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  • 3 weeks later...

Recently fitted a new battery to the wife's Qashqai *Bosch S5 and was taken back by how much keener the engine starts. Not wanting the 350z to feel left out thought I'd treat her to a Bosch S4, which is the largest unit that'll fit in the battery tray. Existing Platinum 005L was fitted under warranty in Nov 2015 and served it's time well. Think it died once and since I've maintained with a ctek mxs 5.0 with battery conditioner function. 

 

Battery specifications:

 

Old -                       New -

Platinum 005L      Bosch S4 026

60Ah                      70Ah

540 CCA                630 CCA

 

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Like a big brothers hand-me-downs, the old 350z battery found a new home with the 92' Sunny. The windows operate so much quicker now 😁

 

So much space to take a larger unit.

 

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Old Sunny battery:

LION 158

45Ah

330 CCA

 

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Free upgrades 

 

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21 minutes ago, davey_83 said:

Magic sponge treatment for ol' girls leathers. Thoroughly cleaned and degreased before applying CarChem Leather 2IN1 for protection.

 

Lovely and soft again 😊

 

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Awesome clean up to the leathers. I need to do this job. The car looks amazing in the meet up pics!

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Checked her over mid week before the MOT and rears were almost to the wear bars, same again please 😁

 

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Home for a through clean front and back ready to go back on.

 

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Fresh ticket on ol' girl this morning, sailed though it's MOT. Went to a different place to normal, as priority was for a completely flat test ramp. Had a few 350z in over the years and said this was very tidy throughout 😁

 

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This week will see 8 years and circa 21,000 miles of my owning my 350z, still puts a smile on my face every nice drive out. Little photography session to mark the occasion.

 

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Few of mine from today's Yakushi Show 🔰 *always wanted YS banner picture 

 

Absolutely stunning venue, highlight of the JDM calendar

 

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The depth in gunmetal when looked after 🥵

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Trip over to Caffeine and Machine the other evening with some pals for a mini takeover. Didn't get many pictures sadly, too busy having a natter 😀 5 Z's and MR2 Turbo and Octavia vRS in the mix.

 

Gorgeous night pics courtesy of @StormtrooperZ 👌

 

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Pre Winter check over and recommissioned the exhaust while she was up. Wanted to check behind the rear heat shield to make sure there weren't any nasties lurking.

 

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Close up looking all very sorry 

 

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This just won't do 

 

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As a whistle thankfully 

 

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Careful go over with Mothers Mag & Ally polish, IPA and tips coated with Gtechniq C5

 

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All refitted up

 

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Decon wash, pre wash, snow foam, pressure rinse, APC with detailing brush for all the nooks and crannies, rinse, clay mitt, rinse, dry, hand polish and sealant.

 

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Fancied an aftermarket strut brace which came with gloss black ends, which I re did in Ford Electric Orange. Drained and replenish the catch can media, also added a baffle. Gave the carbon engine cover a go over while it was off too.

 

240 sand, prime, paint and lacquer.

 

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Freshly polished carbon fibre 🥳

 

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From today's club meet 

 

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Engine bay complete

 

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Quick refurb on my carbon b post trims. For a while now once it had rained they would water spot really bad and dry as pale blue staining. Would go after a polish or being left to completely dry out however it was clear the gel coating was failing.

 

SunTek Ultra to the rescue

 

B post removal x2 pop clips and a guide, door needs to be opened. 

 

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Faded and unprotected carbon

 

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First polish and refining needed

 

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PPF template being cut out

 

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Wet install

 

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Both pieces covered in self healing Ultra. Let these dry out final edge work and refit.

 

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Last minute venture to the border yesterday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Beautiful quiet roads, sun was shining and thankfully no floods en route. Even met a friend 😁 

 

Whitchurch, Oswestry, Newtown, Leominster, Worcester loop

 

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The overly high water table made for a stunning backdrop 

 

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PPF'd wheel lips paying dividends 😎

 

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Passed this little local legend so had to swing back for a pic 

 

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