Sir Hiss Posted July 14, 2016 Posted July 14, 2016 Hi everyone! I picked up my first 350z in early May this year and been loving it ever since! Such a great car! It's a 2006 with 114k on the clock but it's in superb condition. I've been lurking on here for a while, sucking up all the knowledge. Figured it was time to show myself! This forum is an awesome resource. I went for a facelift as I think all the little enhancements make a big difference to the look of the car inside and out. The road tax is savage though. The car was treated to a good service when I got it home. All oils, belts, plugs etc. Only a couple of small mods so far including rear wiper delete, stubby aerial, white led's where necessary, 8000k hid bulbs and a carbon gear knob. The car had a couple of issues when I got it. A knocking from the suspension, which I figured out was the banana arms (thanks 350z-uk! ) and the climate control blower doesn't work. I haven't been able to figure that one out yet. The banana arms were an absolute PITA to replace! 3 grinding discs and half a day later, they came off! Holy hell, never again. I had a 1999 Mitsubishi FTO for almost 6 years before this. Has anyone else here come from an FTO? I did love that car but it was getting a little old and had too many little problems that needed too much money spending on them, so I figured it was upgrade time! The 350z is in another league really. An upgrade in every way. Here are a couple of pics of my old FTO and my 350z. I know we all love pics! Quote
Andy_Muxlow Posted July 14, 2016 Posted July 14, 2016 Hi welcome along and nice looking cars 😎 Sent from my iPhone using hammer and chisel! Quote
GMballistic Posted July 14, 2016 Posted July 14, 2016 Welcome aboard. Best looking car on your drive imo. Quote
Humpy Posted July 14, 2016 Posted July 14, 2016 Welcome to the forum and they are indeed such fantastic cars Quote
The Big Miester Posted July 14, 2016 Posted July 14, 2016 Welcome to the forum enjoy the zed experience there great get under your skin in a good way Quote
EcoFriendlyAL Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 Nice FTO, always like the look of them. Welcome :-) Quote
Sir Hiss Posted July 15, 2016 Author Posted July 15, 2016 Thanks everyone! I feel part of the family now! 1 Quote
Sir Hiss Posted July 15, 2016 Author Posted July 15, 2016 Welcome aboard. Best looking car on your drive imo. I dunno, man. The Jaguar XKR is pretty sexy! Quote
Derbro Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 Hello and Welcome. My last car was an FTO. Loved it but no regrets in replacing it with a Z. Quote
GizmoGold Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 The car looks great. Any ideas of your next mod? Quote
MarkSt Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 As you're only in Bedford have you spotted the next couple of Milton Keynes meets? http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/109972-milton-keynes-meet-2nd-30th-august-2016-8pm/ Great way to meet other folks with these amazing cars :teeth: Mark Quote
Sir Hiss Posted July 16, 2016 Author Posted July 16, 2016 Oooo an MK meet! I might be interested! Thanks! No major mods planned. Got a couple of small niggles to fix first. Maybe some Tein lowering springs and wheel spacers soon though. Quote
nimz Posted July 16, 2016 Posted July 16, 2016 Welcome bud, car looks in lovely condition. I grew up in Bedford so may see you around there when visiting my parents, will wave if I spot you Quote
Sir Hiss Posted July 16, 2016 Author Posted July 16, 2016 Welcome bud, car looks in lovely condition. I grew up in Bedford so may see you around there when visiting my parents, will wave if I spot you Quote
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