GT4 Zed Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Gutted about this news mate. You really did look after her and don't think it's anything to do with you. Almost all built VQ failures seem to be bearing related and I read tons and tons and could come up with the best answer so let my builder decide. An engine damper is a good investment and definitely a new oil pump. The Revup oil pump is an adequate upgrade so no need to spend more on the cossie pump. I hope for you it's just new bearings, machine work and new rings and gasket and job done. I will sound out as much advice about bearing clearances before the rebuild. I think an engine swap is a bigger risk and the grass seems greener on the other side. Good luck mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGC-Z33 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Sorry to hear this Ash any news on the damage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Post pics of the tear down and as much info as poss mate. Us FI guys need to make sure were all doing are best to keep the motors running well!Fingers crossed its minimal damage. Anyway 700bhp will chear you up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 I paid a visit to my step dad yesterday who has a unfinished project he's been doing for last 5 years. He's taken a bit of turn and told me he was going to break it which I wasn't happy about considering it only needs to be put back together, and I also said if he was gonna sell, I'd buy it off him. So with great regret, I will be leaving the zed community and breaking my zed to fund a new project. As of this weekend all parts will be pulled of my 350z and put up for sale. I have already started a breaking thread on Facebook where a lot of parts have provisionally been held pending payments. I will try get a thread setup on here if the admins approve. I will update again in due course once I start pulling everything apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Sad times mate but you had a good innings. Whats the new project then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Sad times mate but you had a good innings. Whats the new project then? All will be revealed. Wanna keep that one a secret for now it's 430ish bhp, has a lot of carbon, anti lag, launch control. Will keep posted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Sorry to read this Ash Times change and people move on to other things. Stay on here and put up a build thread on the new project Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Bad news about the Zed Ash but onwards & upwards as they say. New project could be just the ticket. Good luck and keep us updated when you can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Ooo sorry man í ½í¸ž As said .... Stay around and we would love to see the new project í ½í±í ¼í¿¼ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samu23 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Sorry to hear about your Zed man, do you have a link to a build thread or Facebook page? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I paid a visit to my step dad yesterday who has a unfinished project he's been doing for last 5 years. He's taken a bit of turn and told me he was going to break it which I wasn't happy about considering it only needs to be put back together, and I also said if he was gonna sell, I'd buy it off him. So with great regret, I will be leaving the zed community and breaking my zed to fund a new project. As of this weekend all parts will be pulled of my 350z and put up for sale. I have already started a breaking thread on Facebook where a lot of parts have provisionally been held pending payments. I will try get a thread setup on here if the admins approve. I will update again in due course once I start pulling everything apart. Sorry to hear this my friend but if it's what you want and a new opportunity has come along then good for you! You and your car will be sadly missed on here so stick around and keep us up to speed on the new secret charriot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoundDog Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Sorry to hear this. Always admired your car at events. Don't be a stranger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Sorry to hear about your Zed man, do you have a link to a build thread or Facebook page? https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=637156303068646 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 I paid a visit to my step dad yesterday who has a unfinished project he's been doing for last 5 years. He's taken a bit of turn and told me he was going to break it which I wasn't happy about considering it only needs to be put back together, and I also said if he was gonna sell, I'd buy it off him. So with great regret, I will be leaving the zed community and breaking my zed to fund a new project. As of this weekend all parts will be pulled of my 350z and put up for sale. I have already started a breaking thread on Facebook where a lot of parts have provisionally been held pending payments. I will try get a thread setup on here if the admins approve. I will update again in due course once I start pulling everything apart. Sorry to hear this my friend but if it's what you want and a new opportunity has come along then good for you! You and your car will be sadly missed on here so stick around and keep us up to speed on the new secret charriot! I'll sure stick around. Met some amazing people on here, definitely best car community group about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 **WARNING PIC HEAVY** So post update. I received my new project over the weekend which I've already dived myself into! Decisions on the zed TT have yet again changed! I have decided to bite the bullet and keep it for now until I build some funds (once I stop spending on the scooby ) to get the engine out and investigate what needs to be bought, and potentially start a 700hp build. But until then here are a few pics of the new toy. It's been nick name "The Black Bomber" in the past for reasons you will all know soon Also before anyone mentions, the intercooler and flocked colour scheme is already on the list to be changed!! :yuck: Anyways hope you all like!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Interesting project Ash and glad you are shelving selling the zed. Are you going for a track build or show quality car or just a cool daily/fast road car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 That interior is something else! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) Interesting project Ash and glad you are shelving selling the zed. Are you going for a track build or show quality car or just a cool daily/fast road car. The car is immaculate (and still even that is an under statement). It's all been setup for fast road and be used as temporary toy to keep me going through show season this year. Engine mods capable of supporting 500+ hp, also has nitrous installed. It's had some ££££ spent on suspension setup from complete poly bush and sways to anti lift kits/drop links and uprated engine/gearbox/diff mounts so it's absolutely solid under there. Also has a lot of carbon which I will probably carry throughout the interior. Got some lightweight Sparco bucket seats to go in also. Plenty to do until end of April which is when I plan to get it mapped by a guy called Bob Rawle (Subaru map God apparently ). Should be looking at 450 - 480ish bhp + 50 shot of nos Edited March 7, 2016 by A9H-RX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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