sexual_sushi Posted June 22, 2010 Posted June 22, 2010 Mate, I like your style. Not the traditional Western Z mods, it's got soul Quote
Taz Posted June 22, 2010 Posted June 22, 2010 is the airdam ment to sort of rise in the middle? or is it just the photo? ....awsome car btw Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted June 22, 2010 Moderators Posted June 22, 2010 You're making great progress there.... Hope the roadworthy guy doesn't give you trouble about the gauges on the console. Might be an issue with the legs of a passenger in an accident. Quote
Stivva Posted June 22, 2010 Author Posted June 22, 2010 Yeah, it's a perfect rise in the middle. Thanks for the comments guys. Yeah, I wanted to do something that's different to other sees I have seen. And if I get any troubles with the gauges, they come straight out. I made up a nice removable loom. Quote
Stivva Posted June 25, 2010 Author Posted June 25, 2010 Drove the old girl down to the exhaust shop yesterday. Got the permit and stopped at the servo on the way to fill her up. I am sure there is a manifold leak as it is struggling under load. So the shop is going to do my exhaust and try and sort out anything else. Once I got the old girl up to speed on the hwy she ran ok. But it felt so good to be behind the wheel. There were a few looks on the way there, but the best bit was at the Servo. I parked behind an elderly gentleman who was filling up his MG. He had a good look, we gave each other a smile and a nod and were on our separate ways. I love the appreciation. Quote
Johnboy Posted June 25, 2010 Posted June 25, 2010 You're making great progress there.... Hope the roadworthy guy doesn't give you trouble about the gauges on the console. Might be an issue with the legs of a passenger in an accident. Looks Great mate... As for the roadworthy I just put my 240 over at south Oakleigh (as per my mechanics recommendation) and i popped the hood he checked the numbers and all good.. Didn't even look inside or check anything else just admired the car and said trumpets sound great on these.. Good luck with it all. John Quote
Stivva Posted June 25, 2010 Author Posted June 25, 2010 Got the call from the Exhaust shop. He through a new muffler in the middle to shut it up, a new pipe from there back to my rear muffler which he lowered a little to stop rattling on the body. The car was struggling under load on the way down there (like it wanted to conk out) was fine when I got up to speed. I was hoping the new exhaust would fix it (back pressure issues) but apparently not, can anyone suggest what might be the cause? Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted June 25, 2010 Moderators Posted June 25, 2010 Have you checked timing with a light? Quote
Stivva Posted June 25, 2010 Author Posted June 25, 2010 Have, but will check again. Should it be advanced or retarded at all? Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted June 25, 2010 Moderators Posted June 25, 2010 According to manual, around 10' adv. But it depends what fuel, plugs, carbs etc.. Quote
Stivva Posted June 25, 2010 Author Posted June 25, 2010 I will have a play this evening cheers for the help pal. Quote
Stivva Posted June 25, 2010 Author Posted June 25, 2010 Running so much Better now, but could still use a few degrees advance. Too dark for road testing. Tomorrow is the big wheel alignment, which it so desperately needs. It was all over the road. Quote
Stivva Posted July 6, 2010 Author Posted July 6, 2010 Got lots of new photos guys. The car is going into the roadworthy inspection shop on thursday for a check over. Not for a roady. But we will see what the guy says. I got her all done and driving with two weeks spare to before I move up north and she is ready for the big haul! I will put up a few photos for you all. Quote
ZD44TT Posted July 6, 2010 Posted July 6, 2010 fully marks for effort.............what a change. Quote
Stivva Posted July 7, 2010 Author Posted July 7, 2010 Cheers pal. It may not be everybody's cup of tea, but I like it and I guess thats the important part right. I took some more photos today and will upload them soon. Quote
Stivva Posted July 7, 2010 Author Posted July 7, 2010 Here is a little something from today's proceedings Quote
Stivva Posted July 8, 2010 Author Posted July 8, 2010 So, I failed my roady today! But it was expected so its all good. What was not expected is the very short list of repairs to undertake. I should/WILL have it with a roadworthy certificate on monday. Quote
stevofoxono Posted July 8, 2010 Posted July 8, 2010 good luck for monday mate, how far up north are you moving? short list of repairs lol trade for mine? Quote
Stivva Posted July 8, 2010 Author Posted July 8, 2010 Windsor in nsw. Looking forward to the 1000km drive in the zed. Half my roadylist is already crossed off.'i I'll pass Monday with flying colours. Booking in for reg on Thursday. So I may just make it to the rust repair day before I move. Quote
stevofoxono Posted July 8, 2010 Posted July 8, 2010 1000kms lucky lol never leaving qld then, actually having to book the rego sounds like a nightmare. good luck with it all mate. looking forward to seeing this one finished Quote
Stivva Posted July 8, 2010 Author Posted July 8, 2010 Yeah, me too. I am keen as pie to get her into the panel shop for paint. And get the flairs on the beast. Quote
Bruce Posted July 8, 2010 Posted July 8, 2010 thats good news about your roadworthy. can you recommend the joint that did it? cheers Bruce Quote
Stivva Posted July 9, 2010 Author Posted July 9, 2010 I would to recommend the place, but I know he leaves next week to go overseas and I am not he is coming back. As soon as I find out you will have their details. Quote
Stivva Posted July 13, 2010 Author Posted July 13, 2010 Paid reg today.... finally able to enjoy owning my own zed! Quote
RB30X Posted July 13, 2010 Posted July 13, 2010 I bet thats a relief mate, to finally get her on the road 'legally', I can't wait til that day in mine. Quote
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