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There are various options. There is not a definitive lifespan on wax as it will lessen over time naturally but the wax does self heal where paints when chipped wont, so potentially expose the metal. The S50 is for cavities so out of direct contact. I sprayed it into any hole (easy tiger) underneath and behind arch liners etc. The UB is for exposed areas underneath and is a brown/black coating so you can see where you have used it, i put this onto any exposed metal on the underside. The UC is similar to UB but clear so better for areas you see that you dont want to turn brown, i used it on the suspension components, in the arches and cills, and behind front/rear bumpers. The hydrate 80 converts and protects already rusted surfaces. I didnt need this as the underside was very clean but for older DE models this will sort any existing rust issues. Have a look online. The products get great reviews and i was very happy with using them.

I have undersealed mine last year and used bilt hamber dynax range after scouring the web for reviews. I now sell the very stuff i used. Below is link to a kit but everything is available individually on the site also. https://waxandshine.co.uk/shop?olsPage=products%2Fbilt-hamber-underseal-kit

The car is great but not really a recommended first car. Without wanting to sound like Dad ( im only in my 30's) The insurance is gonna be through the roof. Only a few companies will do it, if you are 18 or so, and its gonna be a think of a number, add a nought and treble it kind of quote. Then you have due to the age, (as with many older cars) the fact that the clutch, exhaust, gallery gaskets, arms and many other common probs could need replacing at any point so you need to have a grand or 2 contingency funds available or you could be left with a great looking car sat on the drive not moving. Saying all that, i'm sure it will pull you the girls (or boys) shame there's no back seats, and if you can afford it, go for it, just don't go driving silly in the wet until your comfortable with the car. Dad advice over.

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If you can condense the 3 year test into something i can put onto the web site I can throw a couple of free bottles your way! Seeing as i sell the stuff, will make a good newsletter/future promo option.

Still on oem fans, like i put, i have had no issues with mishi rad, def does the job as it gets lava grade hot but that adds more heat into engine bay, at least its not inside the engine is my view.

I have the HR version of the Extreme kit, very good upgrade to stock although clutch is much firmer so your left leg gets a good workout in traffic. many say about the noise but if you have an aftermarket exhaust like me its not noticeable over that anyway.

Yep, its an inherent by-product of a big engine crammed into a "small" space. Mine gets ridiculously hot. I have a Mishimoto Rad (although many say this is worse than OEM) and mishimoto oil cooler. Temp gauge has never been above midway even on track but even after just a short drive you can open the bonnet and cook your breakfast on the engine if you wanted. Remember I had the car in the garage once after a long drive, left the bonnet up to help it cool down, I was down to my undies after 10 mins it was that warm in garage due to engine heat. I think a vented bonnet would def help get rid of some of the heat build up.

Welcome along for parts, definitely stick to traders on here, dont be tempted to buy from ebay in order to save a few quid.

Got a couple of the gtechniq C2 left in stock if anyone is tempted? Free P1 polish if you spend £30 as well. Ordering more this weekend but gtechniq take upto 3 weeks for delivery

The AR-1s are already fitted Kieran, Mega grip compared to MPSS, so much so I boiled my clutch fluid last week messing around. Was on the reserve list for this weekend but didn't make it, already booked and on list for next month at Harewood though so will definitely be there! Just to give you some idea of how quick they warm up, garage put 35psi in, at Japfest Andy James said I need to drop to 29/30 for normal driving and 19/20 for track. so before I set off home I let some air out down to prob around 30psi, didn't have my gauge to measure exactly but when I got home (from just cruising on motorway) the pressure was around 42 all round! Nankang had a stand at Japfest and I got talking to guy there who said they were very pleased with the performance but don't drive in heavy rain, for comparison their performance street tyre is rated at 320 compound, their existing track tyre (NS-2R) which is decent in wet is 160 compound. The AR-1 is 80 and very soft so should be great for us.

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A big thankyou to Andy for organising, massive collection of zeds together and still no two are the same. Great talking to zedders old and new. I literally took two pics all day and completely random so here they are: Will try and steal a pic of my own car hopefully from this thread somewhere!

Well i have just arrived at castle hotel near leicester ready to meet up tomorrow morning after a shocking week. Car went into garage Monday for new tyres and camber arms fitting. Got it back wednesday and decided to “test” the semi slicks. Ended up boiling the clutch fluid and No gears. Bumped car off and crawled home in 1st gear at 10-20mph. Not recommended on a dual carriageway A road let me tell you. Just got car back 8:00 last night. Waited all day for clouds to come over today to give her a wash as its not been cleaned in 2 months but sun roaring all day so had to wash the zed in blistering sun on drive, streaks, water marks everywhere. Set off for hotel, pulled to side with another car to let some cars through and guy in front puts it in reverse straight back into my front bumper! You cant make it up. Luckily the front tow loop as i am now race car not show car sticks out and took the brunt of it so just a few stratches and marks otherwise. See you all tomorrow if nothing else happens. Forgive me father for i have sinned, had to wash the car in direct sun and marked it to hell (i may end up there) but at least its clean.

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Yes 6:30 sounds better

Post up some pics when you can

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The scholl polishes come highly recommended, as for wax, i sell the carchem connisseur wax and bilt hamber double speed wax, both excellent products. I also sell and have used the carchem ptfe polishing glaze which gives great results

Welcome, looking nice already as you said, great bonus to get one with those wheels and the mods.