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Obviously never driven a Zed in the snow with RE040's Not with RE040's - I've heard lots of things about those Bridgestones, and they're all horrible!

Yes I did put more weight back on, but I did drive the car without sub or spare wheel for awhile. It made sense to try and minimise weight but still having a proper sound system, which I can't live without without Put it this way it's 10-12 kgs in a one and a half tonne car. There's plenty of weight on her arse to put her power down. I would rather shed the weight as I would think that would be more beneficial on track than any handling issues.

If you'd like to explain how you've managed to get around the laws of physics, that would be great. I'm sure others would find it useful. If you mean that it's negligible in terms of affecting the handling, well maybe to you: Certainly I can feel it, and again why would want to remove weight from where you're trying to create traction? Do you really think that there would be a noticable difference in handling/weight distribution, from a spare wheel weighing a mere 10.5 Kgs? I know there is no deterimental affect to handling for me, but I have put a sub and power amp almost in it's place.

You won't have any problems removing the spare wheel, it's one of the first things I did, rubbish about it affecting handling because it is from the rear. It will also give you more boot space. I think people mean it is more beneficial to remove weight near the front/nose of the car if possible, but any weight if can be shed is good. Ditching the spare wheel will save you about 10.5 Kg right there with the tools taken out also. Changing your OEM exhaust which uses mild steel, to a stainless exhaust will save you some kilo. My Milltek saved 5.8 kgs but even more significant is when you couple that with adding HFCs instead of a stock CAT, then the saving is about 20 kgs: Stock Cats are 46 lbs (20.8 Kg).. Berk HFC's are 7lbs (3Kg) a piece.. 14 lbs (6.3 Kg).. So 46 - 14 = 32lbs (14.5 Kg) saving(s)! As others mentioned look at the heated/electric seats (one reason I never got a GT was the extra weight and the BOSE system is hard to work with aftermarket components) and look at lighter alloys.

Tell them it's code HCB005 about £79 I think

I'm with esure - fully comp cost £450 with 9 years no claims bonus (I'm 30 something). Pretty cheap as it's a weekend car only currently only doing up to 3000 miles a year.

All that car for just over 6k - Bargain!

+1 - also add some HFCs and do a remap at a later stage. The sound alone is worth it.

Nice pics dude - so what was your laptime?

My first car was a black Celica VVTI with the dynamic and sports pack, great reliable car, I kept it for 5 years before trading it in for the zed.

I never thought you could get that much either! He must drive like a nanny to get so many miles from it?

Try the smoking donut move like the guy in Tokyo Drift and I'm sure females will be writing down their numbers for you. For those not familar with the scene, here you go

Try the smoking donut move like the guy in Tokyo Drift and I'm sure females will be writing down their numbers for you.

I've noticed heads turning either when it's parked up on the high road as people walk pass and actually stop, or when driving from pedestrians and other road users. Although most of the attention comes from guys I've even noticed a few female drivers suddently messing around with their hair in their rear view mirror if I'm side by side or behind them Anyone else noticed this?

I'm on just below 70K miles with the original clutch.

Guessing the Maisto looks just like this though, can't wait to have a play now

Nowt wrong getting a bit technical though!

Tamiya make a die cast kit which you can paint yourself. Think it's 1/24 IIRC No 1:43 I prefer my models a bit bigger so am happy ordering the Maisto (feels nice and reasurring in your hands when you're playing with it oh that sounds a bit wrong?!) Will post some pics when it arrives - luckily orange is my 2nd favourite colour after Gun Metal.

Chromatic - that explanation's legendary mate and always kinda ties in to the way I drive. 1st class honours kinda explanation!

Don't do it! I never thought it looked that cool but it's your choice haha

Nice addition there - is this a 1:18 scale? Like a kid I've gone and ordered a Maisto model off Amazon as I've always wanted a decent die cast model. I couldn't find any Gun Metal ones though so it's gonna be orange!

Interesting - I wonder how similar this is to just a normal 'engine flush' as I've had this done in the past and the process sounds kinda similar, although it didn't take as long as an hour and a half.

Unlucky dude, I'd be pi**ed finding that - if a body shop's involved it will cost a couple of hundred at least unfortunately (unless you know someone)

That video i posted wasn't me, lol. I got it on youtube. I never drive over 56 mph, lol. Xx My bad!! I know a lot of members have more than one car so assumed it was you. Also I hope the kisses were a typo, unless your a attractive female lol

That video i posted wasn't me, lol. I got it on youtube. I never drive over 56 mph, lol. Xx