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Bugger....didn't notice that! ...to focused on the product and flipping between suppliers for best price.

Well as far as I'm aware it's got a 850w rather than 500w motor, it has a 15mm throw rather than 8mm ? less vibration as well, and most importantly it goes with the colour of my eyes!

Looking to buy a DAS 6 Pro Plus with 15mm throw. Best price I can find is from "Clean your Car" along with a couple of pads + two bottles of cutting paste and polish. Anyone know if there are any better deals around? Link to DAS 6 http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-meguiars-hex-logic-kit/prod_1453.html

Why? Do you know something I don't? .....Worry, worry, worry

Interesting sales pitch... ha ha Hope you make the sale though.

It would seem to be a dying craft as volumes are low for sunroofs these days and lots of companies have dropped the idea. There's a reasonable looking company in Leicestershire called AutoRoofs UK ltd, who sound proffessional, but it's a bit to far for me. However there's another place in Sunderland near where I live who also fit Webasto sunroofs. A spoiler type ie one that slides back and sticks up slightly is around £800 to £900 fitted. The guy I spoke to needs to call Webasto to determine if it will fit ok, I also need to check my insurance Co

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Anyone got and idea how much they cost? I'll do a little web searching see what turns up

Anyone fitted or heard of a sun roof being fitted to a coupe, or would that be unwise?

Just to update, rang Falcon first and was so impressed with the body shop managers experience of treating this problem. He's done loads of 350's and seemed to know the fix options inside out. Leaving out the obvious perminent fix of replacing inner and outer wings his prefered solution is to cut out the rust, bead blast any rust he can get at, treat with anti corrosion spray, weld in new metal, seal the joint between the inner and outer panels with a resin stopper, then respray. It's not a perminent fix but if looked after will outlast any other fix. Cost between £1K & £1.4K depending on how bad the rust is.

A forum member recommended Falcon Performance in Middlesborough so I gave them a call. The guy I spoke to seemed genuine and knowledgable. Theve treated loads of Z's with rear wheel arch rust. His recommended solution would cost between £1 to £1.4K depending on how bad the rust was. They cut out the rust, bead blasted all accessible rust on the inner arch then sprayed it with some kind of zinc based rust protector treatment as far as I recall. They then weld metal into place and seal the whole wheel arch joint between panels with a resen sealant and finally spray it. They could'nt guarantee that rust wouldn't show again but led me to believe the fix last a long time. They also had a cheaper less long term effective option costing around £600. The former's still quite expensive but a lot cheaper than new inner and outer arches at circa £4K.

Sunderland isn't far away at all. I've never heard of Car & Bike Magic before but have heard good things about Falcon for clutch changes. I'll get in touch with both and see what they say. Thanks for your input lads.

Tell me I'm not 350Z-Uk's only Geordie member !

I'd appreciate it if any locals can recommend a good body repair shop in Newcastle or surrounding area. I've already been to Premier Motors near Crosslings off the coast road but looking for another comparative quote.

I think the guy was quoting around £4K if both rear inner and outer panels had to be replaced. It may be an over estimate but I judged him as being honest. I suppose he could have said he'd cut the rust out and charge me £300 ish. I'm looking for another trustworthy body repairer and will see what he has to say I was wondering why they can't drill a couple of holes in the inner panel and put an intrascope in to look how bad the internal rust actually is?

Thanks young man that's good info and I'm thinking your decision is a sensible one. Problem is I still love the car and it's hard to considder selling it. I've really looked after it and had I known about this problem earlier I would have been all over it. Bugger ain't it!

Are they able to get in between the inner and outer wheel arches with this or is it just on the outer surfaces. Also is it feasable to apply it to an 11 yr old car? I would certainly do that if it would help.

Took the car to a local body shop I've used before. They've got a good reputation and apparently give a life time guarantee on their work. Anyway given the car's a 2004 and the rust isn't particularly bad he suggested leaving it. He said it's a common problem on this car given the spot welding of the inner and outer wheel arches and that the 370 joint is bonded to overcome the problem. Apparently it's impossible to tell how bad the inner wing rust is without turning the car upside down, cutting into it to see. It could end up being a £4K ish job with new wings to sort it completely. He said he could fill it but that it wouldn't last long so suggested I just enjoy the car for a bit longer then decide what to do. Not sure how much a 2004 GT 70K is bringing these days but I'd guess around £5K to £6K so £4K is a step to far for me. Think I'll try another place to see if they agree, trouble is you never know if what there saying is completely true. This guy seemed genuine but I think I'll still get another opinion from a none "Fill it and Spray it" body shop.

They used to fill rust holes with lead in the old days but got no recollection of how well this process performed. Maybe it's a dying practice or maybe it didn't perform to well?

Thanks lads. I like the idea of replacing the metal and have a couple more body shops to visit. If anyone can recommend a company in Newcastle I'd appreciate it. No pictures at the mo Fluke but will try and post some (not much good at this sort of thing)

Got a bit of rust showing on both the rear wheel arches. It's not much, but is showing through on the lip of the arch, where the inner and outer panels meet. Took it to a local body shop, who have a reasonable reputation, to be told he would fill and spray it for £200. I asked why he wouldn't cut out the rust and weld new metal in. He said welding might distort the wing and it wasn't worth taking the chance. Doesn't sound right to me but wondered what you guys think, especially if you've had this work done yourself.

You need a pair of ramps, reverse up and start.

Well I've ordered the Touch n Tuff now but will bear in mind the other suggestions for next time. I wonder if Edd would lend me his vast array of tools nd equipments if I buy his gloves? Maybe he likes to keep them handy to chuck at Mike after he's done all that work just for Mike to come along and sell the car minus labour costs

Thanks For your help Lads!

Can anyone recommend some decent latex type gloves for working on the car. Tried the black Nitrile ones but they seem to tear easily. Like the look of those worn by Ed China on Wheeler Dealers

Cheers chaps, sorry for the reply delay been a bit ill. Unfortunately being one of the more senior members, quite power apeals more these days. I do like the exhaust note when pushing on a bit but the road noise can get you down. May do a couple of experiments with the boot space first but don't fancy taking door cards off.