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Ah the joys of 7AT, 2.5k @ 80MPH The new joys of 6M, 2.1k @ 80mph (and 56 mpg!)

Just so shocked to hear this. As has been said, a dedicated member and a truely tragic turn of events. Thoughts are with both families, especially more gutting when people are so young. RIP Ian and Hayley.

They really do look bad in the flesh. That's why I keep my car in the garage so people can't see them.... Anyway....! Pics were taken in southern France, about an hour from the Spanish border at the inlaws place they have down there. Vineyards in the background and plenty of sunshine, very nice. The wheels seem to hold up well, but to be honest you could never describe it as wear and tear with mine. I will be taking them off for the winter and they get cleaned after almost every time the car is used... When I did about 1,800 miles in 2 weeks in the car to get down to France they did really well though. I have double coated them in jetSEAL 109 and the pics above are after a wipe over with water when I got down there. I would suggest that if you seal them well and are very careful with stones and grit when wiping the lip down they will be fine. You do get the 'washing machine' effect on the rear wheel a bit so in the winter I would put time aside to clean regularly, especially with the salt and grime on UK roads. The car isn't lowered no and IMO think it sits well as it is. The offsets do work well on these too. Hope this helps....

Fake how? You must have seen Russ Swift or his son at a car show do basically the same thing?

Interesting. Might have to check mine on this....

The thing with just paint is brake dust and other grime can bleed into the paint itself. Generally wheels will be lacquered / polished in some way and probably baked to prevent this happening. So beware of a cheap refurb / paint as it may not last as long as you hope....

You're not allowed to get the Z2S in GM. It's officially banned, by me Here's mine and as you can see it looks terrible so suggest you go Rota.... (is it working??)

Moved.

That is something of an impressive video. Owner of DC shoes, tooling around in a 650bhp 5 door Fiesta and being famous on the net..... Not a bad life

Stickied and amended the title. Might want to keep the list updated in the first post?

Alpine units all the way

Stay standard. But with 19s. Understand where you're coming from. Good luck!

+1 Welcome

19s won't be that much more if any I wouldn't think. If you need new tyres then there are some good wheel and tyre deals to be had from traders

Not a fan myself. Always looked like clunky styling to me.....

Why not go 19"?

Just be very careful with white spirit on lacquer..... one sure way to get it going milky!

I did the same when I looked at the set up on the car as standard. The HELs look almost too simple!

Warm it slightly (leave in the sun first) and roll it off with your finger / thumb. If sunshine doesn't do it, soften the glud GENTLY with a hairdryer or similar. DO NOT use a heat gun, you'll blister the paint.

It does look great in the sun. I reckon with a real good sealant and wax on it could look great all the time. Looks a tad flat in low light IMO. But different!

Sounds like water maybe getting on the disk at some and it is just the surface rust coming off. If it is going in to Abbey they should be able to see it if it is anything significant....

Looks great

Please correct me if i'm wrong guys! There are 3 models of the ZED that i'm led to believe, 03 - 55 plate are the originals, 06 - 08 are the second models as the 55 and below had a few problems with a main one being the clutch... and the 08 onwards, not too sure on these.. IMO spend a bit more and get a newer model. the ZED's hold their value quite well! There are three model years (MY) of the 350Z. MY03 (or 02 if import) being the 280ps first release. MY06 which has 300ps and a redesigned front bumper and could of bits on the interior MY07 which has the 'speed hump' bonnet, 318ps (IIRC) Known issues can be seen in the FAQ and warranty issues. No clutch issues on any of the MYs as far as I know, and no one MY that has anything noticeable between them really. The latest was the only one that was meant to actually be any quicker as the MY06 was actually heavier apparently. As for what to buy, get to see them and drive them and go with a list of checks and you'll be fine.

Welcome. Am in the area so will keep an eye out for you