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25 minutes ago, GranTurismoEra said:

 

Or as suggested "learn how to park" 

Great parking. 

Thanks for the reply.

On 17/03/2019 at 20:00, coldel said:

Remap was done by Rabbid Remaps, not heard of them myself but they are very popular amongst the Vauxhall VXR lot (Z20LET engine) and have to say it is so smooth in power delivery. The Chris Tullet exhaust isnt too overbearing either. st 

I had a remap done by Rabbid (Richard) on my Stage 2 Corsa VXR with upgraded injectors. Very well respected amongst the VXR community and a top guy, he did real time data capture after remapping whilst in the passenger seat to ensure map is correct.

I also previously owned a VXR8 so have been a fan of Vauxhall.

After 3.5 years ownership of the Rabbid remapped 2013 Corsa I did trade it in for the 370Z.

Last time I met him at a Hampshire meet he was driving a Nissan GTR no doubt funded by his remaps success. 

He and WG Motorworks are the go to for remaps and engine work in the VXR community.

How low are you willing to go (including postage) please PM, Funds available but thinking £1500 + postage is far too high. 

I often look out of the window just to check if the car is still on the drive where I left it. 

13 hours ago, zeebez said:

No one confirmed so figured no one was committing. I'm free next weekend if anyone wants to meet up. 

 

 

 

Call me old fashioned but a burger van and the two cars would not have been a gathering. 

Perhaps a bit more interest, proper venue (pub + food) & work rota permitting I will be there.

EDIT: Its not that I advocate Drinking & Driving its just I am more up for pub food than a burger/kebab van, must be my advanced age.

Just now, 350Butcher said:

Ahhh sorry I’ve just realised I’ve strolled into the 370z section from my usual 350z! 225 45 18 is the 350z sizes. 

 

If you went from 50 to 45 profile which refers to the side wall of the tyre then that would not be right and would change the rolling radius of the tyres. 

 Cheers thats what I thought 

I had hoped someone more knowledgeable than me would have replied by now.

AFAIK the OEM TPMS sensors affix to the valves so it could be that your new valves are not compatible. It is my belief that if you have the valves and TPMS sensors refitted from your old wheels to your new ones you will be fine as the sensors are currently programmed to your car.

I am sure a decent tyre/wheel shop could advise further.

1 hour ago, davey_83 said:

Factory size is 225 45 R18, plus Yokohama's weren't fitted from factory

Why would a main Nissan dealer fit Yokohamas all round to a new 370Z 2017 base model instead of the factory supplied tyres?

My limited understanding of tyres makes me believe that profile is affected by width therefore in this instance as the front tyre is less wide than the rear it would seem correct that the profile is slightly more (45 rear/50 front).

EDIT:

I have just copied this from the Nissan UK website for the 2019 370Z Base model:

EXTERIOR

• 18” Alloy wheels

• 225/50 R18 front tyres

• 245/45 R18 rear tyres

• Dual exhaust pipes with stainless steel finishers

• Flashing Z emblem integrated into side indictator

• Glass moulded antenna

• Body coloured rear spoiler

So if anyone did pinch my OEM tyres when I wasn't looking at least they fitted the correct size replacements.

9 minutes ago, 350Butcher said:

 

Isnt stock size 225 45 18?

 

that size is available

I checked the sizes earlier whilst it was still daylight.

They are the original tyres.

REAR      245 45 R18 96W

FRONT   225 50 R18 95W

Would  225 45 18 make any difference?

I have 18" wheels and the current Yokohama front tyre size is 225 50 R18 95W. Yokohama do not seem to do this size in Advan Neova AD08r

Is there an acceptable size I could use without problems?

Personally, I would go the ZMANALEX route with Tein 17/14mm springs.

My first question would be how low did you choose to go? AFAIK lowering springs are offered in different sizes resulting in differing amounts of "Lowering". I learnt my lesson in my previous car, had to traverse speed humps in a certain way but despite that on occasions joining roads with aggressive camber would catch me out ie. leaving a nearby petrol station springs to mind.

Decent coilovers seems to me an expensive fix, could you get less aggresssive lowering springs?

Why does any 350 owner need £183 worth replacement of stepped bolts which look they could last a lifetime?

Sign of the times.

I am free this weekend coming as have been on holiday from work but back to the grind Monday night.

I lived in Bracknell for several years and didn't even know they had a football ground.

Last week I had my 2nd annual service (FOC) done at my Nissan main dealer whom I purchased the car from.

They never mentioned changing the brake fluid but phoned me whilst the car was there to see if I wanted the air con recharged as apparently its a 2 year thing.

I politely declined as the car has only done circa 6300 miles.

Please delete.

Why not, I am in Farnborough but do shiftwork.

After years of paying extra for Morrisons Super Plus (As it the nearest petrol station)  I have reverted to bog standard unleaded plus Redex partly because of this thread.

58 minutes ago, tim said:

Many Thanks Andy

Looking forward to the next one. Good to see familiar faces & meet new people.

Tim 

Yes, many thanks Andy.

Despite the rain I actually enjoyed the drive and it was great to meet you all.

I am already looking forward to the next one (work rota permitting).

So hopefully see you all again soon.

I originally planned to purchase an M3 Z4 Coupe but they command a high price considering their age. In the end I decided a newer 370Z Coupe represented better value. I have now owned the car for 18 months and currently have no intention of changing the car.

Its a CAT D.

Just bought my ticket. 

+1 Will Smith