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Come on guys, cut the personal stuff and just keep on topic - opinions are opinions and we all get them wrong and right at times. Just saying.......... before the inevitable and noting it is obviously now stopping others contributing in case their opinions get torn to shreds or ridiculed by those perceived as know-it-alls.

But he has turned aspirations into reality and the world needs those who do more than than just talk the talk. (Responding to Dan's post) Kinda reminds me (off the top of my head) about the French going bonkers at the thought of the Eiffel Tower being built; concerns about building Concorde; The London Eye; Channel Tunnel, etc etc and then the Teslas......yes I could not buy one all the while I have my hearing, aside from the current cost, but the guy is pushing the boundaries in power technology that less than a decade ago most thought would not be possible and whether we like it of not it is clear the combustion engine days are numbered as we see the big car manufacturers and even the performance car makers jumping on the E bandwagon. It's a shame not more of those who stack up billions in wealth do not invest in more projects of those who have great ideas but not the funds to take them forward. At least Elon backs up his talk.

Yes, Mike had a change of job and moved to East Anglia but has popped in here and not heard that he has sold his Azure 350 - always looked stunning. Sarnie - well he has probably made his first billion by now - and here is his latest wheels - well it was last May..... Talking of Mike and Sarnie I was looking back through recently at some of the drive-outs to find a pic or two - sadly bloody Photobucket has robbed us of a lot of history , but did come across this pic in their respective Zeds in 2006, with an admirer!

Hi again

I had hoped it may at least be available around the main cities/towns, but not looking very hopeful

Looking at your rules, you would get a nearly new '45 for £40k - with the aero kit that makes it stand out in a crowd (not my personal taste, but...) - example: http://revitupuk.com/product/201565-mercedes-a45-amg-aero-pack-7k-miles-381bhp/ I can assure you that the fun factor is right up there an meets all the criteria, if you can get past the hatchback tag, that is. If not, I will be interested in what you choose as I'm maybe making a change this year - and my 'rules' will not be much different from yours

Is super unleaded available throughout Ireland?

Couple of questions. 1) Can you remind me if there is a way, having scrolled down a thread to hit a return 'button' to the top of the thread, rather than scrolling all the way back and/or review the decision that prevents the index sliding down with scrolling? 2) The search function rarely produces results when I know there has been a lot of discussion about toipics, but after doing some googling I usually find what I am after. Is there a particular format when using the search function on here that might be more successful?

Absolutely right, but..... There is also dedicated forum for motorsport, which is a passion of mine so it went there

Have to say that aside from the battery power , to my mind that is one glorious looking racer - even the new halo does not spoil that.

Payco :Sigs are still showing for me , including yours OP: This is what I see on opening the unread content:

Try Zmanalex - trader on here: https://www.350z-uk.com/profile/9648-zmanalex/

You will find the answers on this thread at posts 37, 127 and 157, as regards those 370 models which were included in the recall and that was for those made up to the end of 2010. See: http://ww2.justanswer.co.uk/uploads/MU/05muranosl/2014-01-30_155727_steeringlock.pdf 2013+ 370 models do not have the steering lock fitted, so the 'issue' should not apply....unless someone knows otherwise. But it appears some 370's between 2011 and 2013 have also been affected but not covered by the original recall.....Whether a goodwill payments are still being paid, I suspect might be doubtful. For the pre-2013 models the advice to avoid being stuck is remove the appropriate fuse - but make sure you follow the correct procedure. (There is guide somewhere on here)**. I'm sure I recall at least one owner saying their replacement lock had failed! So doing the fuse trick is the safest way to avoid a very nasty bill and given Nissan decided in 2013 the locks were not necessary and has not affected the Thatcham security (for insurance purposes). EDIT: Guides here: NOTE: THE FOLLOWING IN BLUE IS LIFTED FROM OTHER FORUM POSTS SIMPLY TO HOPEFULLY HELP MEMBERS ON HERE. A picture of the fuse that matters (the fuse box is next to the battery): You have to pull the fuse after you get the SLU to let the car go to ON or ACC. If the SLU is not making the microswitches properly, it does no good to pull the fuse. If, like the OP, your lock try wiggle shaking and banging the crap out of it to jar it loose first. Blow a heat gun/hairdryer on it if its cold etc. You only need it to disengage one last time. Some have luck tapping it with a little hard object like a SMALL hammer or screwdriver. My understanding from reading various threads over the pond is that over-lube inside causes failure of some plastic bits and the little gear teeth fail then get hung up. Tapping might get it one last time, then once its unlocked you can pull the fuse and save a lot of money and a wasted day or two.

Pic is of a 370 roadster, but I thought that had been dropped in the UK?

Was thinking of doing that on my garage, even for my relatively small '45, but then I thought the limited door opening would make sure I keep my weight down But did add a door buffer with marks for the door opening so I know where the car should be relative to the garage door. Adapted the garage to also be used as a garden room (hence the French doors) when our great British weather dictates a need to retreat for cover

Are you sure? To my mind the lesser diameter caused by the lower tyre height means the relative centre compared to the higher tyre diameter is lower and thus the wheel arch (and of course the car body itself) drops a corresponding amount. Think of a extreme example - if you put a set of 12" wheel/tyres on the front (forget the aesthetics!) the whole bodyshell would clearly be angled upwards to the rear. Maybe it is getting too late....

Long list there but I'm just going to give you a heads up (in case you have not picked up on the issue) about checking that the shipment spacers have been removed from the springs - far too many new 370's are being handed over without that work being done. See the thread here here and in particular 5tu's pics where you can see the offending items at the top of the springs each side. DO NOT TAKE THE SALESMAN'S WORD FOR IT - either check for yourself or maybe better ask to be shown they have ,on a ramp. I'm out of touch with the latest gizmo's offered on 370s but as regards cleaning I find the Poorboys stuff is ideal after trying various other products on the several white cars in our household in recent years: https://www.detailedclean.co.uk/glazes/poorboys-white-diamond-16oz-82 and that lasts a year easily with an occasional detail using: https://www.detailedclean.co.uk/detailing-sprays/dodo-juice-red-mist-tropical-protection-detailer-spray-500ml-137 The great thing with white is that you really have to look hard to see swirls - yes they are there but as we all black cars look absolutely stunning when freshly clean but first use and that 'gloss' goes whereas with white it just seems not to show the 'dirt' as much.

All bollocks there Dan, admit you just have a rubber fetish

As regards where the speedo takes it reading, I recall this being explained some time ago but had to research and 'PHUNKS' post on the link says it is from the rear axle sensors - so unless anyone knows different.......? http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivetrain/100551-top-speed.html To be honest about the speedo reading it seems that many cars 'over-read' the true speed and from what I experienced and have read the 350/370s are no exception. During my time with my second 350 and he 370 and now with the A45 i have used a Snooper and found the GPS speed reading on that far more reliable - i.e been past endless number of static Gatso's several mph over the 350/370 speedo reading but within the GPS reading so far without picking up a ticket. Interestingly, the A45 speedo reading (analogue and digital) is spot on with the Snooper, but no idea where it takes its reading. I have never up-sized the tyres on any of the Zeds as for me I believe the standard tyre sizes work perfectly well for road use 24/7 and pushing the cars on my favourite country roads, but conscious that whilst fatter tyres may be great in dry conditions whilst in the wet they may be more 'testing' to my liking than I would feel comfortable with. Not sure your measurement about the "front wheel arch gap" is correct, as the fact the height of the front end of the car on the axle must drop with a smaller diameter tyre - would it not be half the 12.5 mm you quote?

I have read on here that some owners on here with the later 370's/Nismos have opted for the 245/35/19 in both MPSS and MP4s and not reported any issues. Indeed, I ran the 35 profiles on my 370 for a while and no issues/unexpected traction lights whatsoever, and included some spirited drive-outs in Wales Of course, no issue on the rears keeping to the standard OEM size

Yep

I have never driven a car with run-flats that lets face it are primarily designed for that purpose and not the best driving experience - hence I would never, ever have on a car I owned. Wholly wrong to IMHO to put these on Nismo, IMHO And agree with Ekona, in the light of that info.

That is a lot of car! Enjoy, and building the hanger to put it in

So often you see and hear about car 'projects' taken on and for one reason or another they remain dormant - yes some well chosen ones will increase in value without work, sadly most do not and often rot away away. My ambition was to take on a car project when I retired but the ageing process is never a friend - yes in our heads we still think we can do things like we used to but then reality sets in.....aside from any other family/job/unexpected health issues etc. I do look back and wish I had done this and done that in my twenites to forties and yes I put off some opportunities - how I wish I hadn't now even though money was tight at the time and a divorce did not help. But I was fortunate career wise late in my working life after 2001 and more recently with the passing of my father, so that I can now help my sons do things (and their children) that they could not otherwise afford. Moral of this little piece here noting Chris's intro : "I thought as there are a lot of well balanced, sensible and mature people on this forum (sic) I would see what they had to say about my indecision", and then seeing some of the comments being offered.............. as I say to my two sons - enjoy/do things while your body lets you and don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today - you never know what is round the corner and might come out to 'bite' you.