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hmale4yu

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  1. Need to replace Front and Rear (driver side) of 2018 Nismo due to mildly grazing a curb on a corner after setting off from lights causing a cut to each tye . V unlucky due possibly to thewidth of the vehicle up front and fact that I could not see the curb sticking out as the car sits so low - I am a careful driver. Lucky that there is only a minor 1cm scuff on front rim The car came with Front Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT600 245/40 (R19) 98w* Rear Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT600 285/35 (R19) 103w* *These numbers are actually on the tyres themselves. Do the replacement tyres have to match the w numbers exactly? Also how difficult is it to source these tyres in the London area? Thanks
  2. A little bit of out the box but what are your thoughts on the position of Infiniti in the next 3-5 yrs? On a global level they will be shifting to electric vehicles. What does that mean for the current Q60 which I have yet to see on UK roads. Do you think that these will dramatically drop in value around 2020? I heard a rumour of them pulling out of the UK market but then saw this http://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/infiniti-chief-weve-poured-millions-uk-wont-quit-anytime-soon/145879 Risky future purchase perhaps re the Q60s? Infiniti claim styling to be their main selling point which interestingly I believe Audi are now struggling at with newer models & facelifts being a bit too evolutionary (I think they really nailed it around the late 2000s/early 2010s and since everyone has copied them). Mercedes do look v showy but this is almost negated by the fact that they seem to be so common esp in todays age of financing cars
  3. I think the Golf R previously mentioned is a bit too common even when you spec it up with the Pretorias, white/silver paint it never really looks that special . The only Golf that comes close is the Clubsport which now has the older rear lights Back to the 235i , do you feel that this offers the best bargain atm ; 240 still p new . Do you expect the 235is to continue to as dramatically drop? I'm not sure re the M2 ; think this will hold value a lot better despite the new flag ship coming soon (though in limited numbers I believe)
  4. Caught my eye as they seem to have dropped following the introduction of the 240i. Both the standard car and convertible have dropped dramatically early £20s lowish miles from a list price of £35k Just crossed my mind since a friend of mine has their eye on an Abarth 595 (new) which go for around the same price / slightly more Which do you think is the better deal. Slightly concerned the interior of the 500 is plasticky but ive heard its a v fun drive despite being 180hp On a side note, is there any merit to the 230i ; seems to have decent performance but not as frugal as the more popular diesel/ 1.5l petrol options
  5. In Norwich. Rare car made by GM by their sub brand Saturn (now discontinued following US Gov bailouts) Kind of looks like a cross between a Chrysler Crossfire and Vauxhall VX220 Not overly impressed as you do get some tuned ones with aftermarket rims / body kit in USA look great Anyway thought I share car that's even rarer than my MK2 Nismo lol
  6. Was it on the corners of the bumpers you managed to scuff? or head on . The Mk2 at the rear corners are q wide compared to most others cars that have a cleaner / less muscular look
  7. Agree with you re white ; The nismo seems to have been designed to be in white whilst the GT car looks best in black - reasons specifics being imo the extra vents in the front/rear bumpers are less apparent in Black whilst the gaps literally stand out in white and silver. Also the tinted front lights look better on a non-black car. If I had got a GT then I would have gone for black though
  8. shame they dropped the roadster here . still selling in the US. Looks q nice in the new red colour they offer
  9. Wasnt sure whether to post this in Technical or here... Was just wondering how many plastic shipping spacers were put on the car by the factory? I was given 6 by the dealer upon collection to prove to me that they had removed them . I have yet to have the car go on a ramp to view/inspect myself . The wheel arch gaps do seem to be ok gap wise
  10. As a new owner of a 370z Nismo I am q nervous about parking my new car inside car parks Have been exploring diff means to protect the car . I know there is only so much you can do and I do my best to park away from crap cars, large family type wagons/SUVs etc . However I am looking at advice on some protection whilst the car is parked You may have heard of Door Shox which is a rubberised protection piece that adheres to the car using a magnet . However since the Z uses aluminium doors this will not work. I have tried creating some form of protection using bubble wrap & suction mounts onto the windows ; however the end result looks messy and a chore to set up Then I came across this : As ridiculous as it looks I am thinking that if the robe was somehow plastic coated as to prevent scratches this might actually. Your thoughts/tips on how to make something like this
  11. Yes similar to the above. They mostly have disappeared now . Don't really know what the cause was/is
  12. Just an update but i rubbed the line and its appeared to have dissappeard. May have been some dirt that has embedded into the surface of the paint. Once I do a proper wash / wax will inspect the car for any scratches
  13. I have noticed some hairline scratches on my bonnet and have only covered 165 miles in my new Nismo 370z I had noticed a couple tiny ones a week ago but when I went to wipe the car down I noticed a few more; all located on the bonnet and some in neighbouring areas. Will post photos once it stops raining and when I properly wash/wax my car tomorrow. Will take the pics in low light early evening Do not know what the cause of this is. No I have not been using a dirty cloth to wipe it. In fact it hasn't been washed properly yet just wiped down. Only few weeks old Anything I can do or should I contact Nissan? At this rate the front bonnet will require a respray after a couple of yrs!
  14. I am seriously considering purchasing this for my new Mk2 Nismo. Coming from VAG cars I am used to parking sensors / mirrors and only really use the back up camera as a secondary reference ; maybe i have yet to get used to it but it seems to provide a distorted view of reality/actual surroundings Anyway came across this and was wondering your opinions before I go ahead and splash out Brief notes: Parking sensors integrated into registration plate holder; front and rear Works wireless connecting onto smartphone app where it displays surroundings Battery operated double AAs Euro model has only been released March this yr; the original US plate holders were out a while https://fensens.com/products/european-smart-wireless-parking-sensor-pre-order
  15. Another pic showing the LED strip that has been added to the rear lights on MY18 models
  16. Lovely photos there btw i searched youtube re the rear lights differences and created the following selection of screenshots for models pre-18 and 18 onwards As you can tell the LED strips at the bottom of the rear lights now run along the whole length from left to right Still cant ascertain whether there has been any tinting to the lights on the upper "boomerang" portion
  17. Im aware that the Mill Hill Westway is a Nismo performance dealer and there was this thread that mentioned the Nissan dealership nearby in Concord Way / A40 Anybody with experience / recommendations from the following? http://www.westwaynissan.co.uk/new-high-performance Westway Mill Hill West Way Nissan, 517 Watford Way, Hendon, London, NW7 2QR Westway Aldershot West Way Nissan, 3 Windsor Way, Aldershot, GU11 1JG https://www.nissanretail.co.uk/find-a-dealer/nissan-london-west Concord Way
  18. Can anyone in more layman terms exclaim the proclaimed changes Nissan have made to the MY18 year re above An Enhanced Driving Experience
  19. Here is also some more information from US press pack For 6-speed manual transmission-equipped 2018 370Z models, driving response is further enhanced with the addition of a new EXEDY® high-performance clutch. The new EXEDY L-PEC (Light Pedal Effort Clutch) clutch was developed in part through EXEDY's longstanding relationship with Nissan Motorsports. The new clutch is designed to feature better launching (from start), acceleration and deceleration. By offering a large reduction in pedal force, and more control at half-clutch, drivers can concentrate more on steering and throttle operation, resulting in enhanced driving pleasure. http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/presskits/us-2018-nissan-370z-coupe-press-kit btw what do you guys make of this claim: An Enhanced Driving Experience As in previous years, the 2018 370Z is built on the foundation of its balanced FM (Front Midship) platform, advanced 332-horsepower 3.7-liter VQ37VHR DOHC V6 engine with VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) and choice of 6-speed manual transmission with SynchroRev Match® or a 7-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control. For the new model year, however, two significant changes have been applied. First, for all trim levels, driving performance is enhanced through what the engineers call the "concept of acceleration development." Without changing the engine's internal structure or components, engine performance is improved through careful refinement of Accelerator Pedal Opening (APO) and Throttle Valve Opening (TVO) angles. On the APO side of the calculation, torque is now more accessible at partial accelerator pedal opening, reducing the drop off of torque over 3000 rpm. In addition, adjusting the TVO in mid-to-high acceleration situations reduces the need for constant accelerator modulation. The results are noticeable in a variety of driving conditions – a smoother and stronger acceleration feel when entering a highway, a more relaxed feel on winding roads due to less throttle input, and improved re-acceleration after cornering braking due to less kick-down (automatic transmission) or down-shifting (manual transmission). These changes also improve the linearity of engine response at low-to-mid-range and higher rpm levels, providing an acceleration feel that better responds to the driver's intention. During internal company evaluations, test drivers report enhanced response and more enjoyable driving due to a reduction of busy gear changes, improved shift down control and a better matching of acceleration feel with the engine's Active Sound Control (ASC) system.
  20. It now looks like the Nismo has the updated clutch: Pulled from the Nissan USA website :
  21. Just had a look online and BMW website the coupe has been discontinued ! lol Cant also find the M6 under the M cars section http://automotiverhythms.com/bmw-to-discontinue-m6-coupe-a-m6-convertible/ It gives the mustang a run for money in the road presence dept tho I can imagine it being cumbersome to drive esp on UK roads in London/South East
  22. Any idea if the MY18 Nismos have the newer Exedy clutch fitted onto the GT Models? https://paultan.org/2017/09/05/2018-nissan-370z-updated-with-new-exedy-clutch/
  23. Looking for a cover out doors for 370z Nismo Mk2 Any recommendations? Would an overkill option be using an indoor and then covering it with a cheaper more robust out door one? Just to minimise any paint scratches and as the indoor ones look really sexy lol
  24. Am due to collect a new Mk2 2018 Nismo next week. Any tips on how to run the car in and not cause excess stress on the new engine?
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