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Old 09-12-10, 04:41 AM   #1
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My next plan of mods, any suggestions?
after got a used leather steering wheel, a new BMC-CDA induction kit and a new 52mm Throttle Body,gonna fit them into ZS this weekend.

Searched on the internet all the night, I think my next plan is going for a motobuild lowering spring, JDL bodykit and Powerflow stainless steel cat-back exhaust system. Hopefully, the fund will be avaiable after Christmas vacation and all count on the awesome part-time job.

what do you think of this plan and could anyone give some suggestions or more options? Eg: A part is quite effective but at a relative cheap price.

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Old 09-12-10, 07:22 AM   #2
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The only part of your plan I'm not so keen on - is the bodykit. I've not seen one on a ZS that in any way shape or form improves the look of the car.

I'd be inclined to put the money you'd spend on the bodykit towards improving the sound system speakers etc
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You might want to keep some money aside for the insurance increases due to the mods!
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Old 09-12-10, 08:55 AM   #4
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+1 on both of those...
Had a hunt last night during a bit of insomnia and found you some exhaust bits, inc the route I went down.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
This one will need a bit of tweeking to fit but there over ?400 new so its worth it... I think new tips are ?40 so with the fitting prob about ?100 \/ \/ \/
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Below is what I have on mine at the min.. and with the decat from janspeed (which you wont need) I think all mine came to ?280 then all I did was go to my local exhaust fitter ?40 job done!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
The box has a nice tone to it.. not to loud which I was I was after since I do some motorway miles, If your after something that will make kids cry then its prob not for you haha.
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Old 09-12-10, 12:44 PM   #5
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+1 on both of those...
Had a hunt last night during a bit of insomnia and found you some exhaust bits, inc the route I went down.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
This one will need a bit of tweeking to fit but there over ?400 new so its worth it... I think new tips are ?40 so with the fitting prob about ?100 \/ \/ \/
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Below is what I have on mine at the min.. and with the decat from janspeed (which you wont need) I think all mine came to ?280 then all I did was go to my local exhaust fitter ?40 job done!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
The box has a nice tone to it.. not to loud which I was I was after since I do some motorway miles, If your after something that will make kids cry then its prob not for you haha.
Thanks mate, that's great, really grateful!!!
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The only part of your plan I'm not so keen on - is the bodykit. I've not seen one on a ZS that in any way shape or form improves the look of the car.

I'd be inclined to put the money you'd spend on the bodykit towards improving the sound system speakers etc
I do think the JDL bodykit is not cool at all.

Would you please recommend another one? I found a zs body kit on Motobuild,looks cool, but the price is expensive (around 560 pound)
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Don't bother with a bodykit....
Will be expensive need fitted & painted and look crap.
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There is no bodykit available for the ZS that is cool, apart from the MK2 180 kit of course!
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There is no bodykit available for the ZS that is cool, apart from the MK2 180 kit of course!
How is the look of the zs body kit on motobulid website ?
If members here still think not cool, I may go for a exhaust system first. Tomorrow gonna drive three people to London and stay in London for three days then will drive them back and get paid for 350 pound include fuel cost, accommodation and meals, lol. I'm not sure if it is a fair price.
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You thought about strut braces front and rear? I got mine from motobuild and fitted them along with lowering springs, makes a great improvement.
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