ironhide

Looks like a really good meet...

I only asked about Chris N because I followed him on instergram, as he adds some decent Zed pics but never new who or even if he was on the forum... Chris posted this morning with an early morning wash for a meet so I checked on here for any meets today. But anyway! Good turn out!

Hello mate, thanks for following me...I got a couple of pics but was a bit hanging. Great turn out guys - has given me a bit of inspiration again

Hey all,

Everyone should now have been sent PayPal/bank transfer details, don't forget to please send marked as a gift and include the postal address

Yesterday I received two production panels from the fabricator and I have to say they are looking sweet.

The remainder of the panels have been cut and are on their way to the anodisers to get finished, they do have a bit of a backlog so it's going to be a couple of weeks, hopefully sooner but i'll keep you posted. If you're going to Japfest it might be more convenient to collect from me there and I can refund £10....that's an option for some if it comes to it.

Also i've done a little instal guide below as there is a little bit of tweaking required to the bonnet latch to get a good fitment and it wasn't immediately clear first time I tried, so this might help.

1) Pop the hood and remove the plastic clips that secure the bumper to the rad mount, also locate the bonnet latch, more specifically the three bolts that hold it in place (see photo below).

2) Loosen but don't remove the bolts using a 14mm socket, they shouldn't be too tight. Only loosen a couple of turns so the latch is fixed but with pressure can move slightly.

3) You should now be able to move the latch up approximately 1mm. It doesn't need much force and you don't want to go too high, you can use the marks left on the bolts for reference as to how high you've gone.

4) Now tighten up the bolts once you think you've got it in position.

5) Place the panel where it should sit but don't secure with the plastic clips:

6) Lower and close the bonnet and ensure that the latch engages without causing play. The bonnet needs to be secure but without being too tight that you have to force it shut.

7) You may need to re-adjust the latch accordingly until you get it right, took me about 3 times before I was happy the bonnet was secure.

8) This is optional but I added some tape to the under side of the bonnet either side of the latch hook (Whatever its called) this helps stop it rubbing on the panel as I noticed on the prototype it left a small mark, but the bonnet was a tight fit.

10) You're done. Replace the plastic clips to secure the panel and admire your handy work/cover the panel in stickers or whatever you like to do in your spare time.

Thanks all!

Hey Chris, any chance I could pop over one eve and take some measurements of yours? I missed out on the group buy but might try and make one up myself. Or we can maybe do it at a local DJCC meet

 

Or at the DJCC cinema trip? (Lisa is hounding me to ask you for payment on this too if you could be so kind).

Hey Mat, good to hear from you... I had no idea you now have a Zed...epic! I might be at the New Forest meet next weekend and we can have a look, or as you say at the Cinema trip or indeed Japfest as I assume you're going?

Payment details PM'd to all GBer's

I've now also heard from the fabricator re: postage. Due to the length there is now an increase unfortunately to £10 (instead of £5.50) but this will be Parcelforce tracked as opposed to royalmail. This also includes packaging as the panels are quite thin without re-inforcement from folds etc they can easily get bent so need to be reinforced in the packaging.

I hope that's ok with everyone? Its £55 total.

I'll PM everyone shortly with PayPal details etc.

Thanks chaps.

Is it late to have one done? Just seen this

Hi Octet - i'm afraid all the panels have been taken, if someone pulls out then maybe but there is someone else that has Pm'd me also regarding any spares. I still have the prototype which i've now painted at home and I may let go at some point. Failing that these may eventually be available on eBay if there's enough demand, i'll speak with the fabricator. Thanks,

Hi all, just to keep you posted. The panels have been cut and are with the anodisers today. He's away for two weeks from next week but they should be done today and ready to post next week. I believe Royal Mail has changed their prices slightly lately so there maybe a small difference in postage costs but I should know later today what the cost of postage is. I'll also post a pic of the panels if I can get one once they're done.

Final list

1) Ironhide - purple

2) Aus10 - Gold

3) Marzman - Blue

4) Paddy78 - Blue

5) Evilscorp - Black

6) Plummerman - Blue

7) Stanzed - Black

8) smudgeon - Purple

9) kiingsi - gold

10) (maybe) CrumbMC red (closest to Ferrari style red as possible)

11) KyleR - Orange

12) Ceejay29 - Anodised Red

13) SuperStu - Red

14)Pnthrblkzs - gun metal grey

15) MWTech - purple

is this still going? il stick my name down for the final slot. in that pinky/purple colour shown in the 1st post

Yup, and thanks for filling the last slot

Sorry for the delay chaps in had a hectic week and weekend at work.

I will aim to PM everyone with PayPal details this week.

Cheers

I'm guessing Busters username has been left on the group buy as the OP still wants it for a spare.

 

Awesome if that is the case, one more to go then

Exactly. The panel I have currently fitted is a prototype as it was just an off cut of aluminium. The real thing will be properly laser cut and finished

I'm just sorting out a few last minute details with the fabricator and will PM everyone individually with PayPal details etc this week as I'm pretty sure we're good to go even without the 15th name

Cheers for your patience chaps.

However it comes mate, just need something for the bodyshop to paint for me

No probs.

C'mon people. If not do you think you can just sort 10 out?

Possibly, I'll have chat with the guy making them.

How much for just a plain one? Anodising doesn't allow for my shade of purple

I don't see why not, but it'll be plain aluminium if that's your thing? You can confirm the colour once I've requested payment (probably 1st week of April).

Cheers

Sorry folks please take me off the list as I have decided to go for a carbon one to match my engine cover.

Sorry for the delay in reply, been pretty manic at work lately. I've removed you from the list.

1) Buster - Black

2) Aus10 - Gold

3) Marzman - Blue

4) Paddy78 - Blue

5) Evilscorp - Black

6) Plummerman - Blue

7) Stanzed - Black

8) smudgeon - Purple

9) kiingsi - gold

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15)

Anyone else interested? We have only 6 to go to make this group buy happen.

I'll have a chat with the guy making these to see if we can get them underway.

sorry m8 but i am not needin this.Keyser kindy made this the other night for me.

 

I know, I'm going to have yours as a spare

Whichever is the closest in your pics, bronze I presume, I didnt know the names of the shades. Hence the ?

Probably bronze, but gold would look good or go opposite colour with blue or purple

Quick question Chris, will these come with the clips to fit it in place? I've lost one of mine

Sorry mate, no they won't. I'm sure you can get some off eBay or a trader on here.

What happens around the air intake with these ?

are you making another panel to suit the gap.

It remains a hole to allow as much air as possible through the intake. Most of the air comes up from under the slam bar. I personally have an intake that feeds under the crash bar hence the hole isn't covered.

I wish I hadnt looked upon this group buy, looks like a great price and a fantastic choice of colours to choose from. If i buy one thing for my engine bay then it will lead to more.... so what colour should I go for with my Kuro black

Black or red IMO

Its as I thought. You need to shape it.

http://www.350z-uk.c...-cooling-panel/

 

Ah I see, it could be done but as you say the flat panels won't fit most likely. I don't have a HR handy either to test fit/get measurements, maybe in the near future we'll see.

 

Where abouts do you live?

Salisbury/Wiltshire

Hmmm, if only we could combine these ones with the forum ones. I prefer the size of these and the fact they can be anodized, but I also want the forum logo and a name, what to do what to do?

Buy one of these then get it laser cut or put a forum sticker on

Updated list:

1) Buster - Black

2) Aus10 - Gold

3) Marzman - Blue

4) Paddy78 - Blue

5) Evilscorp - Black

6) Plummerman - Blue

7) Stanzed - Black

8) smudgeon - Purple

9) Flyboy - Sunset?

10) kiingsi - gold

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12)

13)

14)

15)

Only 5 to go.

 

8) Flyboy - Sunset?

 

Hi, they can do Gold, bronze or champagne yellow but Sunset orange I don't think is possible i'm afraid. I posted a pic in the first post with a variety of bolt colours to choose from.

Cheers.

I have a feeling a shade of purple maybe required.

 

I think that would look rather good under your hood

 

Purple would clash for me I'm afraid, and I'd be seriously interested, but in working on a titanium version, once I find a supplier that doesn't cost £5k a sheet!

Fair enough, this is what I was aiming for with titanium...but it just worked out far too expensive as you say...settled for anodised

1) Buster - Black

2) Aus10 - Gold

3) Marzman - Blue

4) Paddy78 - Blue

5) Evilscorp - Black

6) Plummerman - Blue

7) Stanzed - Black

8) smudgeon - Purple

9)

10)

11)

12)

13)

14)

15)

I have a feeling a shade of purple maybe required.

 

Dunno what you mean Ian.....

 

But ye, stick me down for a purple one please Chris

Done

I have a feeling a shade of purple maybe required.

I think that would look rather good under your hood

Its as I thought. You need to shape it.

http://www.350z-uk.c...-cooling-panel/

Ah I see, it could be done but as you say the flat panels won't fit most likely. I don't have a HR handy either to test fit/get measurements, maybe in the near future we'll see.

1) Buster - Black

2) Aus10 - Gold

3) Marzman - Blue

4) Paddy78 - Blue

5) Evilscorp - Black

6) Plummerman - Blue

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13)

14)

15)

I see its not for HR cars then!

I haven't test fitted it to a HR to be honest so couldn't say, is there any difference except the hole?

Fantastic, i was watching with interest when you mentioned these on your build thread.

 

Nice one, cheers mate

Why ?

 

Why what Wacko!!!

 

What does it do...???

 

(Theres a "h" in my Whacko..! )

Looks good under the bonnet and potentially forces more air through the radiator thus increasing cooling potential...but mostly for looks