You pillock Pete (as usual). A downgrade is always going to leave you feeling unsatisfied, I suggest you give it a good clean for starters. Also does it have the original Jap exhaust on? I had one on my import and the car was really quiet. I know its tricky for you in terms of meets etc but the social side of the zed really makes it worthwhile! May i suggest for early morning kicks you get a Nos bottle for your wheelchair????