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Just got back from second competitive hillclimb day at Harewood and what a day! Glorious day weather wise has as been the case for several months now, its refreshing to know that this community of 3.5/3.7l V6s' have helped contribute to global warming and the superb weather we have at present. To think, when we are all driving electric cars in 20 years and it does nothing but rain and snow we will all look back at the good old days. Anyway, sarcasm aside, onto the Hillclimbing. Harewood had laid down a fresh tarmac surface and the organisers were expecting records to be broken. I got there early along with @Kieran O'Quick and we did a track walk to find out we were still none the wiser as to how the track would behave, there was a sticky patch on the left hand side of the start straight so at least we knew where to point off the line. There were also new kerbs (quite high) and bollards to make it slightly different from previous forms. Practice 1 was eventful for a lot of competitors as we suddenly found out that grip levels were not as good as previous and there was plenty of tyre squeal, squirming and spinning. I started with a 69.54 (prev best from last time was 67.82) Practice 2 I concentrated on sliding as little as possible and being clean if not exactly fast, came in at 68.02 so just a couple of tenths off. Timed 1 - wanted a banker run as we had been delayed in morning due to so many offs and spins and it was looking like we may only get 2 timed runs. With everyone still complaining about the new surface aka lewis Hamilton. I put in a 67.78 which was ok and gave me a good starting run (2nd pos in class) Timed 2 - From watching others it was noticeable times were coming down as the new track rubbered in so I pushed a little harder and ended up with a 67.11. very acceptable as the record is/was 66.00 and anything in 66s is quick so not far off at all and I was complaining of understeer in the long right handers. I had set the car up to understeer slightly but it was too much and I was losing heaps of time by having to slow and coast round the two corners. this may be down to the 235 tyres up front compared to the 265 rears, possibly also the hard anti-roll bar setting at front compared to soft rear and also same tyre pressures all round. Things I can change later for next time. Also worth noting I had been running 30psi all round for the 2 practice and 1st timed runs but when I heard what pressures everyone else was running I dropped to 28psi all round which did seem grippier and showed in the time. So onto Timed run 3 - We were allowed a final run by the organisers which everyone was happy about as either people were getting faster with each run or still adapting to the new surface, either way we all wanted another go. I went into full attack mode and was determined to get into the 66s' to finish the day and compete with Kieran (350z) and Terry (Lotus) who had both got into the 66s' on previous run so I was lying third. The pressures were dropped to 27 rear 26 front. The car was superb although I was sliding round most corners and had to correct several times but it felt quick, apart from one dodgy gear change mid run which cost me a tenth. crossed the line and could not believe my eyes, not into the 66s' but 65.99 breaking the class record! My elation was short lived though as Terry then came in after me with 65.8 and Kieran behind him in 65.5 It was like formula one where everyone leaves it late and the times just come down the later you are, so the joy of breaking the class record to finishing 3rd and as there were only 9 in the class, not even a trophy this time. Anyway, can't be to disheartened as the record is now with another 350z (for now). We were doing the 350 proud. It looks like the class will be very competitive with others missing from today. Word of note to say, the rest of the field I think were a good 2 seconds or more behind the top 3. Below: the Zed enjoying the sun! Below: Times from today on the right and previous meeting on the left to compare. And Finally, this is the video of my final run of the day 65.99 seconds Disclaimer: Its a £40 Chinese go-pro, its held in place with Velcro and tie wraps, its mounted too low, it takes a while to get going as I don't know how to trim videos, there is some Yorkshire bloke (aka me) talking Yorkshire at the end, the date stamp is completely wrong, its the first video I have ever uploaded so may not work, why are you still reading this, click the link and give it a like even though its crap!

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The concentration and focus you need for that is just as impressive as the sheer speed, one wrong steering wheel input or lapse in concentration and your a gonner. saying that, he didn't take the carousel and he missed two apex so I fancy I could have him in the zed.

Welcome along for track use, as prev said, a set of 18” rims with semi-slicks, hi quality pads and treat it to a new oil/clutch/brake/gear/diff oils change with top quality high temp stuff and you will be at a good base.

Welcome along great first pic

I am away with the family on Sunday, sorry

Welcome i guess the twin air vents were for cosmetic reasons as its only single intake?

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Not mine sadly but saw this a couple of weeks back.

Looks really good. Nice unique look to it now

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Wont need doing again once upgraded. Mines on 75k ish on paper gaskets and still healthy pressure. I pray to the gasket gods each night in the hope that mine are made from the 90gsm paper and not the 70gsm we use in the photocopier at work

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If he moves the wall 2 feet back, he doesn't have to move the bin

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They fit my body perfectly and everyone who has sat in them (who fit) are always suprised how much they hug you. Not to mention the weight saving over stock they give you.

I cant be 100% but they should do. I have them with my bucket seats (buddy club seats) and there is a degree of adjustability with them for both seat width and bolt holes on seats. They should fit most seats.

Welcome. Lovely looking 350

I sell Carchem spray wax. Can be used wet or dry and sounds like the products you used to buy. Only £5.99 at present. I also sell the Gtechniq C5 ceramic wheel coating and have used this like many others with grest results. Also just taken in the carchem wheel armour if you want an easier and quicker product. Check them out on the website, cheers

If you mean the privacy thing, i have one available, check my for sale thread.

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Welcome Matt definately buy from a trader on here. Lots of advice and great service available.