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Just to be clear - see Chris'I's post above, the HR engined 350 from the factory is 309BHP, not 313 that is the PS figure (quoted to confuse - which it has again ) I gather PS is the metric version of BHP (which is imperial based) hence why it is used by the industry and as it implies a greater power output than is the case so it is not surprising motor manufacturers will be quite happy to quote that.

Only the rich and I wasn't one of them £30k in December 2009 for GUNs with 68 miles on the clock - effectively a £3k saving on list when it was a fight to get one, + I got over 50% residual on my previous 3 year old 350. Tempting, once I have seen the full spec and if the right offer was there.........opps quick post as I can hear the other 'alf coming to see what I'm up to

Creepy - 3 year old thread raised from the ashes by a aptly named member

Another review here witth some nice pics - perhaps the price might be more realistic........ http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/nissan/370z/first-drives/nissan-370z-nismo

Have a good one Mike - you can have a day off from whipping us mods........!

Had a rotten day myself dealing with trojans and pesky add-ons on the PC (all through trying to download, unsuccessfully, a service manual off a US 370 forum a few days ago ) so just reading this has really brought a smile back and a nice warm feeling - well done guys

You really do pick 'em dont you... After reading your thread about the guy that fitted your single disc, I would be thinking of using a reputable company to service your car from now on. You didnt get an invoice cause you paid cash, therefore no tax was involved. My advice to you is use a reputable garage, or even go to nissan from now on. I dont want to seem like a grinch but thats 2 posts about what could be dodgey worksmanship. Your only putting yourself at risk, and it will only cost you more in the long run. +1 - was it the same guy who did your brakes? You have joined a forum of ZED enthusiasts who up and down the country can point you in the right direction for quality work and parts so USE IT and even if that means traveling a fair distance otherwise your ZED experience could well turn into a complete disaster.

There are several out there, and it was the Shine Amuse ones here that particularly caught my attention

Sly of KaizerMotor (trader on here and ex HPC) has confirmed Munaros and GTRs have also been affected.

I fitted them nearly 3 years ago form acros the pond, pre-painted. The rear ones don't do much as they only protect the area of the rear bumper that curves underneath and is out of sight. The front ones probably stop about 25% (a guess) of the stone damage along the sides, but that is not helped by the fact I have run spacers most of the time. The problem is the way the OEM skirts tuck under and I have certainly found they and the rear wheel arch are more prone to chipping than on the 350. Not one of the 370's best design features. A year ago I had the skirts re-painted because of the stone chips and the intention was to have them clear wrapped to help provide better protection. But then I saw aftermarket skirts that avoid the 'tuck-under', which I still intend to get. When I do I will dispense with the splash guards as the front ones won't fit anyway and the as said above the rears are more decoration.

Hadn't spotted that - thanks Simon I'll pass that to Admin to do the necessary

Good news

Thanks Chris - seeing your Coworth plenum you will have to do that next - see the one installed on Darren's car, with spit and polish by Wasso

May I ask was that in situ and how did you do it? Ask that as there was some discussion at the recent Grasshopper meet about the best way to do that. And yes, your car is coming along very nicely In situ just removed the jdm cover and the hoses out of the way, would be easier if everything was removed I think but just required plenty of elbow grease ;-) A little more than elbow grease though........................? :wink: Dremel/hand tools/emery/metal polish etc?

Interesting - thanks for that

Sometimes as we do see posts starting along the lines: "I don't think this has been posted before having done a search...... " But whether that is true or they have only searched their memory storage. :wink: But I thought it was useful and just hope my memory reminds me to search out this thread for "How to", is another matter

For the frequent reposters :wink: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/66844-how-to-avoid-reposting-a-youtube-video/ thanks to BBK - see, he has his assets

May I ask was that in situ and how did you do it? Ask that as there was some discussion at the recent Grasshopper meet about the best way to do that. And yes, your car is coming along very nicely

Useful tipdips

The worry for me is that without the lock it makes theft easier for pros who use low-loaders or those possibly towing the car away, albeit the alarm may need disabling. And then there is also the consideration about the effect on the insurance cover............ something to consider. But as the key is still required to start the engine it is still relatively secure, hence why it is doubly important to make sure the key(s) are always kept safe.

You have an utter cowboy there and he his messing with your life if you are saying you have to press the peddle twice :scare: and yes you have been bullshited big time The squeaking rear pads are probably to do with the fact that either the shims on the back of the pads were not put back and/or were not copper greased. That in iteself is not such a big problem and in fact is a relatively common one. But it is the work to the brakes on one side at the front only and the fact you have to press the peddle twice to get them to work that is alarming.

Can anyone recommend a good independent close to London W9? There are a few south of London we (Surrey) types know of but I am struggling to help in your neck of the woods. TGM at Fleet would be good, but quite a trek and if you need parts when they take a look it might mean leaving the car for parts.

You need to get your car looked at by a good independent smartish - if you flag up where you are located members can point you to someone suitable. For a guy to agree that changing just one corner is OK immediately sounds a warning. Please don't use the car in anger until you have had your brakes thoroughy checked

Far too many Nissan dealers for starters - if a ZED is going to traded in for another car at some point that garage will almost certainly be asking the local Nissan dealer for the trade-in price and if they see/hear the service book does not have Nissan dealer stamps I know from experience that will affect the price. Also. while we know the good independents, non forum types will not know about Abbey ^^^ (as an example) and use that (or any other excuse) to drive down the trade-in price. So I agree with that's what I did and will do and is it turned out the Nissan HPC where I had my third service done just before the warranty expired agreed with me the gearbox was not right and Nissan agreed a new replacement box, so no hassles of otherwise having to go from an Indy to a Nissan dealer for the gearbox warranty claim.