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Dan1971
30-01-11, 06:27 PM
.... I've got it. :happy:

Picked up the diesel ZS saloon today.

Stephen is a top bloke. Described the car bang on - flew up to Newcastle and we were done pretty much as soon as I saw it coming in to pick me up. Looks awesome.

Went to the pub, for a coke, and exchanged documents for ?20s and I was on my way back.

Pics in the week as it's dark now, but it's a great looking car.

:rofl:
peterzs
30-01-11, 06:29 PM
Way to go, what did it go like, compared to the 180???

:beer2::beer2:
Dan1971
30-01-11, 06:30 PM
Way to go, what did it go like, compared to the 180???

:beer2::beer2:


Slow ...... VERY slow. That being said - 80 is 80 no matter what you're in.
Ritchy
30-01-11, 06:30 PM
whahaaaaay, better keep it now mind!
Dan1971
30-01-11, 06:31 PM
whahaaaaay, better keep it now mind!


I was waiting ..... Didn't take long ! "Yes Boss"
peterzs
30-01-11, 06:33 PM
Did Stephen carry out any mods???

Or is it standard??
Ritchy
30-01-11, 06:41 PM
Slow ...... VERY slow. That being said - 80 is 80 no matter what you're in.

well said, sure the torque delivery is different though, lots of low down grunt keep going rather than changing down
Dan1971
30-01-11, 06:43 PM
Did Stephen carry out any mods???

Or is it standard??

Standard mate.
Bobdope2002
30-01-11, 06:44 PM
2 motors have changed hands today

goodtimes
Dan1971
30-01-11, 06:45 PM
well said, sure the torque delivery is different though, lots of low down grunt keep going rather than changing down

Yep ..... I thought the 180 was good here anyhow, but yep, was decent enough urge from say 1800 - 2700, but then it just kinda - well ran out of puff to be honest.
peterzs
30-01-11, 06:51 PM
Should pull all the way up to the rev limiter, and get there quickly.

:devil::devil:
Maxfly
30-01-11, 06:59 PM
nice one fella, enjoy it and get modding:D
Dan1971
30-01-11, 07:11 PM
Should pull all the way up to the rev limiter, and get there quickly.

:devil::devil:

Nah .... Need to get on the RR and have a look.
peterzs
30-01-11, 07:25 PM
One thing to try Dan. I always put in Millers Sports, 2 cupfulls to a tank of derv.

They reckon it boosts cetain ratings and gives you more power. Any motor place should sell it, or here.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MILLERS-DIESEL-POWER-ECOMAX-FUEL-ADDITIVE-500ML-/400076450657?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d266a2b61

Get a panel filter as well.

:beer2::beer2:
Ritchy
30-01-11, 07:25 PM
unplug the maf see if it feels any different
peterzs
30-01-11, 07:27 PM
Decat, push the boost up a bit.
Dan1971
30-01-11, 07:38 PM
Don't get me wrong fellas - I seriously love this car. It's not the same as a 180. I maybe just need to get used to it.

I will have a wee look to see if there is anything not right with it. First step will be to go to TCS and get it RRd to see what it's putting out. Then if it's low, or strangled somehow, I'll start looking into it.

I'm fairly sure that I'll end up doing something to boost performance a bit, but it ain't gonna be by throwing loads of cash at it.

I must've done 250 miles today on just under half a tank by the way .... :punk:
Bobdope2002
30-01-11, 07:44 PM
Don't get me wrong fellas - I seriously love this car. It's not the same as a 180. I maybe just need to get used to it.

I will have a wee look to see if there is anything not right with it. First step will be to go to TCS and get it RRd to see what it's putting out. Then if it's low, or strangled somehow, I'll start looking into it.

I'm fairly sure that I'll end up doing something to boost performance a bit, but it ain't gonna be by throwing loads of cash at it.

I must've done 250 miles today on just under half a tank by the way .... :punk:

Im looking forward to that watching that fuel needle not move :D
Dan1971
30-01-11, 07:45 PM
unplug the maf see if it feels any different


Why ? And ... how would I recognise a problem with it ?
Ritchy
30-01-11, 07:50 PM
if its reading wrong it wont be fueling right, if you unplug it itll go back to peset settings so youll feel if it feels quicker or not
Dan1971
30-01-11, 07:51 PM
if its reading wrong it wont be fueling right, if you unplug it itll go back to peset settings so youll feel if it feels quicker or not


So - unplug it - it resets - and then put it back in and drive - or unplug it and drive ?
Ritchy
30-01-11, 07:53 PM
unplug it completely and see if it feels quicker, if it does plug it back in and buy a new sensor lol
Dan1971
30-01-11, 08:02 PM
unplug it completely and see if it feels quicker, if it does plug it back in and buy a new sensor lol

Not just - unplug it and if it feels quicker - leave it off ....
Ritchy
30-01-11, 08:04 PM
no because light will end up coming on eventually and just because they are preset doesnt mean they will be right for every situation ect
Dan1971
30-01-11, 08:07 PM
no because light will end up coming on eventually and just because they are preset doesnt mean they will be right for every situation ect

Cheers pal .... will look into it tomorrow. :thumbsup:
andys1981
30-01-11, 08:11 PM
good stuff dan,glad your back in a zs mate,bet your well chuffed
Dan1971
30-01-11, 08:18 PM
good stuff dan,glad your back in a zs mate,bet your well chuffed


Sure am pal. I belong here again ...... :beer2:
andys1981
30-01-11, 08:23 PM
Sure am pal. I belong here again ...... :beer2:

am next hopefully,been searching all weekend lol
Ritchy
30-01-11, 08:29 PM
ahh neither of ye have left here
andys1981
30-01-11, 08:42 PM
ahh neither of ye have left here

still doesny feel the same tho mate believe me lol
stamford
31-01-11, 11:59 AM
Must be nice not having to visit the pumps so often!
Andyf
31-01-11, 02:46 PM
You got a cracking looking car there Dan, the MK2 looks lovely in ignition blue plus with climate control and the 180 kit you got a great car.
stevelou5
31-01-11, 04:18 PM
Dan hope you enjoying the car and its not too slow for you, with you being used to the 2.5l lumps in the past.
p_b82
31-01-11, 09:30 PM
you can get a MAF fro and Alfa or a astra now as they actually use the same part.. all you need to do is to change the housing and fit the maf into the rover one.... if you get more go below 2k then your maf is dead.. if you get a limit at 4000k that is normal too.. only the MK2 will put the light on for an unplugged maf and it will clear after 50 turns of the key...

glad you like the derv.. you will get used to the lazy torque and laugh all the way to the pumps - as you drive past them :)
Dan1971
01-02-11, 08:03 AM
Got a new maf yesterday - Pierburg replacement - just need a 5 star security torx tool to remove it.

Still not convinced about it really - but I've been in a 3.0l V6 for the last few months so might just need to get used to it. Looking forward to a drive in Pete's to compare. RR ASAP.
stamford
01-02-11, 12:41 PM
It''ll take time Dan, dropping down from a 3.0 V6 is a big ask to expect no differences. My TD5 Discovery isn't exactly quick but it does a job and was bought for a purpose. Once you get used to it and see how much you are paying for fuel then you'll soon adjust to the idea.
Dan1971
01-02-11, 02:17 PM
It''ll take time Dan, dropping down from a 3.0 V6 is a big ask to expect no differences. My TD5 Discovery isn't exactly quick but it does a job and was bought for a purpose. Once you get used to it and see how much you are paying for fuel then you'll soon adjust to the idea.


I never expected it to be quick pal ..... but in all honesty, my Focus was a Ferrari in comparison.

I'll get to the bottom of it and all will be well. Like I've said - I have a new Pierburg MAF to put in there and by all accounts this will change things significantly.