Mike Rosie Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 Hello from a new Zed owner based in the Midlands Had the car for just under a month now and finally just getting around to posting on here but, fear not, I haven't been so relaxed when it came to getting things done to the car! Removed a centre mounted DVD/Sat-nav and refitted the slow-lift cubby Painted some scratched interior plastics Removed a non-functional radar detector (today, so much trim removal!) Replaced badges for black ones. The 'Z' was snapped when I bought it Plasti-dipped front lip and removed side reflectors. This included removing the bumper, of which someone helpfully fiberglassed over a couple of screws/bolts turning it into a 2 hour removal process... Plasti-dipped B pillar plastics & mirror-to-window plastics Temporary repair of torn side bolster with contrasting blue thread on the tan seats New boot struts, following a headache... 'Repaired' sub woofer cutting out P3 Serviced by CS (thank-you Mitz!) And Just bought some new Black Diamond pads and discs all round - CS, of course! Just one immediate issue, a flashing air bag/SRS light. It has been reset multiple times, once by CS. Any suggestions? It came back on once performing an emergency (safe) turn. This tells me there is a loose connection somewhere, it's just finding it. So yeah, look forward to getting into the forum, talking to fellow Zedders, getting and (soon) giving assistance. Mike Quote
martinmac Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forum, dont forget zeds look better when seen in large groups. Quote
GMballistic Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 Welcome aboard. I believe a lot of people who have had problems with the airbag light coming on have traced it to the connections underneath the passenger or drivers seat so that's where I'd first look. Quote
Mopedmark Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 along are you the guy I saw near the Millfields pub in West Bromwich a couple of weeks ago I flashed I was in the Blade Silver Quote
ZEUS Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 Im also in the midlands ! As already mentioned the connectors under the seat are usually the culprits for the airbag light (were on mine anyway) Quote
Mike Rosie Posted December 7, 2013 Author Posted December 7, 2013 along are you the guy I saw near the Millfields pub in West Bromwich a couple of weeks ago I flashed I was in the Blade Silver Nope, haven't been to West Brom recently. I'm always on the lookout for Z's to acknowledge but they seem fairly rare around my parts. See more mk1 mx5's (my previous 2 cars) than Zeds. I'll take a look under the seat tomorrow. Is there any obvious signs of issues/ damage? Or do they need replacing? Thanks folks! Quote
Steel Lynx Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 Welcome to the forum Mike! How did the plasti dip turn out? Wouldn't mind seeing some pictures Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 Welcome to the forum, Mike, email sent earlier... Quote
tony.r123 Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 Welcome to the forum, Another sunset for the midlands Quote
14N Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 Hello and to the forum Mike. Great to have another Midlands owner. If you're free next Sunday, there's a few of us meeting up in Dudley. Be great if you could make it. Details here: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/78609-pre-xmas-sunday-lunch-15th-dec-dudley-west-mids/ Quote
davedutch Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 Welcome to the forum from another midlander (just South of Derby) Enjoy your zed and hope to see you around P. S. Post some pics of what you've done to date. Quote
Vlad Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 Welcome to the forum! Where abouts in midlands are you? Quote
GMballistic Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 along are you the guy I saw near the Millfields pub in West Bromwich a couple of weeks ago I flashed I was in the Blade Silver Nope, haven't been to West Brom recently. I'm always on the lookout for Z's to acknowledge but they seem fairly rare around my parts. See more mk1 mx5's (my previous 2 cars) than Zeds. I'll take a look under the seat tomorrow. Is there any obvious signs of issues/ damage? Or do they need replacing? Thanks folks! If you've moved the seats it could have upset them possibly or if something has gone under the seat. Either way I would just try checking that all the plugs are properly connected. If all looks good then you could try this reset procedure; http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/3047-guide-resetting-airbag-warning-light/ If the light comes back on again though then it will mean more of an investigation. Quote
Mike Rosie Posted December 8, 2013 Author Posted December 8, 2013 Welcome to the forum Mike! How did the plasti dip turn out? Wouldn't mind seeing some pictures Sure. I've used plasti dip multiple times before and have been really impressed with it. I plan to do my alloys as well at some point to mask the corrosion until spring time. Painted the grille too. A little dirty at the moment. Looks so much fresher. It was tired and grey looking before The side plastics were all scratched up (somehow?) And a close up. Didn't get chance to look at the airbag under-seat connectors so the flash continues... I'm unable to get to Dudley for the weekend meet - apparently, i'm quickly running out of time to spend money on people. I'll be sure to look out for meets in the new year! Quote
blindbandit Posted December 9, 2013 Posted December 9, 2013 Hiya mate, I'm in the Midlands (Notts) as well, Midlanders.... best of both sides Dan Quote
bronzee Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Welcome from the other side of the pond. Quote
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