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Thanks for that. Sounds like Spa might actually be OK - there isn't a long right-hander there. But if I went the after-market sump route do you have any suggestions?

Hi! I was reading a few older posts just now and I read something about long right-handers being death to Z32 engines That grabbed my attention as I have a day at Spa booked in October :lol: and although there isn't really a long right-hander both Pouhon and Blanchimont are v quick left-handers. Is there a weakness in the sump baffling on these cars? I've only had mine a couple of months and I haven't got up to speed yet on every little Z32 wrinkle. If there is an oil surge problem, is there a solution? On a separate topic, I'm OK with my brake set-up generally (floating Brembo discs and AP 6-pots with Ferodo DS2500 at the front; grooved discs with standard Nissan calipers at the back; braided lines and Dot5.1 fluid) but the pads on the back are completely anonymous and look standard. What do people use on the back for fast road/occasional trackday use? The Ferodo website is completely silent on Z32 rear pads. Other than the above I'm sooo looking forward to getting back to Spa - I've done days there before and I reckon it'll suit the Z nicely. Also done over 100 laps of the Nordschleife but time doesn't permit a detour there this time. Expensive now, isn't it? I remember when it was only €8/lap! OMG; I'm starting to ramble - sorry...! Any other general chat on Z-specific trackday stuff would be welcome. Cheers!

A quick - and positive - update! I had the great fortune to have Jeff at Zedworld change the cambelt (thanks to AndrewG for the note of caution) and give my car the once over. Apart from a thermostat sticking open and a damaged crankshaft pulley the Z passed with flying colours! Nothing else was flagged up and no corrosion anywhere. Jeff also confirmed the vendor's claims that the car had uprated intercoolers and had been rechipped so all in all I'm one happy bunny. The tickover had been the usual 900-1200rpm and that has now apparently settled down to, still, about 800-900 but I can live with that. Very happy to have met Jeff right at the beginning of my Zed-life but equally sad that he's departing for sunnier climes. But it sounds deserved and I hope that Lynda and he (and the dog!) have a ball in retirement. Cheers for now. Looking forward to enjoying the Z and hopefully meeting up with some other nutters in the future. Nordschleife here we come... Deep breath - let's try the photo upload again... Dave

Well; I've had enough fun and good info in the last couple of days so I've just coughed up the necessary! :thumbup1:

Hey! Thanks very much for taking the effort - much appreciated. :thumbup1: At least it proves that it wasn't the host. I've used countless forums in my time and never had a problem with posting pics before. I'll try again when I get some time. Cheers Dave

Thanks for the quick reply. Not sure why the host doesn't appear to work on the forum - the link works fine if pasted direct into my browser address bar. I've tried to find a sticky re maximum image sizes, etc - but to no avail. The images were all about 1200x799 - could that be a problem? When I hit the Preview button should the image show up, or does the link just go "live"? Understood re the subs members/mods editing question - I'll have to become a subs member I think... Cheers Dave

Hi Andrew Now that is a good question! On the mileage side - all OK: changed at 51.7k But from an elapsed time point of view - worth a thought: it was changed in 2002; 11 years ago! The maintenance schedule makes no mention of time intervals but any thoughts would be welcome. Certainly one to consider before it goes to the Nordschleife!! Thanks for getting in touch Dave

Missing pics! Looks like I cocked up the URL upload - but why can't I edit my post to show them? Seems a bit of a clunky way to welcome a new member... :huh:

Hi guys 300ZX TT SWB Just thought I'd say hello. Picked up my Z a couple of weeks ago and after a few long-ish runs in it (and plenty of short ones to country pubs while the sun lasts!) I'm firmly of the belief that I have a goody! Mileage was 64.7k when I bought it and successive MOT certificate show that it had only done 1400m in the last 4 years! More incredibly I have evidence of a Nissan main dealer service at 62k - ten years ago!! :biggrin: The thing looks new in places - the original carpets look perfect; all of the glass seals work properly (tested with jet wash!) and it doesn't even seem to use huge amounts of fuel. Different kit: stainless zorst (no cat); dump valve; new viscous fan; 18" Blitz wheels; floating Brembo discs all round; AP racing 6-pot calipers on the front; braided brake lines; Nissan SE intercoolers. Stuff that it reputedly has, but that I don't have invoices for: rechip; SE induction system; SE boost - all to be checked when I get ZedWorld to give it an initial audit and possible "to do" list, hopefully soon. It's certainly incredibly quick and very stable. Initial impressions? Very positive. It actually rides some bumps/undulations better than my sadly written-off Peugeot 406 3l V6 coupe and overall feels incredibly civilized. Pulls up fantastically - as you'd expect and there is an absence of squeaks, rattles, knocks, etc. It'll probably get used quite a bit for the daily commute and it feels ready for it. But mainly it's just for fun!:clap: Just a few pics to finish - sorry about the human blemish in one of them! http://www.imagebam.com/image/441602265407104