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OK...now I'm confused. So Stillen is not the best one to get? Which one would people recommend if I decided to go for one at some point? I also read about cleaning the filters - how often does that need to be done...?

It's interesting to read some of the anti public sector comments on here and see that the authors often don't seem to be arguing for things to be better for people in the private sector - just worse for the public sector. It's a bit like - "I have a bad time, so I want you to have one as well". Sad reflection on human nature really.

I'd like to add my voice to those on here who don't take kindly to the assumption that everyone in the public sector is lazy or on the scrounge. I work longer than average hours and rarely if ever get time for a lunch break. I also do a lot of work in my own time - evenings, weekends etc for which I don't get additional pay. I earn quite good money these days, but it's taken a long time to get to this point. Politicians must love sitting back and watching people from each sector bitching about the other; it's a convenient way to deflet attention from their own failings. Certainly in the Department I work for it's been permissible to claim back time in lieu of illness on holiday for as long as I can remember. I've never come across a single person in 18 years who has actually done it though.

Interesting - I thought only only exhaust and cats had a noticeable impact on the sound...

Personal preference on this one. I have a 370, my brother has a GTR, whilst the GTR absolutely ruins the 370 I prefer my 370, it's a better looking car and actually a bit more exclusive. Again this is my personal preference before I get slated. +1 GTR IMHO is an awesome car but the 370 wins on looks (and it fits down our road...)

What benefits does an intake mod bring?

Sorry - I meant the mobile service - just contacted them via the website and they were done outside the house in a van. I thought the finish was fine when I had the silver wheels, but I am a more fussy these days. Even if I didn't have dark wheels I probably wouldn't risk it now. There is a wicked wheels based in Guildford who do onsite work, but I can't vouch for them as I've never used them. I used SCR Audio in Ashford, Middlesex for my full repaint. They were great. They were honest and told me they couldn't guarantee a perfect match on the multi-stage finish of the dark wheels, so I decided to ask them to do a full repaint. Cost a lot more obviously, but I'm glad I did it if only to save all the hassle in future. I try to be very careful parking, but the car lives in the road so the pavements are always there...waiting........

If we all liked the same things the world would be boring like the colour of your car Ha ha - just noticed the tiny font writing. Although you are wrong, wrong, wrong, it did make me laugh

I feel pretty well qualified to comment on this subject having had my fair share of experiences with refurbs on both the siliver and dark 370 Rays. As Colin has shown via his link to my earlier thread, I had all four wheels on my Black Edition repainted recently because of problems I'd had with a couple of refurbs on the dark wheels. I couldn't be happier with the outcome and the key advantage is that I now have a paint code for a prefect match if there are any mishaps in future. The main issue with the OEM wheels is, as Chris has pointed out, the multi-stage finish. Try as I might, I was not able to discover a paint code for the wheels - I don't think one exists, which means you are banking on the refurbisher to use their eye to get the best possible match. I went to a supposedly top outfit and ended up with one wheel darker than the rest I am a bit surprised that it's not been possible to get a good match on the silver wheel though. Although they are also a multi-stage finish, its not as unusual a shade as the dark rays. It may be that I wasn't as much of a perfectionist as some, but I even had a few refurbs done by Wicked Wheels on the Silver and was happy with them Will - If all else fails, my advice is to get all four repainted. You then have the added reassurance of knowing that they are all the same and any accidents with the curb in future can be sorted out without all the hassle you are currently having - just keep a note of the paint code if you do!

The Quartz Black Edition / Anniversary Edition is not a boring colour! And it looks great with the red interior and brake calipers! Not found a single person who doesn't prefer it to our previous White 370Z. Very unusual colour that changes with the light. Rant over

It's great to get em back after some work!

Hope you feel better soon - I used to think people who complained about back pain were moaners until I had a couple of episodes myself

Thanks for all the positive responses. Will post a close up shot soon.

Sounds like a good idea and well worth doing. Parking feels like not much more than guess work sometimes due to the complete lack of visibility.

Thanks. They're painted .

Gave the Z a good clean and shine today so thought I'd post some snaps of my newly repainted wheels. As per previous post, this decision came from problems I’ve had with a couple of refurbs. The factory finish dark Rays look awesome, but they are a pain to refurb properly due to the multi-stage finish (dusting of silver over black base). I was finding it hard to get anyone willing to do them at all; and last time I was left with one wheel darker than the rest. So…I decided to bite the bullet and get all four done in a colour that would be easier to match if they need work in future. I went with SCR Audio in Ashford (Middx) – really nice bunch of guys. Looked at a ton of colour cards, made my choice and went away fingers crossed. Result………I love em! Really pleased with the colour and finish. I also have the colour code written down to make life easier if they need any work in future. Hope you like em…(tire dressing wasn't completely dry hence white bits on the tyres)

Thanks for all the advice on spacers

yep - same colour OK. Didn't mean to be negative btw - hopefuly you will have better luck than me - I'm sure it's possible to get a good colour match if the refurb people know what they're doing. (The wheels on the Z are such a big part of the look that I can't stand to leave them with damage on.) when i looked at my Black ed. the first thing i noted was a scuff on the alloy. when i picked her up the garage had repaired it and had done a very good job. it was a very good match. bristol nissan BTW. Good to know - in fairness exact same thing happened when we got ours - there was a scuff on one wheel which the dealer had repaired (shame you always have to ask!) and it looked good. Strange thing was I went with the same people more recently and got a less satisfactory result. Big issue is that there is no paint code for the wheel colour so they have to match it by eye. (Also found out when I had them repainted this week that the original refurb people had put the tire on inside out - didn't even know that was possible! )

yep - same colour OK. Didn't mean to be negative btw - hopefuly you will have better luck than me - I'm sure it's possible to get a good colour match if the refurb people know what they're doing. (The wheels on the Z are such a big part of the look that I can't stand to leave them with damage on.)

Ohhh I know the feeling (except it was my fault the last time). When we had our first 370 I gave my other half a hard time for curbing the wheel a few weeks in, only to go and do it myself a few weeks later. Not sure if your car has the same colour Rays as the Black Edition? If so, good luck finding anyone to refurb them to an acceptable standard. I've just had all mine repainted due to the difficulty getting anyone who can properly match the finish on Black Ed Rays (will post some pics soon).

Here is another reason not to participate. To "cleanse" the areas around football stadiums, Ukranian authorities have been killing stray cats and dogs with zinc phosphate which leads to a painful death (or burning them in a mobile incenerator - sometimes while they are still alive.) The official line is that this has been banned by the Ukranian government due to pressure from outside, but it is still reported to be happening. Interesting that racist violence is apparently tolerated, but the sight of stray dog or cat isn't.

+1 Most things in life are a waste of money, doesn't stop us from doing it though +1 Totally agree - it's not just about the value of the car; I work in an office all week and I like being out on a sunny day working to keep the car looking good. Quite often end up with people who live in the road wandering over for a chat about the car.

That's a very good age for a bunny! Our cats are scared of the rabbits!

I think that illustrates the value of prior research! I was waiting for the pie joke - quite surprised it took so long to come actually Yes - you are right about the cables - rabbits will chew through absolutely anything and are very partial to cables. My other half is bringing a new plug home because she accidentally forgot to wrap the cable around the hoover she keeps in the same room as the bunnies - few minutes and it was done for - they have teeth like razors. It's also best to avoid carpet if you have indoor rabbits. You can litter train some, but they do like to "go". Rabbit poop is pretty inoffensive, but their wee is quite whiffy and it will ruin a carpet. We have wooden floors, so it's an easy job to clean up. (Also means you need to clean out cages and hutches very frequently - preferably every day)

Yeah - don't make them angry