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The newer ECU maps actually pull out more ignition timing when using the low octane maps, so should be a bit safer, assuming the ECU does actually switch over. Most knackered pistons are due to knock or something going through the engine. That pic definately looks like knock damage. Going by what Mark has posted before, even the high det/low octane map doesnt pull enough timing for 95RON fuel above ~5kRPM. I'm sure there have been posts where he said he's had a car on the dyno not realising it had 95RON in until he heard all the det that was happening, and the car was in the high det map at the time. Nissan categorically state not to rev the car highly when you have 95RON in it. It is designed to get you to the next garage with Super at it. So can be safely driven slowly (low revs) but as soon as you rev it the high det map still wont save you. Thats what I've gleamed over the years from what people have posted from their observations

The knock sensor only works up to 5kRPM in the 350z, so even on the high det map, its long been assumed the car can still kill itself if highly reved with 95RON in it. In fact I'm pretty sure Mark@Abbey had one on the dyno that was knocking like mad before he mapped it for 95RON. Thats why the owners manual says not to rev it above a certain amount of revs when you use 95RON in an emergency. I beleive it also states to get Super back in there ASAP.

Strangley Wikipedia doesnt mention the JDM equivelant http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating

There are a lot of functions that are highly integrated to the CAN bus on the 370z sat nav. So while I think you could probably make bits of it work, dont expect it to function anywhere near the same as a 370z or GTR. R35Lee sometimes has them kicking about, maybe he can do a deal with you to give it a go

Nothing, depending on when said shed was built. The extra resistance to detonation of 97RON over 95RON would be wasted as the car would not run as high a compression. So the car would always fire the spark before the fuel to reach det prematurely. So unless it has higher compression and can alter ignition timing then its pointless. If it can use it then you'll get slightly higher MPG as the fuel is burnt more efficiently than 95RON.

Pete - I dont think the different "RON" ratings are comparable though are they? I think 95RON in the US is equivelant to our 97RON and that is equivelant to 100RON in Japan?

Looks good for short trips with one or two light bikes Wouldnt be taking it anywhere any big distance due to the fact the rossers will pull you for obsuring the numberplate and lights. You can fit a lightboard dead easy though, I did that in my old 350z. I also wouldnt want to put more than 2 light bikes on it due to where the weight is being put, plastic bumper after all.

I'd imagine a lot of the MPG discrepancy is down to aero tbh.

Its ok to use 95RON so long as you drive like a granny. Everything will be fine until about 5K RPM when the knock sensor decides not to play any more. So for when you are stuck dont be scared to use it, just drive it like a Diesel while you have it in and then make sure you get Super in there ASAP. Stickied as this is proper proof

I've never put a CD in the 370z, always used a USB stick

Our Giuli did about 50MPG average last time we were up at the Lakes IIRC

+1. Personally I couldnt give a @*!# if the roof replacement cost was into the thousands. Why should you accept anything other than a perfect roof for what is essentially a brand new car? Do not let them try and fob you off. Its clearly not fit for purpose so needs replacing. You might have a fight on your hands but dont back down. No way in hell I would let them near a roof like that of mine and glue it thats for sure.

Win7 took me 20mins to install (having it on USB stick makes it soooo much quicker) *nix variants are great if you like to dabble in things or want something very simple for web browsing, but dont think they are yet up there with Windows in terms of plug and play are they? Havent played with them for years, might download some live CDs (or whatever the USB stick term is for them now) and have a play.

That was quite a common mod when I had my LFR.

Wrapping my boot plastic which was slightly scrated with cheapy eBay "Salcantara" after being told (by someone who is no longer a member) it was UV stable. Took all of about a week to start fading and looked @*!#

Dont see how that can be anything other than a new roof FoC tbh. Nothing you can do could have lead to it, you just open and close the door! I would want some kind of explaination as to how it wont happen again though

Ultrabook with Windows 8 is where I'll be going. Some specialist software I need just doesnt work on Mac, and I CBA to install boot camp/dual boot etc when all I need will work on Windows. Windows 7 is so much better than any previous version its just crazy. I can see if you just use the Mac for browsing and basic office stuff, or hardcore music/video production, they are amazing, but for anything between it becomes a pain.

Says ET25 on the ad. I'm with Ian, has the bolt been removed?

Our 350z-uk site page already likes you

I can turn VDC off at the push of a button, same place TCS on other models What you are pressing doesnt stop the brakes firing on the front wheels when the car thinks its understeering. The only way to stop that is to pull the ABS fuse Exactly

I went back to our local dirt jumps with a mate a few years back, and f'me they've grown. When we used to jump them there was one big set of doubles which were about 5ft high, with various other smaller jumps. Now it looks a bit like that pic up the page with the smallest being 6ft Funnily enough we turned around and went for an XC ride

My stomache turns at the smell of redbull these days, but after it calms down I do have fond memories of "VodBull" nights at Uni

Whoop whoop! Our diggs for the week

Different models just denotes what mounts it comes with. I think they have a "naked" which comes without mounts, theres "motorsport" which has mounts for the car, "outdoors" has helmet mounts and "surf" has a suction mount for the board.

+1 - got to be at least 1 ACC switched live and earth to light up the button. Then maybe the other is a switched live (from the switch) to the connector. Although theres a few places in Zed wiring which are switched earths. So maybe thats why you have 2 earths? My guess is something has been removed, but the switch has been left behind