Keyser

@ OP Check the drop links (I've snapped one in the past) if not that it's a bush or 2 that have worn. Its not usually something you can see unless they are hanging out but they have worn out most likley on one of the control arms.

 

 

Not so sure on the 370 depends on age but IMO the ARB on the back end of a 370 is a bit whimpy to start with - upgrade made a huge difference on mine.

41 minutes ago, Beb said:

I bought the car so I could be the voice of reason and stop him putting the V8 in there 

BOOO

 

It will fit though

On 23/11/2019 at 10:30, teejay said:

Anything happening lately been quiet for a while

 

What you think I haven't been up to my neck in it ???!!!!

 

 

 

To be honest I have been really busy with loads of stuff, work is manic and there are possibilities of some major changes in the company in the next few months, if these do go ahead then there will be some lifestyle changes for me and the good lady wife.

This has also got me thinking about my current project list along with the huge number of other things (not necessarily car related) that I want to do.

There is a very strong possibility that I will bin the Pop Z project as something has to give and I can't bring myself to let go of the Radical just yet!!! Believe me when she is running right (which is not very often ) there is nothing like it as a driving experience, or at least nothing else I can afford to do!

I also do not have a limitless supply of this thing they call money and you can only spend it once - being as I'm getting older (read got old) there are a few other things we would like to do which unfortunately also cost money!

 

So if anyone wants to do a 350 or 370 LS swap drop me a PM I have an LS engine and gearbox that would drop in a treat going up for sale 

 

It's not all doom and gloom though so do not fear, We still have to get round to another complete redesign on the Radical to stop the bloody thing melting / blowing up on track, The Electric go carts project is still being progressed and I still have the GTR in the "Stables" for those occasions where a pleasant drive out is in order

 

 

I'll catch you up on the E Carts soon as  we built another one and in the meantime this happened.

 

 

 

 

Yes I had to collect @Beb 370 after it broke down

 

Original diagnosis was CPS, also the battery died and would not take a charge, Beb replaced the CPS and put on a new battery, The Z then started but wasn't right, I diagnosed a seized aircon pump from what I could see looking between the rad fans and the engine (not much)

Unfortunately I was close it was something sized but it turned out to be the Supercharger !!!!!

The Zed is currently in the Zed Shed II in bits while we try to source a replacement C38 – 81 Rotrex SC!

Not sure what happened, the cause is oil starvation, but we have no idea where the oil went, the reservoir was checked on a regular basis, I found no leaks, split pipes or damage to the oil cooler. There was no oil in the undertray or on Beb’s drive (which is block paved and you would see it). My current theory is that the seal on the main shaft went and the oil pumped through the engine, but we will never really know what happened.

More on that story soon.

 

Keyser

 

Maximum Effort

 

I'm a definite maybe at the moment

Will confirm as soon as I can buddy

Congrats mate

10 minutes ago, ZMANALEX said:

If Keyser can not help, I have in stock and happy to supply but only if Keyser can not help you.

Thanks Alex - I was going to posta a  

 

I can't help at the moment @TobeZ350 so talk to Alex he is your man

 

You have ramps - Awesome  - best colour as well

 

Now you just need a second shed to keep all the bits in while you build the Zed

On 06/10/2019 at 22:43, satiriasis said:

Still for sale?

Yes mate  

I'm in

 

1. Andy James 

2. Humpy

3. Maz (gg2040uk)

4. MatthewThain

5. Keyser the imposter - Maximum Effort

6.

I like it

On 10/09/2019 at 10:12, Beb said:

Tempted by the springs , might make getting around a little easier! Are you nearby? 

No miles from you

What he said ^^

 

along

10 hours ago, veeg33 said:

Who do you report to when there is an incident? ........ Just curious who is your supervisor 

 

Me I'm the supervisor

I personally don't report to anyone (except Mrs Keyser when I'm in need of plasters / medical attention and dripping blood - happens more often than you'd think )

 

But I do have the T-Shirt to cover this -

 

 

 

 

 

 

What you can't see in that picture is the last line of the notice -

 

Here is a close up

 

 

There are a few Notices in the Zed Shed

 

 

Keyser

1 hour ago, Flashback said:

Do like those tool boxes, where did you get them from? Zed Shed 2.26 looking great!

 

The long set of draws is from SGS

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/stc9600b-stainless-steel-work-bench

 

Very impressed with the quality especially given the price - go look at the price of a snap on

Would recommend it - but you need a long space to fit it! They do a couple of smaller ones.

 

The tool box is from eBay

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40-US-PRO-MASSIVE-TOOL-CHEST-CABINET-BOX-STAINLESS-STEEL-54-FINANCE-AVAILABLE/311124254989?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

 

Not as good as the SGS one quality wise but given size and price I think it's OK my Mac Tools one is a lot better quality but costs 4 time more, for what I wanted I'm happy it will do the job but if you want something more "rugged" you will be paying a lot more - Of course I don't know how they will last, I'll let you all know if they start falling apart

 

35 minutes ago, andybp said:

I have no words 

 

Ha - Got ya!

 

 

36 minutes ago, andybp said:

No I was mistaken I do have something to say

It looks fantastic you and the missus have done an excellent job as usual 

Thanks mate

 

 

36 minutes ago, andybp said:

(But for rubbing it in about how tiny mine is compared to yours, when I do actually get down to see you I'm going to doodle on your pristine white walls with my Crayons  )

 

I almost feel bad - only ALMOST

 

If you doodle on my walls you will have Mrs Keyser to answer to - I wanna be there for that

Couple of panorama pics

 

Machine Shop -

 

 

 

Main Shed

 

 

 

Now it appears that @andybp would like me to explain things a bit better, apparently using my crayons, In my best efforts to please and using all my Blue Peter skills I thought I would help him visualise the difference in our respective garages after his comments -

 

On 23/08/2019 at 17:01, andybp said:

no we have teeny tiny little shed and garage with no personal cleaning staff

 

On 23/08/2019 at 19:39, andybp said:

now get back to your crayons

 

So here you go mate to put it in perspective for you I made a 1:1 scale model of your garage and did a comparison photo just for you

 

 

 

 

Keyser - Maximum Effort

 

The Zed Shed II Refurb is finished and it's back to shenanigans

 

We emptied the main garage area and the wife was there again with the vacuum cleaner getting it ready for paint -

 

 

The ramp pits needed some work!!

 

 

Better -

 

 

The floor Before -

 

 

 

 

and after 3 coats

 

 

 

Then we had to move everything back in and rearrange it to look better.

Some new tool boxes

 

 

 

All tools away nicley

 

 

 

 

Some custom made tool holders (stainless steel so they should stay looking good)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now the boards look like this -

 

 

 

...........................................

 

 

4 hours ago, Bhupz350 said:

I'll have the plenum if its still available?

 

Had a question but not a taker on this so PM me and we can sort out postage mate

4 hours ago, jnkent36 said:

Can i have the stubby please.

Replied to your PM

58 minutes ago, veeg33 said:

How much for posting them rear spats? Looks like it needs some repair hence I'm up for abit of DIY to fix it =) PM on its way

 

PM Replied to

10 hours ago, Ian said:

Is it a 350 specific gauge pod. If so can I have it please?

PM replied to mate

11 hours ago, OnlyAfro said:

What would postage be on the plenum (assuming it fits a rev up)?

It's off a DE and if I recall they have a different lower section but the same top but you may want to check on that - It's heavy I would thing £15 or so to post

12 hours ago, Jay84 said:

What's the best way to clean these filters? I'm interested if it's an easy thing to clean. 

 

An air line and some wd40 or similar then get some "air filter oil" and re-oil it lightly

On 02/09/2019 at 22:11, Kiwigaz said:

Don’t suppose you have the power steering cooler?

 

No sorry. 

This came off the last 350z I stripped, needs a good clean but seems OK it still has the MAF in it but I have not tested it think it's just an OEM one.

£55 posted to UK mainland.

 

 

 

 

 

Any questions just ask.

 

 

Keyser.