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30-03-10, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ThumpJunkie
You and Gary's are the ones I keep thinking off... maybe Kev's too if he'd grow some balls and fit the big spoiler
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For what is it is worth, I have the low level spoiler for reasons that I want to be different and NOT follow the rest of the ironing board spoiler , plus I think it makes the ZS look like a cash 'n' carry shopping trolley!
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Originally Posted by ThumpJunkie
Aye, was thinking that I'll probably have to travel. If it's local I'll see if Kev wants to tag along and advise me too.
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No probs, if I'm free and nothing on, I'll give ye a hand to look.
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Originally Posted by Maxfly
Aye Kevs ze man, helped me oot over the phone when myself and Sammy were checking over mine
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Yeah, done this over the phone, listening for plenum rattles etc, that was a funny moment!
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30-03-10, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by talkingcars
I wouldn't say that my T16 maestro is that much quicker than my ZS, yes I know it's running a low psi and no intercooler but even so. The ZS will be quicker than you ZR in the twisty bits and a standard ZR180 is quicker than a standard ZR180 in a straight line drag after the first few yards.
What sump have you got on your tubby, I had a vitesse one on my originally, it would grind on the road under heavy breaking!
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If you're meaning the ZR 160, there is something like 0.1 of a second difference in 0-60 times between that and a 180. My ZR was a 160 to begin with, and I can assure you that the extra 60+ horses from the new engine make quite a bit of difference.
The sump's a Ti one, it batters everything, actually surprised there's any oil left in the car!
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Originally Posted by KevG
For what is it is worth, I have the low level spoiler for reasons that I want to be different and NOT follow the rest of the ironing board spoiler , plus I think it makes the ZS look like a cash 'n' carry shopping trolley!
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I know, we've had this discussion a few times and I still think you're a jobbyheid for not getting one!
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No probs, if I'm free and nothing on, I'll give ye a hand to look.
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Good man, I knew you'd be willing to help out if possible, thanks Kev
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30-03-10, 07:51 PM
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Maybe the 0-60 times arnt much different but its the corners that make you smile in a 180, Id suggest you take one for a decent test drive and see how it compares to the ZR you may be pleasantly surprised. Nows a good time to buy when they are going so cheap, maybe some more bargins as the petrol prices keep going up too!! Its a buyers market
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30-03-10, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay-ZS+
Maybe the 0-60 times arnt much different but its the corners that make you smile in a 180, Id suggest you take one for a decent test drive and see how it compares to the ZR you may be pleasantly surprised. Nows a good time to buy when they are going so cheap, maybe some more bargins as the petrol prices keep going up too!! Its a buyers market
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Definitely mate, I've always wanted one, and the prices are ridiculously low right now.
WRT handling, the lump of pig iron at the front of my car and the fact it's so low that the tyres scrape off the inner arches makes it about as much use on the corners as a mingeless hooker! I've always been attracted by the ZS's handling TBH.
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30-03-10, 08:00 PM
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Location: Fort William
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Originally Posted by KevG
Yeah, done this over the phone, listening for plenum rattles etc, that was a funny moment!
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lol i mind saying tae Sammy, whit the fecks that rattling noise?? Response straight away, I don't know....tell ye what I'll phone kev
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Originally Posted by ThumpJunkie
Definitely mate, I've always wanted one, and the prices are ridiculously low right now.
WRT handling, the lump of pig iron at the front of my car and the fact it's so low that the tyres scrape off the inner arches makes it about as much use on the corners as a mingeless hooker! I've always been attracted by the ZS's handling TBH.
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Could actually be quite interesting that one, sure there are plenty uses for ane o them
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31-03-10, 06:55 PM
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Location: UK
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Originally Posted by talkingcars
I wouldn't say that my T16 maestro is that much quicker than my ZS, yes I know it's running a low psi and no intercooler but even so. The ZS will be quicker than you ZR in the twisty bits and a standard ZS180 is quicker than a standard ZR160 in a straight line drag after the first few yards.
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Originally Posted by ThumpJunkie
If you're meaning the ZR 160, there is something like 0.1 of a second difference in 0-60 times between that and a 180. My ZR was a 160 to begin with, and I can assure you that the extra 60+ horses from the new engine make quite a bit of difference.
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I'm talking from personal experience of driving my ZS180, my wives ZR160 and my maestro T16 along the different routes that I have been using to get to and from work for the last 3 years.
I'm not talking about on paper, I'm talking about the cars outside my house, just need to try our MGF VVC to see how that compares.
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