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  1. Okay so quick update, and not one for making snap judgements, have decided to go with Option 1 above, have ordered myself up a set of the Aerokit Spec-R2 side skirts (thanks again Buster for the link) which are scheduled for delivery tomorrow. My aim once again will be to have these colour coded, and if the bodyshop is amendable I may see if i can get these fitted this week also. As always pics will follow. Rear bumper will follow next year

  2. Cheers, ended up going back to Simon's Exhausts to use his guy to paint and fit, will be back this Sat to get the ends that have cracked filled and painted and then next on the agenda is the side skirts with rear bumper likely to follow early next year

  3. Not sure tbh, am in two minds as to what I would like to do but my current thoughts are as follows.

     

    Option 1: Aerokit spec r2 side steps, as Buster kindly pointed out above, and Chargespeed rear end (most likely Taras replica)

     

    or

     

    Option 2: Nismo V3 front bumper and sides along with the Chargespeed rear

     

    I still have to reach an ultimate decision on whether am going to fully go down this route as the Z has been my first foray into car modding

  4. Didn't quite go as smoothly as hoped and will have to go back next weekend to get some minor repairs done, as the bit the wraps around into the wheel arch cracked on both sides when trying to fit. Despite this am happy with end result as know I'll get the wee bits sorted next week and was only charged £80 for the work. The paint match is surprisingly good given that it was done with paint code only.

     

    Few pics of it as is now:

     

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  5. Picked up a Chargespeed front lip off ebay a while back and am getting it fitted tomorrow. The item was damaged with a big split in the middle along with various scrapes so picked up relatively cheaply. Have had a local bodyshop repair the lip and have decided to have it colour coded. Link to the original ebay listing is below and will post up pictures of the end result.

     

    http://www.ebay.co.u...54800105&_rdc=1

  6. If no trim removal tool a flat head screw driver to carefully remove, or best bet just by some replacement clips (I was fortunate in that the Alu kickplates came with new clips as even with trim removal tool I still managed to break one of the clips)

  7. Had the car in with Infiniti Braehead yesterday for its year 5/P3 service, great attentive service from the folks in the servicing department.

     

    The P3 service pack was purchased from Mr. Thoms (zmanalex) and covered everything.

     

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    Included in the pack was:

     

    Engine Oil Motul 5W30 Fully Sync.

    6 sp Genuine Nissan Manual Gearbox fluid

    60ml DC Molyslip for Gearbox

    Diff. fluid (Viscous) VLSD Genuine Nissan

    PAS fluid Genuine Nissan

    Clutch fluid

    Oil filter Genuine Nissan (White)

    Crush washer

    Denso Iridium Spark Plugs

    HR Gates Belt

    Pre mix Genuine Nissan Coolant: 2 x 5Lt

     

    The guys also kindly fitted for me the following:

     

    Zunsport black grill

    Clear front reflectors

    Carbon bonnet dampers

     

    Quick pic of the new front end although will provide another after next week as have another addition in prep at this moment in time.

     

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  8. I had a 2005 A6 SE 3.0TDI Quattro prior to having the zed, purchased second hand in 2009 for around the 15k mark, was traded in against the Z in April of last year. Was the saloon version, great car but obviously totally different kettle of fish from the Z. Effortless motorway crunching and an extremely nice place to sit, very comfortable also. Plenty of space for 5 adults to sit comfortably and enough space in the boot for another two, maybe three in the case of the Avant (only tried once), but used to be able to get all our band gear in the boot when travelling to gigs etc

     

    Only problem I encountered in just less than 3 years of ownership was both front wheel bearings but apart from that not a single other issue, and maintained on 20,000 mile service interval.

     

    I really liked my A6 and if I'm ever in the position to require a large saloon again the A6 will be top of my list.

  9. Have just pre-ordered one with Carphone Warehouse, deposit of £29 refundable upon completion of order however in my case it will come off what I'll be paying as will be remaining on my current contract terms.

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