belfastboy0

I'm usually days behind on here, but may have got in in time for a nice set of new facelift rear tails this time

Pm sent about the tail lights.

If the car cover isn't taken I'll have it. Will send PM also

WIll the postage to Northern Island not be exessive? Shouldn't be much more for something that size. It's Northern Ireland not the Northern islands If you have rough box weight and dimensions I can check. Pete

I'll take it. Will send a PM for payment details

I will definitely take one. Same as other guys just let me know payment details and I'll get it sorted ASAP. EDIT - I sent Steve a PM also

People do NOT hang around on this forum!

this is also a test to see if i can use smilies

Much prefer the black interior!

I'll take it. Pm me your payment details sir!

Hi Pete, Its pretty straightforward if you have access to a car ramp, would hate to do it on jacks and axle stands your face will be a mixture of rust and under seal!! Whatever method your going to use, its definitely worth doing now, before holes start appearing! Step 1: Remove any plastic under panels/heatshields Step 2: Using a wire wheel and drill/wire brush remove any surface rust, for any bad rust patches use a rust converter (I used Hammerite rust remover on the rear brace mounts which worked pretty well) Step 3: Mask any items you dont want to spray i.e. heatshields, exhaust system, rubber mounts etc. Step 4: Spraying, I used 3M underseal with an airline and spray gun, I would recommend a mask and painters suit as the under seal gets everywhere (4 tins gave me 3-4 coats waiting 10-15mins between coats) Make sure to spray from different angles/directions to cover any awkward areas! Step 5: After leaving the final coat to dry remove any masking and re-fit any panels removed! You may need to clean any threads with a spare bolt to remove any under seal from them! JOB DONE! Awesome reply! Much appreciated Need to get the stuff gathered up and get to it. My mate has a ramp I can use some Sunday afternoon. Side question- I see you have plans for a rear diffuser, has this changed since fitting the ARK exhaust and cutting the bumper etc? Curious as to the possibilities and how they would look. Cheers! Pete No problem Pete! Regarding the rear diffuser, I haven't cut the rear bumper but have just tucked it using some self drilling screws to the aluminium crash brace above, so it's all reversible if I ever decide I want a rear diffuser, but I think I'm going to leave the bumper tuck as it is and instead get some rear spats http://www.tarmacspo...50SPAT-BL_.aspx I was dead set on a rear diffuser and was planning on a buddy club exhaust. However those ARK grips look insane, especially with the bumper tuck/cut, and they seem to be a bit less mental than a Buddyclub, so now I have some decisions to make! Spats have never been my cup of tea but I'm a fan of what's been done so far so following with interest to see how the car takes shape!

Lovely looking car! GLWS

Hi Pete, Its pretty straightforward if you have access to a car ramp, would hate to do it on jacks and axle stands your face will be a mixture of rust and under seal!! Whatever method your going to use, its definitely worth doing now, before holes start appearing! Step 1: Remove any plastic under panels/heatshields Step 2: Using a wire wheel and drill/wire brush remove any surface rust, for any bad rust patches use a rust converter (I used Hammerite rust remover on the rear brace mounts which worked pretty well) Step 3: Mask any items you dont want to spray i.e. heatshields, exhaust system, rubber mounts etc. Step 4: Spraying, I used 3M underseal with an airline and spray gun, I would recommend a mask and painters suit as the under seal gets everywhere (4 tins gave me 3-4 coats waiting 10-15mins between coats) Make sure to spray from different angles/directions to cover any awkward areas! Step 5: After leaving the final coat to dry remove any masking and re-fit any panels removed! You may need to clean any threads with a spare bolt to remove any under seal from them! JOB DONE! Awesome reply! Much appreciated Need to get the stuff gathered up and get to it. My mate has a ramp I can use some Sunday afternoon. Side question- I see you have plans for a rear diffuser, has this changed since fitting the ARK exhaust and cutting the bumper etc? Curious as to the possibilities and how they would look. Cheers! Pete

Really enjoying this build thread, keep up the good work! I'm looking to undercoat my zed, could you give some advice/details on what you used and how you did it? Fairly straight forward? Cheers Pete

Welcome mate, hope you find the right zed.

I flew from Northern Ireland to Newcastle for mine...not sure on the distance, but well worth the hassle if you get the right one. Welcome to the forum!

Welcome to the forum sir!

Keep up the search mate. The right one will come along eventually! Good luck with your search.

Cheers for the advice mate. Got my MOT up in Belfast tonight, once I get that and insurance sorted we should look at getting some of the guys together for a meet if you're up for it.

Somehow missed this post first time round. Cheers for your input. I have no problem calling around a few places, just figured I would try and get a handle on what I'm trying to insure so I can streamline the calling process. Will get some quotes and update this thread. Anyone know if I get insurance, say tomorrow for example, and then get employed 2 weeks from now, whether there is anyway the insurance company will adjust my payment for this year? Only other way around it I can think of is hold off for a couple of weeks until I get my job sorted then insure the car, if it's going to make that much difference. In USA when you adjusted your policy the insurance company would just credit (or debit) the card that you made your payment with, This was nice when changing from an rb25det swapped s14 to a bog standard s13 as they just adjusted my premium pro rata and credited $400 back into my account. Don't see companies doing that here somehow...

Thanks for your input mate. I have heard people say admiral doesn't like mods. Any experience with that or was your zed stock? Yea may just stick the zed on the multicar and then steal my dads van on occasions.

Yes, occupation or being unemployed can have a massive impact on what you pay, read this. http://www.thisismon...--cheapest.html Pete Interesting article! I play amateur Irish League so I won't have to worry about the premiership footballer rates until next season when Van Gaal sends me the call up! Really hard to know what to do. Drive as a named driver on my dads policy until I get a job? Doubt insurance is going to reduce my policy if I change status from unemployed to employed.

Hey guys, Just bought a beautiful 350z! Looking to see if anyone on here can advise as to the best course of action for me -- I live in Northern Ireland, I know a good amount of companies only cover the mainland UK so that rules out some immediately. -- I am 24, male, and have just moved back from USA where I lived for 5 years. I've had my license since I was 17 but obviously only have a year or 2 NCB from 2008 or so. I was driving in USA but insurance works very differently there so doubt anything would transfer. -- My family has an Admiral multicar plan which allows each person in the household to have their own policy while still getting discounts. -- The zed I bought is very stock. I will be looking to add a few basic, subtle mods (thinking exhaust, intake, HFC down the line, maybe coilovers and alloys at some point) so need to keep this in mind. Now you have a bit of background here is my question. Am I better to: -- Keep the zed as a weekend car, and pick up a cheap diesel car to drive daily which will obviously help save petrol cost, but was thinking may also help insurance if the zed is on as a second/limited mileage vehicle or something? Advice here from any insurance guys as to if/how much this will likely affect quote would be appreciated OR -- I still live at home and my father has a diesel Fiat Doblo van and a BMW. I also have the option to just insure the zed in my name and then drive the Fiat on longer trips and sort of flip between the two when I need as my dad has other transport. Other queries I've always had but aren't essential (just looking to feed curiosity) -- I have the option to keep the zed in my driveway or in the garage. Will either choice affect premium? -- As I just got back from USA I am currently unemployed, although will be working soon. Will this affect premium? -- Are there any other worthwhile things to do that will have an effect on insurance? As I said I've been out of the country a while and feel I have gotten behind on knowing the system here. Please don't think I'm trying to cheat the system or lie in any way, just want to make myself as appealing to insurance companies as I can. Thanks people. Pete

Lovely car sir. Is that a set or prosplitters side skirts or something different?

Im really pleased you have got the car you wanted. I remember seeing your original post stating you wanted black or blue. Ive a black z also. Love it in that. Looks like you have a gem of a z there. Brilliant. Well done Everyone knows black is clearly the best looking, and fastest colour mate Also remember ages ago reading about a guy with a black lambo dressing up as batman and visiting kids in a hospital or something. Always thought that was an awesome way to use a passion for cars in a positive way. Plus batman would clearly drive a zed over a lambo... Yep i agree that black is the best colour for the z. I have seen the batman guy I think it was on you tube where he gets stopped by the police and he has the outfit on. Yesterday was a year to the day i bought my z. Really pleased with it still and love the black stealth look ������ Guess that means we have the same anniversary... crikey. I hadnt thought of that. Your right. Ps. Love the colour of your wheels. Cheers mate! I think they really set the car off.