JAP350Z

...... and it said it can tell the difference between dogs and children .... unless you re-set it.

The amp in the boot isn't easy to reach. Have attached a pdf of what is involved.

Couldn't see anything on eBay??? Wish I had kept my 1978 MKII RS1800 turbo. Better than the RS2000 any day. Still £50k - what a laugh.

Probably what scraped on the kerb was the flexible coupling on the exhaust. Oil could be coming from a couple of places so best to check. Was it topped-up lately - possible overspill trickling down off engine. As Sinbad said - check were it's coming from - then you can start worrying.

I had Avons on my Golf GTi and they had stunning grip. I guess it has something to do with the front wheel drive, when I had them on my BMW they were awful . I'm just about to change to Pilots on the Zed.

Theres a full standard system on eBay but the guy is in London. See here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Standard-complete ... dZViewItem

Heard they called it Dave because everyone in the country knows one. Sounds crazy but true.

I have a JDM and the petrol warning light has only ever been on once - yes it does exist on the JDM. I seem to remember the dte reading was about 53 miles when it came on. Not a great idea to go this low as the pump will suck up any crap in the tank.

I didn't have to remove any of the other trim, just the 'letter box' surround for the DVD unit. Like most of the other parts of the trim it unclips with careful insertion of a flat bladed screwdriver. Pull out the 4 connectors from the rear of the JDM unit. Only 2 will fit in the UK unit, so you can't go wrong, then just tape up/tuck away the redundant ones. Slide the new unit into place and refit the screws into the side mounts (screws are a bit of a bugger to refit). Clip the trim back in and your'e all set to turn the system on. Can take a few mins to boot up. You may need to use a programme CD before installing the DVD map disc if nothing has been left on the replacement unit. I replaced mine almost a year ago for a 2005 X-Trail unit and have had no problems.

First car was a Ford Escort MkII RS1800 (think it was about 7 years old) in a lurid green colour. It was originally my older brothers and it sat at the end of the driveway for almost a year. I was 19 and told if I could fix it and get it MOT'd I could have it. 6 months of evenings and weekends and I stripped out and re-built everything (the wonders of the scouts mechanics badge!!!). It needed a bit of welding at the garage to get through the MOT, but I was overjoyed. Insurance was a killer though. My nephew passed his test 3 weeks ago and wants his Dad to get him a car (max 2 years old) for doing so well. My answer would be a size 9 to his lazy butt.

Must have been an option in Japan, as mine has heated mirrors. They take a minute or two to clear.

I swapped out my JDM sat nav DVD player for one I got off Ebay for £55. Think it was from an X-Trail or Primera. Took about 20 minutes. Sure I posted here before about how to change it. About to head home so don't have a chance to search for the link. If you are still interested in how to do it, I can post up a reply in the morning - or just PM me.

Staples (office supplies) were doing 1Gb Scandisk cards for £9.99.

Well it's only a 3,462 mile swim. You could fit the Zed with a snorkel and take a chance.

Are you saying that you didn't need to deal with the lining ? That would be excellent news as I really don't want to make a mess of mine 1. Carefully lever the front plastc 'letterbox' cover off (the one behind the drivers seat). 2. Undo the 4 small side bolts (2 on each side) fitted to the support frame. A ratchet spanner or similar helps, as there is only enough space to get your fingers in. 3. Remove screws, being careful not to drop the back ones. They will disappear forever if you aren't careful. 4. Slide out the sat nav DVD player and undo the 4 cable blocks. 5. Throw the Jap sat nav in the bin. 6. Connect two of the cable blocks back to the new sat nav DVD (the only ones that fit in the two openings). You can tape up the 2 redundant ones and tuck to the side. 7. Slide the unit back into the support bracket and put the bolts back in. Locating the 2 rear ones is difficult but possible (make sure no kids are around at this point as there will be lots of swearing). 8. Clip the front cover back on and you are away. Took me about half an hour.

I got a DVD player from a Primera. It was easy to replace from the front. 4 no. bracket screws/bolts were a bit fidly but not impossible to undo/replace. Took about half an hour to pull out the old one and fit the replacement. Cost £54 off eBay and even had the latest sat nav disc still inside. I'm also looking for the replacement buttons, but no luck yet. Have attached a shot of a US control panel if it helps anyone.

35 hours a week. 9.30 to 5.30. This is the coolest design studio I have ever worked in.

I'm Alan and I drive a Jap 350Z.

Alan My Mum was a fan of Alan Ladd back in the 60's.

I would do it. Sold my old car before going to Hong Kong for 18 months. My bonus paid for my Z.

Snow button? JDM + Tiptronic Gearbox + Snow Button = Lower torque & no sideways sliding. Love it, works a treat with decent tyres & no problems yet.

The spats are the only downside to the nismo kit, and yes that is the worst angle to view them from Who the hell is going to see them from that angle, except the cyclist you just ran over.

Hey Kev, do you think someone over there doesn't like you. Can't even post anything on the thread as it has been locked.

Sack Tony Blair - Ming for Prime Minister.