Tinyflier

With a move to central London at the beginning of 2016, it looks like I may have to sell the car Still looking at options on the storage front, but not sure.... A few things to sort before it really goes up for sale:-

 

Litchfield mapping - v5 and fitting of new intakes - booked for 4th Jan

Sly will then be servicing the car shortly after that (need to try and arrange for a windscreen replacement at the same time)

Then its off to get all the stone chips fixed (bloody Asda Day - will still go back)

That sucks.

You are an addict

Dear Kettle,

I have a confession to make...

Your friend

Pot

I think we all need some serious group therapy...

I like the mirror cover.

I'll take a guess at 670bhp and 550ftlb ?

 

About 660-670bhp and closer to 600lb/ft torque.

I must get mine upgraded to V5 software!

David

Welcome to the world of Stage 4.25.

Thank the stars you aren't modyfing this one Adrian... just as I'm not...

David

Nice looking car and not a bad power output either.

Have lots of safe fun.

David

... on an empty bit of well sighted dual carriageway, things don't jump out at you.

A policeman did exactly that didn't he?

We all push the upper boundaries of speed limits at times but this will be regarded as a deliberate and wilful disregard for limits and punished accordingly.

Whether it is within the driver's or car's ability is completely irrelevant. We have speed limits that are expected to be adhered to and we transgress them with the awareness of consequence.

David

I had mine carbon dipped to match my B post cover.

Not met anyone yet who hasn't commented favourably on them,

Good job!

David

My user name there is the same as here.

David

Very nice Matt!

David

David

 

Bring it along to the Woodman on 15th November. Would be good to see you and the car as this is the route I am also going down in 12 months time.

 

Great choice.

Martin

Unfortunately Martin, I will be in Marrakech that weekend, but will keep any eye on next meet and bring it along then.

In the meantime if you wanted to meet sometime and check it out in depth before you take the plunge I'd be happy to meet up.

David

I have the Taramc ones and they aren't CF - but an extremely convincing look-a-like (I knew that before I bought them so not complaining!).

These sti alongside the side window "gills" whjich are dipped and you can't tell the difference. So "go dip" young man!

David

These SVM premises grew from an empty industrial unit into it's current massive presence in 6 intensive months (it is all documented with pictures here - http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/276457-svms-largest-build-date.html) and is very high on my "must visit" list. I'll try to come up for any future visit.

I recently had telephone dealings with Marty at SVM (I needed some new car mats for my GTR) and was blown away by the speed of response and attention he gave to my (SMALL!) spend!

Must be about the only garage premises where you might need SatNav to get OUT of the unit!

David

For the moment, just doing a few cosmetic/"light touch" mods, so far have done:

1) Carbon effect bonnet struts/remove "the stick" (no pic to hand)

2) Re-trimmed wheel (by Jack at Royal Steering wheels), perforated throughout and +2mm extra thickness

3) Carbon trim to the steering wheel control plates (pic added)

4) You can also see the new carbon trim to the audio/air con face plate. OEM is cheap looking plastic on my model year - later ones have carbon effect as standard.Replaced OEM black audio/aircon knobs with knurled silvery finish ones. Black knobs on black background - not to my liking.

6) 2015 Gear knob (slight different Reverse Release control and full leather trim - earlier ones were hard plastic around the top.

You know how much of a pain removing the 350z knob is? Well to remove/refit this one took 3 minutes (including opening the box!)

Which was a 'kin LONG drive to/from Surrey!!!!!

 

David

 

But worth it, I hope...

 

Mind, that new GTR of yours must be needing some interior love in the near future...!

Def worth the journey!!!!

hmm - GTR re-trim.... get thee behind me Satan! -

Ah right. Trimdon Village, just near Sedgefield

Which was a 'kin LONG drive to/from Surrey!!!!!

David

looking good

 

Finally got mine back.... and got it cleaned. Booked in to get stone chips and minor things fixed in Jan and the MX5 is being supercharged for some track day fun

Sly must feel like he has lost a limb...

David

Am liking the bolts Adrian... ... hmmm...

I removed the bonnet "stick" when I put the struts on though!

David

Cheers guys.........got a couple more bits to add but then i am going to leave it alone

hahaha - yes of course you will...

Lovely start Bob.

David

Congrats Buster in finally getting a quality subtle classy colour!!!!

Looks absolutely splendid!

David

The Fusso Soft99 is a really good product, though the dark/light combo's are a bit unnecessary. The light one is much easier to use and they look the same. It lasts a very long time and is a go to LSP for me, get a big tin for the price.

Absolutely agree - just apply a THIN layer and it buffs off easily and gives great top coat protection.

David

Congratulations Adrian and "Mrs Adrian".

David

Graham,

I did check this out but I am in Prague that weekend!

Be there in '16.

After a loooooong week of waiting and a somewhat sleepless Friday night I collected this yesterday morning - an 09 model in DMG.

First mod already done (change gear knob to 2015 version) and second mod (a Jack @ Royal Steering wheels re-trim) already underway.

My GTR next to my 350Z. Firstly I need to work out how to get MUCH closer to the pillar and secondly I wish I could get my hands on the person who allocated a double space to my apartment with a supporting column in between!

The GTR is immense. My 350 is not short of grip but the GTR takes cornering to a whole new level, as for the acceleration -mind blowing! I consider myself immensely lucky to have these two fabulous machines.

David

All looks spot on Dan, I do enjoy reading your write ups - highly informative.

Sickening to damage a wheel at any time, let alone within an hour, I too would have changed the tyres.

David

Congratulations David. I'm on the same path end of next year. Be great if you can come to the Woodman meet I am planningto arrange for November. Hope all is well.

Will look out for it and see what I can do if you guys wouldn't mind!