rtbiscuit

i've just swapped from a 350z to an S2000, there is a big difference between the 2 cars same as with other high revving hondas, and the cars require different driving styles. i'd really recommend you go out and get a decent test drive. my first experience of a Zed test drive was a let down too, but thats cos i got to go in rush hour in heavy traffic, for 10 minutes. 2nd time i went out for over an hour and got to do a range of roads. the Zed is very capable, the reason it might feel slower is that its so good at what it does you don't tend to notice it. the acceleration is so smooth as is the power delivery that it removes that manicness to it. lot more torque with the zed, pulls in any gear with real ease. excellent cruiser; well worth the ownership

looks to be in its infancy, not alot on it at the moment, bit like autotrader for wheels, nice idea, but reckon it needs another 2 years before its really useful

ians car is a hommage to ballers, if he stuck k sports on it would be wrong, they are just cheap copies of AP Racing calipers. and being that AP racing aren;t that expensive in comparison

thank god for that, glad your getting some decent brakes, would spoil it with k sports. imho

mines about right, didn't know my server was all the way in sittingbourne though

they're all in scotland, everyone that buys one seems to come from there. have a look at our zed map it shows where everyone is. and also

as long as the temp of backing is kept under 210 degrees there shouldnt be an issue

soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better

cost me 200 quid from a local powder coater.

good effort, polish has come up well

yes but only for heterosexual car fun, no man foreplay for me

must admit vik its like owning a big boys go kart.

sounds like a plan

i still love your engine bay, look forward to your new plans

haven't you got some high end ricing to do?

very true ian, that and the fact i'm married

just call you both the ricer twins, make it easy for everyone

no worries guys, i'm not taking offense, the biased comment was more to do with the fact that when we get people asking the forum "which car should i buy its between the zed, or a TT or a Z4" everyone on here has a zed, very few people are going to turn round and say, "nah mate the zeds ok, but i'd get the new micra convertible" i know were all petrol heads, its why i've stuck around. plenty of zed and non zed banter. tarmac i look ofrward to catching up soon, and i;'ll take you for a spin. as for how long i keep it ... who knows... non of my cars have lasted longer than 18 months. if i have it longer than that then you'll all know its a good car.

i'd ask for the cash alternative, and then go buy one from somewhere else.

sorry tarmac, have to disagree, not trying to convince myself, as i already know this is the better car for me. i wrote this as a review, so was just trying to be critical. originally typed it for someone else who is also thinking of swapping and wanted an honest feedback. most of what i wrote was cut and paste from what i'd said to them. i'm not going to try and defend my choice as this is after all a 350z forum, so people will be extremely biased. for me this is a lot closer to what i had woth my old MR2, and the only reason i sold it was because i blew the engine. after repairing it i didn't feel the same. persoanlly i think the S2K is far more track orientated than the Zed, its not as heavy and feels more nimble and i can;t wait to get it out on the track

by the time i got back there wasn't enough light for pictures. will do some over the weekend, and maybe tomorrow.

as all may be aware, i was changing cars, well i finally picked it up today, only been in for about half an hour, got it at 5 pm today. been really impressed with it. its a very different beast than the zed, but one that i think is really going to grow more and more on me. had chance to go for a proper drive without the dealership navigator. thought i'd share my views so far the cabin is alot smaller, but i actually like it, every thing is right in front of you and its a bit like an f1 cockpit. the transmission tunnel is so much better. it sits slightly taller and my arm rests so much better on it. and the gear stick is right under your hand. if you though tthe zed gear change was slick, the S box is like a bolt action rifle. i think the interior material choices are much better than the zed, and to me it feels a bit more grown up. dash is a little retro but i actually prefer it to the dials of the zed. the engine revving is good. yes it lacks the torque and pull of the zed, but i think it actually feels faster, partly because your closer to the ground but also the extra noise from revving etc. need to spend more time with it to get a better idea, but i've actually been more excited about this car than i was over the zed. i didn't even look back at the zed when i drove off. i suppose i really did fall out of love with her. and ive been more excited like a little kid than i ever was with the zed as well. i'm not saying i dont like the zed as i do and it was and is a fantastic car. but i had a few setbacks and niggles with the car that kind of tainted the ownership for me. i think the S is a lot more raw than the zed, just in general driver interaction. the ride is harder, more noises etc, but thats partly to do with me still having the hard top on from getting it all home. give me a couple of weeks and i'll be able to tell you more. any questions please ask. .... as for the dealership i bought from i'd just like to say how much of a pleasnat experience dealing with them was. they are a family run business and have just been really nice. i had a lfew things i wanted sorted on the new car (little niggles etc) they have sorted them all, including a new key fob, machine polishing the paint and a geo check and adjustment. i also get free mot's for the duration of my ownership and a good warranty period as well. what was a real suprise was the bottle of wine as a thankyou. not many new car dealerships do that kind of thing these days, let alone a second hand dealership.

he probably removed himself as after offering 2 bumpers for free he only realised that he only had 1 that actually fitted. i had some side skirts from rik, my bodyshop did comment on the quality of the fibre glass and that it was very good. it was a decent thickness and well made. but the issue was fitment. my bodyshop got it to fit but it ended up needing them being bonded to the side and not using just the fixings. the overall look was good, but i had to pay for it at my end as it increased the spray and fitting costs alot. what was the biggest kick in the teeth was when asked would this be a direct fit with no problems, i was told (and nievely believed) they are a perfect fit, no need for adjustments just bolt straight on. thanks a fcuking bunch Rik, good bye and good ridance. i know more about Riks business ethics, but its not my place to say. i'm just glad it was the 1 run in, and i learnt alot about several traders with that experience. enough to say i was alot more careful with my choice of suppliers in the future.

i had mine powder coated satin black, looked good,