Colin747

Many thanks for your help! Do the rear lights need removed or do you just need access to those rectangle holes circled?

I've not heard that before, mind if I ask why that is?

The only reason I ask is when I was getting work done at a bodyshop they seemed to be under the impression that if you strip the boot out there would be some sort of access there which you could spray the waxoil through, but looking at this photo of a stripped boot I can't figure out if there actually is.

If someone came up to me and asked my opinion on something (as the OP has done by creating this thread) I would give constructive criticism. As I've said we're all appreciative of the work you guys put in and this shouldn't be taken as a personal slight by any means.

I agree with LRF4N, the replies I've seen so far seem to be constructive criticism and have stated their appreciation for the work that the team puts in to the upkeep/updating etc. of the forum.

Sadly I have to echo what a lot of other people are saying in that it seems harder to easily skim/lack of flow. It's something that's hard to put your finger on though and as someone who works in software dev I can appreciate that it's hard feedback to work with as there isn't a clearly defined problem but it just feels awkward to use...which is probably of no help haha The place does seem dead in comparison to the old skin but it seems your hand was forced in this upgrade.

I got my 350 aligned a few months ago at a well known local store and long story short they ****ed it up. My alignment is now corrected but in the mean time a brand new set of Pilot Sport 4's have worn unevenly. If we take one of the tyres which has worn 4mm 6mm 4mm (left, centre, right), will all three sections wear at a normal even rate (Xmm/Yweeks) or will the 6mm section wear faster than usual to "catch up" to the 4mm sections?

Is there a guide anywhere on how you could apply wax oil to the rear arch cavity yourself?

I'm sure people will have more detailed answers but as a rough answer: 1. For the additional cost in Tax, is upgrading to a zed with a HR engine worth it? - General consensus is yes and it doesn't really add up to much more if you break it down to a weekly basis and think that way. Plus, you get the better engineered engine (I think there may be oil gasket issues on some) and a slightly better interior (I wouldn't get your hopes up there though). 2. Performance gains through modding. Is there more scope with the HR engine than there was with the DE engine? - There are more aftermarket parts available for the DE engine but the HR is better for forced induction. I suppose technically there are more gains to be had with the DE, but this is likely to still be less power than the HR unless you start doing cam work etc. (Horsham have a thread of a 330hp DE that's had cam work, they said an HR pulls at 310hp on their dyno - so that's a fair bit of money/work to exceed the HR). I believe the HR can hold multiple maps though, would need to confirm that with someone. 3. Lastly, are the differences between a HR zed and a DE zed, significant enough to be a deal breaker? - I wouldn't say so, it's more lots of small changes. Updated head/tail lights, slightly better interior, bonnet bulge, etc. If you were definitely going to FI then I'd go for the HR otherwise I'd just buy the best condition car regardless of the engine. I'm a tad odd but if it were me I'd prob go for a RevUp car (one without excessive oil consumption problem if possible) as apparently the HR got a tad heavier so the extra power isn't a huge difference. So with the RevUp you get some extra power without the extra weight (the weight issue could be exaggerated/made up so happy to be proven wrong).

I'm planning to get the cavity of my rear arches waxoiled but was wondering is there anywhere else that would be worth doing at the same time? (the underside has already been done)

Thanks, you don't happen to have the size to hand? I think I'd like to replace them while I'm at it.

Cheers, will check that first. Wasn't sure what the best way to approach it was, whether I'd have to take more off than just the arch liner etc. I was worried that what looks like a metal lip on the wing had got bent as you can sort of see in the last photo and that was why it was hanging down.

My 350Z has a larger gap on one side than the other, what would need to be done to fix this?

Stick me down for one please

Jeez, I'd do over double that mileage so maybe I'll skip the alcantara haha Be interesting to have a chat with him to see what other materials are on offer

Cheers, what is the ride quality like? A lot of the driving roads over here are very bumpy and my Z has been getting unsettled when driving hard to the point were I can go just as quick down the road in my partners 1.6 Focus haha I'm not sure if that means I'd need a set up on the softer side?

How do you find the alcantara is wearing?

I'm involved with Computer Science research so have a wide range of experience with programming. Due to the nature of my work I more have a shallow knowledge of a wide range of languages/technologies rather than deep expertise in one but if I can be of any help ask away. I've only done one project in Python, it was making an indoor localisation system that would map an indoor area and report the users location from the WiFi signal strength on their phone. I'd probably recommend going with Python 2 to start with, even thought Python 3 is newer, as there will be a larger support base, external libraries etc. available. (Although if the book you've ordered is for Python 3 I'd just go on ahead with that as it's not a big deal really)

I'm quite keen to do this myself as well, does anyone have direct experience with the Driftworks handling pack or would I be safer specing up own parts? (90% fast road driving with maybe a track day a year)

While I completely understand your point and the work I've seen you do is fantastic, I would have a small issue with companies being suggested for the sole reason of being a paying member. For me, the whole point of asking on a forum would be to get as objective an opinion as possible not just a recommendation for whoever is a paying member. This is probably a discussion for another thread though...I just can't help myself...

I've been after an orange one so if you do decide to remove the mods send me a message with details please

What colour is the plenum spacer if you are selling?

I'd be tempted to join in with this too, as far as I'm aware though you can't get anything better than 95RON down South so that may limit any hard driving haha

Seems a nice car and a decent price for that milage, I don't see any mention of service history? Only think I can think of maybe some mods are putting people off? I know the airbagless wheel would put me off as it would need to be changed for MOT. On the topic of the wheel, did your car have cruise control? If so has the functionality been lost with the aftermarket wheel?

That's not the normal HFC/decat fault code anyway. Your plan sounds logical but I'd only be guessing to if it would work or not, sorry