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Post by Sohailnisar » Sat Oct 07, 2017 7:16 pm

Thank you for that Rene_Z4MC.

That's a nice little run down of mods - a few I was considering and a few I hadn't - food for thought.

Is it normal to have so much engine movement on shifting? Might explain what I can only explain as a 'wobble' when shifting - especially if I rev to about 3k in first and put the clutch in. It's really quite odd. But yeah I'm really considering the VibraTech engine mounts.
The Eibach springs are high on my list too.

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Post by Rene_Z4MC » Mon Oct 09, 2017 10:16 pm

Sohailnisar wrote: Sat Oct 07, 2017 7:16 pm Is it normal to have so much engine movement on shifting?
I think it is, but the VibraTechs will solve that issue.
That being said, I've had the car for more than 4 years and still sometimes struggle to get a smooth gear change, especially 1st to 2nd takes some skill. I was really surprised that engine mounts also changed the handling, its so much more composed now. And I'm talking about normal road use, not even on the track. Good mod.

I stated that my list was 'must do', by that I mean that they offer a lot of bang for your bucks, good value.
Each of those mods are not too expensive and they all improve the car a lot (IMHO) :wink:
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Post by Sohailnisar » Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:25 am

Thought I'd share some photos from a recent drive to Whitby...
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Post by RickRob » Sat Nov 11, 2017 11:23 am

Hi and congratulations, not just for a fine-looking Zed but also for repatriating one back from Scotland!

First mod should be to restore it to its former glory by fitting a whippy. Thereafter, knock yourself out!

Enjoy :driving:
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Post by Sohailnisar » Sat Nov 11, 2017 11:31 am

RickRob wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 11:23 am Hi and congratulations, not just for a fine-looking Zed but also for repatriating one back from Scotland!

First mod should be to restore it to its former glory by fitting a whippy. Thereafter, knock yourself out!

Enjoy :driving:
Thank you! Yep was a long way to go - but going through Kielder Forest on the route back made it worthwhile, great way to get to know the car.

Haha - that stubby was my first mod!

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Post by flimper » Sat Nov 11, 2017 12:37 pm

Nice pics :thumbsup:
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Post by MrPT » Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:26 pm

Sohailnisar wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:25 am Thought I'd share some photos from a recent drive to Whitby...
Nice!

That’s the lardy 996. Could you keep up? :D
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Post by Beedub » Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:16 pm

nice!!
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Post by Sohailnisar » Tue Jul 24, 2018 4:09 pm

The Z is having a bit of work done and could do with a bit of advice, this is my service history...
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The second to last stamp was ticked by a numpty - I've confirmed with Peter Vardy it was an Inspection 1. So in terms of mileage the last Inspection 1 was pretty recent. When should I next have it serviced and would it be oil service again?

I'm trying to get hold of the Vibra-Technic engine mounts from a seller on here, confirmed I want them but struggling to get a reply about sending the cash over.

The plan is to get everything together and for next service get engine mounts and CDV delete done. After that I'll see what I think of the car.

It's booked in for a detail next month so pics of that will follow.

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Post by Beedub » Tue Jul 24, 2018 4:18 pm

those mounts are fantastic.
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Post by Sohailnisar » Tue Jul 24, 2018 5:47 pm

After doing a fair bit of reading - a lot of what I don't like about the car seems to be down to the mounts and CDV - so really looking forward to having both done!

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Post by Bodyboarder » Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:41 pm

I’ve had the cdv removed from mine after 1 week of ownership .... wow what a difference! It’s so so much nicer to pull away and drive in general. Best £30 I’ve spent in a long time :thumbsup:

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Post by Beedub » Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:18 pm

Bodyboarder wrote: Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:41 pm I’ve had the cdv removed from mine after 1 week of ownership .... wow what a difference! It’s so so much nicer to pull away and drive in general. Best £30 I’ve spent in a long time :thumbsup:
i wasn't overly convinced but so many have sed it made a massive difference i now believe i have some sort of issue with my left foot.... Well done man, really making the car your own... well done!
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Post by BMWZ4MC » Wed Jul 25, 2018 1:39 pm

The CDV removal didn't exactly transform the car for me either. The VT Competition mounts on the other hand were worth every penny.
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Post by Coppins999 » Wed Jul 25, 2018 2:27 pm

Looks very nice.

I've also just changed from an S2000 to a Z4M but went with the roadster as I grew to love open top motoring. Power is fantastic, but I have to agree with Sohailisar the gearbox on the Honda is streets ahead in precision and engineering feel. But the extra torque particularly makes it feel a lot more than powerful. But if the Z4M is as good long term as the Honda then I'll be a very happy bunny :driving:

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