GT4 Zed

Thanks chaps With keyser around one cannot help to have inspiration to modify stuff. It was a matter of time and getting the right kit for the right price. I am happy with how i have evolved the car up to this point and its now ready for more power. Unfortunately this will not stay shinny for long as it will all be powdercoated matt black. So you are right there Stew I have snagged a SC! Vortech V2 T trim. Install will be sometime in early May as I am getting some custom things made for it and will take time and more money I love the simplicity of the vortech but hate the aeroplane whine!!!. So I'm getting a custom CAI made and relocating the BPV such that I can recirculate into the CAI and kill the noise. Also getting a single hard pipe made from compressor to TB with integrated MAF port rather than the 2 seperate pipes on both sides of the MAF housing like in the OEM vortech setup which looks weird and potential areas for boost leak. Chris and Sam, I would pm some details about this if you are interested. Strafe auto used to make this but stopped. Anyway the whole kit will be powdercoated matt black, all hose couplers swapped black and black t-bolt clamps to replace the jubilees , even the supercharger housing and intercooler are going black for a subtle look I need a quieter exhaust now for the perfect sleeper Daren, I am working on the exhaust. Should have been sporting militek's if not of you Will told me how you swooped in for his I will not bother with dynoing this since i'm not staying NA. Once everything comes together I will start a build thread. I have loads of parts to fit and will just post up as I go along for now. Next up is oil cooler, oil pan spacer and thermostatic sandwich plate.

I finally got one more piece of the jigsaw (Soon to be named project bumblebee) in the form of the kinetix velocity intake manifold yesterday and promptly installed it on the zed. took the opportunity to change my old plugs which have been in for about 30K miles and they looked a sorry state This was my second set of Denso iridiums they where so i wonder what the platinums OEM would have been like NGK iridium 1 step colder in compliment the next part of my project.Had a large box delivered with this inside and an MREV 2 (up for sale Shinny, lightwieght and better designed than the old SSV that had dodgy welds. This has equal length tuned runners for more torque and hp with velocity stacks in side and an overall bigger chamber volume than the stock plenum. Out with the old: Took the oportunity to clean the Tb which was well greasy and sticky with blowby oil TB before & after: Few plugs close up My advice would be to change plugs at 15k interval max if tracking the car. Installed. Very is easy and fits perfect. Did this at night with sinle light source . The car idles and pulls smoothly and strong like with the MREV2 and spacer but and induction and exhaust note is now deeper. You can hear the air rushing in distinctly!

Yup. one matrix is standard ceramic and the other is metal substrate (i guest 400cell or more looking at how tightly packed it is )End result is that the flow is very resticted especially by the ceramic part of the cats

Pm replied. Get it for what i paid. Wasso has the same for his V2 bumper. Tested but not fitted. It kocher All you need is to prep and paint then install.

As already mentioned the bhp figures only does not say the full tale of the improvements gained Secondly I don't think you only gained 12whp/15lb ft from stock. Depending on what year your car is you would be any where from 230-250whp max at stock so you have gained more than you credit your efforts. Thirdly you could have achieved this same gain with less cost if you had planned ahead and tuned once, got cheaper but still good quality components eg a scorpion instead of a millitek or not buying stuff that makes no power like the pop charger when OEM with a good filter works better. Same as HFC vs decats. Yes you got to re swap for MOT I don't mean to be harsh so don't take it wrong, its just to show you the big picture. Finally depending on what year your car is, an MREV2 would get you more mid range torque and a bit more on peak power and torque. You would have read here what it cost to get power NA on the zed So enjoy you car and don't be dissappointed

You can get them from concept z performance in the US. I got this from him together with the Nismo roller pin throw out bearing for my JWT uprated clutch and lightweight flywheel. Speak or email Coz and their service is very speedy. I don't have dimensions but pics I can pm to you if it helps but he should be able to get you concrete info. I am about to do a small order for bits and bobs, pm me if you want to get these Check prices yourself at conceptz performance online.

You are doing it Dave When shall I book my car in lads? Just tell me what u need to get and should be a laugh. Subscrided for final results and pics I miss my RSW CF trim now now can I have it back Dave? lol

I got the canards from Cal (thanks for quick delivery and mighty padded packaging ) hoping I could make it fit my V1 bumper but it would require extensive modding that I may as well start from scratch. It's a perfect fit for the nismo V2 bumper and looks the biz. So pm me if I beat you to it unless I can snag a v2 bumper. I really love canards £20 only

I agree with Ekona here and though it not a one size fit all solution for all corners firmer decisive braking and turn in optimuses weight transfer to your advantage as well a keeping your braking time shorter and hence "cooler" so it's optimal for the next time u need it. If you think braking is friction and friction generates heat and heat brings about fade especially if your pad compound is not suitable or the disc size is inadequate to dissipate the heat then you are halfway there. The rest is track and track surface specific and vehicle handling characteristic which determines what constitutes the best braking for each situation. However the best starting point is investing in a very good braking system which has the effect to resist fade by better heat dissipation. The confidence from this does wonders.

What a steal I would have bought this for parts alone and made a tidy profit. Hope you part it out, drop in your spare engine and cage/strip it for a rental track car By the time you part out the interior, wheels, haltech, body kit, engine parts this project will pay for itself with change left over Dibs on the haltech

Lexx picked up the flooring with his mum Joking Shes cool and very supportive Now would like the rest gone. Any reasonable offers will be considered for the fireplace. don't want to put it in my garage and damage something

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Mate those tyres are just not acceptable as your rolling radius is waaaay out Its +6.2% larger compared to 225/40/18 on std 18" Rays and even +3.65% larger compared with what he should have put on => 245/35/19. It's important to keep the original rolling radius with +/- 2.5%. You achieve this by fitting a larger wheel and a smaller profile tyre to compensate or smaller wheel with larger profile not the other way round. That front tyre is too big Apart from TC issues your, gearing will be affected and speedo reading will be off. Get him to sort this out or if he does'nt as you have no proof, sell it on ebay and get the right tyres. But by now you sfully realise that garage is very dodgy especially and should never step foot there again. It always worth asking before you commit if unsure. Plenty here to help in the forum

As covered already, the zed is quite capable and very durable but the runing cost will be similar to your 911 albeit you avoid the stealers. It will be fine as stock for the Ring but for serious longterm fun you will need to improve on the brakes and suspension. Powerwise it will be less so than the 911 but there are a few improvement to be had as NA at reasonable cost and more if you were to go for it anbd go FI. IMO SC-ing is the best route if you want to keep the engine stock. In the end it comes down to what makes financial sense for you. You can even go wild and strip out the zed for a road legal track car and use the rest of the money for a sensible saloon/estate for mundane duties. This is very apealing now given how low you can get a decent 03 zed for Forget about 2+2 seat setup. I have seen a thread in the states where it was well executed but its very limited and probably unsafe.

I just completed the speed awareness course 2 weeks ago in lieu of point as i got averaged between M25 J 29-30! The thing is i was on criuse control at 50mph all through the variable speed camera section coming from the M4 so why did i get done at 60mph at between 29 and 30 which was my exit??? I know this stretch of road well as i visit my sis in Basildon all the time using this route. I tried to dispute it with Essex police or ask for recorded proof and i was told to opt going to court to contest the decision nd evidence will be brought forward I just ended up taking the course(£80/4hrs) and forget about it as this is just ridiculous. Why don't they just send your NIP with evidence so you are in no doubt to what you are held for rather than for you to chosse the court option to get evidence, accept points or take the course? The law should'nt be like this surely . If i had the time i would have taken the option and gone to court as i have won once before for an error on their part. got £240 in cost Hope you are lucky but prepare for the worst.

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Not heard from him either

Yes they will fit

Nope mate! That job is crucial donot cut corners!! The nuts only secure the aftermarket wheel on the hub and without the spigot due to the huge centripetal forces will lead to micro movement and vibration which could fatigue the bolts with dire consequences. Spigots are about £10 for 4 on eBay

Zed is 66.1 Common aftermarket wheels for jap cars have centre bore ID 72.6 or 73 You you likely need a 66.1 ID and 72.6/73 OD spigot. However measure it to be sure or look in the inside face of the wheel and it should be written there along with wheel weight, ET and dimensions Std sized plastic spigots are cheap on eBay but if you can get metal ones made custom. I did this after getting fedup of them cracking all the time from heat prolly from track driving.

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Looking good Jez

These must go to free up space in the house/garage Final reduction before ebay 1- Winther Browne hole in wall gas "plasma" surround fireplace with manual control. Been sitting in my living room BNIB for almost 2yrs. Couldn’t fit it as it requires a brick chimney which I don't have Cost £840 del new when I got it . The remote control versions now go for circa £800 now but its one more that cango wrong, so got manual This looks striking installed flat on the wall but I should have done my homework before I bought it rather than get carried away by looks £280 for it pick up or £300 delivered. B&Q link for info and specs: http://www.diy.com/n...ooms/fires-surr ... =266993676 2-Denon 5:1 surround system with Flat speaker £35 delivered.Can be stood on mini stands or hung on wall. I hardly used this as I got the BOSE accoustimass 15 module to go with my home cinema. In good condition and stylish if you fit it on the wall flush and cables recessed. Note: comes withound std speaker cables. I left those within the wall You can get beter quality ones to lenght you require.