G.I Ginge Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Plus if they do concede that modified cars are legit, they need to start REVIEWING them and the show already has little time for car reviews as it is. Apparently watching three more-than-middle-aged men mucking about with caravans is more important than reviewing cars... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.I Ginge Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Who am I kidding?! I love that show, imbeciles and all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeesiter Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Actually I find the Zed an awkward car to drive normally. The throttle is too sensitive, the clutch too heavy and the gearbox too notchy. Driven under normal conditions, I would probably make better progress with my dd (a Puegeot 207 1.6GT). Only if I drove the Zed aggressively would there be an advantage. I'm sure everyone will disagree with this. Just my 2 cents worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayy Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Plus if they do concede that modified cars are legit, they need to start REVIEWING them and the show already has little time for car reviews as it is. Apparently watching three more-than-middle-aged men mucking about with caravans is more important than reviewing cars... That's because it's less a car review show and more an entertainment show. It's why it does so well, because it appeals to more than just petrol heads. Fortune Mazda RX7 though... There are few cars I would pick over a 350Z (That aren't 200k+) but that is definitely one of them. I absolutely love the look of the RX7. It's just a shame the RX8 is such a let down compared (looks wise, anyway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Actually I find the Zed an awkward car to drive normally. The throttle is too sensitive, the clutch too heavy and the gearbox too notchy. Driven under normal conditions, I would probably make better progress with my dd (a Puegeot 207 1.6GT). Only if I drove the Zed aggressively would there be an advantage. I'm sure everyone will disagree with this. Just my 2 cents worth. Totally agree about the clutch, a Zed is rewarding but makes you work hard imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Clutch and gearbox on a Zed is really a let down on what is in general a pretty decent car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Actually I find the Zed an awkward car to drive normally. The throttle is too sensitive, the clutch too heavy and the gearbox too notchy. Driven under normal conditions, I would probably make better progress with my dd (a Puegeot 207 1.6GT). Only if I drove the Zed aggressively would there be an advantage. I'm sure everyone will disagree with this. Just my 2 cents worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Clutch and gearbox on a Zed is really a let down on what is in general a pretty decent car. I quite like the gearbox TBH, feels like you're really operating a bit of machinery, though it's not the quickest to shift - I rarely feel the need to race through the gears. Bur I think it's GT leanings, over out and out sports, quite suit me and I'll freely admit to having limited powerful car experience... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I think the Z is a right pain in the arse to drive in normal conditions as well to be honest. Clutch is super heavy and its a pain in traffic. The gearbox is absolutely nothing on the one my standard EP3 type R had too, that thing was really nice to shift. Still, the Z looks way better and is still a great fun car to drive at a bit of pace. To be honest I think I'll have an AP1 s2000 by the end of the year tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Oh and that RX7 is SEXY as hell. Love those cars man, just too much of a gamble to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Clutch/gearbox set up is total pants on the Zed but it has a lot going for it overall. I love mine Cars are like women. One man's nightmare is another man's heaven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 You gotta love this forum, all the op's that are moaning about gearboxes/clutch blah blah! you all went out and got one didn't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Exactly. No car is perfect, but as long as you feel the good bits outweigh the bad bits then that's all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 You gotta love this forum, all the op's that are moaning about gearboxes/clutch blah blah! you all went out and got one didn't you? Went out and got one, and over a time of ownership came to a conclusion that the gearbox and clutch is pretty crap, yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I like the mechanical feel of the clutch and everything but it's not really a city car, it's not really made to be an "easy" car to drive. It's definitely looking for those sweeping, and bending roads and to be driven as a GT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 admittedly the clutch is a tad on the heavy side... but i like to feel its connected to some bits of metal, a lot of cars with superlight clutches just feel like toys. And whats wrong with the gearbox? any car i've driven with a light clutch also has a terrible gearbox, really long throw, inprecise, doesnt feel like its in gear when it is, that kind of thing. i think the zed is very good, short throw and direct, no slack. only car i've had thats better was a mk2 mx5, the gearbox in that is perfection 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Oh and that RX7 is SEXY as hell. Love those cars man, just too much of a gamble to buy one. If you think the Zed is a pain to drive and has its faults go try a Rx7. After having 5 in varying states of tune, from std to 501hp i can tell you the Rx7 is a far far from the easy drive of the Zed. I did a 250 mile round trip in my Zed yesterday, from m roads, to a and b roads, a combo of slow moving traffic and nothing ahead of you and was utterly impressed with how competent the Zed was over all of it, try that in a Rx7 and you would have beads of sweat rolling from your forehead, especially if you saw queues And that Fortune thing needs burning, there is nothing left of a beautiful Rx7. P.s, no more of a gamble buying a 7 than a Zed, you are just perpetuating the rumours you have read on the web. In all of my 5 i only had one self destruct, buy with your head and not your heart and you will have a car that will/can last years! Edited September 2, 2013 by Jetpilot 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Thing is if Clarkson had been positive, you'd all be on here posting links to the YouTube clips saying, look Clarkson thinks are car is awesome. He loved the S2000, and he loved the xkr, so I think I've done alright with 2 out of 3 cars I've owned that Clarkson liked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 admittedly the clutch is a tad on the heavy side... but i like to feel its connected to some bits of metal, a lot of cars with superlight clutches just feel like toys. And whats wrong with the gearbox? any car i've driven with a light clutch also has a terrible gearbox, really long throw, inprecise, doesnt feel like its in gear when it is, that kind of thing. i think the zed is very good, short throw and direct, no slack. only car i've had thats better was a mk2 mx5, the gearbox in that is perfection I found it very clunky, too much movement, not tight. Short throw yes but far too much play in it even within that short throw. Clutch is really heavy and doesn't mate up well to a short throw if you ask me. Synchro's go far too early on a Zed for my liking also, lots of threads on here covering that. Super engine, a good noise once you change the exhaust, but that transmission, its a shocker. Having got my go kart VX after the Zed, have to say the gear change in that made it feel like I was changing gear in a lorry in the Zed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Bower Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 My 313 exhaust is perfect in standard form,far better sounding than the stereotyped M3 for instance. Gearbox it fine too,perhaps yours was not quite right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Everytime Coldel mentions a vx220 in any of his posts about anything. We drink. I'm off to hospital to get my stomach pumped. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Well i luv me zed and have no issues with it. You have to accept If its got tits or wheels your gonna have trouble with it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Well i luv me zed and have no issues with it. You have to accept If its got tits or wheels your gonna have trouble with it. Words to live by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Everytime Coldel mentions a vx220 in any of his posts about anything. We drink. I'm off to hospital to get my stomach pumped. I heard jealousy can make you sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 S2000 now thats a stonkingly good gear box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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