SirMixalot

OK so I would love to stop quicker than I am doing at the moment. Im using the car for making the occasional trip around A roads / motorways. No track or racing use. I've got standard TT calipers front and rear with drilled and slotted discs and would like a better feel and performance without going crazy price-wise (until I can afford a proper big brake upgrade). I'm ordering braided lines and fitting Ferodo pads as well as skimming my discs and using a new change of Motul 5.1 Questions: 1. How much of a difference will those changes be likely to make? I would like to see an improvement on performance so would spend extra if theres virtually no difference – only thing is it would be much more convenient to plan before handing the car in for a servicing so I would'nt be without it for two sessions. 2. Anyone know the best place to get a brake refurbishment kit? 3. What's the view on moving my front calipers to the rears and fitting some new calipers to the front? What would be the best value option (I have 17 inch BBS alloys)? Im quite attracted to the idea of getting EVO brakes in as previous threads have mentioned they are very effective and readily available. Thanks in advance!

Funnily enough I just replaced my battery today. I had left it to run flat and it had been that way for a few months. The AA guy was explaining that if it was completely flat it would never properly recharge and even it if did it would probably fail in a month. The battery recommended is a relatively low amperage one (think its 500). I ended up getting an updated 640 Bosch one - works a treat!

Thanks phutumsch - i will give it a whirl!

Hi mate Gave FJ a ring today - they said the website isnt a club they normally deal with so i was left a bit nonplussed. cheapest quote i could get was 450 limited to 4500 miles which was higher than i expected - 34, 6 yrs NCB, driveway, no mods. Should i be speaking to someone in particular?

thanks guys - there are a lot fewer of us around these days :(

thanks guys - there are a lot fewer of us around these days :(

after a long absence im back! Just subscribed via bank transfer

hello Chaps! Does anyone know of a reputable place in the Manchester/Leeds area that will retrim my tired looking Gearknob on plain black leather? I could buy a 99 spec replacement but i figured this would worl out cheaper. Ill post some pics up once I have it done. I thankyou

Mayweather is obviously the favourite - though its disappointing to see him com iin so far over the catchweight. Marquez is a warrior though - just watched his first fight with pacquaio on youtube again - fantastic.

Oh - Ok - thanks Si I didnt know that. Just taken her out for another spin and everything seems OK - phew!

Thanks everyone - great advice; it SEEMD to be steam as it was white rather than the blueissh kind of colour ive seen with oil smoke. I will keep an ultraparanoid eye on things over the coming few weeks!

Thanks Dave, Temp seems OK and the car is running really nicely. It just seems weird that the steam was initially there and has now stopped - cant think why there would be an intermittent split in the hose.

Hello chaps, Just got my car back from having a major service. Drove for about 25 miles and pulled over to check evrything was ok. I noticed some minor wisps of steam coming from the back of the engine (around the windscreen wiper area). I was quite wary because I have previously had a split hose in a previous Zed after a service (though i couldnt see one here). I kept a close eye on the temperature gauge and finished my journey (another 25 miles) checking a couple of times again on the way. I didnt see any more steam and this morning on checking the radiator water level I dont seem to have lost any water. Is this something that needs further investigation? Thanks guys :bow:

cool! thanks guys :)

Hi peeps! how hard is it to uninstall an ai606 alarm and reinstall it into another zed? many thanks

Im after a new cheap daily runaround - I would really love a pwerful sleeper - i.e. A car that looks pretty anonymous but is kick ass quick. The more anonymous and the more powerful the better!! What would you guys go for?

I am after a stereo with only red leds/lights on the display to match my red dials - anyone know of any models which do thi

Thanks Legrath Why do people go to the effort in that case?

Right Chaps, I am fitting a new rear perspex strip above the rear lights in about an hour round at my friends house. I need to get hood of some sticky clear glue-like substance - eg Tiger Seal / Silkoflex. Only problem is I cant place an online order and get a delivery within 60 minutes so does anyone have any idea of an equivalent sealant i could pick up from B&Q of Halfrauds etc?

Really sorry to hear your news buddy; I'm a doctor training in Neurosurgery at Leeds General - we see some amazing results with kids. Try and keep your chin up and let me know if theres anything I can help with.

I believe you are right since the chip went from 8 bit to 16 bit (or something) it was difficult to program them - you actually have to get an old chip socket retro fitted. On the other hand the mechanical components would be better. Personally i would go for a cheaper older Zed and spend the 5k you have saved on modifying/upgrading the components. Even with a 99 spec you will need things doing to it anyway and you are mostly paying money for depreciation of the car (whereas a well looked after older zed is already at the bottom of the depreciation curve).

Legrath, I have 17' three (double) spoke Super Advans - there seems to be quite a bit of clearance on the stock calipers but how can I work out what the biggest brakes/discs I can fit under there is? Is there a table somewhere or will I have to measure or is it just trial and error? And does anyone know if I get new Front Calipers can i fit the stock ones to the back wheels without too much hassle? I am a complete Brake novice!!

Thanks gumball - though I still appear to be a registered user!

Dying to know the good idea - suspect a crack in the turbo housing?

Im having similar problems with mine but recent head gasket test turned out to be negative!! wierdly drove it for a good two hours today - didnt boot it and it was as sweet as a nut - hasnt even lost any water! There might be a few different causes for what you are describing -have you had a look at the state of your rad cap? It could be that it has leaked and the bubbles you are getting is from an airlock like you said. Best thing to do if you are worried is do a chemical sniffer test for you head gasket.