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Really good bit of information, cracking read!

to the forum!

to the forum, plenty of us noobs around! Speed humps are no trouble it's the deep dark holes all over the UK roads you want to worry about!

Seems far too 'American-ised' and that rear 350 over all still!

Wow! Looks absolutely stunning!!

Nice looking car, great colour choice! The clutch gets easier over time, but If you find it to your disliking take Maccaman's advice!

Voted!

If it helps I've not long bought a 53 azure, GT with 59k, 6m tax. Held it's price at £10600

You'll find yourself taking the long way home after picking it up!

Clean car!

Great film! Correct me if I'm wrong, but 'The Departed' was another Scorsese/Leo collaboration? Was getting ready to go see this few days ago, sis then turned up to tell me the whole story + ending....she's now part of the new Zed's driveway!

Get some pics up!

Smart car matey!

I'll flag the next Zed that crosses my path!............ ................... .......... I'm the only one with a Zed in my general area I think! Yes, totally understand the sound difference under load, learnt this from being taken out in an Sti by an ex-rally driver!!

Yeah I understand sound/video clips are not the best to go off, without having been to a meet and kind of flicking through the tools I have currently don't give the best examples. For one; a video of the standard Zed exhaust sound in no way compares to hearing it in the flesh..or..steel.. A smidgen below 2k rpm and it just burbles...mmmmm.... sorry, completely off track here! I'll have to get myself over to Wales as soon as I can free up the work schedule then ! Once I've heard a few, can start deciding my own setup, I'll be looking to spend somewhere in the region of 1000-1500 i would imagine, so depending on wht I hear I may have to go down the custom line!! Thanks Coops that gives me an idea, it sounds pretty damn good and looks great in the pics, but as stated video/sound samples don't give you the full experience. I will have to hear it up close sometime! I've got plenty of time to do this anyway, but I do like to get everything prepared beforehand if I can!

Cheers Lexx, I may just do that! MIJ Performance, Walsall isn't it, I got lost trying to find the place back when I was 18 taking a friend's Corsa there for a custom build...oh the shame!

@rtbiscuit - I've scanned any video regarding exhausts for the Zed, last couple of choices were Nismo, Bassani or a custom setup. Is there no performance/breathability difference in a single /true dual /custom setup (after a remap ofc) then without say starting work on changing the manifold and cats /decat over? @Coops - Do you have (or can you get) any sound samples of your car, just want to check out the different sounds, as I cannot find for the life of me any custom exhaust sound samples online. My budget is fairly tight as I'm having a holiday in roughly 2 weeks and snowboarding isn't the cheapest of holidays....oh well Can't Wait!! , but once It's over I should be in a pretty good cash flow situation again and would love to pop by trial some 'titanium goodness'! p.s. first mods, stubby and spacers?

Sorry to keep posting questions guys, but I have alot to ask! I've heard, read-up and seen (on YouTube) at least that the Nismo cat-back system is pretty much the exhaust choice I'd take. However, does anyone have a custom exhaust build on their Zed (with any sound samples)? If so, how does this differ to the Nismo pre-made system in terms of sound, breathability? (I ask due to my last 'custom-built' system made the car feel sluggish and seemed to drink fuel ). I understand It's not a true-dual system, does this make any difference to the performance at all or is it simply a vocal thing? Last, but by no means least how often do group buys for the Nismo sytem come around? As I understand you've recently had one last year. Thanks for any replies regarding the multitude of questions here!

Brilliant! You'll be gettin a PM shortly Andy!

Thanks Chris I'll be sure to check them out. Fortunately It's not too urgent as I'll be leaving the Zed for a week in April whilst snowboarding in Tignes . Should be in a much better cash situation once I'm back though and can start the collection of parts and acces.

Great to see so many replies! WOW! I'm really going to have to start stocking up!! As mine's a daily driver also (though I don't travel too far to work and am currently seeing around 45mpg) I do live out in the country so dust, dirt, mud and all that come with it is usually very quick to shake hands with my freshly washed car! I'm familiar with the two bucket method, It's the way I used to wash the previous mode of transport and the ONLY way I'll be washing the Zed I currently use turtle wax shampoo with 2 bucket meth. microfibre dry, turtle wax ICE liquid clay and zymol polish (fast glass and Autosol /metal polish too ofc). You all know so much!! so judging by your replies, it seems as though I'm missing out on DJ Lime Prime and DJ Blue Velvet, I've spotted sellers on ebay for around £45 for Lime Prime, Blue Velvet and 3 free towels. I'm guessing this is a pretty good deal, although I'd rather buy from traders here to keep it in the forum if I could. Does anyone know if Andy stocks more than the current deals and would be able to match or would the best thing be to PM him? Sorry! You're gonna have hassle with me and my questions!!

Just a quick question (or not that quick...we'll see ) Basically I've never used a coloured car wax and have only ever failed completely at applying clay! Not that the car needs this done instantly, but for these upcoming sunny days (prays) when I'm not driving I'll be cleaning my car....I am that sad!! To all the Azure owners (and any helpful sorts) out there, what's your prep/progress routine for washing, claying, polishing/waxing your car and what products do you find brings out and maintains the best? Help me o wise ones!!! p.s. Loving the smileys!!

Thanks kindly again for the Welcomes! Good to know that warm fuzzy feeling driving the Zed doesn't dissipate over time!! I've actually got a question to ask regarding paint and polish/waxing, but I'll post in the technical section (hope that's the correct place!).

Just washed, sunny day (thank god) pictures just added to previous post! Enjoy! I've owned this car 4 days now and I'm completely in love with it!