GriffGTV

wow....i am brand new to the site and it would seem there is a lot of enthusiasm - perhaps polarised between 2 extremes - I have seen some disastrous body mods... Not seen the roadster in the metal for a longtime and yet to drive either (difficult when no longer stocked by Nissan dealers) - however despite the slightly awkward look, it appear characterful (as did the BMW M 'bread-van') and i enjoy being a maverick (get to fly some...err...Top planes!) So no real scuttle shake or shimmy on backroads / potholes? Do these cars feel really fast accelerating, or just fast? - I imagine the linear power delivery and car weight disguise the generous power available? - Do you know of anyone re-mapping to re-introduce a power step midway in revband to make it feel more oldtime cammy or turbo - I am not looking for radical (had a Prodrive Sti which was simply awesome mainly due to steep boost curve and short sprint gears) Only heard the Zs flat out on youtube where they sound truly manic (and epic) - does this get wearing? - what do they sound like tootling along at 1/3rd throttle through gears and not exceeding say 3.5k (midrange exhaust upgrade, not too loud) Not worried about roadster being less 'macho' - present car is a GTV which is a little feline perhaps

Can the electronically controlled cam timing + other parameters be fettled to introduce a power step mid way through rpm? - I know they spent ages trying to get linear delivery....however I do like the kick you get from aggressive cams / FI - perhaps lower rpm and throttle opening can be tuned better for economy and hi rpm / large throttl openings tuned for power to help provide the step? The lazy return to idle when throttle is closed seems avoidable with such hi compression - what is causing it? - Is it purely mechanical, ie over weight flywheel aimed more at the US comfort market?- Or is the oe fuelling being messed around with on over-run? (I remember a dolomite srint - far quicker to rev up than down..how wrong ts that?! Is there a superlight road set-up option at sensible price (assuming power remains below 240 bhp and near oe torque) - is there a youtube link to how engine thus fitted sounds? - Mods to map that can help, eg variable valve timing / fuel map?

....I accept the roadster is shackled by extra weight, dulling performance slightly, however how does the ride and noise compare - particularly with the HR Is the exhaust a lot louder (sometimes the sound gets 'left behind') - is ther much in the way of dash shimmy, bangs, rattles? Is the roadster more comfortable on b roads (I understand it is heavier and softer dampers) Any common problems with auto top? - I see replacement canvas cropping up alarmingly often Sooo, votes for and against (driven experience) for HR and its forbear - roadster v coupe I like looks of both - the presumed extra clarity of exhaust with fabric top (up or down) over metal coupe I suppose is the main pull - a covertible top down + auto top obviously appeals too - if the dash shakes like a jelly (I cant believe how bad a 944 cab was compared to rigid coupe for instance) it would spoil it for me, especially if it thumps at same time when hitting minor potholes (I try and avoid major ones!)

.. Nissans press release...gulp! - might be quicker to just make one

..the eyelids available, which I really favour for headlight shape - can they be fitted to all headlight specs without adversely affecting beam in UK - they cover a large area (the area where h light encroaches into bonnet) - These giva sort of Sagaris / GTR h light shape, which to me is far more modern - the headlights are one of the few visual elements that lacks cohesion with rest of car design IMHO - any aux driving lights successfully integrated into bumper, particularly LED - like to have as much light as possible and if reducing oe h light effectiveness, they might be necessary

cheers chaps just read via one of above links that 07+ HR doesnt suffer from rear spline clicking - is this so and if it is, why?

thanks guys will get reading - dare i ask how much it is to fix / change gbox at an Indi?

Hi - I had forgotten about the 350z recently and had been hankering after a top Busso GTV, however they are increasingly becoming poor value for money, whereas th 350 appears to offer more performance / £ and a more recent bodyshell, so hopefully no rust problems? Soooo many questions - not sure if this is the right forum section so will keep it to a few to kick off with: What expensive problems are ther to watch out for that occur more often than they should? - Is the ticking tappet syndrome commonplace - is it cured with 07 HR? What are the differences in models prior to the comp updated 07+ HR? (please incl as much detail as poss, eg interior trim design) Does the HR fix all regular woes? I am not sure if i have the patience to keep saving for an HR, unless it really is night and day - convince me! - I hear it can be tuned to over 400 bhp, what are the least expensive big power upgades? - Not into forced induction expense, and I imagine cams are prohibitively expensive, so presumably that just leaves optimising breathing and de-compromising the universal ECU Map? - 313 becomes 340 max? Love the sound of the Nismo S exhaust on youtube - would be aiming at similar sound, at lower volume and ideally having quad DTM ends - so potentially a reproduction of an Indi copy a member may be able to put me in touch with Can a re-map on the HR vary the cam timing or whatever to give a more 'cammy' (turbo boost sensation) inplace of the smooth linear oe map? - I would like a more dramatic step in power in mid rev band How good is the B road ride and tyre noise when cruising along (ie engine noise muted) - are any models better than others? Does wheel and tyre spec make much difference? - Is there room to higher the profile normally fitted to the 18" Ray wheel option, - I am willing to trade outright handling for better comfort (..an age thing..) Out of curiosity, has anyone fitted a sensible cost multi throttle body inj system - eg ex bike throttle bodies? Who are the favoured insurance companies for modded Zs for more mature driver? Ok, enough already! thx for any help ps any local meets, specialists or owners near Kettering Northants?