nixu Posted April 10, 2008 Posted April 10, 2008 Hey my name is Andy, just bought my first 350Z Gt two days ago and am really loving it. A bit about me I suppose, I am from south wales nr Swansea, my 350z is in gun metal gray, am into snowboarding, surfing and golf. Thanks Andy Quote
GIXXERUK Posted April 10, 2008 Posted April 10, 2008 andy what are your impressions so far ? liking it ? get some pics posted Quote
nixu Posted April 11, 2008 Author Posted April 11, 2008 i am loving it, it handles well and has every thing i need, although it has to go back to the garage tomorrow to have the hand brake adjusted. It is only bitting on the top notch but that should be an easy job. The garage also fitted new pads all round so slow braking is a bit noisy right now lol. Apart from that it is all cool. It has everything i need plus more. Andy Quote
GIXXERUK Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm worth a read mate to bed the brakes in correctly. the handbrake is an easy job basically.... "On a clear stretch of road take the car up to 70mph brake firmly but not aggressively down to 30mph drive 1/4 mile and repeat about 5 times then drive gently to allow the brakes to cool. At no point come to a complete rest with your foot still on the brake pedal" Quote
bronzee Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 Welcome Andy. What year is your 350? Handbrake isn't a major. I had mine back a few times to Nissan when it was new to tighten it up, fine these days. Quote
Beavis Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 to the forum Andy. Even though i have never had a problem with my handbrake i would never leave the car parked without it been in gear, for some reason the hand brake does not inspire confidence. Quote
Chris`I Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 As the others have said the handbrake is an easy job, tbh they probably forgot to tighten it again after doing the pads. As for the pads they need a good braking in as Gix describes. Then let the real fun begin Quote
nixu Posted April 11, 2008 Author Posted April 11, 2008 hey thanks for the info. my car is on an 04 plate and has a hks exhaust system right through. that link on bedding the brakes in is really good thanks for that. Andy Quote
martinmac Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 Hi Andy, welcome to the forum. From South Wales, cant believe Beavis didnt mention the Wales meet in May. See you there Quote
rmmackfc Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 Welcome aboard mate, some crazy driving should see those brakes bedded in Quote
H5 Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 Welcome to the site. Take a look in the meets section, you'll find a big drive out around Wales scheduled on 11th May - it would be worth going....! Quote
Digsy Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 Hi and welcome! What do you make of the HKS? Pics? Quote
tmJak Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 and now you've said you have a HKS you'll have to try and post a soundbite as well Quote
M13KYF Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 to the forum and enjoy check out the meets section and look for North Wales drive out. A very rare occasion to be with over 40 other Z's Quote
nixu Posted April 11, 2008 Author Posted April 11, 2008 Thanks all, will upload some pics tonight, am in work all right now. check back around 10ish Andy Quote
nixu Posted April 12, 2008 Author Posted April 12, 2008 My car, did mean to upload last night but was out in swansea on the lash with some lads from work. Andy Quote
Zedrush Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 hya mate and welcome be good to see you at the wales meet sorry to ask are you related to nixy by any chance? Quote
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