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How noisy are the Mishmoto fans? Looks like an easy enough replacement job from the video on YouTube.

Hi Ricky, Can you believe the garage hasn't sorted the problem yet! I got fed up with them and just took my car back today. Looked into the issue in more depth... My previous diagnosis seems to be wrong as neither of the fans are coming on with or without aircon and the temperature slowly climbs on idle. Any ideas on what to check next. Just checking out the fuses now

I don't know what they have checked. One fan turns on with aircon.

As in the title, where do we all take our zeds? In my experience certain garages shy away from these cars and I've had some hit and miss work done. Mine has just started overheating and the garage I use are claiming it is the water pump but said that would like me to take the car away if this is the case as it would be a big job So... Any garage recommendations?

The garage said they tried bleeding the system and no coolant came out at all and that that was the reason they thought it was the pump. I shall ask the garage to check the rad hoses as you suggest.

So the garage thinks the water pump is at fault, is this a big job? The garage said that it might involve taking apart the font of the engine and that they don't want to carry out such a complex job as they are very busy atm :s

Okay so one of the fans turns on eventually with the aircon. So I think it is the thermostat as still no hot air in the cabin. Am I safe to drive to the garage at speed so that there is airflow over the radiator? Or is a replacement thermostat a simple enough diy job?

AC on doesn't turn on either of the fans. I am suspicious because of the steam coming out of my coolant tank ha ha. New symptom... Whilst driving and climate control on hot it still comes out cool

So it happened today in stop start traffic, go figure. Fans don't appear to be turning and dash is indicating that the temperature is fine. Is this an obvious thermostat issue? Coolant level is fine, in fact too high for my liking even after spewing coolant out the overflow pipe. Hate to see boiling coolant in my baby Any idea what the issue could be?

Good choice 😀 welcome to the family

Just received this beauty from Ewen at Clark Motorsport. Very quick delivery and Haribo was demolished in seconds! Nice touch getting it fitted on Tuesday so will provide a bit of feedback sometime after. I'm sure the garage will be happy enough as the quality is very impressive, this is a well made bit of kit! Plus the girlfriend likes the colour

Good to know the soundproofing hasn't made much difference, saved me a job. I can only imagine changing the cats and Y-pipe would make the drone louder. What actually causes drone anyway? Is it just the resonance in the cabin or does it sound droney outside too?

Yeah I think this has to be the way forward for now

Ok so a 1000 mile + update... Sound has stopped changing and I assume it is lovely and carboned up inside. Although it sounds wicked, unfortunately it has definitely got a pretty annoying drone from 2000 to about 2600 revs which is a shame because this is the sole reason I got the resonated over the non resonated.... God knows how bad the drone is from the non resonated! As a daily driver this is a bit much but perhaps can be improved by some sound proofing in the boot and bulkhead? If anyone has any idea how to decrease drone other than avoiding that Rev range completely then I am all ears. Cheers guys

Because it's out of his budget? Have you checked out the ISR Single exit? Awesome sound for the a great price £300ish I think. Scorpion is just too quiet. Many people are satisfied with their Invidia exhaust. Cobra is another contender in your budget - Although the ISR single exit sounds very similar for a fraction of the cost. Thanks for the advice guys. I think I am swaying towards the Cobra Resonated with rolled tips, should do the job I may have to replace the cats as well soon as I spotted one of them had a hole. Is the hole not just in the heat shield though ? If so no worries there until they start rattling and then you could just rip the heat shield off as many have done. Or like me found it the perfect excuse to get some Berk hfc's. Hmm perhaps the heat shields are making those rattling sounds that have been annoying me no end! Anythin else likely to cause a rattle below... no more puns please this is a clean thread Exhaust Update!!! Cobra resonated exhaust is fitted and supplied by Cougar Store (thanks again!). When first fitted it sounded very muted and dull without the crackle and pops but within a short drive (20 miles) she was sounding wicked! (I assume this is the carbonation inside the exhaust which is stated to take up to 1000 miles). She is a bit droney between about 2000 and 2500 revs but I am hoping this will subside during the 1000 miles, or else I will have to change my driving style and keep more towards the redline Whenever I reach 1000 miles I can provide an update for anyone who is interested, but for now I am definately of the opinion this was a worthwhile purchase. Can't get enough of those crackles, who needs an F-Type!

Thanks ZedMan, I don't know why I wasn't notified of your reply but I've only just seen this. Exhaust was fitted by Blowing House garage in Penryn, they did a neat job and a great service. My next thing is that I need an auto electrician for fitting my Pacroem HU adapter. Any recommendations for a decent Autoelectrician nearby? Cheers

I've heard about this mystical place.... But yeah a bit out of the way for me.

Hey guys and gals, I replaced the bose HU and have bought the Pac-Roem adapter but that is where my experience ends... Can anyone recommend a decent autoelectrician in the Cornwall area, preferably who has worked on a 'z' before. I'm missing the sub very much Cheers, Glen

Old thread but since a few of you are in the Cornwall area I have a quick question. I have a cobra resonated exhaust on the way and does anyone have any garages they can recommend in the county? Cheers!

Because it's out of his budget? Have you checked out the ISR Single exit? Awesome sound for the a great price £300ish I think. Scorpion is just too quiet. Many people are satisfied with their Invidia exhaust. Cobra is another contender in your budget - Although the ISR single exit sounds very similar for a fraction of the cost. Thanks for the advice guys. I think I am swaying towards the Cobra Resonated with rolled tips, should do the job I may have to replace the cats as well soon as I spotted one of them had a hole.

Definitely not quiet especially if you go for the louder of the two. I've watched a few more videos and I agree, though would be worried about drone from the non-resonated version. Has anyone experienced drone with the resonated version?

I just choked laughing But the OP said 1.No drone 2.No farting sounds and most importantly Girlfriends will eat through a £500 budget in no time! I have a girlfriend... £500 is all i've got

Thanks for the advice guys. I'm not a fan of the single exit exhausts compared with the dual, especially when the stock bumper has been designed for 2. I've read that the cobra is quite quiet?

Would love to, if there is a sale on I shall recount my bank balance.

Hey guys and gals, I have a stock 05 350z and the salty southwest air has finally blown the stock exhaust where it joins the back box.... I am an 'if it ain't broke then don't try to fix it' kind of guy, so thank god the exhaust went ;P I am a student so cannot afford the coveted Motordyne Shockwave TDX2, Ark Grip or even the Invidia Gemini. I would say my budget is around £500... fitted :o which I know is pathetic and so please feel free to tell me to spend more money. I am after that grumbling sound with those lovely z pops, but without a drone, rattly tin sound or trumpet fart. After a day of research and youtubing it seems to me that I have 3 options, 2 of which are covered by Tarmac Sportz: 1) Scorpion - Budget but alright 2) Invidia N1 - Seems the best bang for buck 3) Buy a Micra I have 3 questions... 1) Is the Invidia N1 worth the extra money over the Scorpion? If so then why. 2) Does anyone have either of these exhausts fitted in the Cornwall area that I could have a listen to? 3) Are there any other exhausts that might be going for a reasonable price atm, including used ones. Cheers. p.s. I was joking about the Micra