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No, it's definitely for real: assiduously adj. 1. Constant in application or attention; diligent: an assiduous worker who strove for perfection. 2. Unceasing; persistent: assiduous research. ;)

Thanks, this is really helpful. I had kind of noticed the trend conversion actually. Vaguely reminds me of how everyone asks if they can upgrade their NA to TT performance but nobody asks the reverse. I should have checked the forums more assiduously rather than just reading the FAQs. Cheers.

Guess I'll be waiting on a manual then.... or buying an auto and paying a pile of cash to convert it (sounds fun, not). Ho hum. Thanks chaps.

Hi All, I've been looking for a good-condition 300ZX twin turbo for a some months now. I'm planning to go for the 2+2 rather than the SWB because, although it's fair to say I'm not buying this car for practical reasons, I do occassionally need to carry more than one other person on fairly short journeys, plus I often need to carry guitars and associated kit around. With all this faffing around I've been getting slightly impatient, however it's been good in the sense that I'm a lot wiser about the issues and pitfalls I need to consider. There is still one question I don't have a definitive answer on though: which is better, the auto or the manual? My own perspective on this is that I'm not a terribly big fan of automatics generally, however if they're hugely more reliable than the manuals or whatever (I've heard some dealers claim this, whilst others claim the reverse) then maybe I'd be wise to get one. In an ideal world I'd drive a manual because.... well, just because really. You just kind of feel a bit more like you're properly driving. So, if anybody has any strong opinions on this, or better yet hard facts I'd be really grateful to receive them. I'm quite anxious to know because I've got my eye on a very nice example at the moment, but it's an auto. Now if that's the best thing to get then I'll get it (it's looks absolutely fantastic), but still if the manuals are as good then I'll be happy to wait a while longer. Thanks everyone.

Careful! IF you're running in safety boost it could indicate a problem with the engine. This might "only" be a failure of the detonation sensor or associated wiring, or possibly something else. If the detonation sensor fails then you'll get the 7 psi safety boost: at 9 psi the danger of knocking is increased, and if this occurs it can cause serious engine damage. You can verify whether or not this is the case by running an ECU diagnostic. Instructions for doing this, along with a full list of error codes, can be found at http://www.ttzd.com/tech/diagnostictech.html (this link is available from the buyers guide in the FAQ section of this forum). Code 34 indicates a problem with the detonation sensor circuit. All the best.