .

GLWTS

I agree. It makes sense.

As soon as I find out what my work has in plan for me I will put it up for sale

I paid 10.5 as well and i thought the price wasn't too bad given that most of the cars I saw were around the 9.5 - 10 margin when I bought mine.

That's what you get for working in an international company; restructuring every 3-4 years and you either leave work or go with the flow.

I would say how much you paid for it would be a good start

 

Very much this, as you've only had it 6 months and added 1500 miles.

Very true but I am sure I need to knock off some of the money I paid as it is older and has more miles and depreciation is another thing I need to consider. This is why your advice guys is what I need.

Prob 9- 9.5

 

Traders will be offering around 7.5 - 8 I reckon

 

I would sell private for sure .

I have never done this, sell a car I mean. Is there anything I need to be aware of, consider......etc.

Apologies if I sound like an idiot but I live on the principle that you should always seek advice from the more experienced

Thanks for the quick replies. Would I be better off selling it by myself or are there any recommended traders I can go to?

I did the research of course, apologies I should have mentioned this but this is the thing. I couldn't find any other cars with the same combination. Most cars with similar spec tend to be about 9-10k but these are trader prices......

Greece or Cyprus at the moment and although they are in EU they've got some environmental tax which is huge if the emissions are high.....

So here goes......

After saving for ages and managing to buy my pride and joy my company decides to do some restructuring and I may have to move out of the country in 2-3 months time

I have been researching the internet to find out if I can take the car with me but apparently it may prove very difficult for tax reasons (I may have to pay a £12000 car tax to register it!!!!).

Since I never sold a car, ever, I though you guys can give me some advice on how, when, where and how much.....etc.

The car is a 57 plate HR with 65500 miles, full service history, midnight blue with frost grey leather interior (the combination was nearly impossible to find!!), the GT pack (bose, electric seats.....etc.) and is in excellent condition! Whatever small bobs it had, I sorted out and is now running flawlessly and puts a huge grin on my face every time i drive it

So how much can I ask for it? Where is the best place to sell it? How should I go about selling it? How fast will it go?

Any advice is really appreciated guys.

Thanks,

Merry X-mas to everybody and a happy new year!

Hopefully 2015 will bring all of you good fortune and goodies for the Zs

_{my last car was a 3000 GTO TT One of the very few last ones built and whilst this gave you a stern kick up the bum when booted, the Zed doesnt due to the lack of turbos. But you know what, this big heavy car gives me more smiles per miles by any other car Ive ever owned. Its got a personallity all of its own and I bet all the other members feel the same. Cant put my finger on it, but it does.}

+1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 😆

Mine has arrived and is installed. Nice work Ian, top man

Divider arrived and fitted , looks good and fitted really well

I can't add much to the praise in this thread except to say +1 the divider looks amazing and fits perfectly. Thanks a lot Ian!

Fitted my divider today. Looks awesome. Thanks

 

Cheers fellas. I'm really pleased you're happy with them

 

Hurry up and post some pics Rob! I'm looking forward to seeing it fitted

I think that quoting Ian may help

Hi Ian,

I would also like to order one.

Can you please send me a PM with details?

Cheers,

Hey thanks for the input guys I've been told today that it could be clutch related by an independent Porsche garage that I use, he's gonna have a look soon so I'll let you know the findings

Any update mate? Just asking because mine is the same

You'll be fine with that then

So what are the options for the HR engine if you don't mind me asking?

I am confused. Everywhere I check on any Exedy clutch kit, the site mentions it is only for the DE engine

Well, in 6 hours of driving in total today, I didn't see 1 other zed.

I did enjoy my drive though, although a bit cautious as it was a cold morning. Temps dropped again for my journey home too, and with the roads starting to glisten, I only had 1 small rear end twitch

This is one of the great things about thr Z. It is very unique

Did you need the PAC ROEM NIS2 for any or both?

Any alternatives would be great too.....