Olly350z

I've used millers for years and never had any issues, on the previous 350z and now the nismo hence my recommendation. I think you'll be just fine personally These engines aren't over delicate, just good fuel and regular oil changes and they're practically bomb proof.

Do we have any idea of cost? This is something I want to do on my Nismo for the simple reassurance of keeping an eye on it Perhaps the possibility of a group buy?

Not quite for the MOT as an advisory, but any garage worth half their salts will ask this, its not uncommon for most people to combine service and mot so it only means one visit a year. Obviously it means a higher turnover that day for the garage and one visit for the customer I've seen it alot of the last year people moving out of line and choosing not to service due to low miles

If you're going to go to those lengths you might as well get a plate flipper and the bumper holes filled. Nothing worse then seeing a relocated plate and two great holes in the bumper

That mot station / tester is about to have a very rough couple of days haha. As I said the ministry take this very seriously so they're going to get a random spot check and every bit of paperwork gone through. I wouldnt worry about the squeaks and groans so much, 350s and 370s are probably one of the least refined "sports cars" on the market. So feedback all adds to the experience

You've never seen an MOT tester or garage be threatened by the ministry then. I can guarantee one anonymous phone call is all it would take and they would @*!# their pearly panties. The ministry take this kind of thing very, very seriously. Its not the one that's the issue, it's the many. And they would do an immediate on the spot site check

Worthing mate, couple of us down here if you want to come down, Covid allowing we used to have regular meet ups in the Hassocks area

I'm down in West Sussex if you fancy a meander down to the Coast. Not after any form of payment, would be just nice to talk to someone who isn't a work colleague

We've covered that under our Honda warranties, Nissan do have a reputation for being bellends with there warranties

I used some silicone spray on mine, lubed the struts then opened / closed a couple times which worked a charm. Nearly takes my head off now if I'm not careful

If you're really going to go after a 370z then I would suggest saving as much and for as long as you can, as they only really got better with time. As example I'm reasonably confident in saying most 2015 cars had all issues ironed out. As for dealers, the one notorious one to avoid that I know of is Junction 17 cars. Avoid them like covid 19. Depending on where abouts in the south east you are, I'm worthing so you are welcome to have a nose around my Nismo if you want to get an idea before you visit a dealer

That is a very good point, and normally I might have said yes. My only thought would be if its been extremely cold in your area, the fuel would've been denser and maybe unable to evaporate. Perhaps a rise in temperature has then allowed it to clear? Hypothetically speaking of course, I've never known electrical gremlins like that to just disappear. There is always a root cause

That sounds like it was flooded, which would happen with repeated starting attempts

One big consideration for you to take into account is preventative maintenance. The reason I mention this is later models of the 350z, the HR, are prone to several faults which will munch that budget. Slave cylinder failure and gallery gasket failure are the two main concerns and unless you have proof by the previous owner they have been already done would be top of my to do list. The early model 370zs also suffered from this so its a consideration either way. My buddy years ago bought an 07 HR, one owner full history and 34K miles. A month later he was at Abbey Motorsport having both issues rectified to the tune of around 1900 pounds (he had other work done as well) Luckily he had factored this year and left with one of the cleanest OEM examples imo.

Sigh think I'd trade my left testicle for a few warm dry days and some car meets

Its an iconic JDM two seater sports coupe yeah, with 8k in modifications yeah, no mention of service history yeah mmmm hmmmm yeah mmmm I might message and offer him the money and see what response I get just for lols. Im feeling extra spicy today

They would be D2R for preface lift lights and D2S for facelift mate. Pre facelift lights have a dipped HID bulb and halogen main beam Facelift lights have one HID bulb, which does dipped and main If yours is a DE revup, then it'll be the later D2S

The LED indicators I fitted didn't need any resistors, how weird! They literally plugged and played. But you're right they make a hell of a difference when combined with the LED reverse lights

These did look sweet when you fitted them. That was a good day

They were neatly tiger sealed on by my bodyshop and then ratchet strapped down over night to properly bond on

I still get a willy twinge everytime I park up and walk away I know its based on an older car, but thats its appeal. New car reliability mixed with old car vibes, which isn't dampened by interfering modern technology that hinders the drive. Id argue the point 90% of Nismo owners didn't even know there cars had this "active sound" till it was pointed out. Shameless picture whoring and I don't even care

I don't think the MK1 has come down at all? Saw one for sale the other day and it was still 20 grand! The MK2 isn't exactly common either I think the OP needs to weigh up whether the 10 grand difference is worth it in the cars, or as others say that is a boatload of modifications. Thats a tough decision

The easiest way is to test drive a Nismo and see how you find it, I say this because you'll find them identical in areas and completely different in others. As an example, I came from a 350z to my Nismo, and had heated electric leather seats in the 350z, which despite the simply superb Recaro's in the nismo, I do miss. Why does a flagship car have manual seats? You'll find a Nismo more refined as its had 5 + years of tweaks and modifications, but you'll also find the infotainment system hasn't changed in years. Would i ever get rid of my Nismo? Not for the foreseeable There are reasonable pros and cons either way, id personally say the biggest decision you have to make is can you financially justify the 10 grand minimum difference between the two?

XXR 527D'S Or Nismo LMGT4's

Probably would still do Hammond though. Jeremy looks like he wants to see the manager