Strudul Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) Got my Z 3 months ago, a Universal Silver 07 Rev-Up DE, and I've been itching to do something with it ever since. Not looking at anything major yet, just little touches to get into it, then maybe some more serious stuff next year, but thought I'd start a log regardless. Done: - Stubby - LED parking lights - Tow hook cover - Wiper delete (+ boot weight) - Boot latch mod - 350z-uk forum sticker - Bose line-in mod - Shift gate realignment - 25/30mm spacers (courtesy of TORQEN) - Dip the reflectors, emblems, door handles, and wheels matte black - Poly tranny mount In Progress: - Rear louvres - need painting and installing - Paint front lip / grill black - Debadging / shaving emblems - clean front, lone Z rear - Relocate front plate - L bracket off front splitter to one side - Wrap / paint interior - probably just restore the OEM look minus the bobbles - Eyelids - decide between wrap or stick-on - Mod rear bumper lights - probably just clear out the fog - Side / front splitters - DIY out of PVC - Repaint wiper blades - Restore and roll arches Plans: - Steering wheel cover / pad / re-trim - Replace gear knob - Handbrake cover + gaiter - Some kind of tablet install in the cubby (with OBDII display) - Tint taillights - Aly undertray - Canards - Sort rust - Burnt exhaust tips - More poly mounts / bushes - Front bumper undertray brackets Anyway, here's how she currently looks: And this is the aim in the next month or 2: Or this if I decide to tint the taillights and dip the wheel nuts: Edited June 6, 2017 by Strudul 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Good luck with your plans. If you do the "penny trick" use plastic or nylon washers instead of actual pennies as they are less likely to damage the rubber or your paint work after they're fitted. It's a simple job to do and sorted my boot unlocking problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xscotteex Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Nice plans, did you think about maybe wrapping the mirrors to fit with the theme? It might be too much, I'm not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Nice plans, did you think about maybe wrapping the mirrors to fit with the theme? It might be too much, I'm not sure I had initially planned to do just that, but after a bit of Photoshop I wasn't a fan of how it looked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xscotteex Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Nice plans, did you think about maybe wrapping the mirrors to fit with the theme? It might be too much, I'm not sure I had initially planned to do just that, but after a bit of Photoshop I wasn't a fan of how it looked. I suppose less is more buddy! Have you thought about replacing the front reflectors with smoked LED indicators? Something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-350Z-Smoked-LED-DRL-Daytime-Running-Light-Bumper-Reflectors-Nismo-Z-03-05-/252475177374?hash=item3ac8b1799e:g:UtgAAOSwo4pYNIlO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbad Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Excellent plans - I was thinking of sequential switchback leds for the lights http://zledslights.com/home/#!/350z/c/4770240/offset=0&sort=priceAsc a bit pricey I know but looks good IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 I suppose less is more buddy! Have you thought about replacing the front reflectors with smoked LED indicators? Something like this: http://www.ebay.co.u...tgAAOSwo4pYNIlO Did think about DRLs, but not sure I like em. Make it looks like a Citroen. Excellent plans - I was thinking of sequential switchback leds for the lights http://zledslights.c...0&sort=priceAsc a bit pricey I know but looks good IMO They do look awesome, but not at $400+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xscotteex Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Did think about DRLs, but not sure I like em. Make it looks like a Citroen. Great now I can't un-see that... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Did think about DRLs, but not sure I like em. Make it looks like a Citroen. Great now I can't un-see that... At least it looks like the DS3. There's worse Citroens to look like When night comes though, and all you can see is the light patterns, everyone is gonna think you're driving a Citroen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xscotteex Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 At least it looks like the DS3. There's worse Citroens to look like When night comes though, and all you can see is the light patterns, everyone is gonna think you're driving a Citroen And hear the whizz pop bang of the v6... Then they think you're driving a v6 clio haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargara Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 If you're planning on doing the front lip, wheels and roof you are essentially removing any of the original silver, so seems a bit pointless to leave the door handles in that colour if they dont match anything else anymore. Just in case you had overlooked them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 (edited) If you're planning on doing the front lip, wheels and roof you are essentially removing any of the original silver, so seems a bit pointless to leave the door handles in that colour if they dont match anything else anymore. Just in case you had overlooked them Thought about it, but need to look into how to do them. Not sure they will look / feel very good if I dip them, and wrapping that shape might not be very easy. Should probably do the badges / emblems too while I'm at it. Edited December 20, 2016 by Strudul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) The best laid plans... Unfortunately pretty much everything is on hold while the dealer messes me about some more, but got my stubby on, which is a start Bonus frosty pic Also stuck some stuff in the boot poppers and now I don't have to press the button 3 times while trying to pull it up. Edited December 29, 2016 by Strudul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) All the dipping went out the window, mainly due to it being too cold, however... "Penny" mod Originally stuck some hard leather discs in the boot poppers, but they've become deformed and I wasn't keen on the extra pressure inside. Took them out and instead moved the boot latch itself down a couple mill and now it's popping open perfectly again. Much better solution Tow Cover Finally got a front tow cover so the grill doesn't look like shite anymore (even with the crap photo quality in the dark) Stickers First letter I've received addressed to "Strudul" Will fit them tomorrow. Thinking passenger rear quarter window would be the best spot? Cheers Stu Wheel re-trim Z steering wheel is a bit too thin and hard for my liking, so as per this thread, I'm gonna try re-trimming my wheel, aiming for a semi-pro finish. Watched a load of vids and I reckon I can pull it off, first thing to sort is materials... Got some samples through. Pleather, but lined with 3mm of scrim foam, which I thought would save me some work. Not convinced with the quality though, seems to distort too easily and the foam is too thin to have any benefit. Reckon I'll source some proper leather from UK Hide (recommended by Royal Steering Wheels) and then stitch some thicker (6mm +) foam to it. Super secret special project Might do a project log for this. As important as a stubby and forum stickers are, this, though a tad controversial, is definitely more exciting. Been doing some cardboard mock-ups - think I've got a good idea of what I'm doing now, and will be sourcing some aly asap so i can get started properly. Edited January 28, 2017 by Strudul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Super secret special project is starting to take off. It's taken a day to get my head round it, but (I think) I've finally cracked it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) Wiper delete done, boot weight removed while I had the trim off, some SSS project testing, and forum sticker on and looking tasty (thanks again Stu) Cracked out the Robot Wars ruler Edited February 2, 2017 by Strudul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) Hype. Edited February 3, 2017 by Strudul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 More hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xscotteex Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 How are you finding the fabrication of them? Spoken to Zakustech about a pre-order myself recently, but might need to commission your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) How are you finding the fabrication of them? Spoken to Zakustech about a pre-order myself recently, but might need to commission your time A massive ballache. Not just accidentally clipping a nut, but a full on Chuck Norris roundhouse kick to the testicles. My understanding is that Zakustech refuse to ship outside of the US and they can barely keep up with the demand over there? You wouldn't want to commision my time as I've been at it for weeks trying to get everything perfect. However, I am considering making more to sell, so you might be in luck. IIRC you're pretty local so there'd be no hassle having to ship it either. Edited February 7, 2017 by Strudul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xscotteex Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 How are you finding the fabrication of them? Spoken to Zakustech about a pre-order myself recently, but might need to commission your time A massive ballache. Not just accidentally clipping a nut, but a full on Chuck Norris roadhouse kick to the testicles. My understanding is that Zakustech refuse to ship outside of the US and they can barely keep up with ith demand over there? You wouldn't want to commision my time as I've been at it for weeks trying to get everything perfect. However, I am considering making more to sell, so you might be in luck. IIRC you're pretty local so there'd b no hassle having yo ship it either. I emailed him and made him aware I am in the UK and he was perfectly fine with it. Either way I've not put any money down yet so we shall see. Your efforts look like they're paying off though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) Cheers, pretty happy with it. Design is slightly different to the Zakustech in a few ways. E.g. the blades on the Zakustech don't go to the edges of the window, there's those flat panels running down the sides. Edited February 6, 2017 by Strudul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xscotteex Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Cheers, pretty happy with it. Design is slightly different to the Zakustech in a few ways. E.g. the blades on the Zakustech don't go to the edges of the window, there's those flat panels running down the sides. Aye, you've turned the mounting points in rather than out I kinda like it more though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Aye, bit harder to make it with them bent in. but I think it looks better - follows the lines of the car and looks like it belongs rather than just some aly stuck to your window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo 300 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Reckon I'll source some proper leather from UK Hide (recommended by Royal Steering Wheels) and then stitch some thicker (6mm +) foam to it. Have you priced up the leather? I know from experience that UK HIde aren't keen on selling part hides so you could well end up paying a lot of money for far more leather than you actually need! Perhaps you'd be better asking Jack or another trimmer if they have some spare that they'd like to sell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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