I'm relatively new to the forum, but I've been browsing for a while. I placed a deposit for Martins car (Pebkau) a while ago, unfortunately that had fallen through, but in the end it went to probably one of the youngest owners, circumstances changed when I had problems with my daily car. Since then I started to research about what to do with a zed when I eventually got one, I picked up a lot of small things along the way, sensors, hoses, just general parts and what not. My surprised me with a black manual zed he picked up, given the condition of the car wasn't all that great, he figured it will be a nice project for us.
When we examined the car it was quite slow, probably just over 200bhp, acceleration was very linear and no drama, it stunk of fuel in and out, so I began work with all the parts I bought, replaced vac hoses that I could see and remove, with silicon parts. I replaced the fuel filter, some fuel hoses, spark plugs, oils, oil filter just a general service and a host of new sensors. I upgraded to an S2 PTU the results speak for themselves after all these small changes and that it was much needed, as it stands it feels much more like a 300bhp car, but its not there yet. The car came with no history, so i checked online to verify its history of its milage online of its MOT and advisories since she was imported. All good there, so she stands at proper 60k miles. I bought a MBC just to check the turbos are indeed working, after more changes the MBC was not really necessary as it boosted nicely, currently it reads 10psi on my aftermarket boost gauge so I turned the controller back down when she got healthy. After all the little work, the car is now cleared from its codes.
The most difficult thing for me working on it, are the rusted and seized parts, breaker bar is definitely useful... the car is on BC coilovers, it came with buckets and an aftermarket steering wheel, she sits on enkei wheels, very japanese.
Bad parts primarily is the rusted sill and arch on one side, but the purpose for it wasn't all aesthetics, I'm aiming to build something I can really have some fun on around a track, meaning it will have very few fancy things, but more aiming to be more track focused with how I envision, so the shoddy bodywork and interior is no concern at this stage, I will plan on a full respray along with the sills fixed as soon as the engine work is done, the bigger to do list will be timing belt, bigger injectors and ECU
I messaged a forum member Andy (phutumsch) for some 99spec tails making to my specs, I wanted mine slightly tinted as I thought the clear parts were too contrasting with the colour of the car, I also requested the red to be a bit deeper and darker, I prefer more subtle touches, and I absolutely love the work he did, absolutely perfect to how I wanted them
Andy Didn't want to be in the picture but it's all good, (awesome awesome awesome SWB slicktop by the way) I cant seem to find the images of that amazing engine bay darn!
over the moon with the lights!!!! Awesome guy too, helped me out with some bust number plate lights and fuses! She's getting more tidier by the week!
Hi all,
I'm relatively new to the forum, but I've been browsing for a while. I placed a deposit for Martins car (Pebkau) a while ago, unfortunately that had fallen through, but in the end it went to probably one of the youngest owners, circumstances changed when I had problems with my daily car. Since then I started to research about what to do with a zed when I eventually got one, I picked up a lot of small things along the way, sensors, hoses, just general parts and what not. My surprised me with a black manual zed he picked up, given the condition of the car wasn't all that great, he figured it will be a nice project for us.
When we examined the car it was quite slow, probably just over 200bhp, acceleration was very linear and no drama, it stunk of fuel in and out, so I began work with all the parts I bought, replaced vac hoses that I could see and remove, with silicon parts. I replaced the fuel filter, some fuel hoses, spark plugs, oils, oil filter just a general service and a host of new sensors. I upgraded to an S2 PTU the results speak for themselves after all these small changes and that it was much needed, as it stands it feels much more like a 300bhp car, but its not there yet. The car came with no history, so i checked online to verify its history of its milage online of its MOT and advisories since she was imported. All good there, so she stands at proper 60k miles. I bought a MBC just to check the turbos are indeed working, after more changes the MBC was not really necessary as it boosted nicely, currently it reads 10psi on my aftermarket boost gauge so I turned the controller back down when she got healthy. After all the little work, the car is now cleared from its codes.
The most difficult thing for me working on it, are the rusted and seized parts, breaker bar is definitely useful... the car is on BC coilovers, it came with buckets and an aftermarket steering wheel, she sits on enkei wheels, very japanese.
Bad parts primarily is the rusted sill and arch on one side, but the purpose for it wasn't all aesthetics, I'm aiming to build something I can really have some fun on around a track, meaning it will have very few fancy things, but more aiming to be more track focused with how I envision, so the shoddy bodywork and interior is no concern at this stage, I will plan on a full respray along with the sills fixed as soon as the engine work is done, the bigger to do list will be timing belt, bigger injectors and ECU
I messaged a forum member Andy (phutumsch) for some 99spec tails making to my specs, I wanted mine slightly tinted as I thought the clear parts were too contrasting with the colour of the car, I also requested the red to be a bit deeper and darker, I prefer more subtle touches, and I absolutely love the work he did, absolutely perfect to how I wanted them
Andy Didn't want to be in the picture but it's all good, (awesome awesome awesome SWB slicktop by the way) I cant seem to find the images of that amazing engine bay darn!
over the moon with the lights!!!! Awesome guy too, helped me out with some bust number plate lights and fuses! She's getting more tidier by the week!