Jetpilot Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Well i couldnt resist: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/98287-supercharged-zed/ A time was set with Mr Keyser, a price was agreed in principal and because it wasnt far, i needed to satisfy my curiosity. So off we headed in hissing sid (a treat in itself) so off we went. After a painful journey (traffic) bar one smattering of nice road keenly noted by Mr K we arrived. First impressions of "the beast" (his description not mine), the kit isnt as bad in the flesh, not to my liking, but not bad, apart from the rear spoiler. Onto the business end, well, the charger is as new, the latest V3 sci, its done less than 400 miles since installed and not even the pulleys are marked, its like its fresh out the box, well it is I didnt need to go in it as i wanted Keyser's personal opinion, he arrived back and seemed happy. The owner was a lovely gent, he was 70 years old and had done the work himself, a truly impressive fellow, i hope i have his enthusiasm at 70 I can only think he was a bit out of touch and because of the advert, marketed the car to the wrong audience. I wanted to take the drive back to discuss so i said i would be in touch the next morning. We chatted on the way home and i collected this week. Some details: Vortech V3 Sci Os Giken twin plate clutch and fly Magnaflow exhaust, sports cats and manifolds Vortech piggy back ecu I have loads of receipts, near full main dealer service history and the car overall is in very good condition. Keep posted, but will be returning to near std until i can decide on front bumper etc, but will be transferring some things from my car, suspension, exhaust etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Got to this stage today, rear bumper and skirts coming off soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Good on you for taking a punt on it, obviously well worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Good on you for taking a punt on it, obviously well worth it It was close enough to check out in person and glad i did. Cosmetics are easily changed so wasnt fazed by the appearance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 As above well done for pulling the trigger on it! looks like you have bagged yourself a good deal there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Well done mate. Is the other one sold yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Well done mate. Is the other one sold yet? A potentially interested party or 2 but no cash in my hand yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Well done mate. Is the other one sold yet? A potentially interested party or 2 but no cash in my hand yet Cant believe it hasnt gone yet, its one of the nicest examples on the market. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 It will go buddy, i am in no rush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Congrats Jetpilot. One thing, make sure you add a cable tie around the oil dipstick at the top just to ensure it can never fly forwards & hit/catch the cog/belt in front of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Congrats Jetpilot. One thing, make sure you add a cable tie around the oil dipstick at the top just to ensure it can never fly forwards & hit/catch the cog/belt in front of it. Thanks for the advise, few things to do before its on the road so will make sure thats one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) The cat is out of the bag at last - Visually not the nicest looking Zed I have seen - mechanically she seems tip top, as I said when we looked round it the engine oil, brake and clutch fluids could all have been changed that morning the attention to detail with the SC install right down to the (very nice) manifolds being heat wrapped looked spot on. I think you got a great little motor mate Look forwards to seeing her (and you) at the Zed Shed again soon. Edited July 4, 2015 by Keyser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 As ever buddy, a massive thanks, be over tomorrow bearing gifts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Did the old gent have an engineering background? Sent from my Zed using Nangkang tyres front, RE040's rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Did the old gent have an engineering background? Sent from my Zed using Nangkang tyres front, RE040's rear Mechanic apparently, after taking a few things off today he didnt do anything by halves thats for sure, very thorough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 X race driver as well but I can't remember what series he was in - open wheel I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Forumla 3 or 3000 from memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) Well its taken longer than expected. I really didnt want to drive until i had it properly mapped by Horsham with an Uprev and had to wait for a slot. Long story short, i am glad i didnt, when i took it to Jez it was discovered the additional in line fuel pump wasnt working or at best intermittent. I left the car with Jez and had a torturous train journey home (not easy from Newbury to Poole) and equally unpleasant coach trip back. All back home now with temporary bodywork until i can locate the lip kit i want, but managed to get my newly refurbed Te37's in matt gold on. Not much to look at at the moment, goes in next week to have my nismo s tune shocks and eibach springs and eibach arb's saved from my old 350 put on Tuning wise i am pleased, 350 rwhp, more than happy with that for a while Edited October 11, 2015 by Jetpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) Up coming plans: Aps Sump Fit hr bonnet Find lip kit, front, skirts and rear, bumper air intake Headlight eyebrows Mtec c hook brake discs all round (already had ebc as new pads) Ice and interior refresh And enjoy driving it Edited September 5, 2015 by Jetpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomb Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 So much jelousy .. i need FI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Slow on the build front as other things have been consuming my time. Decided to start with a little interior refresh, sad to say, i liked my old interior so much, i decided to do the same again as i think it makes it much more modern looking, plush and generally a nicer place to be, so dash wrap time. Old dash out: New dash in: If your really bored you can do silly things like: Drivers side: Hopefully next week will get my consul back, sprayed black with a very light gold fleck, stereo in and will update the pics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nath8642 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Just put in an order for a Jack Royal steering wheel too, should complete the interior refresh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djb92 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Looks amazing!! Where did you get the wrap from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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