Kev946

I am a little biased I guess by owning a Zed. I've always thought the 911 had the engine in the wrong place and was a bit of a dinosaur. But for £70k I want more than competence. For me it's not just about being the quickest. I want to enjoy my driving so the car has to feel special, and that's where the 911 for me fails.

Well all I can say is it did feel like it was worth £70k. This is the first time I've ever driven or been in a Porker. Yes I only tested it on the road and not the track but it just didn't feel special and certainly not that quick. Yes quicker than a Zed but so smooth and competent it just didn't inspire me.....yes dull is the word I'm looking for. I also did not like the arrogant attitude of the sales staff. He keep me waiting for over 30mins, then when I said I was going miraculously another salesman came available. Before I even asked he said "you won't get any discounts you know" and then said "the waiting time is 6 months and if you are not prepared to wait and pay full price someone else will". What a ass hole. Things I liked about the 997: - Build quality, ride although a bit soft unless you switch on sports mode. The way it takes off. Rear traction is great, but them again it would be with the engine hanging out behind the back wheels. Back seat which will just about take a small adult behind the passenger seat. Oh and of course the residuals. Things I don't like apart from the fact they are everywhere: - Sound of the engine, not as exoctic as I would expect from a car costing £70k. Gear change, very rubbery and felt like it wasn't connected to anything. Seating position, the base doesn't tilt on the standard seats which meant no support for my long legs which would leave me with cramp. The cost...wow...everthing is an extra, e.g. you have to pay extra for chrome trims on the exhaust tail pipes. Oh and did I mention then arrogant salesman. So in summary I wouldn't swap my Zed for 997. Maybe a GT3 is a possibility, but not a 997 or even 996 C2S. Overpriced and just not worth £70K in my oppinion. There are other cars I would swap the Zed for but my mind isn't made up yet on that front.

Cracking Photo's. Wish I could have gone.

I would have had these off you Tim is I haven't already bought the Tokico D-Specs. Love the EDFC in car stuff.

I can't open any threads from work. Says some kinda security risk.

Hijack Alert.. What's this got to do with a Mustang boys

I went to france and Belgium last year and it was: - 1. Warning Triangle 2. GB sticker or on plate 3. Reflective jacket for each passenger 4. Fire Extiguisher 5. Full set of spare bulbs Apparently this had come in weeks before and the French pigs were pulling all the Brits and issuing tickets. I took my chances a just went with a sticker as I was going straight into Belgium on my way to Spa.

Yea, I know what you mean, but hey we drive Datsuns...

That's the price but the speculator have moved in and the are fecthing $20k over MRSP. Maybe in a years time when the bubble has burst..

Very tempted, and all for only $42,000 Does anyone know of any good reviews? I've read Evo Magazine's. Click Here

their entry form is tiny mate, and we can submit it on the saturday morning : nissans are due in @ 2pm on saturday. it's @ home I'll try and rememeber tonight to write the info needed in the form, but I'd suggest you give them (together with that form) your own specs sheet I'm sure I attached the form for NickMSM a couple of weeks back mate... let me see if I can find it... found it.... modify at your leisure Thanks Val. Mines 300PS of course...

Max, If it's trhe panel filter it's a doddle. Just open the clips on the air box and take out. I also advise you to supply your own oil. Fully synthethic. Most on here go Motul 300v or Silkolene Pro S. It will save you a fortune and you get bnetter oil

Neil, Have a look in the technical guides. If this is for standard pads and not replacing disks it sounds way too expensive to me. Do it yourself it's a doddle. Even the guy over the road who has an Evo with Brembos took his out the other day as he had a stone in which was scoring the disks. He he said he had never changed a pad in his life. Most people are going either Ferodo DS2500's or EBC (Red, Yellow or Green Stuff can't remember -I'm sure someone will be alonf to correct me soon). Cheers K

Val, Are you going to email round a 350z-uk spec sheet for all those entering the Show N Shine? Me pretty please..

Good choice. You do know there's on 76 UY's? And with Nismo kit even rearer.

I don't know...Dark Red...

I do like the US Mystic Maroon. Saw one close up when I was in the States..

There you go..

I went 2 years ago too. TOTB 3... Was thinking of going to this one. To watch of course...

I would be interested but have already booked to be on track at the RS Ownersclub at Donington..

Ok Kev, Whens best night / time / weather -- for you?? by the way I included weather as your car is a bit of a garage queen like mine Cheeky....but true. I'm away all week working in London, but should be OK for next weekend. Great I,ll give you PM on Friday cheers Tim OK, good idea

Ok Kev, Whens best night / time / weather -- for you?? by the way I included weather as your car is a bit of a garage queen like mine Cheeky....but true. I'm away all week working in London, but should be OK for next weekend.

No probs Tim. Just let me know..

Nope, nothing as yet. Don't get me worried... LOL ... I hope you dont have any issues as after I,ve stuck the Tein shocks on this is my next mod Let me know if you want a listen..

Nope, nothing as yet. Don't get me worried...