AntelopeSam

The old plan was to meet at the services where the a6 meets the a46 and then head out for a little drive. That was one-eyed-kings suggestion. If he is available I would still be up for that.

If not there is a pub a couple of junctions up from there which is hope would be quiet on a Sunday, doesn't open till 12 though according to there website. 

There's also a nice drive from the a46 towards Melton which I wouldn't mind leading but I don't know any good places to stop off at the end! 

I've got nothing planned for the 4th so am up for tagging along too. That makes 5 of us! 

On 12/07/2019 at 17:16, ZMANALEX said:

The wheels and tyres are all 18".

 

I can put better images up if you are interested.

 

The wheels are straight with no buckles or cracks, but they will require a refurb.

I still keep coming back to them!

Are they fitted with any spacers? 

How much are you thinking about selling them for? I guess postage would be the real killer! 

Have this to do soon when I get around to it. Have a Cobra Y-pipe waiting to go on but am waiting on a couple of bolts. 

I'll let you know how I get on if I do it first. Worst case scenario I own a grinder and a laser ball joint tool. (I've used this before to push out wheel studs)

Good luck if your attempting it yourself! 

I keep coming back to this thread to look at those wheels! For some unknown reason as there rough as anything! xD

Are the backs smaller than the front or it it an illusion? 

Hi chap.

Same here, bought my Zed in January and traveled 180miles to look at it. Any garage that wouldn't let you test drive even with lack of RWD experience I wouldn't even consider buying from.

My 2 previous cars had 100bhp & 40bhp-ish. (The slower one was RWD with selectable 4WD so I had great fun in the snow!)

Don't be worried about taking it out for a good test, it'll only bite you if you do something stupid. At the end of the day it has 4 wheels an engine and brakes just like every other car.

Good luck with the hunt

Sam

I've heard a couple of 350s with a bad clutch throwout bearing (might be a common problem) in which case it's only a small job as your already changing the clutch! 

Fingers crossed it's that one!

Welcome chap!

Love the red details all over your car. Could be nice if the projectors were red too... Just a thought xD

Would still be up for a mini meet, 3/4 people and a pint! Seem to have gotten very busy at weekends recently.

Tonight is the classic car show at the gate hangs well in Systen which if just up from you. I'll be in my J-reg series 3 88 land rover if you want to put a face to a name. 

Hi chap!

I live in Leicestershire now but will always be a Coventry kid so spend a lot of time there. Have seen a few Zeds on the ring road since I got mine! 

Advice, keep an eye on the dipstick seeing as you have just started driving it. Some burn oil some don't but you don't want to run it low! 

Sam

Just finished the 2nd episode tonight. Have enjoyed it and am looking forwards to next week's.

My only gripe is them playing on each others stereotypes, rough lad from Bolton (is Paddys whole act), posh short guy from the south and rich Freddy. Although it did seem to get better this episode.

I'm not watching top gear for information about cars, I can read that elsewhere if I'm so intreagued.  And I'm not too fussed on how a car drives that I'll proberbly never be able to afford. But 3 people having a muck around in/near cars or on bikes is something I enjoy wether it's TGT or TG, or even car SOS!

Can't make the 7th. (This organising is harder than it looks isn't it! Credit to the regional guys *takes hat off*)

Will keep my eye on this thread though in case anything changes. 

There's a classic/unusual car show on the first Wednesday of the month just off the a46 at "the gate, hangs well" im going next week in my Series Landy but will ask if a group of Zeds could come into the show in future (field parking with loads of space). This is an evening job from 5.30 till 8/9ish but would be good if people are local

Hobby horse, 15 mins from me so ill pop over!

This Sunday would be best for me, the pub does get quite busy though! And the car park isn't overly big.

I think I'd be in.

Am local so would be able to do evenings or weekends.

Don't know about any Zed specific reasons this would be happening but had this happen on a few different cars/bikes.

First place I'd look is the coils/plugs! 

What is it like when you put a lot of load on the motor? Accelerating up a hill for example? 

I'd also have a look at cleaning your airflow sensor. When was the last time the air filter was changed? 

If none of this works at least it will act as a "bump"! 

The GT pack gave you heated leather seats too. Although there not the best!

Something to think about if your into performance etc. I think the cruise control buttons mean you can run multiple ECU maps on Rev-up and HR engined cars, am unsure if it's possible on the DE.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong!

I'll throw in a pic too! 

Have been using autoglym aqua wax. Was on offer a few months ago and the bottle is lasting me very well! 

Hi Chap. Car looks nice!

I'm in the Loughborough/coalville area, there's a few of us about.

Friend of mine had a 1.3 Micra... Interesting choice if he was after power! We struggled to hit 70.

Welcome pal!

Where about a in the Midlands are you based? There are quite a few members around here.

I'm think I'm unfortunatly going to be in this position next summer. Have a small patch of bubbles on my front right wing.

I have been leaning towards fibreglass even though they have a bad rep for fitment! I consider myself quite a handy chap though and would feel confident in cutting/re-working etc. 

Atleast fibreglass won't rust. ( I think the ones on there at the moment started to rust from the liners rubbing the paint off) 

Steel - general consensus is that they will be a bang on fit straight out of the box. Also ECP always have them on sale for around £80 (I'm sure if you ordered one they would take it back if you thought it was too thin)

Carbon Fibre - Would love to! But the cost it slot more that I'm willing to spend. (Rear arch panels are cheaper than the fronts in carbon!!!) Also if your car is stock the carbon could look odd, especially as mines a sunset

That's my 2cents. I'm curious to know what way you go!

Thanks

Sam

Have just sent you a PM

I don't surpose you know what condition the exhaust is in? Am in the market for a new y-pipe.

Thinking I'd rather get a quality used section over a new cheap one! 

Cheers

Sam

Hi Ian,

Could you add me to the list for future orders as well? Have been wanting one of these since I've joined the forum!

Please drop me a message when you start production of a batch.

Thanks

Sam

Edit: I'd like the one with the 'Z' to be the same material as the panel.

Picture time! I've attached both inside and outside shots of both wheel arches. It's only so that bubbling and one chip where the paint is flaking.

The car is a 54 plate with 52k miles

MtJavnk, I've just seen the bolt you are referring too that holds the bumper on, It doesn't look too bad in my case. Will need to have the wheel off to have a good look.

Do you know if this seam between the inner and outer panels is sealed with anything from factory? 

I think the inside of my wheel archs are in good shape (correct me if I'm wrong from the pictures). Nothing flaking off or overly rusty! But could they be rusting from between the panels?

I'm only worrying as one of my fronts base had a few bubbles appear in the last month or so. And a small imperfection in the paint on one of the back arches but this could be something that has always been there! (Photo of arch is attached also). It's not noticeable at all unless you look down the line of the car in sunlight! 

The problem with mirroring a no claims bonus is that you don't start to rack up another set of no claims. (Please correct me if I'm wrong)

I mirror my no claims with motorbikes as one is always off the road... (Italian). So I don't mind too much only having one set of no claims.

With the cars I have built up 2 sets as you'll want one car for sunny days and one for bad ones. Easy to do for me as my 2nd car is an old Land Rover and insurance is £80 a year fully comp!