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The frustration I have is getting under the bloody car lol. Will have to take it to the local garage so he can put it on a ramp and pay for labour. If it wasnt for health and safety and insurance I'd buy a dissused garage and hire it out by the hour for people wanting to do work on their cars - 'fixyercaryerself.com'.

Finally getting around to replacing my W brace as it has just come up as an advisory on the MOT (and it needs replacing anyway). I'm looking at the ultra racing rear lower 4 points: https://www.torqen.uk/nissan/350z/suspension-steering/braces/20746-350z-ultra-racing-rear-lower-brace-4-points-rl4-1259.html Has anyone fitted this. And is it a straight swap for the OEM. Regards bolts (I am expecting some to be knackered when they come off there are two type listed: https://www.torqen.uk/nissan/350z/suspension-steering/braces/5596-350z-nissan-oem-w-brace-hardware-kit-74870-cd200-hwk.html Is this correct? Cheers

I am looking for a new battery. I have a 54 plate 350Z. And am confused Can any confirm which battery will fit please. The Bosch S4 026 is L 266mm x W 175mm x H 220mm so I'm assuming anything less that that should be ok? *** Update *** Decided to take a punt at a ADVANCED POWERPLUS 068XD Car Battery 75ah 630cca. Dimensions are the same as above and it does say (but it would, wouldnt it lol) that it is ideal for cars that do low mileage and performance vehicles.

Just to resurrect this thread and thoroughly recommend Andy Turner Motor Engineering in the Leeds area. This guy knows his stuff and is a perfectionist (and also has the neatest garage I've ever seen). Had a few issues loosening some of the adjustment bolts but wouldn't give up and even used the heat torch where he could. He uses Jamag laser alignment. Was there about 90 minutes and he charged £50

Added this on to my annual service at a garage I have used for years (and which is conveniently located). Cost me £100. Only done around 50 miles on them and they still 'smell' when stationary lol. But pleased with them. Thanks everyone for your responses

Ok so I went and bought discs and pads to replace all 4 corners on my 2004 Brembo Z. Sort of got cold feet about doing it all myself. Tried 'Wefixanycar.com' only to be let down (oh yes that will be £80 sir, well actually we are going to charge you £120 + VAT). So looking for either a decent garage in Leeds are or mobile mechanic that will charge around £100 for fitting four pads and discs. Anyone got any recommendations please. And yes I know i am being soft about not doing it myself.

So after a lot of searching, mainly on here, I have decided to go with the following given I only do low road mileage and also budget constraints (sub £400): Discs - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-NISSAN-350Z-FRONT-REAR-KINETIX-DIMPLED-GROOVED-PERFORMANCE-BRAKE-DISCS-SET/252898413495?hash=item3ae1eb8bb7:g:x-8AAOSwn-tZGtrB Pads - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EBC-REDSTUFF-FRONT-REAR-PADS-KIT-FOR-NISSAN-350Z-3-5-BREMBO-2003-09/141926473906?fits=Model%3A350+Z&epid=21006377529&hash=item210b7a20b2:g:XmoAAOSwXY5ZO3u5 i.e. Kinetix discs and Redstuff pads Anybody going to shout out 'DON'T DO IT!!!' Go with this instead?

Many thanks to everyones input. I did look at the EBC red stuff on Brake Depot. This was their four wheel offer: https://direct.brakedepot.co.uk/for-nissan-350z-front-rear-performance-brake-discs-and-ebc-redstuff-pads-brembo.html?category_id=638 The EBC red stuff pads get a good review online but looking at this package is it let down by the discs. They seem a bit cheap or is it me? And sorry for being a numpty but 2 x CNC Milling? Does that mean both front and back get grooved?

Silver 05 plate 350Z. Drove past it last night as I went to the gym there. Any body on here?

Want to fit new pads and discs (front have MOT advisories) on my 2004 Z with brembos. Is it a fairly easy job to do. Any pitfalls to look out for. Might do all four wheels. Which brings me on to budget. Seen reviews on here for DBA T2's, Stoptech etc. This is an occasional, no track car I drive. Can I get away with less £££. I have noticed Kinetix have reasonable reviews. I appreciate the need for decent brakes though but don't have a wife that understands lol

I,m in Woodlesford so not far from Wakey (even if I get them off ebay). Where's your local mechanic if they can do it for that price. might get the disks and get them to do it for that price.

Are these purchased separately or as a kit?

Had my 2004 Z for around 18 months now (it's the one with the Hulk in the engine bay if anyone remembers that). In that time I have had a couple of MOT's and the following advisories: Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c)) Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i) Looking to keep this car (I love it) so might attempt or get these done. Questions: Brake discs - Brembo brakes. Any advice on replacement discs please Tyre wear - is this normal given the setup. they are Uniroyal 255 35 R19's and other than the inner edge these tyres must have 6mm plus left on them Surprised at front brake pipe as these are supposed to be replaced braided.

Bought this: My Z just over 12 months ago. 133k miles would have raised a few eyebrows but that doesnt bother me. Not done a great amount of mileage in it but: - sailed through its MOT - NEVER spilled one drop of fluid A total pleasure to drive. Had one issue a few weeks ago when it kept on overheating. Replaced temp sensor, thermostat and fans (they were knackered). Also did a full flush of the coolant including Wynns cleaner (which when drained was totally clear of any debris or crap) then went through the bleed process. Fine again. Only other issue was I clipped a kerb on the first day i had it avoiding a speed bump. Ooops a slight bump on the rotas. I did buy it with a little bubbling on the paint work of one of the rear arched. Will need at some stage but not got worse in a year Will I be keeping it. God yes what a sub £5k car it is. Do I fancy do anything to it. Well fancy one of those rear window grills, a duck spoiler and to have the roof and grill and spoiler wrapped in carbon graphite. We shall see. i also said I'd get the wheels painted black and get rid of that awful orange interior. But its sort of grown on me. oh and the hulk is staying as well lol Love the car, love driving it

Anyone on here got the Silver 350Z that's parked on Cross Flatts Grove. Born n bred in Beeston and come back to see my folks. Drove by you in my Silver 350z on Saturday