davey_83

Nice tip pal thank you. Those stones sound like nothing was stopping them causing harm sadly. With the washer covers off for the first time in my ownership and possibly ever, I couldn't resist a clean up.

Few updates to the car since Japfest Silverstone. Cars paintwork has always been really good, nice and bright however being a daily driver and being driven properly I was forever picking up stone chips and road rash. Never known a car so bad for it, dozens of times in the family wagon to Cornwall and North Wales not mark. So while I was away on holiday got the car into a local body shop for a front end refresh. Also requested that the bumper be smoothed for a different look and to actually see a change for the outlay. Removed the front splitter and number plate surround ahead of time, to be a good customer. She had to subsequently go back due to a colour bend on the drivers side not being carried out properly. New waterbased paint and 17 year old solvent based paint joys. Marring to the panels can been seen now due to poor washing technique, annoying but I can be remedy at least. Also while it was in asked if a aftermarket spoiler lip that I supplied could be fitted and due to it not being for a 350z (*Mercedes AC Class W177) they didn't want to chance it incase of damage to the original item - cue, driveway solutions 👍 Bit of fettling and encouragement and she was on. Really happy with it and had a sense of achievement as I put it on myself, so probably worked out for the best. Sets the rear off a treat and was exactly what I had in mind. With the front end sporting a fresh new look, I started to seriously look into PPF. Contacted a few outfits and eventually choose Top Wrapz Ltd here in Birmingham, it also made sense to stay locally for obvious warranty implications. They're an official SunTek agent and reading up their Reaction 2 in 1 film is right up there. With the body shop only compounding the new paintwork after baking, I set about refining the finish a my standard prior to PPF. Autobrite DA-12 machine polisher, Menzerna yellow medium cut pad with Meguiar's Ultimate compound, then refined with their black waffle pad and Menzerna final finish. Dropped of for PPF. Not cheap for what it is, however the bulk of the cost is in the material itself, £100 per meter. For a car you'd be looking to keep and use, it's a no brainer imo. It's protected with SunTek's flagship PPF Reaction. The added gloss is amazing. Of course it's self healing and comes ceramic coated to help with ease of cleaning and crazy water sheeting. Knowing I was a hobbyist detailer, I think he was keen to have me finish of the headlight washer covers myself 🤗 2500 wet and dry, polished up, refined. PPF applied dry too, sealed the edges with heat and they're good. Very pleased the the results and should keep her looking great for years and years.

Lovely looking car, all the best with the sale. Suspension, lamps, wheels, tyres and exhaust used would be worth over £2,500 alone. Great buy for someone 👍

Thorough clean up after a visit to the body shop.

Oh that looks sweet!!!! miss having a car with decent sound system with actual bass. Do really like that install pal.

With CRAZY water behaviour!! 🤯 It's a mega price with the warranty too. If I was to look at 2 cars of similar age, mileage and condition one had PPF and the other didn't - I know which one I'd buy.

Lovely to hear Andy, clear wrap all the way.

Would love a New Z, looks soooo good.

Yes for 18's no for 19's, best UHP 19's currently is the Continental Sport Contact 7

Must.... Resist.... More.... Detailing.... Products 😬

175.9p for Momentum 99 by me, stupid price but cheapest Super unleaded by me.

Ello n welkom, stick around

Hi everyone Those of you that know me and have seen my car know I'm very particular about paintwork and for a none garaged daily driver she's very clean. Following on from a front end refresh last month, I had the bumper and front part of the wings PPF'd to help protect my investment as we all know the 350z and 370z are prone to stone chips. Suntek Reaction is their flagship PPF film with 12 year warranty. SunTek's own template, so no cuts are made on the car. suntekfilms.com/paintprotection/ppf-reaction SunTek Reaction is a completely reinvented product that merges the super hydrophobicity* of ceramic coating with premium, self-healing paint protection film. This advanced two-in-one construction keeps your finish looking like it rarely sees the road, thanks to impressive protective benefits. Offer price for front bumper £375inc vat and free partial wing PPF too as it's a high impact area for forum members. Normal price would be £490 for these sections. No stone/rock chips No road rash No bug etching No swirls No scratches Top Wrapz Birmingham - 07930515600 The gloss and clarity is unreal!! Really happy with it and should look the same for years and years 😁

Super wheel fetish, fair play. Your car is sooo clean under there too.

Never come across it or seen one fitted to any other 350z... you'd have thought they put one on their demo.

The Black Pig Company has kindly invited us over for a breakfast meet courtesy of @Will370z Need to confirm time, note it for 10am (their opening time) however I'd like to arrive for 9:30am to get us set up and seated. Mark from BPC confirmed he'll kindly open early for us ☺️ Date: Sunday 12th June Time: 9:30am Location: Alcester Road Worcester WR7 4HR Pre Meet: for anyone who fancies Hopwood Services 8:45am 1. davey_83

Cheers fella, apologies my iron fallout remover product test on my 92' Sunny wheels didn't tickle your fancy 😃

Been after a spoiler lip/extension for ages however with nothing available for the 350z, a bit of creative thinking was in order. Meant for a Mercedes W177, bit of fettling and it fits rather well #OEM+ 👌 Offered up numerous times, under side edges trimmed back and PU sealant applied. The next day began to remove tape Ta damn Been on over 2 weeks as wanted to confirm my findings, really happy with it as none of the available replacement spoilers took my fancy.

Few pictures from today MidlandZ Meet Gassed up 🤗 Will most likely lower the car a tad more for the Drive-R Summer meet next month.

Nice one fella, be sure to bring along any left over birthday cake 🍰 1. davey_83 2. Andy_Muxlow 3. Monkey1983 4. StormtrooperZ 5. George1966

I have a 05' 350z and can recommend the VMS lightweight crank pulley, had one on for a couple of years and wished I had done it straight off the bat. Engine revs faster, sharper throttle response, easier to pulley away, nicer throttle roll on roll off, maintains OE size belts. All pros and no cons thus far.

I would say HDev know enough about our engines and ECU's to provide a very good base map yielding gains, which would serve most cars that are running correctly. Won't be as pin point as a custom map of course, however logistics don't always allow. I'd have 💯 been looking to of had a local dyno run before and then after to place a figure on my hard earned coins. Out ran a 340bhp+ M3, can't grumble at that. I've been on track *Silverstone national with one being driven very well and just about couldn't live with it.

Morning everyone Just had the all clear from Susan on the events team for our Summer Club Meet at the British Motor Museum. Parking out the front with the lawn all to ourselves. *Midlands pre meet details: Notcutts Solihull 8:30am From what I remember it's a fair size patch, so let's try and fill it!! Date: Sunday 7th August Time: 9:30am - 2pm Location: British Motor Museum Banbury Road Gaydon CV35 0BJ Discount museum tickets of £10 also available to us. 1. davey_83 Cheers all David

Yes pal

The current heavy weights!! https://www.evo.co.uk/car-technology/204817/continental-sportcontact-7-vs-rivals-tyre-test-review