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  • 2 weeks later...
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19.02.2014 - 97403 miles

 

Well, to say "Thank you" for giving her a new set of seats, my Zed decided to show her gratitude by blowing a hole in her Y pipe. So after getting quotes on fitting a used one and/or sourcing a new one, the best option turned out to be having a custom one fabricated (£200 all in before you ask) :teeth:

 

And here it is:

 

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I'm really pleased with the quality of the work and also how my zorst now sounds (OEM cats, custom Y pipe and a K1).

 

2.75inch diameter pipe was used for the 90 degree bends and 3 inch (same as the K1) for the straight bit, which is wider than the OEM Y pipe. It has quietened the exhaust down a bit IMO, especially at idle, but the wider diameter pipe has given it a deeper and dare I say it, a more refined sound. Yes, I said 'K1' and 'refined' in the same paragraph! :scare:

 

Just hope she doesn't choose to thank me by buggering something else up!

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Y oh Y oh Y I heard you shout when that blew :lol: what a bugger, you need undersealing mate well the car does :lol: have you got use of a ramp if so I will come and do it for you, :thumbs:

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No, no ramp mate - I had to park it half on, half off a high kerb just so I could get under it to see where it was blowing from! :lol:

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:lol: bloody ell I suppose if we got a pair of big ramps ŵe could get under,I did mine down my chromer mates, they didn't mind me using it don't know if they would charge you for using it I will ask87cf63fd0181925ba8b01ce69abafbc4_zps40ed2232.jpg
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  • 2 weeks later...
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01.03.2014 - 97482 miles. MOT DAY!!!!

 

So today is the day when you have to hand the keys to your Zed to a complete stranger and watch nervously from a distance as the aforementioned stranger get up close and personal with your car.

 

Well, she PASSED :yahoo: with no advisories :)

 

The MOTer did have a few comments though. No prizes for guessing what he was looking at (or what he'd just opened) when he said:

 

"Oh My God! No. I thought you could see 6 things from the moon, but I think I've just found a 7th".

 

And while I'm posting, I figured I'd also share my latest engine bay addition with you... :teeth:

 

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Not sure about the new engine addition!

 

Does the bonnet even close properly with that ginger man standing on the cover? :dry::lol:;)

 

I've had to cut a 6 inch square hole in the bonnet to allow for him, but I think it was worth it :)

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Not sure about the new engine addition!

 

Does the bonnet even close properly with that ginger man standing on the cover? :dry::lol:;)

 

I've had to cut a 6 inch square hole in the bonnet to allow for him, but I think it was worth it :)

Now that would be insane. ;):lol:

  • 2 weeks later...
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that's a great job! and luuuuurve the Carbon Wrap.

 

(I just bought a whole new centre console piece as was scratched to hell - How do you get it off?)

 

+ one other recommendation - I've done on all older cars - is fit the daylight running lamps - they make a good car look new!

 

great work!

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+ one other recommendation - I've done on all older cars - is fit the daylight running lamps - they make a good car look new!

 

great work!

 

doh! - just saw you have already done the lights- in fact they look better than the ones I have in mind - any hook up on WHERE to get them?

 

thanks X

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06.04.2014 - 97545 miles

 

As some of you may of seen, Mopemark has been working on a core strut brace and mine (the pop charger version) was ready today. So off I went to Mark's place for fitting.

 

We fitted it in no time at all and while I was admiring the new bit of orangeness, Mark disappeared and came back clutching a Nickel plated bonnet catch. Dammit.

 

So, needless to say, I left Mark's this afternoon with my new core strut, a very shiny bonnet catch, an empty wallet and a full stomach (cos I got fed while I was there - cheers Mrs Moped) :thumbs:

 

Very very happy with today's work. Here are the pics...

 

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