DP7657 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hi to everyone on the forum and already a big thanks to those who have helped me with some of my rookie issues! Thought I'd introduce myself to the club before I pester with problems. Bought my 2004 350Z GT two weeks ago and have loved it every day since then. Quite an improvement on the Vauxhall Corsa I am now selling...(2005/1.2 Sxi/Black/£3250 PM if interested) Here it is anyway (quite into photography too): Here are my current thoughts / plans / issues / background: 1) Have a buckle in front passenger OEM Rays alloy to get straightened + refurbished somewhere in the North (ish) London area. Have been quoted £160 for the job, might consider selling the damaged wheel and buying a new one... 2) Have Nexen N6000 245/45/R18 (nearly new and fitted by previous owner, damn it) on the back and Bridgestone RE040 225/45/R18 on the front. I want to replace the old Bridgestones (barely legal tread) with Falken 452s 245/45/R18 and then put them on the back too, does that sound like an OK plan? 3) Need to buy a Bluetooth Adaptor as I only have the cradle - Have sent a PM and checked eBay, will get one there unless anyone wants to sell one? 4) Can't decide whether to go for Satin / Chrome / Black 'Z' badges to replace the OEM front and rear ones. Welcome advice / photos of other GM Grey Zeds with their badges. 5) The Bose CD changer seems to HATE my CD-Rs and skips a hell of a lot. I'm hoping to get a new head unit with iPod and USB inputs some time soon and would appreciate any advice on that - don't really want to break the bank, £200 ish would be nice. 6) I have a high pitch whirring type noise which sounds as if it is coming from behind me when I drive (very high pitch, not too loud though). The noise is fairly constant throughout RPM / speeds / gears etc. I have been told that's fairly common in the Zed but my hearing is picking it up quite clearly so it's driving me crazy at times! Thanks to all of you who have already helped me, I don't expect answers to all of these questions and still have a bit of reading to do on some too. Just wanted to say how brilliant this forum is and hello to all! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Welcome Here are my current thoughts / plans / issues / background: 1) Have a buckle in front passenger OEM Rays alloy to get straightened + refurbished somewhere in the North (ish) London area. Have been quoted £160 for the job, might consider selling the damaged wheel and buying a new one... ZEDMANALAEX HAS SOME NEW AND SECONDHAND RAYS 2) Have Nexen N6000 245/45/R18 (nearly new and fitted by previous owner, damn it) on the back and Bridgestone RE040 225/45/R18 on the front. I want to replace the old Bridgestones (barely legal tread) with Falken 452s 245/45/R18 and then put them on the back too, does that sound like an OK plan? YEP 3) Need to buy a Bluetooth Adaptor as I only have the cradle - Have sent a PM and checked eBay, will get one there unless anyone wants to sell one? PM PIMM 4) Can't decide whether to go for Satin / Chrome / Black 'Z' badges to replace the OEM front and rear ones. Welcome advice / photos of other GM Grey Zeds with their badges. BLACK DON'T WEAR TOO WELL 5) The Bose CD changer seems to HATE my CD-Rs and skips a hell of a lot. I'm hoping to get a new head unit with iPod and USB inputs some time soon and would appreciate any advice on that - don't really want to break the bank, £200 ish would be nice. COMMON PROBLEM .... FIXABLE BY R5LEE 6) I have a high pitch whirring type noise which sounds as if it is coming from behind me when I drive (very high pitch, not too loud though). The noise is fairly constant throughout RPM / speeds / gears etc. I have been told that's fairly common in the Zed but my hearing is picking it up quite clearly so it's driving me crazy at times! YOU GOT ME THERE Thanks to all of you who have already helped me, I don't expect answers to all of these questions and still have a bit of reading to do on some too. Just wanted to say how brilliant this forum is and hello to all! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter10 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I'm from NW London, where about are you? I asked myself about Z badges and everyone seems to have different opinions. I'm going for some satin ones as they match the "350z" badge and then if I decided to I will add a Tommy K badge to the back. In my opinion, I can't see a black badge looking as good on that colour of car. I think satin would look great though. You can pick up the odd rays wheel from eBay and the like sometimes at a bargain price so look around. Check out some of the meets coming up, there's a few big ones coming up soon where you will see loads of zeds to get an idea. viewtopic.php?f=57&t=44484 few tickets going from members who can't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 5) The Bose CD changer seems to HATE my CD-Rs and skips a hell of a lot. I'm hoping to get a new head unit with iPod and USB inputs some time soon and would appreciate any advice on that - don't really want to break the bank, £200 ish would be nice. Dan WTTC I've been thinking on buying this. and it's within your budget also. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003E6VEKW/r ... B003E6VEKW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hi Dan & to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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racinggreen Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I bought this head unit http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/XTRONS-TD714-7-Do ... 2c5c5ab8d9 works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DP7657 Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 ATTAK Z - I did PM ZMANALEX and PIMM Think I will go for the Satin ones, like the idea of the black on the Gunmetal but maybe I will try and keep it looking smart rather than like a beast. PETER 10 - I'm in Enfield, you? Drive over to Uxbridge on the North Circ for work at the moment, have seen another Zed or two doing a similar commute haha maybe it's you! Satin it is then Head unit shopping time now too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 nice car. and a big welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Welcome to the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter10 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 ATTAK Z - I did PM ZMANALEX and PIMM Think I will go for the Satin ones, like the idea of the black on the Gunmetal but maybe I will try and keep it looking smart rather than like a beast. PETER 10 - I'm in Enfield, you? Drive over to Uxbridgeon the North Circ for work at the moment, have seen another Zed or two doing a similar commute haha maybe it's you! Satin it is then Head unit shopping time now too... That's pretty much where I am I have just ordered two satin badges too, need them for the 14th May . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP7657 Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Does anyone have any photos of a Gunmetal Zed with satin / black / chrome Z badges for me to see to kill my indecision? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stu350z Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Nice car dude! Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Cool plane/Z pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP7657 Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 Couldn't resist the chance to get the Zed in with the plane, might go back and try and get one with a Japan Airlines jet for a bit more relevance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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