kidofthe80s

Thanks for the advice all. Will be popping down to the local Nissan dealership to see if they have any in stock.

Hello There Was giving my Z and quick inspection this morning and notice the coolant in the reservoir tank was below the minimum mark. Any advice on what type or brand of coolant should I be topping up my reservoir tank with ? Read previous posts and it looks like folks use genuine Nissan coolant L248 Premix ? Is this OK for a 2005 Z ? What a typical cost of bottle of this coolant ? For reference the coolant appears to be a mixture of green/blue in color. Thanks for your help in advance. Kidofthe80s

Figured it out...all good !

Morning All Happy Easter ! I have a replacement gear surround panel which i'm going to install today in my 350z. Existing one is badly scratched... Have taken the original surround off but I'm stuck on how you actually remove the temp & aircon dials....I've taken the back off the controller unit but there are no obvious clips or screws in place. Attached some pictures of where I've got too so far...any help or advice would be much appreciated !!! Thanks !

Hi There... I'm looking for this particular panel which the chap has in his hand.. http://cherciu.com/nissan-bt-install/IMG_0031.jpg Thanks, Raymond

Hello There Hope you are well. Looking for a new undamaged panel to go around my gear stick (3 air con switches) on my (2005) 350z ? Current one is badly scratched from previous owner. Hope someone can supply, if so, please ping me. Thanks, Raymond

Hello There Hope you can help... Looking for an "ambient temperature sensor" for my (2005) 350z....current sensor is non functional ! If someone can supply them, please can they ping me. Look forward to hearing from you shortly. Thanks, Raymond

Thanks all for your comments & suggestions ! Just wanted to make sure that the alloys aren't damaged....

Hello There I've got an original set of 4 x 18" touring alloy rims which I like to keep....wondering how folks are storing theirs alloy rims (so as not to get them scratched or damaged) ? Was looking at the below items as a method of storing in the garage / shed....any thoughts ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-ALLOY-4-WHEEL-TYRE-STORAGE-TREE-STAND-WINTER-SUMMER-HOOK-RACK-NEW-/271750699079?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f459a9847 or http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-X-ALLOY-WHEEL-TYRE-STORAGE-CARRY-BAGS-FITS-2453518-245-35-R18-WINTER-SUMMER-/271108715181?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f1f56b2ad Thanks...

Hi There...looking for OEM Gear Knob too ! Let us know if you can get them...Thanks !

Hello There Can anyone advise how I can remove some large watermarks on the head lining board of my 350z ? Its not bad but I notice them - watermarks caused by leaking rear window washer... Reading on other forums the advice given is to use : - using tent cleaning fluid. - Autoglym interior cleaner. - Actually steam cleaning (gently) the watermarks off. Any specific cleaning products / techniques / advice would be great appreciated. Thanks.

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Hello Alex. Just PM you. Thanks.

Getting quotes from a few folks to see how much it compares to what the dealership presented...its gotta be less, thats for sure !

Thanks Ekona for the advice....

Thanks Mark...will give you a call shortly. YES !!! £900 to supply and fit 2 lower arms...any rational person can see that is daylight robbery !

Thanks for the heads up on Kazier Motors...will call them shortly...

Morning All... Thanks again for all your comments and feedback...really great ! 8) With regards to the front and rear washer jets...I took at look them before I took the car in for a service...rear one working, front one not working. I checked the non return valve (as per the advice) on the forum and it was all good. Just nothing coming from the washer pipe to the non return valve....however I can still hear the pump working. It wasn't until after the service that I was advise that the rear and front washer hoses had been reversed !?!. So the technician reversed them so I now have a working front washers and nothing in the rear. Question : Is there a separate washer pump for front and rear washers or do them feed of the one pump ? My assumptions are - Pump delivering fluid to rear washer has failed. - Blockage at the pump outlet delivering fluid to the rear washer. - Blocking in the pipework delivering fluid to the rear washer. Any ideas... Thanks for the advice around respected garages - will give Kazier and Abbey a call ? Looking at where Kazier are based...they are about a 40mins drive from me. What do folks normally do...drop the car with them and stay on site ? As doesn't seem much around their neck of the woods...

Thanks all for your comments so far....much appreciated... Any ideas how much replacements for both front and rear lower arms parts bushes may cost ? Any other members who might be able to recommend a respectable and trusted garage in the Bromley area ?

Evening Fellow Z'ers Picked up my Silver Z 2005 (69k) under 2 weeks ago and I've had an absolutely fantastic time driving it. We've done couple long runs up and down the M4 / M20 and its been a dream to drive - I've had constant smile on my face ! However with any used car I've purchase in the past, I've always taken into the local garage/dealership for a service, in this case a P1, which I had this morning. Pick up the car late this afternoon, wasn't expecting much...however they came back with the following advisories (see attached image). Forget about the window washer - front window washer is working fine now...rear one is dead. Apparently washer hoses where swapped around ?! Questions I have for fellow members on the forum to comment on : - What are members views / comments on the prices quoted by the dealership ? Fair ? Rip off ? - Between the shocks and the bushes which do you suggest I get done sooner rather than later ? - Can any members recommend a trusted garage / technician to do the work in my area - Bromley area (BR7 / BR1)? Would appreciate any feedback / comments before I whip out my debit card out, again, fork out £1600 ! Feeling a bit deflated after the service. Thanks in advance, Raymond