Chesterfield Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Yesterday I picked up a new garage friend for the Zed. Something Ive always wanted since being a kid, I know they arent everyones cup of tea and can come across as a bit ostentatious, but its been my dream all the same. I managed to snap one Iphone pic during the day! Its an F430 F1. Sorry I dont have more pics yet as I had to spend most of the day gardening, and then out for a meal with parents last night, so including the 60 mile drive back after collecting, I managed a total of only 90 miles all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Get a Tubi on that immediately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 I have a strict no modding policy - Just like I have with the Zed. How anyone cant be satisfied with the standard noise is beyond me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 bit ostentatious ya think very nice but agreed the standard noise is cack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 The noise is by far the worst part, the one I had sounded like a diesel transit Just like the G, a decatted Tubi totally transforms the whole experience.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Ill have to ask some questions as to the affect on warranty of a different exhaust, as Im quite partial to the warranty on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris`I Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Yummy Just like the G, a decatted Tubi totally transforms the whole experience.......... Your G sounded like an F1 car, was mental! Awesome for when you wanted it to be noisy, but how was it to live with if you wanted to do more miles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Wow, very nice Chris… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 F me Chris, when did this come about? Have you ditched the Jag then? This is such a step up i'm almost suspicious its a hire! Have you got it on one of those PCP arrangements or are you just loaded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Thats a real beauty Chris I know how long you have wanted ( and agonised about getting ) one of these and well done for going for it. Its a great car and I look forward to licking the windscreen very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Can We Haz Plz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Very nice Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Thanks martin come zedfest we can take it for a run out at some point. as for pcp or hp etc. No. As it's a luxury and not an essential I am a firm believer that I should have it only when I can pay for it. May sound snobbish, but that's what I stick to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 So whats it like to drive then? Are you intending on actually using it, or is it going to be a garage queen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I think it will be doing enough miles with all the +1 drives already booked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Good for you - enjoy Don't let Tracy see you doing donuts round the flower bed though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaveZed Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Yum. Enough said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Awesome buddy! Looking forward to my passenger seat experience wednesday night Dont think id describe the exhaust note as 'cack' either! You may be able to make it sound better but it def dont sound cack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Looks stunning. How many people get to achieve their dreams, enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 It will get used yes. No track days or anything like that but whenever I get the chance I'll be out in it. I don't think it gets any more attention than the z to be honest. The driving position is lower to the road, but higher in relation to the car or so it feels. You are looking "down" the bonnet rather than across it if that makes sense. I have the F1 gearbox, which people have mixed opinions on. I think it's great though, it's easy to drive slowly in traffic, but changes can be a bit lumpy until it's fully warmed the box through. In manual mode using the paddles can be a lot of fun. You can take it all the way to 8.5k before changing up (though you have to have an iron will not to change before then given the scream from 7k onward ) it has given me the incentive to use the paddles on the jag more, but the seats in that are not nearly supportive enough in the sides to do any spirited driving. To be honest for a "sport" version, they are crap. The seats in the fezza though adjust in so many ways, it's possible to set them up to be a perfect fit even for my pie filled frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 How about you get the proper camera out then Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 congrats will keep me eye out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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