LukeD Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Finally picked up my zed this afternoon and im well impressed, I have previously came from a orange focus st and I must say the drive in the zed seems a lot harder, like the gear changes are stiffer, clutch feels different, basically a completely different drive, is that normal? I'm sure I will get use to it! Any way here's a couple of pics Quote
LukeD Posted July 15, 2014 Author Posted July 15, 2014 Oh and the only other thing iv noticed is after a bit of a fast drive I can smell like a rubbery smell! Anyone else get this or is it just the exhaust system? Quote
GMballistic Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Zed looks lovely and that's a great colour. Can't comment on the other bit's as without having driven your Zed or a Focus ST I have no idea whether the differences are normal. Just give yourself some time to get used to it. The gear changes can be a bit "knotchy" between first & second when cold but this usually gets better once the gearbox oil gets warmed up. No idea on the rubbery smell ~ mine doesn't do it sorry. Have you checked underneath to see if you have a carrier bag or similar stuck to your exhaust? just an idea. Quote
-Bradders- Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 I get the burning smell. Clutch went shortly after also had a bag on the y pipe (plastic bag) and my front right brake is binding, thats the issues ive found all cause a smell on mine lol. As you can tell i got shafted with mine as this all happened on the way home lol Quote
LukeD Posted July 15, 2014 Author Posted July 15, 2014 Can't be clutch or brakes as it's not long had new clutch and brakes lol Quote
350zedd Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 I get a rubbery smell as well.....burnt rubber.....when I turn traction off and welly it!!! Welcome along by the way 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Can't be clutch or brakes as it's not long had new clutch and brakes lol Well that's good then ~ clutch is not cheap to do at all and neither are the brakes so definitely a bonus that you don't need to worry about them. Quote
zeddy addict Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 My first Z was a 2005 and I did find it quite lively to drive. Kept me on my toes with the steering and gear changes but then it was the first one I had driven, previous car being a Honda S2000 which I hated. My current Z is the facelift model and drives completely different, lighter clutch and steering just seems easier. Very little mileage between time two, first one had 38k and current one 35k so it's not down to miles. Think you have to drive a few to see how different they all are. It will be very different to driving a Ford because it is a real sports car but once you get used to it you will love it even. Ore. Won't take long believe me! Quote
zeddy addict Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 P.S. If it has just had brakes and a clutch I wouldn't worry too much about the rubbery smell, probably all just bedding in Quote
Daveyboy11 Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Lovely zed! I came from a Fiesta ST, not exactly the same I know but the gear changes on that were super light whereas the zed has a heavier feel to it, that's probably what your experiencing? I can't help with the burning smell though sorry Quote
-Bradders- Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Deffo check the exhaust as mine had a tesco carrier bag burnt to it lol. Quote
tatooandy67 Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Looks great Once you've covered a few miles you'll get used to the heavy gear change etc, Quote
Zhorno Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Nice , best get started on the mods now 😠, best colour aswell 👠Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
LukeD Posted July 15, 2014 Author Posted July 15, 2014 Thanks guys im glad I'm the the only one with burning lol, im totally new to jap cars so where do I start?? Quote
JEMAN Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Welcome on board.......the Z is a fantastic car, takes a bit of getting used to, but your gunna love it ENJOY Quote
The Seasider Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Yeah, definitely the best colour! Enjoy your car- it looks well. Quote
rjohnson1993 Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Welcome, nice zed. Sorry can't help with the rubber smell Quote
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