Luke0549

Thanks for the feedback, I know the zed isn't the lightest thing, but I'm looking for enjoyment and not trying to break lap time records.

I'm not going for huge power, just having it n/a.

Zmanalex, I'll be dropping you a pm soon!!

Anybody got any suggestions on coil over set ups?

Hi there,

I had a '03 jdm non gt spec. That I want to turn into a track day car.

Obviously I need to upgrade parts in order to not ruin the car.

I have a few questions.

Brakes

Are the brembo calipers good quality or is it better to go for something more? Full brembo set with discs, pads etc will probably cost in the region on £800 and with a bbk being roughly £1000, is it worth the extra £200+? And any preferred brand?

Tyres/wheels

I have the standard 17's, what's the best lightweight track day wheels to upgrade to? Are the 18 rays good quality? Or is there a better wheel to have instead. Also, size, I'm guessing 18's will be better that 17's? Also r888 tyres are what I have my eye on. For track day use.

Suspension

I haven't looked too much into this ATM, need to do a bit more reading. But, what's the preferred coil over set up to upgrade to? What mm drop should I be looking at going to?

Apologies for the lack of knowledge!

This was on a insurance auction site around the time it snowed! and has been on eBay since!

If you do go, offer him a silly price, they'll probably be glad to get rid of it! And you could get a massive bargain. But there is probably a reason it's not sold...

Just got back from a safe trip!

Was unreal, best thing I've done!

Went with my mate in a mx5 1.8 and was his first time as well.

Think I need some new brake pads, discs and tyres though!!

Already want to go do another lap!!

Cheers! Will Try to check out the places you've mentioned!

I'm pretty excited, just not looking forward to the sea sickness on the ferry!

I'll take lots of pictures and be sure to post them up.

I'm not going mental out there as it will be the first time I've properly pushed myself/the car so I will be careful.

Oh and always think bike. Think biker. Even got the sticker in my rear window!

I changed my oil, oil filter and air filter earlier, topped up all fluids, checked all pads/disks. So all ready to go.

Damn, I'm not going to enjoy my 5:15am alarm!!

Just to say I'm so excited to go!

Leaving tomorrow and coming back Monday.

Anything I should go do? Stop off and see? Any hints or tips?

Where did you get your wheels from? They're so sweet.

Stretched wheels are fine, I had bbs lm reps with stretch on them and was completely fine. Some many cars run stretch.

However, I wouldn't recommend drifting or pushing the car to its limit just in case.

The law from what I read when I had them, was that the tyre tread can't be outside the arch, yet the lip of the rim can.

My bbs were. And I know so many people who have them.

Police have no clue about the law so wouldn't even bother with them, just make sure you've always got enough tread on them, no chunks out the tyre wall etc.

Damn, that looks so sweet!

Why does it look like your boot isn't shut? Is that to do with the fitment of the rear bumper?

Possibly arrange a drift day? Then members could have a go if they wanted/have passenger rides/just watch.

Great day out, no worrying about being moved on by police etc.

Clay bar kit is £15, grab one from Halfords and have a go, you honestly can't do it wrong. Borrow a machine polisher off someone and spend a whole Sunday. You'll get more satisfaction out of having a go yourself.

I know the end result may not be as good. But having a go every month or so will improve your skills.

mines at k85 and still going strong....it more pampered than the wife though

And at what miles do you think you'll decide to sell up?

I'm in two minds ATM, either spend a bit of money on wheels, or save for next car...

Hi,

I bought my zed on 81k, it about to hit 84k, it's an 03 jdm, with full uk Nissan dealer service history.

How long do Zeds run for on average?

I know it's down to how well it's maintained, but average until problems start to occur?

Really, you have to think to yourself, is all the time, money and hassle worth it for a different bumper?

I used to own a 106 and I spent thousands on it, full dimma kit with wide arches etc and full vts engine conversion.

Also had an Astra with a copy Vxr rear end on.

Tbh, I wouldn't go down the cheap copy kit route again. Far too much hassle.

Why not smooth the original bumper? Or get another oem bumper and play around with that.

It looks like it will be a lot of work and although the kit is nice, I personally wouldn't bother. Ild spend the money on some real nice wheels and tyres.

2p.

Looks fantastic!

Just give it a real good machine polish, that should remove enough of the small scratches to not care about them anymore.

Nope, only lost £10 though.

I was driving along the a40 and what appeared to be a piece of cardboard flew off the top.. I watched the flight of the cardboard and only at the last second did I realise it was a piece of wood. Luckily it dropped just before it hit it and bounced out the way.

I now keep well out of lorrys way!

Damn, your photography skills are so sweet, plus the car looks awesome. So jealous!

Rs green would be so nice!

Just make sure paintwork underneath is clean and good quality, cause I've heard the wraps will show up the defects more?

I spotted this is Hemel a couple of weeks ago, not really my thing, but is was in immaculate condition.

Snap, at the car cleaning garage on the magic roundabout.

 

Also the black one on eBay 'daxny' or something is in Hemel way.

 

Yeah i saw it going past the Old Kodak building, i've also spotted Daxny a few times aswell as a couple of others near the magic roundabout, must be a hotspot!

I work around sta/hemel so I try to look out for them when I can!

I thought it was all about jarman park for the massive body kitted chavs *runs and hides*

My dad does this with bikes, as usually the broken parts and bolt on/off and no major chassis work. Also, bikes are selling very well in Europe at the moment, a good £1/2k more than uk prices. Maybe something to look at?

Just have to go for a night out and see how much free stuff you could get.

They look so sweet, is it possible to get them in different colours?

Yeahhh. It's because we can offer the 100+ speeds, there's not much point having the low speeds of 1mb etc, so everyone on them is going to 10for free, then everyone else being boosted up.

It blows everyone else out the water in terms of speed.