Chris`I

A 350z slower than a van Bollocks

Maybe I should do this to my T5 Transporter - would whoop a 350z

The heart of the van is a 2.5 liter in-line five-cylinder FSI, which transferred from the current Audi RS3 and TT-RS into the T5′s front engine bay. The engine produces a whopping 472hp at 6,900rpm. At 4,100rpm, the unit racks up a maximum torque of 625Nm. The sprint times nor the top speed have officially been confirmed, but after calculations MTM determined a top speed of 280km/h should be easily possible. As a comparison, even the briskest standard T5 with serial power will reach up to about 200km/h.

 

The engine is linked to Volkswagen’s twin-clutch DSG transmission, which converts the power from the engine to the 4Motion all-wheel drive system with Haldex coupling. The 4Motion system drives all the four wheels through a multi plate coupling which directs power to any wheel that may slip on a loose or slippery surface. It may also direct 100 percent of the power to the rear wheels if need be.

As if the database isnt under enough strain already *face palm*

And Peter - if he's put my Kangaroo fuel in his Zed then he really is in trouble, its Diesel!

This beastie... Bought as an ex builders van totally standard. Just got the R+R bed and cabinets fitted. Your profile pic looks like a lovely example!

Very nice Wish we had room for a Zed and the Bus but alas no triple garage and my missus cant afford to run a Zed as a daily driver. Sounds like you've done the same as with have with the van, ours came with a RIB R&R bed, lined and windows. Did the rest of the conversion myself, including fitting unit, gas (with locker), TV, swivel seat, etc. List is endless, I can see how it can be taking all your fella's money

Looks great - I have a soft spot for largely unfettled Zeds

Just tap your man for money, I thought that was how it worked?

 

Great photos btw.

 

He's pouring all his cash into the VW van conversion more of a money pit for finding all sorts of shiny and pretty things than mine will ever be!

What's he converting?

Its still there, I'm just very aware of writing stuff on an open forum.

We're all friends here Rich

We can always delete it once we've read it

I don't argue with them, I just tell them how it is.

If i start a conversation with a dumb ass, that leads to an argument, i usually just say "sorry my mistake"! Absolutely no point in taking the argument any further as they just don't get it!

Either of the above depending on my mood at the time.

As my lovely wife says - I have to remember not everyone can be as intelligent as I am. I have to remind myself of that a lot at work

Be quiet bronze the 370z is better end if. Lol

Just wait til she finally gets one, then she'll change her tune

IMO the fabric seat centres is far better as you dont slide around as much

Suppose one positive to come out of this for you Pete -you'll have plenty of logs/firewood for next winter...........or even this one that is never-ending!

Might be a bit damp

Stay safe Pete

Do CAT do driver training for buses? Saying that the bus handles about as well as my 350z did before I let it go, think the suspension needed a bit of attention, and the bus is only a few hundred kilos heavier than a Zed when empty!

Sounds like you made the best of it Dan. At least you had 4WD! Did you get any pics of you on track?

Look forward to seeing pics if you go back again.

Thanks all

Wing mirrors for now will be kept silver/pewter colour. They are scratched by the previous owner so will look at replacing them but they are a dog to remove without breaking them. Of the ones I've seen colour coded, I think it looks better OEM, makes the bus look a little more streamlined.

I'll try get some more pics when we are away over Easter. But look whats coming for us to play with (should arrive today/tomorrow) - bus gets an extension

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wyq2j4gTQI

Might sound odd, but find a terra-clean dealer, and get them to run a treatment on it.

I've heard good things about this - more than just snake oil like mos of the products out there

If you want to change back, then down the bottom left is a link saying "Change Theme", then select "IP.Board Mobile"

I think her box is full. Just tried pming her myself.

Cheers dude. I did think of trying to PM her myself but would be a bit random just saying "Hello this is a test"

I'll see if its a known issue.

Can you try it on the desktop version (link at the bottom of the mobile skin usually). I wonder if her inbox is full or something and the mobile skin doesnt have the right error message on it. Or try sending me one. Not seen this one before.

 

Can't do that PC is dead only have use of iPhone.

You can get to the desktop version on the iPhone, its what I use instead of the mobile skin. If you scroll to the bottom of the screen, there will be a link saying "Desktop" (I think) and that will take you to the full version of the site. Its pretty easy to use on the iPhone, as I say, its the skin I use on mine all the time

Can you try it on the desktop version (link at the bottom of the mobile skin usually). I wonder if her inbox is full or something and the mobile skin doesnt have the right error message on it. Or try sending me one. Not seen this one before.

Can you get a screenshot?

Please all be careful when hitting refresh/resend/etc. When the site slows down the worst thing you can do is constantly hit refresh/post/etc again and again and again. Wait a few minutes and see if its back then try again

We currently have pretty high traffic and probably out grown our current settings once again.

Hope ya bus gets kangaroo fuel and ya bum gets swollen as a result:)

Kangaroo fuel - where can I get that from, sounds like fun

How strange.

I don't have cats and mine flew through the emmisions!

I am with Alex, go find another one!

 

Isnt a decat a straight fail, emissions or not? Unless you get into manufacturer fitted stuff, but exery Zed made would have left Nissan with a pair of cats, no?

Some testes dont exactly follow the rules. And some people therefore get smug about it

The comments from the bus' first MOT were "Emissions too low to register"

Quick answer is I dont think I've met a 370z owner yet who regretted upgrading from the 350z, and that includes a lot of neigh sayers who said they'd never trade up a 350z for 370z - myself included

I loved my 370z, so much nicer as an all round car than the 350z. Its not a raw, and handling is tighter/not as playful. That said, its only a slight change, compared to the massive change in interior quality and engine power (can easily get 350HP with minor mods). Definately evolution over revolution, but well worth the outlay.

Well Betty is back from her facial at TGM Sport and looking awesome if I do say so myself Great work by Will and the team once again, thoroughly recommend them if you want some work doing on your Zed or any car.

Cor thats a bit of a brown pants moment Will!! I'd make sure its logged ASAP with your preferred dealer to make sure should it die then they pick up the bill for recovery and fixing it. Also worth contacting NMGB that we are aware of the situation in the States and whats their position should you suffer the same fate.

Hope its just a glitch matey

He's since deleted all his public videos. Lol.

Next time someone download them and we can repost it for him

Do love the look of the Leon, I miss my old one when I see them on the road.

Looks good Peter.

SMD I am really concerned about your private pic collection

Can you drop me the link(s) when it next happens? Sometimes content on the page can corrupt them and cause the problem