GT4 Zed

Ah Dan is up should have known

No you did not look hard enough. My first search got this: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+RE050A For worth it's worth the RE050 was te upgraded OEM tyre on the 350z from the RE040. So go with it. However the thing with tyres is there is a big variation between subjective and objective performance and so it's hit and miss but you can't go wrong with either 050s, or MPS 2/SS. I'm sure the ultra high performance spec tyre for the other big brands like Pirelli p zero,contisport or yoko advan will be worth their salt too but going to a semi slick tyre like R888 is fraught with risks as a DD. - poor wet weather grip - poor longevity - poor temperature range especially on heavy car like the zed - price To list a few.

If I doubt go flat out I live by his mantra and never looked back since. Superb documentary and emotional. He could and should have won more championships.

If you are a chip off the old block you will be at home here especially in Wales. Your dad was a good man and very friendly. We will miss him but I'm sure he will be there in spirit to look after us all. Accept my sincere condolences. See you soon.

Hahaha! Thanks Ian for answering on my behalf! I would recommend replacing all the bushes on your car like I've done especially with more power and track driving in mind. . It's night and day. Yes my suspension is hardly standard but because I did the bushes last it was noticeable and just made everything work better and together. To this I mean more responsive, sharper, taut and precise for whatever setting I have dialled on the coilovers, ARBs or control arms. Cornering is flat without roll or wallow and I sure the ps2 also help to improve feel and grip but I feel they work better. I went for Superpro items and energy suspension for those areas not covered by Superpro. I think Superpro is over all better quality but for a budget conscious mind the ES kit will be fine all round. When I replace the steering rack bushes it will be complete. Dazza, Tim if we next meet you can drive and see for yourself. So main positive is improved handling/steering feel and response. Also the suspension geometry is maintained. Unlike with OEM bushes when you get a different reading each time on the laser alignment post even on the same day. Tire wear has improved IMO but that's subjective and last year was quiet from the trackday front. Negatives; slightly more NVH but you get used to and that becomes normal. I only notice the difference when I drive a standard car which feel wolly and strange. TBH I think the engine damper, urethane transmission mount and subframe bushes are the culprits rather than the suspension bushes. Surprisingly there are no squeaks or squeals. Both kits come with silicon grease which I used generously but not everywhere so can say if this make a difference. Finally, I think is always a slippery slope when you start messing with the suspension as it can always be improved. I want clubsports KWs now and if possible swap everything for SPL solid bushes and rose jointed arms but this is a dream. I should have gone for it in the first place but I was too worried the car will be harsh like a race car but the feedback from chaps in the states it's not so bad and if anything you can set more soft because the whole geo works rather than go hard to cover up for corner roll or wallow but sacrifice ride comfort and ultimately grip.

+1 Not the best news but that's the attitude to take and that's what I've done for ages and enables me to enjoy my cars fully.

Me likey GLWTS

Is it just spacers and fittings in the boxes or have you added a box of chocolates too

Any commemoration will be a nice touch. Nice one Sarnie.

Nice one RTB! I reckon a pre and post dyno run will be an objective comparison too. WRT pricing I have no idea but if its sub £100 I'll give it a go before installing my SC

Anyone tried this? Had a chat on their stand at autosports international. It seems a good idea but not all good ideas are beneficial as we all know http://www.terraclean.co.uk/

2.GT4 Zed. XL. 350z. 1

So it begins Keep the pics coming.

You donot need the sensor as the flange is on the housing and is a Hitachi type adaptor. The tube will have to be 3" to match the TB size. The vortech tubes vary in size as a compromise for space and the smaller OEM MAF housing size which I believe is 2.5". You can make the flange adapter tall to increase voltage spread on the sensor so you use the OEM MAF sensor but really most people would use an uprated MAF sensor so it's pointless. The only extra thing you would need is a fit tube would be a 2.5" to 3" coupler. In any case I have done enough research as I was going to make a custom one and only want to help. WRT material aluminum would be best as its easier to mandrel bend than SS. This is also the opinion of specialist I contacted at Autosports show.

He only needs the housing mate!

I'm still using my UTEC on my REVUP for now with 4 Maps and a map selector switch for on the fly switching. Don't know who to post them but you are free to try. It made 270.1whp(316fwhp) on the most aggressive map with an AEM CAI, Motordyne spacer and MREV 2, japspeed y pipe and K1(with bungs on - lost 20hp with bungs off!!!) I will be selling this off cheap soon for someone else to enjoy on their zed.

Will be posting up some for sale soon when I can take pics and work out what they are worth so keep your eyes open

Agreed this will take less time, but can't start anything till next week. I've found a supplier for materials and they'll fabricate the entire item. Just need a spare MAF! (In fact may as well post a thread) I have ordered a MAF adapter just in case this never got ready in time but this will arrive maybe in 1-2 weeks. I can lend you my MAF tube if you plan to do it soon but I need to know how long they would need it for. It is essential that you bolt the tube on the car (TB end) with the MAF attached and everything hose coupled as per Vortech instructions before you send it off. This will ensure the right orientation and therefore fitting. It not a biggie if its slightly off as you can compensate with adjusting the silicon couplers. But I would only make 1 for a trial fit first before full production runs.

Nice Which brand of polished thanks are those? I prefer them to the weapon R tanks.

Looking for plastic end caps to cap off my zed tube as I want to vent the LHS tube to atmosphere via a filter. Also looking to cap off the head lights washers hose as I no longer have them with the V2 bumper. I'm sure a few of you have done this

Nicely done chap!! Now stop lazying about and get on with the strafe tube tube! Should take less time

Excellent job again from the RT crew again I hope to get my zed there some day. Not keen on white wheels. Was perfect in black I would have painted the faux rear diffuser too in matte black to make it appear like the real deal or even Cardin wrap it. Anyway what counts is that Peter's zed stands out now to match the power and he's pleased with it.

I did this on my k1 waaaay back! Used normal matt spray can paint from halfrauds after passing over lightly with grit paper. never cracked or came off. Mind you my zed was tuned to run rich at the top on my UTEC so the exhaust cokes quite a bit and maintained the paint.

Hahahaha! Another one bites the dust!!!!! Hi Robbo you would not be the first to swap the cables the wrong way round Post some pics so we can point the gaff or trying reswaping some cables again. The rear cylinders are the usual culprits.