Darren-B Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Took a little trip down to the Zed Shed yesterday morning. Left dark & early to take the scenic route down as the roads were dry and Quiet (kinda Quiet). Had a glance of the sunrise as I passed through Cowfold, then dipped the rear view mirror & Enjoyed the not so straight A272 & A285 next thing I knew I was in the new forest So a quick fuel stop & I was parked outside the zed shed only an hour early Luckily Chris was already up & driving in that mean green machine of his. So once he got back the kettle was on. I was given a quick tour & a coffee, then in a blink of an eye my zed was in the shed & in the air, thought I was losing my wheels for a minute So after a bit of a petrol head chat the car had cooled enough for us to climb under & get to work. After filling a few takeaway trays with nuts, bolts & washers we had a fair few parts off the car, exhaust Y-pipe, prop shaft, starter motor, CPS, Lambda sensors, a couple of braces & a not so light gearbox. After a couple of Coffees we had the top inspection plate of the gearbox off, cleaned & resealed. Then the clutch out, followed by a rather knackered Dual mass fly that I could turn about 20degrees each way with one hand So on went a replacement Single mass flywheel ( after a trip out to replenish the locktight stocks) followed by an exedy 6puc clutch kit, & new TB then back on with the box. This was when it got interesting. Bob turned up, so theres me & Chris bench pressing a gearbox whilst having a chat with Bob about doughnuts & breaking gingers or something beats going to the gym or the pub so after a bit of wriggling the box was back in, then we played the game, where did this bolt go??? Chris won!! He knows these zeds upside down!!! Once all the parts were back on I fired her up with no fear , whoosh went the Vortech, popped her in 2nd & released the clutch, wehey it worked & YES YOU CAN CHANGE A CLUTCH ON AXLE STANDS Unfortunately I managed to lock the camera in the boot when disconnecting the battery so no pictures my end But I`m sure Chris managed to take a few thoughout the day. Next on the Agenda was a shower & a roast dinner which I was truly not expecting, but went down a treat. Followed by dessert & what I though was an exciting F1 race @ Monza. So The Zed Shed, it`s taken me a while to get down there, but certainly better late than never. Better late as everything is GREEN Chris & his family are great, fun, relaxed, great hosts & PETROL HEADS & I can`t thank them enough the help & hospitality they provided me. Not to mention a great laugh Quote
glrnet Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Wouldn't have expected anything less How's it drive now Quote
Wasso Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Zed Shed Rules Pictures on your part epic fail, you know about the special catch under the strut Sounds like a good turn around. So how is the new clutch Quote
evilscorp Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 how is the new clutch? does it cope with stop start driving or very grabby? what is it rated at power wise? another happy visitor to the zshed then The place has legendery status already! Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 This should soon become a franchise! ZED-SHED London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Dublin, Miami, Tokyo, Dubai? Quote
Wasso Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 This should soon become a franchise! ZED-SHED London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Dublin, Miami, Tokyo, Dubai? Can I be employed, location Dubai please Quote
Darren-B Posted September 10, 2012 Author Posted September 10, 2012 Wouldn't have expected anything less How's it drive now Driving it when on the move, even slowly is much better, before with the shot flywheel it would judder when on & off load unless I slipped the clutch a little. Now it`s just connected which is far better in my opinion. Get the usual SMF rattle below 2k under load, but hey that doesn't happen to often Manoeuvring is a bit of a swine but I`ll get used to it. Real driving, well the pick up is amazing, the car feels quicker & even more energetic now & when it comes to heel `n` toe when hard on the brakes, the speed of the rpm pickup reminds me a little of the 997 Porker GT3 RS I had a play in a few weeks ago Zed Shed Rules Pictures on your part epic fail, you know about the special catch under the strut Sounds like a good turn around. So how is the new clutch By the time I thought of that I had been swimming in gear oil & making oily sandcastles on Chris`s face Quote
Keyser Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 It was a first for me another Vortech SC Zed at the Shed After a couple of weeks of PM's Darren ventured down south to prove once and for all if you can change the clutch on a Zed while on axel stands in one day and drive a couple of hundred miles home after................. Lucky the answer was Yes really Mini out Zed in and another visitor pictured at this well??? known landmark I like this bit Darren was soon removing his interior exterior and lots of bits from underneath The aforementioned top plate being re-sealed Another coffee break - I like coffee Out with the old here they are old and new All in all not a bad days work Thanks for the kind words Darren pleasure to work alongside you on your pride and joy, had a good laugh and it all went back together OK. Next time we will use the trolley jack to lift the gearbox back in O and I'm still washing the oil out of my hair - we should have drained it first! Your Zed is a great example of a sleeper and I'm impressed with how smooth your V3 runs, I'm just glad it's only black - If it was green and black it would be as nice as mine Saying of the day - Keyser - "It's in the Red box 4th draw down in the blue tool box" Darren-B "No it's green" Keyser "What the tool box?" Darren-B "All of it" Keyser "Pass the yellow grips then" Darren-B "No" Keyser "NO?!" Darren-B "No - They are green as well" Keyser Quote
4RE Leather Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 That Alazane leather could do with the black marks removing young Darren! Quote
Darren-B Posted September 10, 2012 Author Posted September 10, 2012 That Alazane leather could do with the black marks removing young Darren! Yes, I know. It`s been recently added onto my to do list Quote
Keyser Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Even I ended up Green We are very eco friendly down here - everything is green Quote
Wasso Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Even my polishing pads are GREEN Keyser is taking over the world in everything let me guess GREEN Quote
4RE Leather Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 So when is the Eco friendly power plant going in ? Quote
Darren-B Posted September 10, 2012 Author Posted September 10, 2012 So when is the Eco friendly power plant going in ? He already has one Quote
4RE Leather Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 So when is the Eco friendly power plant going in ? He already has one Not quite on the wavelength. That is not friendly to the environment no way! Quote
HaydnH Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 That is not friendly to the environment no way! Sure it is, it runs off compressed air! Quote
4RE Leather Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 That is not friendly to the environment no way! Sure it is, it runs off compressed air! It does hiss a bit that's no compressed air! Quote
spursmaddave Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 Sounds like a great day Darren SMF is the single best mod I ever had on my Zed I love it.... yes its noisy if you in too high a gear low down but that just makes you rev it more Obviouslys yours is SC but even on a standard car with upRev the pick up is fantastic Quote
Ebized Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 Top work guys - I know you have been keen to get this job done Darren - more of these no doubt now Another great example of how well this forum has worked for members who get out and meet others and share knowledge, skills and experience Quote
sparky370z Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 i love this place!!!!! the ZED SHED RULES!! Quote
4RE Leather Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 Zed shed is just crying out for some MOD Green Hydraulic ramps:) Quote
Keyser Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 Zed shed is just crying out for some MOD Green Hydraulic ramps:) If you can get em in the back of your Zed we will have em Quote
4RE Leather Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 Ramco MOD sales Skegness or Withams MOD disposables Honeypot lane Grantham Subscribe to the Auctions as they always have them and cheap:) They will have them palletet down to you. Or shove em on a trailer and tow it with the Zed:) Quote
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