Wasso

I swapped boots with Nurrish - the bonkers thing about it is, my old boot fit snug. When we swapped neither of our boots would sit flush anymore. There is 1 year between our cars... this surely should have no effect. Even the Seibon one that sat on Nurrish's car was perfect, and now on mine sits out of place. I've had to resort to removing the struts so that it is now flush. (well 95% flush). If I put them back on there's serious pressure being applied to the boot and thus putting the body line out of shape. Nurrish - if things get bad there's a place in Derby that sell struts cheap, where the amount of pressure they apply can be tuned to your requirement. It might be worth a visit, but a pain in the bum, as it generates extra cost!

can't believe they are still causing a problem. It's bonkers don't you think. I am still drving around without mine installed on the car..... I'm sure I can see the boot bounce around whilst I'm driving. I should do something about it, but can't be a$$ed. You free this week to swap knobs (Nismo knob for anyone thinking this is a strange post)

I pasted the link from my iphone - I guess there's a problem?? (Probably some WAP code in the link). I'll send from home tonight as I can't access youtube from here. If you enter LS2 "for sale" there's a chap on a forum selling a LS2 - good price too by the look of things, although wouldn't want to hear what the quote is for shipping!!!

I think you'll find this was last year mate, hence the photo's. You've also just missed Jap2 although Zedfest is coming up - check out that thread - should be on one of the first 1 or 2 pages.

Here's another link with an engine view nice and rather compact under the hood, I mean bonnet sorry the yanks lingo is still in my head. http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?client=mv- ... 70-xI-OgU0

Currently have ZERO points which has been that way for about six years. My very first speeding ticket was 6 points and a £330 fine, and that was 17 years ago. The copper said do you know how fast you were going and i said no officer. This was because my speedo cable had snapped. It was 4am and the other 2 cars in tow was all going to France for the day and was late for the boat so we floored it. The copper said he was following me for the last five miles (it was dark and thought it was my mate behind). My speed varied from 125 to 135mph. I felt stupid for not realising it was not my mate but they shared the same headlights vauxhall Carlton and Senator. So it was my bad luck. I was lucky to get away with 6 points. In total I've collected 21 points and a six month ban for totting! I'm a good boy now

I'd guess not, all dependant on the mileage. Although like others have said, the choice in modifictions are particular to your requirements. If 3 people turned up to purchase your car, 2 out of the 3 would probably say no, as they wanted an unmodified car?? You need to prep your car so that your audience would ALL like to buy your car. Condition, age, mileage, modifications and price are all key. I've got to be honest, I'd not buy a car with a turbo or SC already fitted. My thoughts would be the car's been thraped. But then we are talking a sports car, so yes people will give it the beans. It all depends on how often and how hard the car is driven. To see external modifications can also portray this same feeling. Best thing you can do is start at one price like you have, and reduce as and when you feel the need. You will sell, it's just a matter of making sure your car is marketed correctly. I personally would not be too bothered about your bonnet, I quite like it, the wheels def no no for me. I think it's just the colour really. Think of selling the car as if you were to buy it.... that way you will get a better perspective of how it should be sold. Good luck... I have to be honest, going to be dreading selling my car in 2-3 years time.

Shaun the main problem is the age of the car. Since the 370z came out the earliest cars will suffer. Don't forget the whole range from 2002 onwards to 2008 will suffer the cost of the new model. When I bought my 56 plate last year there was a saving of 14k from new and the car was only 2 years and 9 months old. We all pride our cars no matter what age, but with the Market currently offering 07 and 08's and amazing prices it will push those cars older into further depreciation. Its one of those things. Get the best but fair price for your car, and make it clean and as presentable as possible due to the fact there may be a similar car down the road at the same price and year. Your car and the other chap should make the car as clean and presentable as possible. It's the only way in which to get the best price.

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Just downloaded it.... fantastic - so easy to use!!

Love it.... Especially the forged bit.

Oh yeah good point. I won't be going to the jap show now got too much to sort for Europe so I will pop over some time one evening next week if that's ok.

Wicked very helpful I'll make some calls when I return from Europe as the car is bound to get some sort of battering along the way. As long as I can play it safe round the Nurburgring without getting more than a dink

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Seriously bad news, I hope it's fixed soon and in time for Wales.

Hmmmm I have a dink on each door, the arch stonechip is quite a big one, not a boulder but has to be around 2-3mm in size. I can see the primer which isn't good. I had heard of a company called Chipsaway - they are mobile - anybody had any experience of them?

Just out of curiosity whats the process and cost for "dink" removal.... I have a couple that I'd like fixing. In addition I have one very annoying stone chip on my wheel arch. What would be the best process?

Oh, just to mention any questions regarding MOT time - the XYZ pipe has a Race/hi-flow cat - and this acts as a replacement for the two cats which would be removed. So there are no issues installing these items. I've found the link viewtopic.php?f=31&t=38181&start=15

Gains - heck, I can't give specifics to the XYZ pipe or de-cats as I had a job lot of modifications mapped and installed at the same time. I'd review the stats provided by Motordyne/Abbey for added bhp/torque - although what I can comment on is the sound. I was searching for months to find the right exhaust, as my "standard" looking Zed would look nicer with an exhaust. Whilst looking at Exhausts I was tempted to go for a Titanium version - but the costs are huge - so that idea has gone out the window until a lottery win or something. Mark @ Abbey suggested the XYZ pipe and de-cat pipes. (My requirements for sound are nice and sedate at idle to 3k revs - although not stupidly loud) In applying the XYZ pipe and de-cats you get a really nice "warble" at low revs and since they have now bedded in - it sounds superb!! I was although a little put back once you hit around 4.5 to 5k revs as the engine changes note so does the relative mods.... I can't describe the sound, but it wakes you up and gets heads turning. Not to be mistaken for Mr Saxo and his 7" exhaust. I really need to get a drive by sound clip - although I have a stationary clip somewhere. It's not the greatest of quality, I will post it later tonight. Overall would I say the XYZ pipe and de-cats are worth it. Yes, it helps for performance and sound. Is it a pain in the neck with the noise - no. Even the sound on the motorway appears no different. But only when you hit the pedal to the floor - then it changes.

You've got the bug If you need any comments on the XYZ pipe and de-cats etc let me know

I know what you mean. I went on holiday in June knowing all of my recent modifications were to be undertaken. I was more excited to return from holiday even before I had left. Upon arrival back into the UK - plans were set to collect the car - whilst everyone else is depressed with the english weather and the reality of going back to work - but for me it was a case of collect the car and hear not only the Z tone - but a new exhaust tone with uprev and XYZ pipes, decats, air induction and the NOS. I was like a child getting their first ice cream. Lets just say I never had the holiday blues. Get some more sleep and take her for a spin once more!!

A bit off topic - although have you seen the Midlands meet thread? No which one? is that the Sept meet? Thats ages away!! It is - but nice to get some names down!

A bit off topic - although have you seen the Midlands meet thread?

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No worries mate, I've had a lot of experience on Cod4 - World of War and now MW2 - of which I am nearing 3 online weeks of game play just with MW2. I also have mates of a lesser experience, everyone counts in the game don't forget that. You can kill just one person in the game that has a good killstreak going - that can upset their position for winning. Everyone counts!! It's about teamwork. You are more than welcome to tag along at any time.