350jimbobz Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Hi Guys My name is James and I'm from Hertfordshire. Picked up my first 350z at the weekend and so far I'm in love. Its a black 05 with only 31k on the clock. I'll upload picks when I have a chance Just ordered some Motul 8100 Eco-Nergy 5W30 Fully Synthetic Engine Oil and ordered an oil filter. Although it has full service history I'm just going to do an oil and filter change as old habit with a new car While I'm at it I thought I'd upgrade the oil filler cap to a nice shiny nismo one to add some bling to the engine bay. I've seen ones for around $130 not including postage but there's some on the good old bay of E for 15 quid from Australia. My question is are they complete tatt or just for the shininess are they worth the saving. Don't want something that's going to let me down the next time I come to change the oil or lose its shine in a couple weeks. I know they are obviously fake but for the sake of some eye candy what are the general thoughts? Is this a similar deal with the radiator caps on ebay too? Thanks in advance guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) Welcome. Check out our traders. The have good decent quality alternatives. Eg torquen, tarmac. Edited March 14, 2016 by The Bounty Bar Kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Best to stick with genuine stuff, especially radiator caps etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Welcome along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Chris Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Welcome from the Shire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Welcome aboard James. Personally I wouldn't risk getting some cheap eBay radiator cap although the oil cap I can't see as being such an issue but still why risk it?! I bought a genuine Mishimoto radiator cap for my Zed when I had it & that was maybe £15 so not expensive. Plenty of options available for bling items etc from the professional traders on the forum. All found here: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/93-professional-traders/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350jimbobz Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I'll check out your suggestions. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Miester Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Welcome along as others have said buy quality parts especially the rad cap personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Lynx Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Welcome to the forum James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modo Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Welcome along, remember you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-G- Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Welcome :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350jimbobz Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Ok going to go with the proper stuff and have my heart set on matching nismo parts. Damn you gran turismo 2/3 haha Also just ordered a de wiper kit, it's a proper plastic grommet with screw back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350jimbobz Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Finally a photo of my new pride and joy for you guys to enjoy Anyone recognise her? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLCMK Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Welcome Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIGWEL Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 welcome along. These Zs look great in black. Lovely looking car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Best to stick with genuine stuff, especially radiator caps etc. Good advice re:rad cap. My aftermarket one started weeping after 4 months fitted. Put the OEM one back on and no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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