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1 hour ago, ShortPaul said:

You don't have the MX-5 anymore than?

Still got it, the 5er is the family wagon. MX5 is going up for sale shortly as I fancy something else, but it’s been an absolute blast owning it. Pound for pound I’ve never owned a more fun or complete all round car. 

That’s the point though, the hard work is what makes it fun for us luddites. 
 

The 370Z has just a fraction less torque than an E92 M3, so the BMW would be just as easy to pootle around in with either gearbox. 

I’d love to try it in a manual, I bet that would be epic though. Then again, I’m the guy that has a manual 520d Touring and adore that, even though I know the auto would suit it much better 🤣

I owned an E92 DCT coupe for 16 hours, before I realised I wasn’t thrilled about the purchase so got my deposit back, popped over the road and bought a 997.2 instead. Not an ounce of regret. 
 

And yet, as I get older I almost wish I’d kept it longer. As a car, it ticks every single box I would ever want from one: high revving V8, stunning chassis, will cruise in comfort or play the hooligan. My loss. 
 

The 911 was a much better car in every aspect though  

Actually A Plan are a good shout, I’ve used them before and they were decent on price for modified and fun stuff. 

Also a lack of parts means people are having courtesy cars for much longer, and that has to be paid for somehow…

All insurance has gone up by around 30-40% in the last year, so honestly £1500 for a 24yr old isn’t too bad. Sounds like you’ve done your homework already, not much you can do now I’m afraid but suck up that cost  

LUK would be the DMF I’d go for. Upgraded clutch isn’t necessary at those power levels, so pick whatever fits your price range really.  

In fairness, and I’m actually being genuine on this, maybe it’ll be like the Bangle BMWs and many years down the line we’ll actually appreciate it more? Cos it’s not horrendous, it’s just not stunning. 

This is one of my favourite threads on any forum, not just here. Passion for the car, a very reasoned build with details and logic behind everything, and such a down to earth guy behind the wheel with some remarkably relaxed driving on the hills. Keep up the good work mate 👍

Oh good shout, I forgot about CheatGate. 
 

Congrats on your first title Max, great job this year and here’s to many more!*
 

*as long as it’s not more than Lewis has

7 hours ago, davey_83 said:

Well done Verstappen on your 2nd world title, best on the grid 👌

 

 

😉

(I’m still not over it 🤣)

Cable ties 😉

Still just a rumour then. 

If you’re happy with what you’ve got, stick with it 👍

Chuck a post on your local fb group and ask for garage recommendations there, support your local small businesses for something as minor as a disc and pad change 👍

Oh hell that’s genius

5 hours ago, GranTurismoEra said:

No one moaned when M division, AMG/Brabus and RS put badges on A1, Smart cars, A3 and C classes as well X3. Calling their models S lines, M Sport, AMG line with a million trims.

 

Seems to be an issue when Japanese automakers do the same. Toyota not so much....Why is that? 

 

Such bad cars theres hardly any Nismo GTR for sale...Only a few 370 Nismos on autotrader with not many SORN....The harshest critics have never driven any of the aforementioned Nismo cars. Yet seem to hate the most....

 

 

I think you’ll find that many people stole the urine from folks who would say they drive “an Audi S Line” or a “Merc AMG” when really it was a two litre diesel saloon with pretty wheels and rock hard suspension  

Nissan killed the Nismo brand in the same way Vauxhall did with the VXR brand. No idea why that didn’t affect the Germans so much, but probably because underneath the base car was decent regardless. 

“Best car with a Nismo badge… in the last decade”

Remind me when the GT-R Nismo came out again?
 

That being said, R&T are normally solid on their reviews compared to the rest of the US press, so that’s quite a change from the TG one. There’s a couple of contradictions in there, but that doesn’t sound remotely like the same car!

Ouch, that’s a killer of a review. I know I’m not a fan of the looks so take whatever I say about it with a pinch of salt, but there is nothing desirable about that car at all. Hell, the M2 is significantly uglier in every aspect but at least BMW nailed the driving part of it. 
 

And it’s cheaper. 

Manual M2 would get my money I think, but the Mustang would 100% be on the test drive list. 

8 hours ago, GranTurismoEra said:

 

LOL its not a one size fits all. He'll do his own research unless he hasn't got limbs or eyes. Your endorsement of Michelin has me questioning whether you have an affiliation with Michelin. No doubt they're top tyres but come on now. There are only a few "specific" tyres from said manufacturers that fit the Z. Im sure most people here dont want to put £90 tyres on the Z.

 

Whats all this about keen drivers....There are many people on here that don't drive like hooligans but spiritedly and can keep the car within the lanes on a tight curb. They most likely didn't have "Michelins" and no one died. 

You’re right, it’s not a one size fits all. However, simply saying “I’ve run Falkens and they’re great” is like saying “I’ve got a Nissan and it’s really good!”: you could be talking about a GTR or a Micra, and one is very different than the other. If you’re going to give advice, then all I’m asking is to be specific about it. Reasonable, no?
 

No one has mentioned anything about tyres being dangerous or people dying, apart from you. But there is a huge difference in feel between something awful and something brilliant. I used to love the old Sessanta things from years ago, they were lacking in grip but had outstanding feel so were great fun. 
 

Yeah, I dig Michelins. And? Take my recommendation or not, that’s up to the individual. Nothing wrong with the Conti SC6 either, but the OP asked for the gold standard. 

With all due respect, just putting the tyre manufacturer doesn't help anyone as there's a world of difference between base level and top level Falkens, much as there is between base and top Michelins (although one brand I'd happily use, another I wouldn't touch...!).

Tbh, if you only ever nail the car in a straight line or just drive round posing, anything from a quality brand will do. It's only if you're a keen driver and know what you want from a tyre that we then need to start discussing the top top stuff. Which would the MPS4S/5 (depending on tyre size and availability).

3 hours ago, MONKEYSOCKS said:

Front two seem very hot, the rears are warm but nothing excessive. 

Could well be two sticking callipers then, shame the garage didn’t diagnose that when you returned the car to them the first time (or was it just a phone call?), but that’s an easy fix whether it’s a strip down and re-grease or a new seal kit. 

Sticky calliper will do that, after a drive is one wheel almost on fire if you put your hand near it? Or are they all equal temperature?