Sam Mcgoo

If the aircon is on , the pump is on. Temperature selection will make little or no difference to the load on the pump so will use just a much fuel.... I think.

That's good to here. I have a bluetooth elm327 on order and have downloaded torq on my HTC. Have you used it to display pressures, temps etc? I did ask if anyone knew about it here; viewtopic.php?f=9&t=43007 but you obviously did'nt notice.

Welcome.

I agree that in an ideal world you should change all four tyres at the same time. However, if this means compromising on the tyre quality I would choose not to. If I were you, I would buy the best tyre I could afford to replace your worn rears. Then in a few months/thousand miles or when money permits I would then purchase matching fronts. I would be surprised if you notice that there is an inferior tyre on the front unless your going too fast round a corner. After all, your fronts will still be the same grip level as you have now, they will just lose traction before the rears do. Having poorer front tyres and possible under-steer is much more controllable then over-steer and you will feel your steering going light before you completely lose traction. Just my 2p.

Welcome. Really like your GT4

Hello Cholula.

Welcome.

I've got the Tein bonnet Dampers. They work very well but aren't cheap! http://www.prostreetonline.com/pnsku/bhd01-p26.asp

Some people would say do an ROV course, it may help your chances but they are very expensive. In my experience if a company want you they will give you any training you require. I had no previous ROV training or experience. My CV consisted of a 4 year Electro/mechanical apprenticeship , 9 years in the RAF as an Airframe Tech and various engineering ONDs etc and an HNC. There is a website (ROVWORLD.COM) that has some good information on it if your thinking down these lines. However, its full of knobs and moaners so don't bother joining, just use it as a information resource. Wages vary depending on companies, contracts and days worked a year but as a guide you would start as a trainee pilot tech on around 30 to 35k, then Pilot tech (shouldn't take more than a year to get promoted) on 35 to 45k, then Submersible tech (after another year or so) 45k to 60k and supervisor ( possible in around 5 years) 60 to 75k

srobrien has given sound advise on the Rig Electrician front. Transocean seem to own the majority of oil rigs now days, so they might be a good bet to look at also. I work for Subsea7 as an ROV Technician. They are split into two parts 'Subsea7' who are mainly on boats doing subsea construction work, and 'I-Tech7' that are mainly on drill rigs. I do the latter. As far I'm aware you can't be a 'rig electrician' with subsea7. There maybe some subsea7 electricians that work for the marine department on the Subsea7 owned vessels but I imagine only a hand full. As far as being an ROV tech, I would recommend it. Its a great mix of work and play. On the rigs we generally do 3 weeks on 3 weeks off, so 21 x 12 hour shifts then 3 weeks at home. We work in a small team (usually 3) of a supervisor, a technician, and a trainee or pilot/tech. A typical day (obviously this varies) consists of a couple of hours system maintenance, launch the ROV in the water and take turns 'flying' it around and using the robotic arms to do whatever work needs doing subsea(thats the play bit ). When the works complete, recover the ROV to deck and carry out any maintenance/repairs that may be required. Technically, its very varied. Between the 3 of you, you have to maintain/repair the whole system -the control van is full of Electrical/electronic equipment such as monitors, control panels, video equipment, Fibre optics, HV control cabinets etc...-Then there is the launch equipment consisting of winches and A-frames which are mainly Hydraulics. The Umbilical (heavy duty cable) and junction boxes which carry fibre optics, High and low voltage electricity and video to and from the ROV. Then the ROV it's self, High and low voltage electrics, electronic control pods, video Cameras, sonar,lights, Manipulators (robotic arms), Hydraulics and the mechanical frame. When initially thinking about rig work, I was considering rig sparky or mechanic. All I can say now, is I wouldn't want to do any other job offshore. If I'm honest, compared to us, everyone else seems to be working so hard all day, everyday and although my job can be very busy at times there is also relaxed periods where you can slip away down the gym or sit and watch a film/browse the net in the comfort of the control van. As far as working away from home, on a rig or boat, you won't know if it's for you unless you try it. I do miss getting in my own bed and snuggling up to the missus every night but the quality time off and wage helps make up for it.

So we are now group 45 out of 50. http://www.thatcham.org/abigrouprating/ ... p?page=347 ABI Code Manufacturer Model Series Year CC Fuel Type Gear Box No. of Doors Body Type Group (1-20) Group (1-50) Group Type Security 355 253 01 NISSAN 350Z (276) COUPE 1 2003 - 2006 3499 P M 2 18 45 E T1 355 253 02 NISSAN 350Z GT COUPE 1 2003 - 2007 3499 P M 2 T1 355 256 01 NISSAN FAIRLADY Z (350 Z) 1 2003 On 3499 P M 2 G 355 113 01 NISSAN SILVIA 1998 P M 2 G 1 - 4 of 4

That's what I wanted to hear, Cheers. I was concerned due to it being a converted airfield. I wouldn't say my car is loud, so hopefully be ok on that front. Who do you buy your track time from when you go to Bedford?

You'll find any reasonably powerful rear-wheel drive car with wide tyres will do the same. If this sort of thing bothers you, then maybe it's not for you. But before making any drastic decisions, you could try buying some winter tyres or try lowering your tyre pressures a little. You just have to be smooth with steering and throttle inputs on slippery days.

I have considered this and looked at a couple, but not sure they will fit with my Kaminari front lip. I suppose I could just cover the front in tape.

Hi guys/girls, I'm thinking of a track day in the Zed. Previously I have done 5 or 6 Airfield track days in my 300zx and then the TT Supra so not a complete novice. These were all done at RAF Marham over the last few years on their Charity track days. These were a fantastic mix of long straights (170 mph in the supra) and both high and low speed corners. I like the idea of airfield style track days as there is next to nothing to hit if anything goes wrong but the days I did at Marham completely ruined the front of my Supra through stone chipping. So to those of you that track your car, what would be a good track for a day out not too far from me (east anglia)? I was thinking about Bedford Autodrome. What's it like there for stones etc? This is my main concern. Also, I might get the missus to get me a track day voucher for Christmas to use towards it, any recommendations on a company to use? MSV?

Hello and welcome. Nice zed.

As it is, with the tints. If you wanna go to the clean look, IMO, you'll have to change the door handles and wheels back to silver.

Thanks for the advise Alex. I'll have a look at whats available pod wise. If you were to choose one out of Boost and fuel pressure, which would it be? That way I could put the AEM AFR in the pod also.

Yeah its the AEM UEGO Wideband AFR gauge I have fitted. Boost and fuel pressure is what I was thinking, along with oil temps. - Your right though, I would probably get bored with it. That's why I don't mind spending £30 on it.

Cheers Stew, So you never had yours working? I was really looking for something to just check everything is ok every once in a while, rather than a permanent fixture such as the HKS camp system. I really don't want to clutter up the cockpit. I have an AFR gauge for constant monitoring but at the moment its sitting in the cup holder I'm either gonna get a pillar pod for that or try mounting it in the cubby hole. I would just like to monitor a few things from time to time just for piece of mind.