Strudul

Hoping to get an idea of how viable this would be and if anyone has an idea of the best way to go about it. So, I saw these... ...and the child inside thought they looked pretty cool. However, I don't want to replace my handbrake with a hydraulic one. So the plan is to just mod the stock handbrake. I've had a think about potential ways to do it and had a look through the sparse amount of handbrake mod threads. From what I can make out, it looks like the easiest way would be to just make a "cover" that goes over the top of the handbrake by hollowing out a wooden handle (from a katana / hammer). I'd than have a metal rod running down inside so I can still use the release button. E.g. Put one of these on the handle (to protect it and get a good fit so it won't slip off): Then put my katana cover over the top and attach it (with glue?) to the silicone cover, like so: (Notch at the end so the rod doesn't fall out). With an end product looking something like: Maybe with a gaiter on it too. So, thoughts / advice? Cheers ~Strudul

So I left it with the dealer's service department this morning. They've come back and just said "clutch" and quoted ~£450 for the part and almost £900 including labour. Hopefully it should be covered under warranty, but that still sounds like a lot. Thing is, it's actually a Citroen dealership, so I'm not sure if they are a particularly good option. I guess if it doesn't cost me anything, it's fine, but I can't help but think I'd be better off going to an independent with more Nissan experience who might find a more specific fault and will probably do a better job? Might be worrying over nothing, but can't help thinking that all this money is gonna get spent, only for it to have been wrongly diagnosed...

Where's the fun in that. Embrace the challenge. Besides, I think the clips on the front of the splash-guard are broken and I'm not sure how it's attached and if it will ever go back on once I take it off.

Got girly wrists, but hench forearms. If I at least know it's possible I'll give it a go. Good shout on the string.

My AC belt is looking a little worn and was wondering if it's possible to replace it without having to jack the car and remove the under-engine splashguard? From what I understand I'll need to remove the larger aux belt first to get at the AC belt, but can't work out if I can get in from above and all the guides say to go from below. I know it might be more of a ballache and take longer, but I'd prefer to do it that way if possible. I've heard of people managing it on a HR, but that's a little different as I have an 07 Rev-Up DE. Anyone got any experience or can provide some insight? Cheers ~Strudul

Cheers. Still under warranty and within 30 days of purchase, so I'm not too worried. Taking it in for the garage to have a look at on Thurs, just hoping to get an idea of what it could be.

Hey Car has developed a noise when the clutch is up (foot off the pedal). See video: Happens in any gear (inc neutral), but the noise disappears if I press the clutch or throttle. It's intermittent, mainly happening when I first start the car and going away after a bit of use. Earlier it actually made a worse noise when I pressed the clutch. Some brief Googling would suggest the clutch release bearing has gone, but was looking for a 2nd opinion or if anyone has any other ideas about what the cause could be. Cheers ~Strudul

Shame, cos those sequentials look amazing.

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Just went for a play and it had significantly improved and wasn't popping (like just after I fixed it), but then it started to degrade again. Could it be that something is overheating?

So, the old post below still applies (and I'm still looking for a solution for that), but things are getting worse. Along with the popping, the sub seems to cut out sometimes for an indefinite time (which does seem to be a known issue). I only notice this happen while the car is running, however if I turn the key back 1 notch (so the car is off, but the stereo stays on), the sub comes back. If I then start the car, I lose the sub again. Any ideas why this would happen? I did notice the Voltmeter is reading 14-15V. Dunno if this has any significance though? OLD POST:

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Same checks as for any other car, however, having just bought mine, the 2 problems I've got are: 1) The Bose sub cutting out / popping 2) 2nd and 6th gear are "crunchy" and grind a bit Bose sub is an easy £3 fix which I'm currently waiting on a replacement part for so I can get it sorted. 2nd / 6th grinding I'm not too sure on, I read some stuff saying it's common, but I dunno how much of an issue it is.

Sounds like a plan. (Until i have to tell my insurer and they dick me)

Added pics to OP.

That Rolls though...

Welcome, hopefully see you about Wakey.

Hey Just bought myself a 350Z, picking it up this Tuesday. Cya round Wakefield and Huds Edit: Pics