Collected our new 350Z Roadster today ! :-)

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:58 pm

You'll be wanting it mapped next Nige :lol:

Nige · Post by **Nige** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:45 pm

dynamix wrote:You'll be wanting it mapped next Nige :lol:

nope. and nope again

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:46 pm

so... whats the first mod?

Nige · Post by **Nige** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:04 pm

dynamix wrote:so... whats the first mod?

mod, what is this thing called `mod`?

I`m giving it a proper detail tomorrow to remove the hologramming on the paintwork, but thats it. :thumb:

Nige · Post by **Nige** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:30 pm

Some will appreciate this, others will think I wasted a day, I think it looks better and was worth the time :-D

I`ve taken several before and after photos, tried to get the same angle / lighting but its not easy. The roof was up on the first ones too so they are different because of that, but I think you still get the idea.

As with most cars washed with a sponge (black especially), the paintwork was covered in lots of fine scratches which even after polishing still dull the paint. I removed most of them today and I think it looks much better for it 8)

Photos are BEFORE : AFTER.

Post by **Ben** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:34 pm

looking good.

Post by **Stuart** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:35 pm

Huge difference Nige..........just makes me want a black car, if only for the before and after stuff!

Any further driving impressions after a few more miles under the belt?

Nige · Post by **Nige** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 11:17 am

stuartstaples wrote:Any further driving impressions after a few more miles under the belt?

After having it for a few days, I`ve found a few things I really like and a few i`d prefer to change.

PLUS.
The engine noise, its just fabulous
Ride, suprisingly supple and comfortable considering how well it handles
Back steps out with little provocation allowing small drifts at the exit of most roundabouts before the electronics kick in
Quiet when cruising
Heated leather seats
It looks great with the roof down (IMO)
Great stereo
Economy as expected, which considering my heavy right foot was pleasing

MINUS
Non reach adjustable steering
Seat seems a little too high for me and wont lower enough (i`m 6`1")
Tyres are poor, break away far too easily, but I understand everyone says this with the stock Bridgestones.
Back steps out with little provocation allowing small drifts at the exit of most roundabouts before the electronics kick in
Occasionally become self conscious with roof down

Asty · Post by **Asty** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 12:08 pm

that looks great , and loads better now ya polished it 8)

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 12:30 pm

Agree, the polishing has made a huge difference. Lap times should improve now there's less drag.