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3 hours ago, davey_83 said:

 

Remember, as no doubt it will have been sorn for a few years so have it trailered to a garage serviced and trailered back 🤣

Most likely. If annually serviced (assuming it's moved a bit) then it'll be fine, could do with a good long run though to break in though if it's been sitting

The "old car + low mileage = crap/won't work" axiom doesn't really apply here as 9k miles at least means the engine has had a run in. Who expects 18 stamps with 9k miles? Madness

I had a crack at a full exterior detail. No need to spend £40 just for a maintenance wash. Interior next!

I used the two bucket method and flipped the mitt after a few wipes. Most of the surface dirt and debris came off during the pre-wash due to the ceramic coating. My rinse bucket was pretty much clear after I'd finished!

Products

Pre-wash: Bilt Hamber Touch-less snow-foam (2:3)

Soap: Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner

Wheels: Car-Chem Iron DeTox, Bilt Hamber Surfex HD (1:10) and Autoglym Instant Tyre Dressing

Wash Mitt: Gyeon Q²M Smoothie

Wheel Mitt: Gyeon Q²M Wheel Mitt

Drying Towel: Purestar Duplex

I spent a good 15 minutes trying to find your part and I think I've got it.

Part Number: 74510-AL500

Name: 350z Nissan OEM board assembly - rear floor

Sellers: TORQEN

Part Schematic: Link

I assumed it would come under rear suspension but it is actually listed under rear body floor.

Replaced both front wheel arch protectors as some floor bolts had seized to the U clips which prevented the front bumper from being removed. Hardware (bolts, washers etc.) were also replaced.

9 hours ago, jr6yam said:

Good to see I sold it to the right person 😁

Glad you're looking after the old girl. Keeping the spreadsheet up to date?

I'm pleased you approve. I thought I'd modernise the spreadsheet approach so I switched over to Fuelio. Does all that the spreadsheet did on my phone and, most importantly, no need to save receipts!

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No slipping, though it does make a clunking noise when disengaging it at times.

I think this is a pretty common issue on most Z's. Also, the infamous change into 2nd gear which is always notchy for me after a cold start. The gearbox in mine feels very mechanical but nothing that makes me concerned.

At the beach today.

Today at the beach. Lee comes in every 3 weeks or so for a maintenance wash so looking nice and clean.

On 12/07/2022 at 22:41, MONKEYSOCKS said:

Looks great mate! Where did you get the paint correction and ceramic coat for that price if you don't mind me asking? 

Appreciate it! [Redacted] did a cracking job. Do note that he recently raised his prices so I'm not sure if he still does the full package for £400.

Had the wrong part, ignore me!

29/06/2022: The Auto Fold Mirror Mod was installed which cost a grand total of £10.69. See my video here.

18/05/2022: A new Sony XAV-AX5650 head unit was installed so I could use Android Auto. The head unit and steering loom (to integrate with the existing steering wheel controls) both cost £504. Installation was done by Huets which cost another £210.

My first car alongside the new Z. Unfortunately the trusty 2009 Aygo had to go upon my new acquisition. Before the Aygo went, I thought it fitting the get a photo of them together.

04/05/2022: The Z had a full detail, paint correction and 3 year ceramic coat done by [Redacted] which cost £400. The paint correction really gave the car a breath of new life.

Yes, I know the photos are sideways. Changing the rotation didn't do anything 😐

I thought I might as well start one of these although I'm not sure how frequently I'll post updates.

On 08/04/2022 I became the proud 3rd owner of this black 2007 Nissan 350Z GT which I brought from @jr6yam at a low 56,831 miles. I never thought I'd own a Z as I always had my eye on a grey Golf R but in the end I decided to go for something with a little more character (and much cheaper!). Regardless, a 3.5L V6 is plenty of car for someone my age.

Link to original sale post by @jr6yam.

Further Details

Manufactured: 10/08/2006, Japan

Registered in the UK: 02/03/2007

Colour: Ebisu Black

Existing Modifications (as of 08/04/2022)

• Milltek Resonated Cat-Back System
• SGS Boot Struts
• Honda S2000 Short Antenna
• Goodridge Braided Brake Lines (Front & Rear)
• RTS Discs (Front)

And that's it! The previous owner kept the car pretty much stock with the tasteful modification here and there. I intend to follow the same path.

Since I bought the Z, it has had a 3-year ceramic coat applied, a paint correction and a full detail (04/05/2022) which cost me £400 in total. I've done a few other miscellaneous bits and pieces such as applying Gummi Pflege to all the seals/rubber and replacing the air filter with a new high-flow HKS air filter.

Future Jobs

- Removing two (now four) broken bleed nipples as they both sheared off during removal. Done.

- Replacing all the bleed nipples with much stronger titanium alternatives to prevent the above from happening in the future. Done.

- Replacing both front fender protectors (and hardware) as the two bolts on both sides have fused to the U clips. I can't even take the front bumper off at the moment. Done.

First photo was taken the day I brought it home.

1 minute ago, Willsy1980 said:

Was only joking, glad you got it sorted. Just remembered I have a bag full of Nissan M6 here so if you need any more give me a shout 

Will do, thanks

9 minutes ago, Willsy1980 said:

Was is supposed to be nm and not ft lbs ? 

 

Checked that! Definitely n-m. I had two new front bumper bolts lying around so replaced both of them to 7nm. 

2 hours ago, Willsy1980 said:

As its not structural or crucial, i'd say tighten till it bites then add 90 degrees.

Not sure if there is a spec for torqueing wing fixings ? 

Managed to find the right torque spec but at around 15nm it sheared right off lol, thankfully I was able to get the remaining bolt out

I suspect the bolt was fatigued due to the constant heat cycle

Need a new one now

Hi, anyone know the recommended torque spec for this bolt? See below picture.

01121-07341

If you know could you please share where you found out. I've been scouring the factory service manual since this morning but haven't been able to find it.

Doesn't look too bad in my opinion. Looks mostly like surface rust. The condition of the w brace usually dictates the what the rest of the car will look like.

42 minutes ago, davey_83 said:

Extra strain on aged motors 😩

Not really. No different from using the toggle. I reckon they'll last a few thousand actuations before any issues occur.

31 minutes ago, Stutopia said:

 

Easiest way is to upload to YouTube and post here.

Thanks.

I left the car overnight and the issue went away.

Just had the auto folding mirror mod installed. Works a treat. Any convenient way to upload a video so I can share with you kind folk?