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16-01-11, 09:01 PM
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Another quality post from someone putting the effort into their ZS. Great to see. Glad you're happy.
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17-01-11, 12:29 PM
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Yes, great write up, hopefully helps other contemplating the change to go and do it.
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24-01-11, 06:14 PM
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Location: South Glos
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A little update
I have recently bought an ITG maxogen and just fitted it last weekend, and what a difference!
low down torque is increased, but tbh the power band is better everywhere actually! And the noise is lovely!
Then on saturday I was ran off the road.
I was minding my own buisness when coming around a long left hand bend, coming towards me on the opposite side were two artics, and as the road began to straighten there is some knob in a celica trying to overtake!
My heart stopped!
I hit the brakes, but the distance was to short, I braced myself for a head on and really thought this might be it, as the road is national speed limit, I was not far off 60, and god only knows how fast the celica was going!
Last minute I swerved over the kerb onto the grass/pavement, the oncoming traffic passed, as the back end came round on me and I came back onto the road sideways then hit the opposite kerb heavily then the car went into undergrowth, just before the car stopped it pitched almost over and I thought it was going to roll, but luckily it came back down on 4 wheels!
NO ONE STOPPED!
I got out the car ran back onto the road to just see the other traffic disappear!
I just cant get over who the hell would TRY to overtake 2 artics on a bloody corner!!!!!
luckily the car and I got away from it rather lightly, Im okay and had no passengers, the car needs to new alloys, 2 tyres and some scratches and marks removed, but luckily everything else is okay.
I was surprised how well everything stood up! a testament to the ZS!
I was searching all weekend for either a set or 2 wheels, but nothing really fitted the bill, until yesterday! I have managed to get hold of a set of BRAND NEW straights!! with centre caps! they are absolutly gorgeus! I almost dont want to put them on the car! lol
Pics soon!
My ZS will rule again!! lmao!
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24-01-11, 06:18 PM
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Epic journey your having with your car pal.
So glad that you walked away from what could've been a fatal. As for the car - also glad that it's come out OK.
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24-01-11, 06:37 PM
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Just shows, could have left you upside down, what a lot of a*******s.
Glad you walked away from it, but more cost and time to sort out.
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25-01-11, 07:33 AM
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I just hope the **** gets caught, won't be the last time he'll do it. Glad you are okay, could have been much worse by the sounds of it.
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11-02-11, 08:01 PM
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Great thread Ollie and glad to hear you are OK after the F*****g idiot in the Sillycar incident. I have a BRG 2004 180 and can thoroghly recommend the lightened fly wheel. I want to fit the Bilsteins but I have lowered Xpower springs would they be OK?
I'll keep a look out on the roads of South Glos for you. Mine has a K180 MG reg plate.
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12-02-11, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Baz27
Great thread Ollie and glad to hear you are OK after the F*****g idiot in the Sillycar incident. I have a BRG 2004 180 and can thoroghly recommend the lightened fly wheel. I want to fit the Bilsteins but I have lowered Xpower springs would they be OK?
I'll keep a look out on the roads of South Glos for you. Mine has a K180 MG reg plate.
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Hi Baz
I highly recomend the Bilsteins, with regards the Xpower springs I dont want to comment as I am not 100% sure, it would be best to speak to the guys at Vehicle Handling Solutions on 07791329055 or 07871156137 or there website
vehiclehandlingsolutions.com
They are very helpfull and take a real interest.
With regards your lightened flywheel what make is yours?
I will keep an eye out for you!
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12-02-11, 10:24 AM
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With regard to Xpower springs and VHS dampers they will work together fine, as I asked Andy about using lowered springs when I bought my dampers.
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13-02-11, 10:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by olliezs
Hi Baz
I highly recomend the Bilsteins, with regards the Xpower springs I dont want to comment as I am not 100% sure, it would be best to speak to the guys at Vehicle Handling Solutions on 07791329055 or 07871156137 or there website
vehiclehandlingsolutions.com
They are very helpfull and take a real interest.
With regards your lightened flywheel what make is yours?
I will keep an eye out for you!
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I'll have to ask my Son (DaveMGT) as he bought it for himself but I needed a clutch before he did.
Thanks for the info Pete16 will look into this soon.
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