Builder49 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Finally got my Zed. Took these as soon as I got home. Worked out with your help that she is a pre-facelift on an 06 plate. Drove beautifully. £97 to fill her up with super. Not as flash as most of yours, but loving her none the less. Be interested on your thoughts and opinions. http://s1075.photobucket.com/albums/w42 ... Kitchener/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Very nice, she looks in lovely condition. Best colour too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Edited your post to show your pics properly What tyres are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Congratulations on the purchase... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveRS Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Congratulations Paul Looks really nice, great condition, I like black Zeds a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Best colour - looks great. Just need to get some 350z mats now :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder49 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 350Z mats are fitted. they were in the boot section, just so keen to take a pic I hadn't put them in ! LOL Tyres? Well I'm not sure (and too dark to look now). When I viewed the car in the garage I told him the front tyres were illegal, which they were, so he has had 2 scrubbed tyres fitted, at least 6mm on them now. Don't even think they are a matching pair? And certainly don't match the rear, so that's something I need to sort at some point. I guess a full set will be much better, but will obviously set me back a few quid. Would ideally like to change the wheels at some point, so might see how the tyres go for now. What is the general feeling on that? All advice and assistance gratefully appreciated by this new owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder49 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Edited your post to show your pics properly What tyres are those? Thanks for the pic edit Damned if I could work out how to do it? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Builder49 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 BTW, is that a standard exhaust? To my untrained ears it sounds lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Looks like a stock exhaust. Always liked the sound of the stock 350z exhaust. Lovely when you get walls either side. Only thingi id make sure is that the rear tyres are the same make and are worn evenly. Enjoy the car shes a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder49 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Looks like a stock exhaust. Always liked the sound of the stock 350z exhaust. Lovely when you get walls either side. Only thingi id make sure is that the rear tyres are the same make and are worn evenly. Enjoy the car shes a beauty. Cheers for that. Rear tyres were on it when viewed and without going out to check tonight I'm 99% certain they matched and are evenly worn with about 4mm left on... Any other advice always welcome. Especially when it comes to mechanics etc. I'm rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Looks great My only concern would be the same as the others - the tyres. In particular I don't recognise the side wall of the tyre on the front - I'm wondering if its some sort of budget jobbie. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyus Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowie Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Very nice looking car mate, congrats you'll love it, regarding the tyres, get some decent ones on ASAP, I had same issue when i bought mine and on a meet we had with some of the other guys I had a wee moment , purely cos of gash cheapo tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spawn Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXS Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 The front tyre in the close up pic is an 'accelera'. I think these are the lower priced end of the scale for a larger company but i can't think who they are now ??? They are pretty good in the dry but questionable in the wet. If you have these on the rear aswell it may well be worth swopping them out as soon as you have the budget to do it. I know thats easier said than done and its a shame because they have decent tread on them but i'm just thinking of your safety and you wouldn't want to put a dink in that lovely looking Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyCee Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 sure is a looker, bet she will turn a few heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder49 Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Both the rear tyres are Bridgestone Potenza with about 4mm of tread left. Front offside as shown on the picture above is a 'ACCEIETA' and front nearside is a 'AUTOGRIP RADIAL F107', both of which have about 6 or 7mm but I would guess are cheapo budget jobbies? Any suggestions on the best make to purchase? will be mostly A1 type driving (obviously within the legal limits, in case any member is a cop!), with the odd blip where possible just to allow the exhaust to make a nice sound so I need something good but not race spec..... Was going to wait until I bought some wheels, but might be an idea to purchase soon. What do you all think? Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveRS Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I've always rated the Falkens, I've got them on my zed and had them on my last one too. I think a full set cost me around £550 and I have 19" alloys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 The front tyre in the close up pic is an 'accelera'. I think these are the lower priced end of the scale for a larger company but i can't think who they are now ??? They are pretty good in the dry but questionable in the wet. If you have these on the rear aswell it may well be worth swopping them out as soon as you have the budget to do it. I know thats easier said than done and its a shame because they have decent tread on them but i'm just thinking of your safety and you wouldn't want to put a dink in that lovely looking Z Accelera are made by Pirelli, had them on mine for the last 15 months and as you say, decent in the dry, take it easy in the wet. They are are a very hard and long lasting tyre, hardly any wear on mine. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Enjoy Looks great +1 on the Tyre comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Looks well And +1 for Falken FK452. Black Circles and Camskill are always good places to check for prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzr350z Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Had Accelleras put on the front of my sons car,a 1.4 Polo,got rid of them after a month,absolutetly rubbish,wet and dry.Certainly wouldnt have them on a Zed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1979 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 looks like a good find, I have the falkens and have had no problems at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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