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1 hour ago, paul549 said:

Hi all, finally in a position to be able to buy a 370Z but not sure if I will fit (6'5" with 35" legs). Before I start driving around the country getting peoples hopes up, is there anyone in the Salisbury/Wiltshire area that would be good enough to let me have a sit in their 370  to confirm if I fit? Big ask I know, especially given the current climate. Happy to glove/mask etc up obviously.

Thanks in anticipation,

Paul

If no ones around to let you try it, you could always book a test drive with a Nissan Dealership or any other trader/private seller selling one somewhere round your area  

6 hours ago, ShortPaul said:

Where are the pics 

I took some pics, it’s not much but I got some decent ones considering I used my phone  

I’ll upload tomorrow hopefully 

1) davey83

2) Andy_muxlow

3) tauvp

4) Buster and Mrs Buster

5) EnvoyZ33
6) 14N

7) Charlie Boy 

8) Justthejedi
9) zzincubus

10) Sim

11) one-eyed-king maybe

12) Dani350 maybe

13) valy maybe

14) Phil T and Missus

15) AntelopeSam
16) SHEZZA and Louise

17) ShortPaul
18) fijiFixit 

1 hour ago, nozb2k said:

Do yourself a favour and order from somebody reputable like tarmac sportz.

Unfortunately Tarmac don’t do this diffuser, otherwise I would have gone with them. Not a fan of the other diffuser styles they offer 

9 hours ago, coldel said:

Any aftermarket bumper will require some fitment, don't think I have ever seen one that just bolts on 

 

Have you got a quad exhaust? Might look odd otherwise?

That’s fine with me, just wanted to know reviews on it. I don’t have a quad exhaust, but I’m sure I could get some quad tips welded on? 

Has anyone ever fitted one of these? I can’t seem to find anyone that’s posted about them. I think it looks quite good, just worried about the fitment. 
 

Car was in need of a wash.. but the road was too nice , Couldn't resist taking a picture.

1 minute ago, Shunter8 said:

 

Guys this thread is from 2017. I think you missed out by a few years

FGS, I didn't event realise lmaoo. Isolation is getting to me.

Software Developer.. Working from home for the first time since Last Monday, no big deal though

Damn, Missed out on the side skirts and spats

16 hours ago, Payco said:

Buy it and have Taras at RTP fit it. Its not a straight fit and needs fettling. Plenty have brought them and expected them to be a straight bolt on and moaned that they are not. Taras copied and improved the original mold years ago and has fitted many for members on here.

Cheers :).. Been quoted £900 incl VAT by him to supply, spray and fit the bumper.

Sound about right?

8 minutes ago, Payco said:

Nice cars. Chargespeed rear bumpers on them both would finish them nicely.

Believe it or not.. I've had this in mind for a while!! 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chargespeed-Style-Rear-Bumper-for-Nissan-350z-2003-2009-fibreglass/264557708174?hash=item3d98de438e:g:nVEAAOxyYANTYSwV

Seen this, but don't know how the quality and fitment would be like

Here is mine

04 350z GT

Stock suspension ( Although I am really tempted to put the Tein 17mm/14mm springs ) Car scrapes as it sits though

Full body Stage 1 paint correction

3 Year ceramic coating

Wiper delete

Mines style front lip

Reverse camera 

Upholstered interior headliner with grey plush velvet

Driftworks suede steering wheel

Japan Racing JR11 Black wheels ( 9.5j front, 10.5j rear )

Stubby ariel

Kinetix Plenum

TORQEN decats

ToyoSport exhaust system

UpRev map with pops and bangs

Need for speed underglow  

Thanks for viewing  

4 hours ago, rabbitstew said:

Good spot, looks like the outer brake nipple is broken off in that picture, so you will have fun drilling that out and fitting a new nipple.

 

Rainbow brake discs normally mean they have overheated. Odd how that has only just happened after 7 months of use though.

 

Id be tempted to fit new discs and get some which will work fine with the red stuff pads. Ive not use red stuff pads before, but id be checking if they are okay for your use etc and if not get something else. Id also check the pistons are moving freely in the caliper etc.

 

Brake fluid should be changed every couple of years anyway and it isnt (normally) an expensive job to do. The biggest problem is nipples can snap off, which incurs more labour cost for the garage to fix, but usually you can feel an improved brake pedal feel afterwards. Brake fluid wont have caused your disc to change colour though.

Oh Man,

I didn't even realise. Is the brake nipple supposed to be just op top of where it says Brembo? That flat circular part?

Would it be possible to dremel a flat notch into it and use a flathead to unscrew it out?

The pads have been working perfect for me and never had an issue. I checked again about an hour ago after driving normally since the rainbow issue. The discs are back to their normal color now. 

I also checked the brake fluid reservoir with the cap off. The fluid is to the max line and 100% the correct color. Not murky or discolored.

1 hour ago, PPod said:

I had this from not doing the breaking in procedure correctly       one of mine is slightly warped so will need to changed it soon 

I bed mine in correctly 7 months ago.. I’ve only just got the issue today. It’s not warped though as the pedal feels completely fine so it’s just confusing. Sorry to hear about your issue :( 

4 hours ago, AntelopeSam said:

Merry Christmas! 

 

I've never seen disks that colour after any kind of driving! My rears on a previous car had a slight discolouration from dragging after the handbrake got stuck. My land rover used to not let pressure out of the system fully when the pedal was released, that would get worse and worse when driving till you had to stop for 20mins.

 

That would be my first check, how freely do the wheels spin by hand?

 

Sam

Hmm, I get people are saying that it happens if you incorrectly bed the pads in. But my pads have been on for atleast 7 months and Only got this multi coloured disc thing today. I do some spirited hard driving often and need had this issue. 
 

I’ll have to check how freely they spin when I get it up on a jack. There no brake pedal pulsing or vibrations so I’m convinced it’s not warped. 
 

Do you think bleeding and putting fresh dot4 brake fluid in would be a good option? 
 

Regards,

Ibrahim. 
 

P.s Merry late Christmas to you too! Happy Boxing Day :) 

Hi guy, 

After some spirited driving I noticed my brakes didn’t bite as much as they do when they are cold. After I let the car cool down I checked my brake discs and the front ones were like a rainbow. Is this normal? I don’t know what make the discs are as they were already on when I purchased them. The brake pads I replaced earlier this year with EBC redstuff on front and Brembo on the rears. 
 

My rear brake pads are already low so was just wondering if the discs and pads need changing? 
 

There is a slight lip on the edges of the discs, but nothing too major.

Any info would be appreciated. 
 

Cheers.

Ibrahim

2 hours ago, formatzero said:

Just said lean bank 2 ! No other codes were present.

Check for any vacuum leaks. Also check the exhaust gasket between the manifold and Catalyctic converter. if it’s leaking it could be the cause of the issue. 
 

Have a read here 

4 hours ago, formatzero said:

Fault code PO174 came up on the car,had a mechanic friend plug a reader in and it came up with that code Lean bank 2.This came up as a stored code rather than a current fault and it reset ok.Had a look online to see cause and there was quite a list of possibilities .Whats the best way to narrow down these possibilities should it happen again ,cheers

Was it Bank 2 Sensor 1 or Sensor 2?

21 minutes ago, ShortPaul said:

Hi mate go to timpsons 

I went there buddy, they couldn't do anything. They just tried the same manual programming procedure that I did. No luck with them

1 minute ago, veeg33 said:

Still having issues with your remote central locking by the sounds of it? Try going to auto electrician--> Autolec HD in Hudds (2 Colne Rd, Huddersfield HD1 3ER) are pretty good.

Yep, still having issues unfortunately . I gave up investigating for a while.. but I still want it fixed!

On the plus side... I passed my MOT first time with no advisories

Ill check them Auto electricians out  Cheers buddy.

1 hour ago, blazemaguire said:

I assume the fault your chasing is beyond a normal Obd2 readers capabilities?   

Indeed it is, My remote central locking doesn't work and the key wont register at all. Tried a new key, new batteries, new receiver to no avail. I suspect my alarm is not working either so there is a fault somewhere. Going through the FSM there are numerous tests to conduct with the BCM so I need a consult interface and software in order to test it all.

You can test it with an oscilloscope.. but I don't have one of them either 

Anyone got a Nissan Consult for sale? Or anyone got one that can help me diagnose a fault? I’m in West Yorkshire and willing to travel  

55 minutes ago, ben_strange said:

My 350z always squeaks for a second on cold startup.. every time... so annoying.

 

It's done it since I degreased a small part of the right hand side of the engine near the oil filler. Belts were changed last year, could the tensioner need tightening?

 

 

Cheers

Ben

Hello Ben, 

I had the same issue. Changed both belts then about a year later started getting the same squeal on a cold start.

My understanding is that the new belts wear and stretch a little since its new. Tighten the tensioner up again and it will be sound :)

I did mine couple weeks ago and been perfect since.

Hope it helps.

Ibrahim.

3 minutes ago, Posidrive said:

Its the point that connects to the ball joint. I have not seen the new one in place but the garage says that when the cone is located the it still moves. They have been servicing her for years so they do normally know what they are doing

Hmm, that strange, I bought some cheaper arms from a reputable Auto parts store close to me. No fitment issues at all for me. 

Maybe @ZMANALEX can shed some light on the situation or PM him