Tinyflier Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 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 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Awesome, Dave! Congrats again! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Awesome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) 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 Now get it on a track and see what its actually capable of GTROC has a Silverstone track day on the 25th... Edited October 11, 2015 by grahamc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Graham, I did check this out but I am in Prague that weekend! Be there in '16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Good to hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxrob Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Awesome looking car Enjoy Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) 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!) Edited November 2, 2015 by Tinyflier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easty Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetstan Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Very nice indeed, I am not jealous at all in the slightest. Regards that pillar. Get some foam around it for a kick off. I would. I have a pillow nailed to my garage wall 😄 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) Been a while since I bored you about my GTR, so feel free to ignore! Not long after I bought it I had a problem with the transmission selecting, or to be more accurate NOT selecting R or 1 at the first attempt (inevitably when someone was waiting for me to do whatever was needed and get out of the way!). It took a little while but eventually I had the transmission rebuilt at ACSpeedtech in Warrington (under warranty!) with some significant upgrades and it is now sublime! Will need a clutch re-learn and then upgrade to latest transmission software - courtesy of an Ecutek cable and my laptop. Visually the only real change (apart from the bits'npieces in post #34) has been a retrim of the central gear surround.(and a new personal reg to twin up with the 350). Gone is the sliver plastic (easily marked) finish, now it is in a lovely classy alcantara to match the seats. Oh - and the ultimate mod - a leather handle for the inside of the boot lid to pull it closed - Next up - a Divine Detail and then perhaps an intercooler upgrade and a dyno setup... David. Edited February 29, 2016 by Tinyflier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Hold on a sec, that's a brilliant idea!!! I like the alcantara centre surround. Where and how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Hold on a sec, that's a brilliant idea!!! I like the alcantara centre surround. Where and how much? Glad you like it Ade - it does look good doesn't it! Steve Palmer at Edge Automotive - £100 plus p&p. His turnaround was speedy too! I said I'd pass on his details as I'm really REALLY pleased with his work - so if you contact him let him know who tipped you off! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Did Andy update your Engine EcuTek software to Version 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Did Andy update your Engine EcuTek software to Version 5? Hi Mark, Not too sure to be honest Mark, we only spoke about the transmission software which he suggested we upgrade when I do a clutch re-learn at about 1,000 miles. I'll plug my cable in at weekend and see what pops up! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Sounds like he didn't then, you would of noticed if he had. We will be in touch tomorrow about picking the Zed up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 Yesterday had the GTR fitted with a Reverse View camera (electronics and fitting by Paul_S at **REMOVED**). I have parking sensors already but this is one fat assed car that def benefits from all the reversinh guides possible! Also fitted a Memory Box to the "R-Mode" settings control bar so now the car remembers what your transmission/suspension/dynamic control were set to last time and restores to those settings. What a labour saving device! David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Need to speak with Paul then How good is the camera in night mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 Need to speak with Paul then How good is the camera in night mode? Don't know yet Adrian - wasn't out last night - will let you know! D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Have got a reverse beep canceler yet? Not sure how long I can cope with mine lol. Could you PM me rough cost of the reversing cam ? I was thinking about doing it myself, but appears there is a lot more to it than usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) Have got a reverse beep canceler yet? Not sure how long I can cope with mine lol. Could you PM me rough cost of the reversing cam ? I was thinking about doing it myself, but appears there is a lot more to it than usual. Yes I have the reverse beep defeater box fitted! Was more than just a camera and a cable for sure! Your Mailbox is full! David Edited March 14, 2016 by Tinyflier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) The transformation buddy looks Awesome. Its great to have that little personal touch. Enjoy it all as its a beautiful example. B) Edited March 14, 2016 by veilside z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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