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    Tyre Paint

    in Styling

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    Each to their own, you can get decent paint from ebay though it will need constantly topping up and will "yellow" with dirt, salt etc. 

     

    Some tyres are easier than others, painting Michelins is much easier than painting Hankooks. 

     

    Can get rubber lettering and glue but tends to be pricey. 

    New Z confirmed by Nissan

    in Other Cars

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    @GranTurismoEra I like and respect the fact that you're putting this info up. You've taken your fair share of cynicism and in the end been proven right.

     

    I'm excited to hear about a new Z and I'm glad these threads have toned down with the rumour quashing. In the current world it was nice to have something to fantasise about and now it's something we can turn to anticipation. 

     

    Gutted about the R36 but bang for buck, it's losing ground and its probably better for its reputation to stay away for a while. 

     

    Bring on the 400z!

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    Turtlewax hydrophobic sealant wax £5

    in Car Detailing

    Posted

    24 minutes ago, ilogikal1 said:

    It would have been a better test if either product were actually applied properly, as they were designed to be applied though.

    Agreed. 

     

    I've used WetCoat and the difference between hosepipe and jet wash application is night and day. Applying it dry is mind boggling IMO and wet application works much better with a strong jet wash - if you're going to hosepipe it off, you're better of not buying the product. 

     

    Though for the price point I will go Meguiar's next time. Wet Coat is a PITA, apply too much and you always end up with water marks, apply too little and you'll question value for money. 

    Thin & rusting paintwork on 370z

    in Car Detailing

    Posted

    PPF your front bumper and bonnet (yes I've seen stone chips on the bonnet). 

     

    The W brace will inevitably rust but if you garage it and avoid salt/grit then it'll survive 10+ years. If you're ahead of the curve then you can coat/treat it before any obvious signs set in. 

     

    Get an aluminium undertray to help the OEM swaybar from flaking and rusting. 

     

    Check the rear wheel arches for dirt - best indication on how well its been detailed and if its been driven in snow/mud/dirt/salt/grit etc (expect more on the left wheel arch compared to the right for obvious reasons) 

    MOT decibel limit

    in Exhaust

    Posted

    Quite a few people have aftermarket exhausts and cats. Not heard of any issues, MOT tester most likely won't care and police won't pull you over for a loud exhaust - you won't be the only one on the road with a louder exhaust :p

     

    If you're hooning it around car parks then it'll be totted up on reasons to harass you.

     

    Buy it, fit it, enjoy it and don't worry! 

    370z interior map lights

    in I.C.E & Electronics

    Posted

    Anyone here swapped out their map lights for LED bulbs? 

     

    One of mine has gone, so tempted to swap all the interior lights out with LED ones, assuming they will all shortly go. 

     

    Not sure if generic ebay ones are good enough or if I should get any specific ones. 

    Potential Owner

    in Introductions & Welcome Messages

    Posted

    OP - I suggest plugging through the Zeds For Sale section on here. Find yourself a forum member who's potentially documented what they've done to their car. 

     

    Quite a few for sale at the right price - just missed out on a relatively cheap supercharged 370z with Amuse kit. Plenty of 350z too if you want some change. 

    370z B Pillar trims

    in Wanted

    Posted

    Good write up on a clear coat repair here. 

     

    Else Google "370z B pillar removal" and there's a few how to guides on removing the pillars without snapping the 3 clips. Provided you've got patience and a trim removal tool (flathead screwdriver and some tape/sponge) it's a DIY job and you can fudge a repair on the clips. 

     

    Supposedly A and B pillars need to be removed to change the windscreen. . . 

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    Headlight Tinting

    in Styling

    Posted

    16 minutes ago, napp said:

    that sounds a better plan as did not want to tint.

    would supper glue do it then sand back ? would you have to open the crack up some how first ?

    I'm planning on a repair on my 370z headlights, it's gonna mean baking the light and taking it to pieces to glue, sand and polish it. Gonna finish it all off with a wrap to protect it from the elements. 

     

    But yes I'm assuming the best way is to open the headlights and glue on the inside and outside, sand/smooth it down and polish/coat it. 

     

    Share some photos of your headlights. 

    Grinding 1st to 2nd gear

    in Warranty Issues

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Matt Pugh said:

    And I haven't had the car long enough for a service, I presume or hope they refresh the oils lol. Personally I haven't refreshed the oils in the 7000 miles I've had it. Sorry I don't know what you mean by P3? 

    Nissan service schedule defines the services as P1, P2 and P3 and IIRC its at every 9k miles or 12 months. 

     

    Some suggest changing the oils at 30k/36k miles though Nissan only usually check the oils if they service your car - added cost to refresh them. 

     

    Follow @ZMANALEX advice as he's the guru here.

     

    My 2 pence is I've had different opinions from my mates with the feel of 1st to 2nd and 5th to 6th like you've mentioned. 

     

    Concluded it depends on what car you're coming from and what feels/sounds normal. Most people refresh the oils and feel an improvement. 

     

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