andyvvc Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) The Zed went last week. The replacement has been picked up. I'm still recovering from my drive home...the Zed was FAST but this thing on boost is.... I'll try to get some pics and a better 'review' posted up in the coming days when I've driven her a little more. It feels a lot like the Zed off boost. Planted. Solid. Very responsive. Then the boost builds to a measly 0.6 bar and all hell breaks loose. I opted for a tip car not because i'm old, but because i was certain i wouldn't be able to respond quickly enough in lower gears. The acceleration is utterly savage. 0 - 30 its like my old Zed. Its very quick. 30+ on boost and i forgot to shift up the first few times - thankfully the tip did that for me - it's like nothing i have ever driven before. If i still have a licence and eyeballs at the end of the week; pics and more detail will follow. Anyone need a dedicated camera car at Wales 2014? Edited March 15, 2014 by andyvvc Quote
ATTAK Z Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 Enjoy ... I think I know where you're coming from Quote
GIXXERUK Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 My brother had 996 turbo, loves it, good choice Quote
Will370z Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 Congrats on the purchase, looking forward to seeing the pics Quote
GMballistic Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 Sounds incredible ~ now need the pics though. Quote
marzman Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 I think you, Dan and I can start our own little Porsche corner now... Quote
leonk Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 I think you, Dan and I can start our own little Porsche corner now... I was wondering when you would pop up! 1 Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 For my next car after the zed, I want a cobalt blue 997 turbo. Lovely cars! Quote
Zhorno Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Nice , was your car in eBay ? I seen a stupidly shinny zed on there thought it might be yours Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Ekona Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 I think you, Dan and I can start our own little Porsche corner now... We'll be as bad as the Jaaaaaag lot! 1 Quote
glrnet Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 I think you, Dan and I can start our own little Porsche corner now... We'll be as bad as the Jaaaaaag lot! I suspect you already are, 2 naughty steps, interesting Quote
rabbitstew Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Very nice choice. I very nearly bought one when I was changing cars last as they were coming in at the same price as my 123d was going to cost, but in the end my sensible head won and I went for the 123d. Maybe next time! Quote
andyvvc Posted March 12, 2014 Author Posted March 12, 2014 You still both coming to wales Andy? Still booked at The Moreton mate. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. I'll drop Graham and others a PM to discuss the drives out. I understand that club liability won't cover non-Zed cars, so being 'part' of a convoy might be a no-no. However, driving on ahead and getting pics at various spots should be ok. Do we know any small, ginger-haired club members who might fit in the back of a 911? They'd need to have a good camera of course. Whassis name....thingy.......Chris.......T? Chris U? Chris V? Dammit, I can never remember his name 1 Quote
Will370z Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) haha, Good to hear you are both still coming though. Should be a cracking weekend. You will have to take me out for a spin Edited March 12, 2014 by Will370z Quote
GT4 Zed Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Nice but Andy. It's awesome car. Get some pics up mate. Drove one a long time ago but gingerly but felt solid and handled well. I've diced with a few on track but not really sure of the other drivers commitment or maybe I'm underestimating my zed😉 Good to see you in Wales. Quote
alexdax Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 You bought the perfect car… fast... good quality…, ... , ... , ... But I wouldn’t buy one… and i didn’t Quote
andyvvc Posted March 15, 2014 Author Posted March 15, 2014 A few pics after finally giving her a basic wash (still needs clay, Megs restorer then a wax). Also just discovered that for £200 at the local Indy Porsche garage, they can re-map the engine and increase boost pressure, taking the power from 414bhp to 500bhp. This is apparently the 'safe' limit for the standard turbos and intercoolers, beyond this and it needs new turbos, intercoolers, fuel pump etc etc I'll be sticking with 414bhp for now. "Mod-itis" was supposed to have gone with my Zed! Quote
Stutopia Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 She's a beauty! £200 for 86bhp, if only the Zed gave it up so easily Quote
Ekona Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 Who's doing the remap? That's a bit too cheap, IYSWIM. The Mezger is a solid lump, but it ain't cheap if it needs repairs. Quote
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