RichardS

Hi Bernard, The Zed Centre can indeed be pricey once VAT and freight are factored in. The other source I'd suggest is Mike Feeney at MJP - see traders section. Sadly, as the cars get older, sourcing spares gets more difficult and more expensive!! I bought my sills and sill return panels from Z-Centre; Luke is a reliable supplier. I think you might still be able to get the OEM Nissan rear spoiler too; however it costs hundreds - AndrewG and Funky Si bought theirs last year. Fibre glass replicas are available (I have one fitted); they are cheaper - but don't fit quite as well and the ultimate finish is not as good either. Plus you might end up paying more to your bodyshop in labour to get it looking right - which can mitigate the cost of the OEM item a little!!

I have read in older posts, that the rings can occasionally inhibit the needle's movement.... Is the RH side of the needle fouling - even slightly - on the ring, if the internal diameter of the gauge has been compromised...?

As said Art, mine is a UK spec...…. …..And I have heard the same also. However I have also read that the ECUs can compensate! Either way, my owners manual - and the sticker on my fuel filler cap - suggest 95 RON.

Like that one, but not that one....:wink: There are plenty of cheap knock-off copies of the original MAF; but many throw up running issues once in service. Stick with OEM, if you want to guarantee it will work!!

Hi and welcome Bernard!! You made it online then mate - any problems logging in and using the forum, please do let one of us know...:thumbup: Richard

Hi and welcome - and as Andrew says, thank you for your support in subscribing! And with regards the fuel question, stick to decent quality petrol; Shell, BP, Esso, Texaco... Normal unleaded is fine for stock TT/NA cars - although a TT may run better on higher octane (super) in the hotter weather. I have a stock UK spec TT and to be honest, rarely see any benefit to super UL most of the time. I do seem to achieve more miles per tank when running on V-power; and on a hot summer's afternoon, the car feels like it accelerates faster on super, over normal UL.

Yup - I know JP..... Lighting is not so good in the garage, so the 'phone pics did not do it any justice. Honest...:lol: Besides, I still haven't re-fitted the wipers yet:wink:

And today, I replaced my scuttle panels - and then decided to give the wiper arms a nice new coat of paint.... ….All ready for next weekend:cool:

Looking good Gary - enjoy the show tomorrow mate.....:thumbup:

Today, I washed my Zed in preparation for the AGM next weekend..... Then gave it a quick coat of Auto Finesse "radiance" Carnauba Crème:cool: When I got home after the Museum of Power show last weekend, I could not be bothered to swap the cars around on the drive - so I used the Zed all week. Rude not to:wink: However it was in need of a little clean this morning!!

I haven't - but am also a big Mercedes fan....:wink: There was a good write-up on the E55 in Modern Classics a few months ago. They are fast, reliable cars, if looked after properly; 0-62 in circa 4.7 but 0-100 (and upwards) it will still destroy a lot of modern high-performance cars. Running costs will be higher than a Zed I'd say - thinks like AMG-spec brakes are expensive!! That said, day to day driving, I doubt it will cost more on fuel etc. Go over to the MB forums for more advice. These guys are very helpful, I have always found.... https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php

Many happy returns Dean - have a great day mate!! Richard:happybday:

Ditto - and good call having the textured stone-ship removed..... Really brings out the colour well...:thumbup:

Seconded.....:cool:

Great news Si - not that I'd have expected anything else....:wink::thumbup:

Yup - it was indeed a great day!! Thanks to Paul for organising; to everyone for attending - and to a higher power for the great weather:thumbup: Great pictures too folks - I will get mine up shortly - but keep them coming:cool:

PMSL.... Still, Julia and I voted for Gary's car :thumbup:

Possibly because you're already logged in under your username via the 'phone - and are trying to log in again....?? I'll organise a password reminder to be re-sent mate; just in case!

You're welcome mate - and that's why I bought one myself.....:wink: Mine was working without issue - but the mesh was slightly damaged - so I took advantage of the offer; just in case I needed one in future and the price will have shot up!!

Cheers Paul - it was good to be there and catch up with everyone. Nice venue, great day out and we could not have wished for better weather..! On behalf of the club, thanks for organising this one mate; most appreciated!! I must get my pics uploaded....:wink: Richard:thumbup:

Happy birthday for yesterday Adam - hope you had a great day!! Richard:happybday:

I took mine out of the garage and cleaned/treated the leather after the smart repairs on Tuesday. I then gave it a wipe down with detailing spray, ready for Museum of Power show tomorrow:thumbup:

Nice.... Good to see another Stillen lip :biggrin:

Z1 motorsports in the USA.... https://www.z1motorsports.com/intake-mas-and-hoses/nissan/new-oem-300zx-mass-air-flow-sensor-meter-mas-maf-p-1752.html

Many happy returns to "the other" Craig....:happybday: Richard:cool::wink: