GC350z Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Leaving now to collect new car. Can you believe I never got a chance to take pics of her. Plenty of other people did. Have a nice 233km trip down in MY04 and 233km trip back in MY07. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Sounds like a nice trip and the weathers good. Enjoy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 I’m back. Weather sucked for most of it. Sorry about pics. Using phone until I claybar, polish, wax and remove some dealer graphics. Arrived, deal done, got car, hit the road and within minutes meet To make matters worse I had to drive over freshly laid tar. Anywho. Back home in one piece. Love it. I think it’s a lot faster than MY04. Hit 200kph before I even realised it. Handles better. Don’t like the clutch much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes.brook Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Very cool Twin intakes? Dig those GT4 wheels too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Very nice indeed. Keep us informed as to how things progress because I'm sure a few members are considering buying one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Just waiting for the rx8 rims digs Looks ace mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 The car is great. The clutch really is annoying. It’s not really mechanical now. Will have to get used to it. Slowing down it actually sounds like a super charger spinning down. Odd. Twin intakes sounds great but you get used to it far too quick. Put the foot down in 3rd and there was a definite sound of air sucking in. It's much faster then an MY04. When I got back to Dublin I found very difficult to keep the speed down. She doesn’t want to drive at 30. Biggest problem so far is removing the dealers graphics. Got them off but left the adhesive residue. Going to try tar remover now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Looking good, my friend! Keep us posted with your thoughts as you get used to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 adhesive residue will come off easy with wd40, looks supeb imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 looks gorgeous. Love the wheels too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 adhesive residue will come off easy with wd40, looks supeb imo Sorry, but PLEASE do not put WD40 all over your paintwork. Start with something like AG Super Resin Polish, it shouldn't have affected the lacquer so using tar remover etc might be a bit extreme. Car looks great, enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 adhesive residue will come off easy with wd40, looks supeb imo Sorry, but PLEASE do not put WD40 all over your paintwork. Start with something like AG Super Resin Polish, it shouldn't have affected the lacquer so using tar remover etc might be a bit extreme. Car looks great, enjoy it! Why ?? it will not do any harm and will dissolve the adhesive , it seems madness to try and polish glue off a car ? and its likely to scratch the paint If the adhesive IS on the paintwork ? normally dealer stickers are on the glass, wd40 works well on this also, just spray on a rag and hold on for a few mins or you could use a hairdryer to soften it wd40 is well used on bikes to remove chain wax from painted wheels with absolutely no detremental affects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I am surprised that the dealer did not get the residue off in the first place. But car looks very nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 Just spotted the LEDs on the front that replaced the orange reflector. Very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 looking mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 adhesive residue will come off easy with wd40, looks supeb imo Sorry, but PLEASE do not put WD40 all over your paintwork. Start with something like AG Super Resin Polish, it shouldn't have affected the lacquer so using tar remover etc might be a bit extreme. Car looks great, enjoy it! Why ?? it will not do any harm and will dissolve the adhesive , it seems madness to try and polish glue off a car ? and its likely to scratch the paint If the adhesive IS on the paintwork ? normally dealer stickers are on the glass, wd40 works well on this also, just spray on a rag and hold on for a few mins or you could use a hairdryer to soften it wd40 is well used on bikes to remove chain wax from painted wheels with absolutely no detremental affects If you're happy using it then great. Using a lubricant / oil on paint is not ideal IMO. You refer to it being used on wheels etc. Which may be fine. Paint is a different chemical set up and oil absorbing into it will cause problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magrillz Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Looks fantastic. Love it in black and nice wheels too. Never noticed the LED's on the front before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 If the sun decides to make an appearance today I'll get some photos. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Nice dude. How does the clutch feel different? Do you feel like you are just pushing a pedal and you dont feel like its pulling a chord? Also - i wonder how it would sound with 2 popchargers or k&n's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_350z Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I was driving a Megane over the weekend (rental) and the lack of response from any pedal, the gear stick and the wheel was awful... the car was so forgiving I started to do whacky pedal/gear/wheel combos for fun. T'was nice to get into the Z this morning and hear the rumble, and feel the response :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I was driving a Megane over the weekend (rental) and the lack of response from any pedal, the gear stick and the wheel was awful... the car was so forgiving I started to do whacky pedal/gear/wheel combos for fun. T'was nice to get into the Z this morning and hear the rumble, and feel the response :drool: I miss my zed. I drove Sarah's Mums Punto over the weekend as i was insured until 12 midday today. It was horrible, i put my footdown and it doesnt move, i couldnt even overtake a corsa doing 40 on an A road! I MISS MY CAR!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 Nice dude. How does the clutch feel different? Do you feel like you are just pushing a pedal and you dont feel like its pulling a chord? Also - i wonder how it would sound with 2 popchargers or k&n's If you drive a new Toyota or something like an Astra or Focus you’ll find the clutch is completely unresponsive. No feel to it. You can bang the pedal without a second thought. The problem with that is when using 1st there’s no pressure or weight behind it. When you release it it flicks back at you. It’s hard to describe but in a strange way I’d say it’s less mechanical and more electric if that makes sense. It’s great though for higher gears as you just flick through them. I always hate driving an Avensis, Astra or Focus as combined with the dead clutch you have power steering that has no weight to it at any speed. It makes driving very easy but I find it dangerous not to be able to feel the car through my hands and feet. The steering on MY07 is lighter then MY04 but you can still feel the wheels and what the rear is doing. The steering wheel might even be a little bigger. Even the seat feels different. In the old car I’d have to tilt my head back to rest it on the headrest. Now the headrest is inline with the seat so my back is straight. From the first moment I sat in it I felt totally at home. Perfect driving position. Two chargers would be interesting but as there's no gains apart from noise I'd be one of those that wouldn't bother. I think Nissan have developed the 3.5 into a great engine and don't want to mess with the setup. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Good to know, cheers dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Getting very brooooooody now. Love my 04 but that 07 looks 3 better. Very nice Im jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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