Cals_350z Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Hi everyone, I'm Cal and I've owned my 2006 Nissan 350z for about a week now and it's been constant smiles every time I look at, sit in or drive it! Really looking forward to getting more involved in the community. Any advice as to what you think is key to maintaining/upgrading/enjoying these cars would be great thank you all!😁 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizzy Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Hi Cal, Welcome, my family are new to the 350z community as well. And like you say, they do put a smile on your face. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Hi and welcome from Bristol 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Miester Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Welcome along Azure blue one off the beat colours for the 350z enjoy 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Welcome mate! Good to have another azure to the fold! looks clean aswell! Ask away there’s so much knowledge combined here and always really good traders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Welcome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Welcome to the OC. I've got an 05 and she does use a bit of oil now she's a bit older. I'd check the oil once a week after she's been left overnight. Get an idea if there is any oil consumption and how much.. For me I know mine uses about 500ml every 1000 miles so I reset the odometer and top up about 250ml every 500 miles. Any engine will not be happy without enough oil and simple checks like this will see you avoid tears later Run on 98/99 octane. If you get stuck with no choice but 95ron then keep the revs below 4500rpm until you can fill up with the good stuff. The engine can knock if revved high on 95ron and damage your engine. Check your tyres. If the previous owner has mixed tyres on front and rear, the zed will not handle as well as it should and can be a bit twitchy. Yes tyres are expensive, but in comparison to how much petrol they use it's not really a massive game changer in the overall running costs. Ps, your zed looks mighty fine, especially under the petrol station lights. I think the designers did this on purpose to lessen the pain when we fill up 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Ello n welkom To add to the fantastic info above, suspect components one once lowered they wear prematurely. With mine being on coilovers, I'll replacing front ARB drop links, lower control arms and track rod ends. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cals_350z Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, HEADPHONES said: Welcome to the OC. I've got an 05 and she does use a bit of oil now she's a bit older. I'd check the oil once a week after she's been left overnight. Get an idea if there is any oil consumption and how much.. For me I know mine uses about 500ml every 1000 miles so I reset the odometer and top up about 250ml every 500 miles. Any engine will not be happy without enough oil and simple checks like this will see you avoid tears later Run on 98/99 octane. If you get stuck with no choice but 95ron then keep the revs below 4500rpm until you can fill up with the good stuff. The engine can knock if revved high on 95ron and damage your engine. Check your tyres. If the previous owner has mixed tyres on front and rear, the zed will not handle as well as it should and can be a bit twitchy. Yes tyres are expensive, but in comparison to how much petrol they use it's not really a massive game changer in the overall running costs. Ps, your zed looks mighty fine, especially under the petrol station lights. I think the designers did this on purpose to lessen the pain when we fill up Thank you for the great advice mate! Yes I'm monitoring the oil each week to try and gauge the usage and keep on top of it. I'm planning on coming to JDM Combe with you guys so can't wait to see everyone else's Zs! Edited February 13, 2022 by Cals_350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadmaster Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Welcome along! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Hello and welcome. Such a lovely colour. Keep enjoying it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Hi and welcome along buddy, nice looking car you have there. Regular maintenance and stuff these can go on for ever so to speak. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coz@TORQEN Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Hello and welcome to the club Cal! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommZ Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Welcome Welcome! Lovely looking colour, I'll try spot you in Northants!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cals_350z Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 4 hours ago, TommZ said: Welcome Welcome! Lovely looking colour, I'll try spot you in Northants!! Nice to know theres other Z owners nearby! I see you're Daventry, I'm Wellingborough so will probably bump into you at some point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Not literally i hope 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAXY Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 welcome to the club Cal,lovely looking car there bud,some great guys on here who know there stuff and great community. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Hopson Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Hi Cal, Hello and welcome 🤙 looks a lovely example this, good to see you enjoying it! As far as maintenance goes these things can be pretty reliable if looked after! Make sure you keep up to date on regular services and checking on your oil and you'll be sweet! If your interested in being part of the Planet Jap family I have some very tasty comps out atm for you to take a look at if it's your thing its @planetjap on Instagram! If it's not don't worry look forward to seeing you this year at the shows/events 😊🪐 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi350z Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Hello and welcome! 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jac Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Welcome, nice looking motor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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