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I just had 4 MPSS fitted and getting £50 back from michelin in fuel vouchers.

Promotion runs until end of November.

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Thanks I'll set them to 35.

35psi all round is standard on 18" wheels.

 

whats the graphics on the wheels? did the previous owner have then hydro dipped or something?

Yeh he did, I think it's like tribal art or something, not too sure looks cool though

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So the new wheels and MPSS have been Installled, really happy with the look and the handling has been transformed, taking corners at speeds not possible before, they haven't even worn in yet Michelin currently run a promotion where you get some money back in the form of fuel vouchers, I'm getting £50 back, promotion runs until end of November.

P.s. Tyre Barn set all 4 on 32PSI stating this is correct, sounds a bit low to me, what do you think?

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Just Bought this kit from Ebay for all the interior + number plate lights.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400844199521

 

Any idea if these will fit the 370z ?

 

Thanks in advance

Honestly not sure, interior lights are pretty standard across all vehicles as far as I know / see, so I don't see why not. Maybe post link in the 370z forum and ask someone?

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Yeh can't wait to see them on, getting them fitted with 4 new MPSS tyres on the 31st, will post pics when it's all done.

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I did remember seeing a Bugatti, can't remember where now, maybe on Sunset

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Thanks guys good to know about this, I think I might try the ones from RimBlades Instead then, they are like a strip of tape with self adhesive on one side and you just wrap around, no clips like the Ringz and gator brands. They are only £25 on eBay too.

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This time is was just a mondeo unfortunately (company paid car hire, that they let me use for a couple days vacation too!)

Love the Mustang and Sting Ray, Shelby is my ultimate dream car! I had the old model V6 last time we went in 2014, in lime green convertible, we were racing Camero's of the lights on the Vegas strip haha, good fun. Picked up a speeding fine on the way from LA to Vegas (not so fun).

Mulholland is a great drive when no one is in your way, however one road I found and loved in LA was Sepulveda Blvd, Starting from where is intersects with Wilshire and all the way north till it intersects with Mulholland. It runs along side the 405 highway. Was the best windy and wide road that you can cruise at high speed with little traffic, was fun keeping up with an M5 on a little spirited drive.

You are right about the car culture, I saw some nice modified exotic cars in Beverly Hills area.

Even saw lady Gaga leave the Emmys in her Royce.

This was our lime green mustang from last time, not gonna upload a pics of the mondeo fromthis time (it's a mondeo lol)

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Those wheels won't take rim protectors

Oh I thought the the protectors were universal ?

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So after reading this thread: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/84396-rim-ringz-rim-protectors/

I want to get a set as my last wheels look terrible from parking (all happened in first weeks of ownership, was still getting used to the vehicle).

Need help deciding on colour.

The Zed is Silver with tinted windows

The wheels are dark blue/black and Hydrodipped (pic below)

What Colour Rim protector shall I go for? I was thinking Silver as it will contrast the rims and stand out but match the colour of the car, what else do you think?

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Liked, good luck!

3 Zeds on the drive from san fran to LA

Then another 7 in LA, 4 of them convertible.

They must really like their Zeds out there,

Pulling out of BP station Western Road.

They are the touring wheels, both 8j.

 

The Gt4's are 0.5" wider rear so tyres as well as wheel will fit fine

Great thanks for the info, this has been really helpfull!

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Sounds like these shouldn't be an issue since they came of a ZED in the first place. I'll see what I can get him down to and mention I don't need the 5th. He should include the key nut aswell right?

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Your wheels wont be standard if they are 8.5 & 9's and offset of 27, std rays are 8 & 8.5 et 30 & 33.

 

That aside those wheels will straight on as they came of a 350z, although they are considerably heavier than std Rays if thats what you have.

I was going of this guide which says those are the numbers for stock 18 wheels: http://www.wheel-size.com/size/nissan/350z/2004/

Haven't actually gone out to the car and had a look, I'll go and check If there are any markings. I don't have the Rays, I believe they are a optional extra, I have the stock 18s, here a recent pic of my car:

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I have the standard 18 inch wheels with stock 225/45 front and 245/45 rear.

I have seen this set on Gumtree of GT4 Rims and I am thinking to upgrade:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/wheel-rims-tyres/nissan-350z-limited-edition-gran-turismo-4-gt4-alloys-hydro-dipped-wrapped-18-alloy-wheels-x5-unq/1136331963

Stock spec of current wheels/tyres are:

225/45R18

245/45R18

8.5Jx18 ET27

9Jx18 ET27

5x114.3

The new combination will be:

225/45R18

245/45R18

8Jx18 ET30

8.5Jx18 ET33

My question is would these fit my ZED OK?Does the difference In wheel width (J) and ET make much difference? If so should i use a different tyre size.

As you can tell this is my first time venturing into the the world of changing Rims.

Thanks 😊

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So if money wasn't an issue, would you get the Michelin Pilot Super Sport instead?

Im running stock tyres on my Zed from previous owner and I skid and wiggle in every slight corner when its damp/wet, I counter by being in higher gear as possible and gentle acceleration.

Really want to get new tyres as its very unsafe and scary, I heard MPSS are the undisputed best money can buy, and also wear really well, is this true?

Hi I have the same issue, didn't realise until I went to change the bulbs then thought whoa?! Do I have an import lol Anyway what do you use / How do you unsolder / solder?

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Just as a quick feedback yesterday I did engine gearbox, diff and PAS fluid change.

 

Engine: 5w/30 Motul 8100

Gearbox: Motul Gear 300

Diff: Fuchs Silk Tran Syn5

PAS: Comma AQ3 ( can't find any PSF2 locally but recommended by comma own site)

 

The gear shift is noticeably smoother, less effort needed. Engine running smoothly and pullling stronger. Maybe that's down to new fluid effect but result are positive.

 

Thanks you to this list and Opie oil also, as it helped a lot during the research phrase as it is a mine field for selecting the fluid!

 

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Everything still running fine and smooth?

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OK I guess the 110 was a rather arbitrary number, I do expect most cars to go well past this. My focus is on 178k still going strong. I guess what I meant is after 110 is when I would take all service and maintenance seriously not skipping on anything to save money, I think that's the reason my focus is still smooth at 178k.

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80k! I don't worry at all until it's over 110,000

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Any attention is good attention. My best moment was stood outside the car waiting for the Polish guys to finish the car wash, a man approached and asked about the car said he was thinking of getting one, had a good 5 mins convo with him. I'm 24 but look about 16 so I get alot of looks because of that. My 1.5k sound system also attracts a lot of attention, a thumping system that you can feel makes any drive that extra special, especially in the Zed when that engine note mixes in with your tunes, feel like I'm in a fast and furious movie. I'm getting windows tinted this weekend. Also playing with the idea of Green base vinyl wrap with trible art and logos on it, make it look really fast and furious.

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I never knew the UK model is limited to 150, not like I'm ever gonna do that speed lol.

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My first Zed that I eventually wrote off, was terrible 1st to 2nd shift. My next one was OK, I changed to nissan gear box oil with molyslip, no immediate effect but after 2 weeks it's nice and smooth, even improved at cold. Not as smooth as my ford focus but as good as it gets for a 350z i think (I can slot it in 2nd with just my fingers, even on cold.) I do Rev match for smooth changes when accelerating, and because my biting point is very low, gently lift the clutch up. I'm not old school enough to have the patience for the double de clutch method, but good to know about it. I recommend OEM oil with molyslip see if it helps.

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