Jeff E

Next week I am about to have my standard alloys done by AW Smart at Waldringfield. They offer two options, cheaper, outers to your colour choice or full which involves tyres off and the works. Cost £408 for 4.My fronts particularly badly scuffed will post on results once done. I am leaving car with them as will be away but have impression turn around is two days. Alex helpful friendly chap and machinery outside confirms they are not cowboys .

I am definitely interested . Distance no problem.

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I guess your surprise at my " almost" V8 burble is because you do not have to do Sunday afternoon drives with your wife when at 1200 rpm in 6th gear and 40 mph in a convertible there is a pleasant burble from the Z. As the owner of a Rover V8 engined TR I was able to make the comparison. North of 4000rpm there is no similarity.

Is your 5' 11" going into a coupe ? Mine is a convertible and wondering if room taken up by hood storage behind the seats means convertible has shorter cabin space ?

Just bought a 350Z convertible and having read the thread agree with many points. Good points, the start up thrum and subsequent burble ( not quite V8 but close) the total tractability at low revs , the gearbox, my wife will come in it with me ( refused in a Boxster) , solid feel, for me enough performance ( same as Honda S2000 and only marginally below Boxster S and way beyond ubiquitous MX5) , impressive appearance and rarity in UK. Bad points, cheap interior, mine fabric seats which have poor quality bolster fabric and just look so drab, I'm 5ft 6" but how could any one above 5ft 10" drive my car which has no reach adjustment for the steering wheel.

Summary, for £5k I have a motor which is giving me a lot of pleasure.

Hi,

just purchased my first Zed, an 05 convertible, 88K, in unexciting silver ( more dark metallic grey) but my wife likes it and likes the car and will actually come out in it . Won't lower herself into my sons Boxster !

In need of some TLC . Two lady owners originally and then some guy who seems to have been short of money as later service history sparse although oil/filter changes done. Wheels need full refurb and fabric seat bolster been badly stitched. Also small cut in canvas , suspect due to roof up down action.

Any useful thoughts appreciated by this novice and in particular where can I get Zed bits and pieces , especially Z doughnuts front and rear.

Jeff E

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