RobHowl

Now the weather is turning the cars getting bedded down for the winter (until the sun comes out on a dry day and I can’t resist taking it for a spin!) What advice do people have for this? Im going to buy a trickle charger and plan on starting it up every few weeks. Will probably drive it out on the drive and then back in just to keep the tyres turning.

Received! Think it’ll look great on a black car. I take it that it’s just glued on with the two used to line it up right?

Thanks Richard! Let me know if you need anything, can I cover postage for you?

Hiya, this still available? I’ve been looking for a red one!

View Advert Headlight rubber surrounds I’m after a set of new or as good as new surrounds for the highlights. Advertiser Howl Date 04/09/22 Price Category Parts - Wanted

I might try and get over for this, it’s 2 hours drive so a good excuse for a run out!

I’m away with friends this weekend, I’ve put in the diary on the off chance they cancel and I can attend!!

Cheers man, it had a 60k service recently so belts were done. how much of a bugger we talking about?

Afternoon legends, So I’m not overly technically minded but I’m trying to learn! I have an issue with my fan on start up. I start the car and I get 2-4 seconds of light belt squeak which stops the second the fan kicks in. As far as I’m aware, the fan should kick in immediately on start up, right? I want to have a go at fixing myself so looking for advice on what the cause is and how to fix cheers PFA

Got her back from the bodyshop today. I had the old Bomex rear wing removed, some welding done on the boot lid (rear wiper hole closed up) and had a new Twinz Design Wing 3 installed. The wing I took off was not really my style, also blocked the view out the back pretty comprehensively, and I believe the new one compliments the lines of the Zed much more. Turns out the boot had 9 layers of paint on it!! I used TP Smart Repairs in Aylesbury as they have a good reputation and Tommy did a fantastic job. It looks excellent, is like an OEM+ look and will be much easier to clean

Yeah me neither, I’ve bought a ticket though so I’m definitely going

Yeah I put Nismo in brackets, that’s what Z1 sell it as though. Yeah I’ve already spoken to that bloke and will offer it to him when it’s off the car

Yeah I put Nismo in brackets, that’s what Z1 sell it as though. Yeah I’ve already spoken to that bloke and will offer it to him when it’s off the car

Welcome Will! we are going to need to photos for sure

Anyone interested in joining me on this one?

Anyone interested? Looks like a big show, I’ve bought a ‘show car ticket’ already. Not sure if they’re expecting super cars only for that but or not but I’ve told them I’m bringing my Zed so will see if they refund my ticket or not ?

Thanks mate! I think it changes the look so much, and it’s so easy to do as well. Got rid of the flakey metal gearknob (never fun on a hot sunny day!) and replaced it with a ‘Nismo’ gear knob. New spoiler arrived, getting some quotes together to get it fitted. Will suit the car better than the big wing I think. The lines on the car really suit a low key spoiler I think.

Today I was able to replace the light switch pod mount as it was broken and the pod itself was loose and flapping around. No it’s nice and solid for turning on the lights I was also able to fit the 99 rear lights and centre panel I bought from Z Centre. Really easy job, 14 nuts to undo, cleaned all the manky old mastic off with some white spirit (looks like some old gasket was still on there and it had been mastic’d around! Bit of a bodge) but that’s all gone and the kit even comes with a roll of mastic ready to simply unroll on to the back of the lens and then 14 more nuts to do up. It’s very much plug and play. I took care not to do them up too tight as don’t want them to crack but they fit flush and take years off the car.

She’s back! And safely tucked away in the garage for a few days. Thanks to Jimmer, did a 60k service for me, plus new rear main seal, sump seal and some other bits and pieces. The new belt cover went on and the undertray was replaced and so some nice protection back on to cover the exposed belts. Think it looks a whole lot better now but definitely needs detailing. The good news is the engine is healthy and tight, very little in the way of leakage and feels smooth as you like! More good news in that the clutch is nearly new and someone has recently skimmed the flywheel too, happy days there! He also said that although the underside has been let down in the last few years by being sat outside, there are signs still there that has been a very well looked after car in the past. She needs some TLC in rust prevention which I will look at doing when funds allow. Sadly I picked the one day of torrential rain to pick it up and drive 2 hours back home. Had to take it easy sadly but I’m happy it’s all healthy for some summer drive outs and car shows. Taking it down to Goodwood Festival of Speed for the weekend which will be nice to do, here’s to some good weather!

Thanks mate I’ll look in to those! The Zed is currently with Jimmer having a belt service and new gearbox oil and diff oil too. There are a couple of little bits I’ve asked him to look to do with the idle, and I think it’s having a new main rear seal too. It currently has an open cam cover which I’m replacing with the standard one to give it more protection from stones and stuff! I can’t wait to get it back and drive it again! Getting properly addicted to this car. Next on the to do list when it’s back will be the new rear lights and centre piece and a few bits of interior trim I’ve got lined up.

What’s the parts list like from dealers? Do they still supply many these days?

I had my order cancelled by one company due to lack of stock and then I ordered through demon tweaks and have had 5 different emails changing the dates! Getting annoying now

No I don’t, only the rears. Are this flaps aftermarket or stock?

Yes mate. I had it planned to change them but the wheels clear the callipers nicely so think I’ll keep them. Will need to be repainted over winter though

Ok so first major change done, new wheels! Work Emotion GT5 in Titan Ash Bronze. 18x9 all round, ET38. Fitted the new Michelin Pilot Sport 5’s. 245/40/18’s, they only just fit, very close to the upper suspension arm at the front but not running so I’m happy! I’m considering some 10mm (or such) spacers just to try and fill the arches out but think I’m risking some fitment issues with that so may just leave well alone! Also bought some nice Matt black centre caps and I have some black lugs to go on too just to finish it off.