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Very surprised about that, but at least they were all the same. Why didn't you get two rear T1-Rs instead, surely would've been cheaper than the Pirellis?

P3 is a P3 regardless of where you go. If you're out of warranty then I'd probably go with a cheaper option, but that is a really good price from Nissan

Sssshhhhh, don't spoil it for him! I'd much rather look and talk about a TVR than see another Jap car with a hideous bodykit and ridiculous exhaust tbh.

Try googling tyre load ratings. It'll help you understand that you're chasing a number that's essentially irrelevant in the tyre sizes you're after. I did try and gently guide you that way but apparently I know too much and am overconfident. I humbly apologise, but that does happen sometimes when you know what you're talking about and are correct. I'm not aware of any manufacturers that supply Toyo as OEM tyres. Sure, they'll get hold of them for you, but that doesn't make them either OEM spec or correct. I'm pretty sure (or at least very hopeful!) that Nissan didn't supply the car with mismatched tyre brands. Shame on them if they did.

Define once over? Quick wash will differ greatly from any kind of correction, which is what you really need first of all and then you can start to look after the paint IMHO. I believe Envy have their prices on their website.

I'd be more concerned about running matching tyres than I would the load index. I very much doubt Nissan put Toyos on as OEM fitment on the Nismo rims. They got them from somewhere cheap methinks, so I really wouldn't be concerned about that.

I'd say one trip from where you are to home, within reason. I'd say 100 mile if you really need to get home, else probably about 40 mile isn't unreasonable.

+1 If people want help then they'll (or they should) post their location in the particular thread if it's relevant, else I see no harm in putting something daft in there. If they don't put their location somewhere then they'll get less help, so it's only themselves they're hurting.

Must admit that it seemed a very high load rating for such skinny (relatively speaking) tyres. Certainly 91 or 96 would make far more sense. Don't just assume that Nissan got the tyres right, they may just have had a job lot of tyres left over themselves in the correct sizes that the wheels demand: Sometimes it's better to do the homework yourself so you understand what's needed, and can make the decision for yourself.

Doesn't need to match the rears on load rating, only the speed and obviously the size. 100Y is 800KG per corner and 186MPH, which is miles more capacity than you need.

And would it surprise you to say that I have, and it was the single most wretched experience of driving I've ever had? No? Well, that surprises me. Having no sidewall of course reduces flex, and it also gives you a bone-crushing ride along with zero feel from the tyres: You go from loads of grip to bugger all in a heartbeat. As your experience proves you can get used to that which is fine, but for 99.9% of normal people it's useless. And it still looks ugly as hell.

Utter chav look unless on an old classic VW, and it'll make the car handle like @*!#. Really don't see the point at all.

Umm, well done? For all you know he wasn't trying to 'race' you at all, just pottering along on his way to work in his trusty 2.7 Boxster. He now thinks that all 350Z owners are tits for trying to prove how much better their car is in a pointless TLGP. I don't know the set of lights in question but unless it's signposted for a road in particular then it doesn't sound like he did a lot wrong really. *shrug* Each to their own, as long as you're happy.

Which forum did he post on? The guys over at IMOC really know their stuff, and it's nice place to hang out as well.

Are they yellow? Did they come in the proper box from a reliable source?

Go to Nissan, about £12 each IIRC. They'll be able to tell you which one to order.

Mine's the same, bit of tape round the connector just in case holds it in perfectly so far. It all worked so I wasn't really bothered about it.

Unless you're running FI then messing about with the plugs will only ever produce a really minor difference either way. Get whichever is the cheapest IMHO, even if you gain 1bhp is it worth the extra expense? Crap new plugs will make the difference over brilliant older ones anyway.

Make sure the screen is completely clean (use a bit of washing up liquid if you don't have proper glass cleaner) before you use the rubber sticky pads. Doesn't hurt to whack the heater on for a bit to warm the inside of the screen either. I track my car and my holder doesn't fall off

Doesn't fit properly though at the base ;)

Surely it's as simple as to whether you want to put the roof down or not? Neither car is that different from the other in the drive that it really makes a difference which one you go for on that count, so just make your decision based on that.

Do you have another OBDII device you can use to check that the port itself is okay? Or do you have access to another car you can try the controller in (doesn't need to fit the pedal connectors, only the OBDII side for power).

Sadly I can't be any further help, but your letter to them is a great example of how you should write a complaint letter. Brilliantly composed. Given you've got the opinion of a couple of roof experts and are still in warranty, then even if Nissan still play hardball over this I would strongly suggest that you'd have a fantastic case if this needed taking to court. /IANAL

An ironing board?