350Zed on test
04 March 2004, 08:55 PM
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350Zed on test
Just picked up the ZED, well in reality it was delivered to the wife 
.. for a play over the weekend before making my mind up to move from the scoob
after a long association
(6 years).. hoping the pictures come out if you are interested follow the link. Colour is growing on me, but prefer the gunmetal.
http://img7.photobucket.com/albums/v...h/350z-004.jpg
http://img7.photobucket.com/albums/v...h/350z-002.jpg
http://img7.photobucket.com/albums/v...h/350z-001.jpg
if it doesn't work, sorry for being a numpty. full report on monday
Cheers
Jim
.. for a play over the weekend before making my mind up to move from the scoobafter a long association
(6 years).. hoping the pictures come out if you are interested follow the link. Colour is growing on me, but prefer the gunmetal.http://img7.photobucket.com/albums/v...h/350z-004.jpg
http://img7.photobucket.com/albums/v...h/350z-002.jpg
http://img7.photobucket.com/albums/v...h/350z-001.jpg
if it doesn't work, sorry for being a numpty. full report on monday
Cheers
Jim
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04 March 2004, 09:33 PM
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hmm, not sure whats happening..seems ok from my machine, must be the cookies ??
cannot do attachments on the new site.. any other ideas
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Jim
cannot do attachments on the new site.. any other ideas
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04 March 2004, 09:57 PM
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04 March 2004, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Floyd
I like it!
What'll she do mister?
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What'll she do mister?
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) ..I got a 15 minute drive in one 6 weeks ago, and i am now considering getting one when the scoob goes back to the "lease company" in July.. I had a day of checking out the RX8, the Xfire and the Zed, the Zed was miles ahead...hence why i have got one for the weekend to finalise my decisionMy choice at the moment is the Zed, however still assessing a JDM STI in terms of monthly cost and insurance, and then make a decision. Things for the Zed, the insurance is less than half of the STI, it still as 280 gee gees and is also very highly tunable. Reality would be i would love a Type 25, but cannot really afford it or do it justice, not convinced the WR1 is worth it, hence looking at the JDM STI (DCCD and all) and a bit cheaper...
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05 March 2004, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by zilch
it still as 280 gee gees and is also very highly tunable.
As for highly tuneable, the full nismo kit only gives 300bhp, and a supercharger still weighs in under a Supra with CAT's removed............
Mate has one, runs the UK Z site, nice car, but still ultimately lacking (IMHO).......
05 March 2004, 04:15 AM
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True, but then it does weigh more than 1.5 tonnes...................
As for highly tuneable, the full nismo kit only gives 300bhp, and a supercharger still weighs in under a Supra with CAT's removed............
Mate has one, runs the UK Z site, nice car, but still ultimately lacking (IMHO).......
As for highly tuneable, the full nismo kit only gives 300bhp, and a supercharger still weighs in under a Supra with CAT's removed............
Mate has one, runs the UK Z site, nice car, but still ultimately lacking (IMHO).......
Totally agree with Neil.
Why don't you get a Supra....
....Mk3
05 March 2004, 01:37 PM
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The STI is not actually light weight is it, nor the WRX for that whats the difference 30 -40 kilos.
In regard to being able to tune it, i am reliably informed that by using a different ECU (middlehurst), exhaust and air intake you should be able to get 320 bhp.. Of course you can go mental and either turbo or supercharge it (which is a few stages pass tuning i know) and get about 370 BHP - 400+
So horses for courses, and as for a Supra hmmm lets not go there ..need something out of the showroom
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whats the difference 30 -40 kilos.In regard to being able to tune it, i am reliably informed that by using a different ECU (middlehurst), exhaust and air intake you should be able to get 320 bhp.. Of course you can go mental and either turbo or supercharge it (which is a few stages pass tuning i know) and get about 370 BHP - 400+
So horses for courses, and as for a Supra hmmm lets not go there
..need something out of the showroomCheers
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If Middlehurst have given you a figure of around 320bhp it is very likely to be a conservative estimate.
I have dealt with Middlehurst for 4 years now, since buying an R34 GTR from them from new and letting them loose on the engine. I paid for the Middlehurst "400bhp" upgrade and never looked back. As it turns out, my car made over 450bhp on the dyno at Abbey Motorsport. I would say go for it, the Z looks a class act and Nissans are very tune friendly and reliable.
Good luck
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If Middlehurst have given you a figure of around 320bhp it is very likely to be a conservative estimate.
I have dealt with Middlehurst for 4 years now, since buying an R34 GTR from them from new and letting them loose on the engine. I paid for the Middlehurst "400bhp" upgrade and never looked back. As it turns out, my car made over 450bhp on the dyno at Abbey Motorsport. I would say go for it, the Z looks a class act and Nissans are very tune friendly and reliable.
Good luck
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Originally Posted by W9GTR
Zilch
If Middlehurst have given you a figure of around 320bhp it is very likely to be a conservative estimate.
I have dealt with Middlehurst for 4 years now, since buying an R34 GTR from them from new and letting them loose on the engine. I paid for the Middlehurst "400bhp" upgrade and never looked back. As it turns out, my car made over 450bhp on the dyno at Abbey Motorsport. I would say go for it, the Z looks a class act and Nissans are very tune friendly and reliable.
Good luck
Steve
If Middlehurst have given you a figure of around 320bhp it is very likely to be a conservative estimate.
I have dealt with Middlehurst for 4 years now, since buying an R34 GTR from them from new and letting them loose on the engine. I paid for the Middlehurst "400bhp" upgrade and never looked back. As it turns out, my car made over 450bhp on the dyno at Abbey Motorsport. I would say go for it, the Z looks a class act and Nissans are very tune friendly and reliable.
Good luck
Steve
.. certainly felt quick..So likely to put an order in next week
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Originally Posted by zilch
Steve, cheers, thanks for the vote, and just run it from Wycombe to Cheltenham, and to be honest it performed absolutely brilliantly on the A40, especially on the non-dual carriage way bits .. certainly felt quick..
So likely to put an order in next week
Cheers
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.. certainly felt quick..So likely to put an order in next week
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Jim
Go for it Jim
Being a Wycombe lad myself !!
Sold the 350 on Friday and regretting it since. Great car. Top Gear was right "Car of the YEAR"
Hope I dont see you round wycombe. Will be very jealous
Jonathan
06 March 2004, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Chins
Go for it Jim
Being a Wycombe lad myself !!
Sold the 350 on Friday and regretting it since. Great car. Top Gear was right "Car of the YEAR"
Hope I dont see you round wycombe. Will be very jealous
Jonathan
Being a Wycombe lad myself !!
Sold the 350 on Friday and regretting it since. Great car. Top Gear was right "Car of the YEAR"
Hope I dont see you round wycombe. Will be very jealous
Jonathan
Cheers
Jim
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