tokai1 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Hi, I have just bought my first 350z and thought i would join the forum and try to learn about these great cars, Any info or advice much appreciated as i am completely new to these cars, loving every minute driving it tho,! Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Welcome aboard. Zed looks great from here and best colour too by the looks of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Advice - Start saving for all the Mods you are about to be buying EDIT: @ GMB - Second best colour mate Edited March 6, 2014 by Keyser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadour Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 First bit of advice mate: read your manual! Nobody ever does but you'll ne surprised the cool little things the car can do. If you fancy modding, start with the looks as its unlikely you'll need any extra poeer while you're getting used to how she drives. If you can live with the limited seats, you'll never need to change your car- she's got everything you could want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopedmark Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokai1 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks for the welcome! Im new to this caper so it might take me a while to figure out how to use site but i,ll keep tryin, yeah i struck lucky getting the car, my last car let me down so went and traded it in for a peugot diesel and hated it! so two weeks later seen the zed online went to view it and here we are, Fuel consumption is a little bit concerning but i,ll get used to it, Car is 2005 with gt pack and only 34k miles fsh i couldnt believe my luck!! Are there any issues i should watch out for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Advice - Start saving for all the Mods you are about to be buying EDIT: @ GMB - Second best colour mate Gun Metal is still the best STANDARD colour. Plus it gives you more horse power from what I've read. @tokai1 ~ known issues thread here; http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/107-350z-known-issues/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokai1 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 thanks for the link, and gunmetal def the best colour (dont want to start anything lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 thanks for the link, and gunmetal def the best colour (dont want to start anything lol) No probs and don't worry about the colour "war" it's all done in jest. Hope you enjoy the Zed and any problems with the car just take a look around here as the place is full of answers & helpful members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokai1 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 brilliant thanks I only picked it up yesterday so still finding things and the best thing it does is make me smile lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Welcome. So much information on here, you'll soon know a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Welcome to the Land of Zed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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350zedd Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 to the forum....keep smilin' and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmck13 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 A very warm welcome, now your bank balance takes a steep dive but worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tokai1 Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 I was dubious about joining these forums but looks like i came to the right place! I now have some questions, whats the best oil for car? best place to buy parts? bose cd skipping any fixes for this? unleaded or super unleaded? wheels and tyre sizes and choices if i fancy changing them? I am going to clay polish and wax car over wkd if its dry to try and remove some small scratches any advice on that too please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren350 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Tokai, regards to cleaning, I was advised to purchase the following and did: Dodo Juice Basics of Bling Clay Lube and Clay Bar. Meguiars Scratch X Polish. Dodo Juice Purple Haze Wax. That's the main stuff really. If you use the search bar or look in the detailing forum you will find heaps of useful tips. Obviously use the two bucket method, buy a drying towel and have a heap of polishing cloths. Always use super unleaded, they are designed to run on the higher octane stuff apparently. I got berated for asking if standard tesco petrol would so. Now use Momentum every time. Skipping bose unit can be condensation. If you buy a dehumidifier sack for a few quid on ebay and shove that into the tape deck it may draw the moisture into that and not the lense. How effective that is I don't know lol. I'd start with wheel spacers first then worry about wheels. Once we start harping on about it enough you'll notice how sucked into the car the wheels look lol. I did so am getting spacers soon! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) I was dubious about joining these forums but looks like i came to the right place! I now have some questions, whats the best oil for car? best place to buy parts? bose cd skipping any fixes for this? unleaded or super unleaded? wheels and tyre sizes and choices if i fancy changing them? I am going to clay polish and wax car over wkd if its dry to try and remove some small scratches any advice on that too please! Oil: 5W30 fully synthetic. Personal choice but I use Fuchs Titan Race Pro S from Opie Oils a trader on here; http://www.opieoils....ce-engines.aspx http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/82345-buy-5l-fuchs-titan-race-get-1l-free/ Best place to buy parts: so many good traders on here to choose from. I've used Tarmac Sportz and Horsham Developments but see here for the full list; http://www.350z-uk.c...sional-traders/ Bose skipping CD player: http://www.350z-uk.c...ce-10-discount/ Most people just upgrade though to a new head unit of their own choice. I have a 6.5" touch screen Pioneer CD/DVD HU that is great imo. Fuel: Always use Super Unleaded and nothing else!! I use Texaco Super Unleaded as it's my local garage but Shell V-Power Nitro when I can get it. http://www.350z-uk.c...-zed-on-95-ron/ Wheels & tyres: So many choices on wheels it is unbelievable and all personal choice ~ tyres though try to use Michelin Pilot Super Sports as they are highly regarded as the best tyres for the Zed although again it's personal choice & there are loads to choose from to suit various budgets. http://www.350z-uk.c...t-super-sports/ Car detailing: Again lot's of personal preferences but I use; Meguiars X2.0 for removing scratches & blemishes; http://www.ebay.co.u...ff13=80&ff14=95 Autoglym Intensive tar remover for getting rid of tar spots/tree sap/sticky residue etc; http://www.ebay.co.u...&ff14=95&ff19=0 Meguiars 3 step kit for full monthly/bi-monthly detail; http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2a37178d66 Turtle wax Ice synthetic paste for general monthly waxing; http://www.ebay.co.u...=item257bc7130e Have a good read through the detailing section here: http://www.350z-uk.c...-car-detailing/ Hope I've answered your questions and helped rather than confuse you. Edited March 8, 2014 by GMballistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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