Zeemax kit - a few questions ppls...

[mgemie]

I'm planning on going for the Zeemax bodykit for my MO sometime later this year :) and am wondering two things.... 1) where's the best place to buy the full kit from? 2) the best place in Scotland to have it fitted? - is there an authorised zeemax kit fitter???

[MartinSullivan]

Try contacting MiniFEF (Jordan) and see if he is still selling his kit

[Julz]

Firstly, don't do it!!:clown: I'm being honest here, and I think Fiona might agree! I love my kit, but I don't think I'd go through the hassle and expense of doing it again, and would advise others to go down this road. If you get the kit from Zeemax and tell them someone else is going to fit it, they'll have a tantrum and convince you that no-ine can fit the kit as well as they can. Plus, most bodyshops would look at the kit in its bare state and tell you no way, it's absolutely shocking, to the point that the bodyshop at my dealers packed the kit back up and refused to have anything to do with it! My kit is all cracked due to poor quality, despite the bodyshop doing a fantastic job. Honest opinion, the kit isn't worth the expense, plus, Zeemax don't do refunds, what does that tell you!!:evil: I would advise some serious thought before you go through with this, I personally wouldn't advise it, and if I had to do it again, I think I'd maybe go for the Oricari!:)

If you do decide to go ahead, I'll give you the number for Derek at DSG who did mine, fantastic brilliant soooooperb job, but took him a week solid and he might not want to do it again!:p

[Scottie]

Well as far as aftermarket kits go. I think it's the best looking. I had mine fitted by the bodyshop Zeemax use and as yet I have no cracks etc. However having said all that I would not get another one fitted the reason well it's to low simple as that and I would imagine most of the others will be much of the same. Stick with the Aero kit you can't go wrong.

[Julz]

I think the only reason mine is cracked is due to me lowering it and the high bumpy mileage I do as the cracking is where the rear bumper meets the arches:(

[AberdeenMini]

I think the kit looks unbelievably good;) Surely all the probs mentioned by Julz and ScottieCoop are a small price to pay for having such a dam good looking car!

[minidriver#1]

some people have already mentioned they regretted getting this kit. i guess it depends on what you use your car for really. the kit looks good, but as Julz says, it'll deteriorate with driving conditions. i know what i'm lying with scratches and chips, respray asap, so i dont know. there are some newer kits available. check the kit gallery in the exterior forum on mini2.

[Julz]

I wouldn't mind so much if the kit didn't cost a bloomin' fortune in the first place! For that sort of money you would expect some quality, but unfortunately that's not the case!! Don't get me wrong, I love the kit, but I do get hacked off with it sometimes!!

If you enjoy back road driving, don't get this kit! I've had to tame my driving for fear of wrecking the kit and it takes a bit of fun out of owning a car like the mini:(:disapprove:

[mgemie]

I've decided to go ahead and get the Zeemax kit fitted but it'll be in two or three months though... Does anyone know if Zeemax can fit the kit themselves or will i have to pay for carrige and then have some local garagehead do it?

Also, Julz where did you get your 4exit exhuast system from? What make/model is? I'm looking for a resonalbly priced, decent sounding 4exit full exhuast system but i might just go with the Zeemax option at the mo...

[KINGHORN]

ask jordan, if ur in aberdeen i no of a top quality bodyshop that will do the work(lol) jordan im sure will back me up

[Big Col]

AAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!

It's "YOUR in Aberdeen" not "UR in Aberdeen" and it's "I know" not "I no"! Friggin text speak! THERE'S NO NEED WHEN YOU AHVE A FREAKING KEYBOARD!!!! <goes for a lie down>

[GAJ]

Actually it's "you're in Aberdeen" not "your" (implies ownership)nor "ur" (means nowt!). I wont even comment on AHVE!;)

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by GAJ
I wont even comment on AHVE!;)
Let the battle of the giants begin :p

[Big Col]

<scolws> Ok ok. No arguments here! That'll teach me to type responses whilst talking to a customer. I wont even edit my post to correct my errors as a lack of concentration and typos are still more acceptable than text speak. Also...you'd just change it back mod boy! ;)

[GAJ]

A humble heckler!;)

[Big Col]

Gotta be able to take it to give it out G man. :)

[KINGHORN]

yeah ok, care really

[KINGHORN]

lazyness

[Big Col]

<blinks> Ok you seem to have taken offence KH. I apologise if this is the case. I only meant it as a bit of banter. No offence was intended I promise. :(

[KINGHORN]

Just dont see the point, oh and its Kinghorn not KH, just for the banter ofcourse

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by mgemie

I've decided to go ahead and get the Zeemax kit fitted but it'll be in two or three months though... Does anyone know if Zeemax can fit the kit themselves or will i have to pay for carrige and then have some local garagehead do it?


My kit was fitted by Zeemax which can be a bit of a pain as they are in Norfolk but there is no doubt in my mind that the body shop he uses know what they are doing afterall they have fitted a few and as Julz can tell you the kit can be a bit of a nightmare for normal bodyshops to fit.

Mind you I think Zeemax charge through the nose:p

I also fitted his exhaust but its not up to much I've now fitted a different one.

[minidriver#1]

If you're going to get the zeemax its best to go to someone thats confident enough to do it, and Julz recommendation is a good bet. You're probably gonna want to go to someone that specialises in complex jobs like this, someone like SG bodyworx, although they've never replied to a single email i sent em.

[mgemie]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

I also fitted his exhaust but its not up to much I've now fitted a different one.


The zeemax stainless exhaust (dual exit) not too good? I'm was looking for something (ideally 4exit) that would sound the ab.nuts when driving. If i could choose i'd like to have the minisport SE Dual exit system with removable silencers, however, this is only available for the S and wouldnt suit my MO.:(:( I dont suppose anyone has an idea where i can get a similar exhuast to this but for my MO?

[MartinSullivan]

quote:Originally posted by mgemie
If i could choose i'd like to have the minisport SE Dual exit system with removable silencers, however, this is only available for the S and wouldnt suit my MO.:(:( I dont suppose anyone has an idea where i can get a similar exhuast to this but for my MO?


The MiniSport SE is made by a company called Blueflame - I have one and it looks and sounds fantastic, and I bought it direct and saved myself nearly 200 quid over the minisport price (rip off b*strds).

Last time I spoke to Nigel at blueflame they hadnt done a Cooper version but maybe if you email him he will let you know if they have now or if he will do a custom job for you.

Blueflames website is http://www.blueflameperformance.com/ and the phone number is 01695 733100 and ask for Nigel.

[Julz]

My exhaust is a Powerflow one fitted in Turriff! I wouldn't recommend it, I have had to fork out for Peco to customise 2 bax boxes to reduce my 6 silencers to 5 and it's still too loud! The quality of fitting was excellent, it's just the noise I can't handle! My ears were still ringing 3 hours after the journey from Blackpool! Still, try turriff tyres and see what they can do!;)

As for fitting the kit... try Derek at DSG, he did a fantastic job on mine and might be willing to do another, he's a one-man band and very busy but that's because he is very good. He's based in Dundee but would definately be worth a try 01382 880045 or 07720 705741.

But I do emphasise the fact that this kit is very wide and very delicate and you will have to start driving like a granny as this kit does crack very easily and really does take the fun out of owning a go-kart!:(

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by MartinSullivan
The MiniSport SE is made by a company called Blueflame - I have one and it looks and sounds fantastic, and I bought it direct and saved myself nearly 200 quid over the minisport price (rip off b*strds).

My manifold is playmini the back bit is a MiniSport SE. Now that I have a 275bhp conversion I have been advised not to tone down the exhaust it now sounds like a formula 1 car.

Is there a exhaust that looks similar that will do the same job but not as loud.:question:

Talking about those (rip off b*strds)Minisports. :mad::mad::mad::mad:

Well I can only tell you of my dealings with them which may be different to others and I can not tell you not to deal with them but hear is my story and you can decide for yourself.

Now Allan and I are not technical people when it comes to the mechanics of a car.

We took the car down to MiniSport in July and left it for a week they were putting on new Alloys and fitting powerflex bushes and the exhaust typhoon air filter.

While the car was down they phoned to say that they could increase the bhp by 25bhp for £900 pounds were we interested we said yes.

The following week when we picked the car up and started the car up we now had a sound like a loose fan belt we asked Minisport is that right and the quote was yeh that's ok it just moisture on the pulley it will go away well it didn't we asked them again about a week later and they still said it was moisture.

Well the guys who done the new conversion have told me the following:

The manifold fitted from playmini is very good.
Minisport have used the wrong tool to take the pulley off and the camshaft minisport used in not compatiable with a works head.
Because the wrong tool was used to take the pulley of it was twisted which meant when it went back on it was out off balance the teflon blades were touching and wareing which in turn F*@CKED the supercharger.


they also say it is not the first car they have had to sort out after being a minisport.

Minisport say it's a load of rubbish all the parts they use are first class and compatiable. They want to see the parts but what they don't know is I have had another independent (BMW) to check them over.
Minisport will not acknowledge any blame.
I'm not leaving it at that I will send the parts down and I will persue this.

I dare say the rolling road wouldn't have helped either but they hit the roof when I suggested that.

This has been a very expensive lesson £895.00 for a new supercharger and has left a foul taste in my mouth.

However it is up to each individual who they do business with.

[minidriver#1]

scottiecoop, please dont take offense at this, but why the **** did you spend £10grand on a 275bhp conversion on your S and the zeemax kit when you could have had a lot more power than that from another car? lol. even i wouldnt do that if i had the cash. you could have got a twin turbo'd 350z pushing out 450 bhp for that. you have to take me for a ride some time.

[Julz]

It's not a case of what you can buy, it's what you want!;)
I've spent over £30k on my car and I know there's plenty of more powerful cars I could have spent the money on, but I haven't cause I love my little baby!:I

Fiona, really sorry to hear about what's happened! Have you exposed them on mini2 cause that'll hit them where it hurts, their main market!!:evil::D

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by KJ_innit

scottiecoop, please dont take offense at this, but why the **** did you spend £10grand on a 275bhp conversion on your S and the zeemax kit when you could have had a lot more power than that from another car? lol. even i wouldnt do that if i had the cash. you could have got a twin turbo'd 350z pushing out 450 bhp for that. you have to take me for a ride some time.


Thats ok I won't take offense. Why a Mini well why not.

[minidriver#1]

have you pushed the car to see how well it handles the 275bhp? what tires do you have on your front wheels and how well do they handle the power and grip the road? also have you had a break conversion too? i take it your warranty is nonexistant now...

i remember seeing the 275bhp BBR test car on top gear and it did look amazing flying around that test track.

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by KJ_innit

have you pushed the car to see how well it handles the 275bhp? what tires do you have on your front wheels and how well do they handle the power and grip the road? also have you had a break conversion too? i take it your warranty is nonexistant now...

i remember seeing the 275bhp BBR test car on top gear and it did look amazing flying around that test track.


Yes I have a break conversion front and rear. Some new anti roll bars and a short shift. It goes ballistic and you can push it round the corners just to the point where you can feel it's ready to whip out. Make of tyre's not to sure need to check.

Warranty what's a warranty:disapprove:

[minidriver#1]

do i get a shot ? ;)

[AberdeenMini]

Mgemie - a point for you to consider is that your expensive wheels will look tiny under those hugh arches. I know that Jordan (miniFEF) changed his 17's to 18's because they looked far too small.

[mgemie]

quote:Originally posted by AberdeenMini

Mgemie - a point for you to consider is that your expensive wheels will look tiny under those hugh arches. I know that Jordan (miniFEF) changed his 17's to 18's because they looked far too small.


yeah, i'm looking at a set of new alloys anyway so it should be okay....prob 18"s or 19"s..

[AberdeenMini]

So will you be selling the exclusive R90's?

[mgemie]

quote:Originally posted by AberdeenMini

So will you be selling the exclusive R90's?


maybe....

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by mgemie


quote:Originally posted by AberdeenMini

Mgemie - a point for you to consider is that your expensive wheels will look tiny under those hugh arches. I know that Jordan (miniFEF) changed his 17's to 18's because they looked far too small.


yeah, i'm looking at a set of new alloys anyway so it should be okay....prob 18"s or 19"s..


I've got 19's under my Zeemax body kit. However I am having terrible trouble with them rubbing when going over rolling bumps.

So much so the cars book in on the 11th January for Air Bag suspension from rayvern.

[minidriver#1]

lol. i've got 19s on at the moment and dont have problems with rubbing. I thought the Zeemax kit increased the size of the wheel arches? or am i wrong?

you'll soon be drivin a low-rider scottiecoop ;)

[Big Col]

You got a pic of your wheels KJ?

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by KJ_innit

lol. i've got 19s on at the moment and dont have problems with rubbing. I thought the Zeemax kit increased the size of the wheel arches? or am i wrong?



It just widens the arches, no change in height, resulting in the wheels either needing spacers or a larger hub which means the wheel then rubs on the original arch! I've got 18's which rub like heck, but mine is lowered too!!:dead:

[minidriver#1]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col
You got a pic of your wheels KJ?


indeed. have you not seen em before? i'll post a new pic when i have my big brakes fitted.

[Big Col]

Yeah I saw 'em on the Arbroath run but can't remember what they look like. :)

[mgemie]

I've been broswing the price list on the zeemax 'site and was wondering what exactly the 'Chrome Decal set' consists of.....any ideas?

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by mgemie

I've been broswing the price list on the zeemax 'site and was wondering what exactly the 'Chrome Decal set' consists of.....any ideas?


Do you mean for the inside or outside of the car. I've got both.

[Scottie]

If it's for the outside
you will have the words CSR under the fin on both sides.

ZEEMAX bottom of the panel after door on both sides.

CSR on back boot and also ZEEMAX.

They are chrome stickers.

Click on image below you can just about make out CSR under fin on side.

Infact if you look at the picture posted on the Inverness Run you will get a better idea.


http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/18065/49003_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/18065/49003.jpg)

[mgemie]

.....so they're expensive stickers - more decals to add onto my door stacks.