ZMANALEX

If it is just a nick then superglue is your friend.

to the forum Mazi. Where in Scotland are you?

Is it a cut or just a nick? Get a tyre expert to have a look or post up pictures here.

Yes, easy to remove and easy to fit a replacement.

Best to get an informed diagnosis Luke. You are pretty far South so unsure what specialists are in your area.

It won't be the release bearing Luke as it does not turn until you press the clutch. Might be the front gearbox bearing or the DMF.

The Mishimoto comes with a new aluminum fan shroud and fits exactly as OEM. https://www.mishimoto.co.uk/mishimoto-nissan-350z-aluminium-fan-shroud-03.html

Yes, the standard settings can be tweaked to suit your driving style and requirements. However, I am not surprised that the car is suffering from handling defects as your tyre choice will not be helping and this would be the first thing that I would address. Have a read through this: http://www.the370z.com/brakes-suspension/1199-suspension-adjustments-how-they-affect-handling.html

Direct replacement and plug and play: VQ35DE 2003 - 2006

If your car is a VQ35DE then this is what you need: http://www.clarkmotorsport.co.uk/parts/Fans-and-Shroud-Assembly/MMFS-350Z-03

to the forum. Low mileage rear subframes are in stock if required, however, I think that your issue may be the rear "W" bracing end brackets. I also have them in stock. Just give me a shout if I can help further. Only up the road near Perth to boot. Alex.

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Congratulations on your family addition Colin. Lovely looking car, and all the optional extras that you really need. I hear that they are not too shoddy on track either.

Standard 18" Rays and tyres are what you need initially. Brand of tyre will depend on your budget and whether slicks, intermediates or wets.

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