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Ebized

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  1. You are best off sending ZMANALEX a message as he may not see/read this thread.
  2. Not sure if this helps you but Google: Nissan 350z steering wheel electrics Images that popped up for me show plug connections. If not, contacting Zmanalex may prove helpful Good luck
  3. Ebized

    VALVE CAPS

    In those immortal words "YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS" At least the vaseline will help anyone, desperate enough, to nick them.
  4. Looks great Try this about your bonnet sensor fix (and note the Nissan link ):
  5. Is there a reason why we can't view archived threads, or can we?? Several times when queries have been posted that I can recall were answered in the past but searching to try and help with an answer shows they are no longer available and in turn Google seems to not be able to help.
  6. Good choice From what we heard the GT4 engines were built to better tolerances and in a different engine shop than those fitted to the 2006 Rev-up engines in much greater numbers. I was once told by 350 engine specialist that the expression "round pistons and oval bores" in the Rev-ups was evident from his findings. And if 98ron fuel was not used and the engine was regularly revved to the max on 95ron that did not help longevity. That said, feedback has shown some owners who chose to only use 95ron (in both DE and Rev-up variants) have said they had no issues, but sadly it became apparent that what appears to be a disproportionate number of owners of the Rev-ups have had what appears to be more than their fair share of engine issues - mainly high oil consumption. But then, forums like this will hear about the downsides more that the vast majority who have enjoyed their Zeds without engine issues.
  7. Given you have said it is a 350 you are looking for but you have said your budget, in my experience I'd forget the rev-up and if money is limited look out for a well looked after DE or if you have a few more thousand to spend then a HR would be my 350 of choice.
  8. Ebized

    Can I ?

    Here are the rules: https://www.350z-uk.com/forum/51-zeds-for-sale/
  9. 350 spacesaver will fit over the caliper fine, but it's design means you will need to use a spacer - ideally 25mm. Those size of spacers on all four wheels ideally suit the looks of the car IMO and frankly made little if any real difference on the car's road behaviour. See attached link about fitting - apologies about the pics but Photobucket ruined those when they wanted silly money for hosting pics in years gone by. Like you, the car was going to be used on trips to Wales and Scotland and with no mobile signal in parts a spare was 'must-have' for me. Having one of the first 370s in 2010 there were no 370 spacesavers available but then I wanted to use spacers all round for the appearance. I had found that 20mm + 3mm slip spacers overcame the issue of the front wheel studs stopping the wheels (+ the spacesaver) from seating properly on the spacer. But a couple of years on the slip spacers had distorted and led to brake juddering and discs then needed skimming. I then upgraded to the 25mm spacers. The second link that also includes includes a post of mine about the tool kit. If I can find any better pics I'll add them here later. Nso93's avatar shows he is in Tewkesbury
  10. I used a 350 spacesaver when I had my 370 that are a lot more available - so would be worth widening your ask to include the 350 sub-forum.
  11. Think he has been hitting too much of his favourite drink
  12. You're a bit late to the party on this thread
  13. Ditto, although would not say "sterile" but driving it is so easy and safe (the grip in the wet was astonishing with MPSS) that it is certainly not a 'driver's car' in the same way as the Zeds, or the Porsche I now have. But if 4/5 seats is your need and to get you from A to B quickly with no dramas, then there is not much out there to beat it IMHO.
  14. After my 3 ZEDs came this 2014 A45 Back to 2 seats with this 2018 718 Cayman And to replace the Polo shopping trolly, this 2019 i30N, but don't tell the other half what the N stands for I tell you, the way this Hyundai drives is keeping me out of the Cayman and the kit it comes with as standard for £25k is ridiculous. Huge fun.
  15. After 40 years of car ownership I'd never had a sports car, until my first Zed in 2004. Then 10 years of pure driving fun and having joined the forum in 2005 and loving the drive-outs particularly in Wales and Scotland with fellow forum members, many who continue as good friends and with whom we we still enjoy drives together. Honestly, the best driving experiences in my life with other ZED owners, and that is why I stick around on here to hear about others Zed experiences. Yeah, life circumstances mean there comes the time you move on in car ownership, initially in my case because 4 seats became a necessity but then putting on the years woke me up other cars that I have been in the fortunate position to acquire and enjoy their driving attributes and yes, in the absence of Nissan failing to bring out a tempting successor to the 370. I guess the time may come soon that I might be driving something non-fossil-fueled in the not too distant future......hopefully something a little more exciting than a mobility scooter , given this petrolhead's days are numbered.
  16. As it is the best annual show worldwide, of course it is going to be busy but as said above my advice, having been quite regularly, is to go on a Thursday or Friday to check out the 'off-hill' action and then watch the hill action on the Saturday or Sunday and vary your viewing places during the day's action. Arrive early - yes there will be queues even at 6am, but there will be longer queues later and the stands/hill will be more packed as the mornings go on. Try and pic spots opposite the big screens so you see more of the hill action and use the ear pieces to hear the live commentary. Recommend you you get yourself to the top of the hill at some point as the arrival of the cars/bikes etc and the antics many get up to are worth seeing The other fav bit for me is the assembly area before the runs and which is also used by the likes of Terry Grant and his team. I also enjoy the rally stage, but not everyone's taste so it is relatively crowd free. And for anyone who can't get along and can't be doing with the crowds, remember the whole weekend is streamed live (the presentation is excellent) so you can watch from your armchair and keep dry! Enjoy!!
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