The_Lord Posted October 8, 2014 Author Posted October 8, 2014 I know I may just be paranoid and I still do not know the car that well but should I post the possible issue above in the general section? Quote
The_Lord Posted October 8, 2014 Author Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) Welcome. What are your mod plans ?. Standard for a year or so to get used to the car and then probably cat-back, intake and uprev. after that who knows Edited October 8, 2014 by The_Lord Quote
GIXXERUK Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 I don't feel that the acceleration is very smooth between idle and 2-2500 rpm. After that it flies. If I am driving at low rpm (1500) in a low gear I feel that the car has "hick-ups" Also the rpm at idle is not very stable. It stays between 750 and 900 rpm but if you look at the needle it looks like its twitchimg a bit. Maybe I am crazy amd this is how the car is supposed to be. Ah yes, is it also normal for the sound of the car to be like a plane taking off at high rpm 5-7000? It could need the throttle body or maf cleaning, folowed by the pedal dance BUT I would leave it a while until you get used to driving the car rather than diving in does the service history show a plug change ? Quote
ZEUS Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 Welcome along, zeds have a few issues as all cars do but having said that I've owned mine over four years and it's never missed a beat Quote
GIXXERUK Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 Welcome along, zeds have a few issues as all cars do but having said that I've owned mine over four years and it's never missed a beat touch wood I had my 350 3yrs and my 370 a year and i find them reliable .. best car I have ever had was a celica, bought with 18k on the clock and sold with 138k, original clutch, battery, alternator, exhaust etc only changed consumables and tyres 1 Quote
The_Lord Posted October 8, 2014 Author Posted October 8, 2014 I don't feel that the acceleration is very smooth between idle and 2-2500 rpm. After that it flies. If I am driving at low rpm (1500) in a low gear I feel that the car has "hick-ups" Also the rpm at idle is not very stable. It stays between 750 and 900 rpm but if you look at the needle it looks like its twitchimg a bit. Maybe I am crazy amd this is how the car is supposed to be. Ah yes, is it also normal for the sound of the car to be like a plane taking off at high rpm 5-7000? It could need the throttle body or maf cleaning, folowed by the pedal dance BUT I would leave it a while until you get used to driving the car rather than diving in does the service history show a plug change ? The service history doesn't show a plug change but I will double-check tonight, maybe I missed it. I read a lot about MAF and throttle body cleaning on the forum and the symptoms fit but I think you are right. I will leave it for a month or two to see if there is any difference. Maybe the previous owner didn't use proper fuel and with me adding only super it'll get better. 1 Quote
Rich Martin Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 hi. nice car, midwest performance by any chance? Quote
The_Lord Posted October 8, 2014 Author Posted October 8, 2014 hi. nice car, midwest performance by any chance? Yes. Why? Quote
Bodyboarder81 Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 has it got the frost leather interior and the Reg ends in zzz?? That's mine your on about Quote
Bodyboarder81 Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 Oh and welcome Great colour combo .... The best in fact Quote
Rich Martin Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 hi. nice car, midwest performance by any chance? Yes. Why? No negative reason. Just recognised the background. Quote
GMballistic Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 Welcome aboard. As GIXXERUK mentioned give yourself a bit of time to get used to how the car drives. Then if you still feel you are having a problem and you can't find out after searching, just post up a thread ~ plenty of helpful & knowledgeable members on here. 1 Quote
flyn Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 Imo owning a zed is a bit like buying a dog...you dont completly know its history or if its been well looked after..if you treat it good itl look after you and youll have a lot of fun with it,you might even come to rely on it but in the back of your mind you know one day theres a very real chance its gonna bite you!!!! 1 Quote
smudga Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 Frost leather interior yes but the number plate ends in oul. Why? Just wondered if it was our car we just p/ex'd but we left the personal plate on it.. and had the plugs changed at 50k has it got the frost leather interior and the Reg ends in zzz?? That's mine your on about . Is your reg JS ** ZZZ then, just trying to see if a member on here has our old car Quote
The_Lord Posted October 12, 2014 Author Posted October 12, 2014 Welcome to the club mate Thanks mate! It's good to be here Quote
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