History of a Zed owner.

 

Post 1. Want aZed.

Post 2 .Got a Zed, great car, goes like uck.

Post 3. Gonna upgrade/replace/modify/alter/improve part X

Post 4. Goes even better.

Post 5. Bast'rd cars leaking(oil/water/something else)/hesitating/wont start/turbos ****ed/ making funny(usually not funny) noises/firing on 2 cylinders/smoking(black/white/blue/purple/red/ I can sing a rainbow too)/vibrating/bits of plastic falling off.

Post 5. How can I fix it.

Reply(Mr. stock). Shouldn't have ucked with it in the first place. Plugs, filters, oil and a bit of a wash now and then and you'll be O.K.

Really just a post to say I think the Zed is a really reliable sound car if you maintain it and fix it when it occasionaly goes wrong, it seems to be getting a reputation for unreliability but I think thats down to the modders.

I used to think that with the S13, and I gotta say it doesn't help especially if not done right. But the fact is both the S13 and Z32 are pretty fecking old now, upto 14 years, and some havne't been nursed with decent oil changes and proper servicing all their lives, and most (zed more so) will have had hard lives, i believe this is probably the biggest factor in the unreliability.

It's why they are cheap to buy now.

 

If you buy a less than perfect car chances are it's gonna break soon, and even sooner if you make power mods to it without doing the groundwork first.

A meticulously looked after car will respond far better.

How many zeds do you have now Peter - 3 is it? :)

Yep, still 3, can't sell one cos they're all stock daily daily drivers with the usual dick's and dings and imperfections as opposed to nice shiny modders that'll probably blow up next week. Seriously,

they're all stock daily daily drivers with the usual dick's and dings and imperfections as opposed to nice shiny modders that'll probably blow up next week. Oh, must stop repeating myself.

Yep, still 3, can't sell one cos they're all stock daily daily drivers

 

You drive 3 different zeds every day :eek:

 

Dave

I drive one, my wife drives one, and we go broom broom with whatever one is feeling lonely in the evening and at weekends.

So technically, there is one that is not a daily driver ;) as it only goes out at weekends.

Looks like I'm taking Mike's 'pedantic' crown :D

Dave ;)

oops - just re-read your post, I retract the above statement.

Bloody Stella :D:D:D

Dave

Originally posted by Peter Hood

Yep, still 3, can't sell one cos they're all stock daily daily drivers with the usual dick's and dings and imperfections as opposed to nice shiny modders that'll probably blow up next week. Seriously,

they're all stock daily daily drivers with the usual dick's and dings and imperfections as opposed to nice shiny modders that'll probably blow up next week. Oh, must stop repeating myself.

 

Well mines not blown up, So on that note I'd like to say you stick with your stock Z and I'll stick with my beauty !.

Well mines not blown up, So on that note I'd like to say you stick with your stock Z and I'll stick with my beauty !.

Well mines not blown up, So on that note I'd like to say you stick with your stock Z and I'll stick with my beauty !.

Well mines not blown up, So on that note I'd like to say you stick with your stock Z and I'll stick with my beauty !.

 

Yeah I stopped reading after the first one as well.

Depends! You could say that none of them are daily drivers. Whichever car is first or possibly second in the drive gets taken for use. So I've got 3 dailyish(invented new word) drivers. Anyway to get back to the original point, they're all very reliable.Plugs, filters, oil and a bit of a wash now and then and you'll be O.K.

Can't start won't start. Always run a car on a regular basis, leave it sitting and many problems may arise.

Originally posted by DaveW

Looks like I'm taking Mike's 'pedantic' crown :D

Dave ;)

Give it back bitch!

Hey Mike,

my wheels/tyres are currently in "your neck of the woods" - Tyrecare, Dentons Green Lane

if they are so reliable then why do you keep a spare? ;)

Cos , I kept reading about how unreliable they were here! Really I've usually had three cars, don't like to use garages if I can help it and with my limited skills if I've got three cars I can usually keep two on the road and fix/maintain the other one/ones. if you've got a problem with your car 9 times out of 10 if you've got decent technical ability you can fix it yourself given a bit of time and work. If you need your car ASAP always you need to punt it to a garage and pay! Nice to have a spare, but since I've found mine to be O.K. reliability wise looking for a 240Z to play with.

Originally posted by Peter Hood

History of a Zed owner.

 

Post 1. Want aZed.

Post 2 .Got a Zed, great car, goes like uck.

Post 3. Gonna upgrade/replace/modify/alter/improve part X

Post 4. Goes even better.

Post 5. Bast'rd cars leaking(oil/water/something else)/hesitating/wont start/turbos ****ed/ making funny(usually not funny) noises/firing on 2 cylinders/smoking(black/white/blue/purple/red/ I can sing a rainbow too)/vibrating/bits of plastic falling off.

Post 5. How can I fix it.

Reply(Mr. stock). Shouldn't have ucked with it in the first place. Plugs, filters, oil and a bit of a wash now and then and you'll be O.K.

Really just a post to say I think the Zed is a really reliable sound car if you maintain it and fix it when it occasionaly goes wrong, it seems to be getting a reputation for unreliability but I think thats down to the modders.

 

Not at all Mr Hood,I have done a lot of mods to my car and not had any of the above problems:confused: :confused: :confused:

 

mods........Bodywork: Strosek wide arch kit, Strosek rear bumper,Custom rear fog lights, Wings West side skirts, Stillen front bumper, Stillen headlamp panel, Rear fin, Clear side & front repeaters, Rear tailgate spoiler in fibreglass, Smoked tint windows, Illuminated rear panel, headlamp upgrade, 99 spec rear lights Wheels, Brakes & Suspension: AZEV A 18" 8.5" fronts, 10" rears, Front: Skyline R34 Brembo calipers, 330mm Wilwood discs, Rear: 3g 10 groove discs, Porterfield carbon kevlar pads, Braided stainless steel brake lines, Master cylinder brace (SE Nissan), KONI adjustable shocks, Blitz super traction springs, Rose jointed adjustable tension rodsEngine & Gearbox: Blitz dump valves with SS hard pipe, Blitz induction, SE Nissan Intercoolers, Stainless Steel de-cat pipes, Mongoose stainless steel cat back exhaust, Paul Bailey steel bottom hose, Samco vacuum lines, Blitz oil and radiator filler caps, Paul Bailey carbon fan cover,Paul Bailey alloy timing belt cover, Polished hard pipe kit, Polished plenum, Polished water feed pipes, Chrome balance bar, Blitz Stainless Steel hard pipes,Removed EGR's, Stainless, top hose with temp sensor flange, Braided stainless steel fuel lines, Stainless custom made power steering tank, Carbon slam panel,A very big power increase by SE Nissan (top secret mods), Fast road gearbox upgrade, External gearbox oil coolerInterior:

Nismo white dial clocks, carbon clock surround, carbon fibre interior trim kit, Red leather trim, Razo gear shift, Razo pedals, Triple A pillar pod with : Autometer boost gauge, Autometer mechanical oil pressure gauge, Autometer water temp gauge, Momo steering wheel, Blitz Power Meter I-D, Blitz SBC ID 11 boost controller , HKS AFR , Snap off steering wheel, Pioneer head unit OEL, Focal Xover speakers, Bell 550 Euro Radar detector Watch the above list GROW in the next 12 months

IMHO the car is far better than it was:p

Originally posted by DaveW

Hey Mike,

my wheels/tyres are currently in "your neck of the woods" - Tyrecare, Dentons Green Lane

[Edited 'coz stuff you think may be funny to tell everyone when you're still pissed, somehow doesn't seem quite as funny when you more soberly realise it may get you into a lot of trouble!]

No Mike,

they were recommended to me by Johnny at Grasshopper.

I hope the funny story doesn't involve fitting my tyres :D

Originally posted by MAC 1

Not at all Mr Hood,I have done a lot of mods to my car and not had any of the above problems:confused: :confused: :confused:

 

mods........Bodywork: Strosek wide arch kit, Strosek rear bumper,Custom rear fog lights, Wings West side skirts, Stillen front bumper, Stillen headlamp panel, Rear fin, Clear side & front repeaters, Rear tailgate spoiler in fibreglass, Smoked tint windows, Illuminated rear panel, headlamp upgrade, 99 spec rear lights Wheels, Brakes & Suspension: AZEV A 18" 8.5" fronts, 10" rears, Front: Skyline R34 Brembo calipers, 330mm Wilwood discs, Rear: 3g 10 groove discs, Porterfield carbon kevlar pads, Braided stainless steel brake lines, Master cylinder brace (SE Nissan), KONI adjustable shocks, Blitz super traction springs, Rose jointed adjustable tension rodsEngine & Gearbox: Blitz dump valves with SS hard pipe, Blitz induction, SE Nissan Intercoolers, Stainless Steel de-cat pipes, Mongoose stainless steel cat back exhaust, Paul Bailey steel bottom hose, Samco vacuum lines, Blitz oil and radiator filler caps, Paul Bailey carbon fan cover,Paul Bailey alloy timing belt cover, Polished hard pipe kit, Polished plenum, Polished water feed pipes, Chrome balance bar, Blitz Stainless Steel hard pipes,Removed EGR's, Stainless, top hose with temp sensor flange, Braided stainless steel fuel lines, Stainless custom made power steering tank, Carbon slam panel,A very big power increase by SE Nissan (top secret mods), Fast road gearbox upgrade, External gearbox oil coolerInterior:

Nismo white dial clocks, carbon clock surround, carbon fibre interior trim kit, Red leather trim, Razo gear shift, Razo pedals, Triple A pillar pod with : Autometer boost gauge, Autometer mechanical oil pressure gauge, Autometer water temp gauge, Momo steering wheel, Blitz Power Meter I-D, Blitz SBC ID 11 boost controller , HKS AFR , Snap off steering wheel, Pioneer head unit OEL, Focal Xover speakers, Bell 550 Euro Radar detector Watch the above list GROW in the next 12 months

IMHO the car is far better than it was:p

 

YEAH! but its cost you £30K to keep the car running right!:D :D

so are you saying that standard cars dont go wrong?!?!?! :confused: :rolleyes:

 

how about a stock car thats driven hard all the time vs a modified car thats driven normally & the occasional hard drive???

 

or how about a modified car thats serviced regulary & well maintained vs a stock car thats not looked after well???

 

how about component failure thats just down to sods law?!?!?

 

im sorry, but theres just too many variables to say "modified cars are more reliable than stock ones"

 

all IMHFO of course :p

Was just a random post after a few beers too see what people thought, as usual the reaction goes over the top. Obviously standard cars go wrong as well and theres a lot of variables to consider. I think if you were a prospective buyer reading this forum you would maybe get the impression that the 300 is unreliable in my experience its very reliable.

of course a car which is running outside of its original parameters will wear out quicker. whats the old saying.. the bulb that burns twice as bright lasts half as long...

however,

when upgrading a car it is customary at certain levels that the weaker parts, for example conrods, are replaced with stronger units, if they are not then the engine will break, if they are then you have a modified engine that will last longer than a stock one. Any chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so by modifying the weakest links then the engine becomes stronger and able to cope with the power increase.

"Random post after a few beers"

Dont talk cr@p all your life, the only time you ever seem to post on here is to bring up some stock v modified argument, we have seen it all before several times from you, Is there a massive chip on your shoulder cos you have the pappest spec Z on here BWAHAHAHHA.

It takes all sorts to make up the world, I for one like fast cars, partying and loud music where you on the other hand may prefer aaran sweaters, sandals and Sunday school outings. Its all part of lifes rich tappestry

:D:D

Originally posted by pork928

YEAH! but its cost you £30K to keep the car running right!:D :D

 

Wrong 32k:p but still a dam site better than it was when it was first bought at 34K:p:p:p

LMFFFFFAO :D

 

Ok, those really great, reliable stock turbos, well, one seized. So, did I replace with a super duper reliable stock set again? Or did I replace them with a far more modern design capable of putting out far more power, through more of the rev range, and will probably outlast me - never mind the car! Erm, NO questions about it :p And thats just one example. Shocks, went for Konis cos they're erm FAR better than stock! Before you start rambling about how it will kill the bushes - yes, you're probably right, BUT hows about replacing them anyway after 10+ years of abuse? I'll be laughing when you pay >£1000 for a nice STOCK set from Nissan, when you can get a set of poly bushes for

 

Secondly, you say you don't know that much about the car? Well erm, here's a handy little tip, SHUT THE FUCK UP. In a few years time it should be a good laugh anyway - if anyone see's a stock zed, they'll know its you peter :D

My stock UK TT has run perfect for nearly 2 years that I've owned it and I've changed the oil every 3-4k miles. Guess I bought a well-looked after 1;)

 

I'm selling it soon, so keep an eye out 4 it.

Originally posted by Nelson MainFella

I'm selling it soon, so keep an eye out 4 it.

**** off! It hasn't got any seats!