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Probably wont be much help as I live in deepest Devon(!) but here you are: South West Wheel Repairs in Marsh Barton, Exeter. Everyone used to say "ask for Bob" but he's semi retired now but the team is the same. Cant recall last price but I think it was around £700 for the set (you need the set done to get a match - they wont do odd ones for this type of finish!). I know they do work for several dealers and I saw a stunning, unregistered Ferrari in there one time...

In 18 years of ownership I've never come across a named paint colour for the wheels. I beleive this is because the painting process is multi-staged and builds up the "colour" in several layers, including black, silver, and a clear coat. Mine have been refurbed a few times, several attempts being very poor, but I've now found a place that understands how to get the finish as close to original as can be done.

I have my 350Z GT4 from new in 2005, plus now on my 5th R35, a 2021 Track Edition. Although not in the same household, my eldest son has a 370 Nismo V1 and we quite often both go to the same events...

To be accurate those alloys were part of the spec for a last fling special edition* (which was a similar colour to the pic). The alloys were in a darker silver finish than those on the GT4 models. *They had to call it a limited edition because when they were selling the GT4s they said the wheels would only be supplied on a "limited edition".

Regarding your first post, I think the Haynes manual for the 350 originates in the USA and is therefore left-handed! Just in case anyone else is looking...

I've checked my notes and with a couple of friends who had early cars, and I was wrong - sorry! There was a base model and one of the differences was they didn't have Rays wheels. However (I'm told) they did have Brembos, unlike the rest of the world Base models which didnt. And, fwiw, the GT4 was the first to get the Rev-up engine, which later in 2005 was adopted as standard.

As far as I know the "GT4" name was a Nissan Marketing UK embellishment for the 35th Anniversary Edition and is therefore only a UK model. I know the Limited Edition numbered plates were put on the cars at Sunderland when arriving in the UK, and the Sony PS2s with the Yellow 350Z image on the pack were provided by Dealers at PDI time. In fact, Nissan UK were caught out by claiming the GT4 wheels were unique as they continued to be supplied on cars in other parts of Europe, and when the 350Z came to the end of its production run manufacturing said the last models would have only those wheels! UK got round that by claiming the last produced cars were also a "Limited Edition"... (those cars wheels were a darker silver (grey) than those on the UK GT4s). It's interesting that there's a low mileage 350Z advertised on Ebay at the mo as a GT4 when it clearly is not. I'm guessing the seller got confused between the "GT" cars (boot spoiler and Brembo brakes) and the GT4. I also dont believe any non-GT 350Zs were sold by Nissan in the UK. Any around without Brembos are probably oem imports.

I upgraded the braking capability on my 350Z many years ago.... Went to: Ferodo DS2500 pads. Great and very little brake dust. Plus RBF600 fluid. I'm try to keep the Z as OEM as possible - the above are the only two Mods I ever felt the need for. Now on 115k miles including a few track days and 100+ laps of the Nordschleife in the cars early years. Not sure Ferodo do DS2500s for the 370 as they come from their Motorsports division, but worth it if you can find them.

I have two new, oem bolts which I ordered by mistake. Happy to post them to anyone doing an engine re-build.... They are: 1 x 08120-8251E (fits somewhere into the cylinder block!) 1 x 11128-AM60A (Drain Plug - as above - I thought this was for the Sump Pan but that is different. PM me.

New ones listed on Amayana. Pre-owned from Zmanalex?

I can only speak for my 350Z but... My car was delivered new without it fitted. I found out a few months into ownership on the Nordschleife that without it the front lifts at around 100mph and steering becomes light and vague. A retrofit at the dealer was immediately noticeable, so its clear the 350Z one was part of the front for a reason!

I suggest you send a pm to zmanalex. I'm sure he will be able to help.

These are the items I purchased: Angelus Acrylic Leather Paint for Sneakers, Shoes, Bags - 84 Colours - 1oz / 4oz | eBay (I chose Flat Black) and Angelus Brand Acrylic Leather Paint Finisher - Matte - 1oz 5060566190350 | eBay (Not used by me (yet!)) I also bought (recommended) Dr Leather 40 x Leather Wipes For Cleaning Leather Car Interiors | eBay (and these lifted quite a lot of dirt before I started using the paint above) and whilst I though about how to tackle this for a while I also bought Angelus Paint Brush Set (5 Pack) 86366799512 | eBay (but I've only ever used the two smallest sizes - the smallest being the most useful) Two things to add: The Angelus Website has some useful tutorials: Video Tutorials - Angelus Paint Jobs should only be undertaken on days you have a steady hand! 🙂

I used something the other day, and also on a couple of pieces of scratched plastic interior trim. Worked very well and I'll be able to look it up later today...

Early cars got offered a gearbox recall for rebuild. Unfortunately I never complained so didn't know about this until outside the Warranty period. Much later, I obtained all the (later-spec) parts and had my gearbox rebuilt and it is now fine. I'd agree with Alex, use the Nissan-spec oil - I've never had the need to add anything to it. You do need to be firm with it, dont rush your changes, and it will be fine (It used to be rumoured that when looking for a box for the 350 they used one that had previously been used on Tractors - good story!!) (Whilst gearbox was being overhauled I obtained a spare box from a low mileage GT4 and that didnt have the problem. As it was the same year as mine I can only assume it had the warranty work done.)