looking for a Z any faults i should know about?

[mighty Z]

I am currently looking for a second hand Z my name is Leon 29 and I am an electrician from Nottingham. I am after an import either a spec S or ST this is because I’ve read that the base model and T do not come with the new lsd and sports dynamic control and that they also have different suspension and 17â€

[lomoto]

 

from my part of the country I see

 

try here http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=37

[Liam's Z]

mighty Z

 

I'll start a list of commons faults,,, hopefully others will add any extra's

 

1. Clicking Axle

2. Faulty Bose

3. Tyre Feathering

4. Noisy window

5. ????

[Sarnie]

mighty Z

 

I'll start a list of commons faults,,, hopefully others will add any extra's

 

1. Clicking Axle

2. Faulty Bose

3. Tyre Feathering

4. Noisy window

5. ????

 

Boot struts failing?

**** poor paint?

[Liam's Z]

I'll start a list of commons faults,,, hopefully others will add any extra's

 

1. Clicking Axle

2. Faulty Bose

3. Tyre Feathering

4. Noisy window

5. Boot struts

6. Poor paint - Custard variety

[Sarnie]

I'll start a list of commons faults,,, hopefully others will add any extra's

 

1. Clicking Axle

2. Faulty Bose

3. Tyre Feathering

4. Noisy window

5. Boot struts

6. Poor paint - Custard variety

 

7. @*!# Standard Cart Wheels

[Liam's Z]

I'll start a list of commons faults,,, hopefully others will add any extra's

 

1. Clicking Axle

2. Faulty Bose

3. Tyre Feathering

4. Noisy window

5. Boot struts

6. Poor paint - Custard variety

7. @*!# std wheels (inc gt4's)

[Sarnie]

I'll start a list of commons faults,,, hopefully others will add any extra's

 

1. Clicking Axle

2. Faulty Bose

3. Tyre Feathering

4. Noisy window

5. Boot struts

6. Poor paint - Custard variety

7. @*!# std wheels (inc gt4's)

 

8.Boot Button taking two presses to open the boot?

[Liam's Z]

I'll start a list of commons faults,,, hopefully others will add any extra's

 

1. Clicking Axle

2. Faulty Bose

3. Tyre Feathering

4. Noisy window

5. Boot struts

6. Poor paint - Custard variety

7. @*!# std wheels (inc gt4's)

 

8.Boot Button taking two presses to open the boot?

 

That's down 2 the boot struts divvy

[M13KYF]

thought it was more down to the two little springs encased in rubber

[Sarnie]

I'll start a list of commons faults,,, hopefully others will add any extra's

 

1. Clicking Axle

2. Faulty Bose

3. Tyre Feathering

4. Noisy window

5. Boot struts

6. Poor paint - Custard variety

7. @*!# std wheels (inc gt4's)

 

8.Boot Button taking two presses to open the boot?

 

That's down 2 the boot struts divvy

 

8. Bubbling RAYS then?

9. Dodgy Handbrake?

[Liam's Z]

Sarnie can't you cut n paste lad

 

1. Clicking Axle

2. Faulty Bose

3. Tyre Feathering

4. Noisy window

5. Boot struts

6. Poor paint - Custard variety

7. @*!# std wheels (inc gt4's)

8. Bubbling rays

9. Dodgy handbrake

[mighty Z]

Thanks for your help guys had a good look through the jdm section and theres nothing about the suspension being different on the base or t nothing about the sport dynamic control either anyone know anything about it ?

[lomoto]

Thanks for your help guys had a good look through the jdm section and theres nothing about the suspension being different on the base or t nothing about the sport dynamic control either anyone know anything about it ?

No discernible difference between any of the models, some people reckon JDM has slightly stiffer suspension than a Uk , but I would doubt it..

 

Base models have TractionControl, ST models have VDM,you can switch both off (I know I do as soon as I start up! ) To be honest theres only minute differences between a JDm and Uk .. JDM's far cheaper though and generally speaking in the used market they are in better condition / lower mileage than the equivilant year UK car..

 

I've been more than happy with my JDM and with not having to bother keeping up with a warranty from Nissan has allowed me to modify as much as I want and not be tied into main dealer servicing

[M13KYF]

The suspension is the same as UK models from the last quarter of 2004 onwards. Think the actual month is November.

[Kennydies]

what is the "noisy window" fault?

[Liam's Z]

what is the "noisy window" fault?

 

 

Sometimes it doesn't seal properly, becomes apparent at high speeds!!! Easily reset by the dealer, although if you have the balls I think there may be a guide on here somewhere

[stuey]

rubbish bose stereos..!

[Jacko]

Thread tidied to keep within topic of faults......

[Sarnie]

Thread tidied to keep within topic of faults......

 

Thats all you seem to post nowadays

[Jacko]

Thread tidied to keep within topic of faults......

 

Thats all you seem to post nowadays

 

I know, thats because ALL you seem to post is off-topic bumblings

[Sarnie]

Thread tidied to keep within topic of faults......

 

Thats all you seem to post nowadays

 

I know, thats because ALL you seem to post is off-topic bumblings

 

Thats not true as me and Liam's Z posted all of the known faults that have been logged within this thread, which is not off topic

[Kennydies]

Is the noisy window really noticable? AS i did notice a little wind noise when i was driving at 70mph...

[Liam's Z]

Thread tidied to keep within topic of faults......

 

Would like 2 know when this thread went of topic mate??? Thought we've been pretty good so far

[Liam's Z]

Is the noisy window really noticable? AS i did notice a little wind noise when i was driving at 70mph...

 

Yes mate.... Yours coming from the driver or the passenger side??? It's ok at slow speed, defo more noticeable on motorway....