monkeybrain1234 Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) Great read & really good mods to the car Fella. That road trip to Europe seems epic. Can I join next time!! Edited April 7, 2016 by monkeybrain1234 1 Quote
James Junior Posted April 7, 2016 Author Posted April 7, 2016 Hi guys, Thanks for your kind comments. I am really pleased with where the car is now. Here are some better pictures taken during an evening run over Woodhead Pass the other day. 1 Quote
mattross1313 Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 Awesome read! That last pic is excellent. Car has had some very tasteful upgrades 1 Quote
James Junior Posted April 7, 2016 Author Posted April 7, 2016 Just a few finishing touches needed now I think. The next job is to source a set of Motordyne ART pipes to try to reduce the shriekiness of the exhaust around the 3k - 4k range and hopefully get it further within tolerance for track days so I am not worrying about wasting my booking fee when I arrive for the noise test. I also want to drop the KWs one click on the rear of the car, as there is just a touch more arch-gap there than I would like and then will have the geo reassessed just to make sure everything is set up properly. The car is already pretty low - the other day when I went to the Arndale Centre in Manchester I parked it in the lower floor valeting section and paid extra, even though it was already clean and raining outside, just to try to avoid tangling with the ramps! However, I think just one click more on the rear would be perfect without going silly-low. Finally I have been looking at rear lip spoilers, as I think a very subtle gloss black lip to add to accentuate the tail and key into the other gloss black parts would look spot on. Just trying to find the most subtle of those available at the moment. So far the Mines rear lip spoiler is looking like a winner, but open to suggestions! Quote
James Junior Posted April 7, 2016 Author Posted April 7, 2016 Great read & really good mods to the car Fella. That road trip to Europe seems epic. Can I join next time!! If you fancy it, here is the website for the tour operator: http://petrolhead.tours/tours/ I am booked on their weekend tour of Wales in May and in September I am doing their Scottish Highlands tour and Alpine North. I think they are fully booked for most of the tours for 2016 now, but Pete mentioned he might have a few spaces available for the Alpine South tour still which is the one I did last year. Unlike many of the European rallys, where each morning they give you your days destination and everyone just splits off at brake neck pace, Pete's tours are so well organised. Most of the attendees are regulars who do the tours year after year so there is a real community feel. At the start of the tour you are each given a satnav with routes, way points and even fuel stops meticulously planned and a radio so you can all chat whilst out on the road. You tend to keep together as two packs; the front pack is lead by one tour leader and is for those that want to go maximum attack when out on the open roads and passes and a second group with a second tour leader, for those that are less confident or want to go at a mre leisurely pace. Each day you all meet up for lunch and then again for dinner at your hotel so have chance to banter and laugh about the event sof the morning or afternoon. Everyone looks out for one another and when not on the deserted mountain passes and real driving roads, you all adhere to the local speed limits and behave yourselves, as you make for a pretty conspicuous convoy! It is great fun just seeing the reactions of children and Joe public as everyone wants to take your picutre and give you a wave. I am also on the interest list for Norway in 2017 and will probably look to do another Alpine tour that year too. Have a look and see what you think and if you have any questions feel free to send me a PM. 1 Quote
Ceejay29 Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Just a few finishing touches needed now I think. I also want to drop the KWs one click on the rear of the car, as there is just a touch more arch-gap there than I would like Don't over do it JJ, she is looking good. Subtle mods retain the OEM lines whilst adding aggression and presence. I think you are there mate. The only future mod I can foresee is potentially a new set of wheels. Although it looks fine on the Rays. I'd also be wary of going to low. I have sacrificed driveabilty for aesthetics a number of times over the years, to the extent in the zed where I couldn't fill up the petrol tank. The arch gap looks fine and will be close to what I expect to achieve once I get my replacement coilovers on. Nearly went for the V3's but bought Monosports instead as I would like EDFC. Kind of regretting it now after your review,...we will see Oh and btw, I retract my comment about the Z4.....I much prefer the 370 now Good work and nice write up 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Think I've just found my favourite looking modded 370 on the forum. Very nice James. Quote
James Junior Posted April 9, 2016 Author Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) Don't over do it JJ, she is looking good. Subtle mods retain the OEM lines whilst adding aggression and presence. I think you are there mate. The only future mod I can foresee is potentially a new set of wheels. Although it looks fine on the Rays. I'd also be wary of going to low. I have sacrificed driveabilty for aesthetics a number of times over the years, to the extent in the zed where I couldn't fill up the petrol tank. The arch gap looks fine and will be close to what I expect to achieve once I get my replacement coilovers on. Nearly went for the V3's but bought Monosports instead as I would like EDFC. Kind of regretting it now after your review,...we will see Oh and btw, I retract my comment about the Z4.....I much prefer the 370 now Good work and nice write up Thanks Ceejay - I know it can be too easy for Modzilla to set in sometimes and before you know it you go a bit far! I think I might try dialing down the coils one notch when the car goes in for its MOT but if it looks too low will put it back to the recommended setting as it is now. How come you chose Monosports in the end? In terms of wheels, I had been considering either a set of BBS CHRs or CHR-IIs in black with the polished rim: However, I am taking delivery of an MR2 Turbo soon too which I may want to make a few tweaks too, so will leave the wheels for a while I think having only had my black Rays for a few months. I think a wheel change can be a nice way part-way through ownership of a car to give it a freshen up anyway and I intend to keep this one for another two years. Edited April 9, 2016 by James Junior Quote
James Junior Posted April 9, 2016 Author Posted April 9, 2016 Thanks GM Ballistic and Sipar, very kind of you to say. Halfway through I realised that I had written rather a lot in the thread, so glad it didn't send you to sleep! Quote
Ceejay29 Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) Thanks Ceejay - I know it can be too easy for Modzilla to set in sometimes and before you know it you go a bit far! How come you chose Monosports in the end? Yes Modzilla is always my concern Went for the Monosports as I like the sound of the EDFC, wouldn't mind going for the Active unit although it is pricey. Edited April 9, 2016 by Ceejay29 Quote
BobbyZ Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Seriously nice looking z. I'm usually not so keen on the 70, but you've chosen some great mods to bring out the best in the shape Quote
Bodyboarder81 Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Just catching up with this james ....... Wow man , looks really really nice ! Proper mean , awsome man 1 Quote
nissanman312 Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 Now that you have done all that Want too sell it Only joking mate looks awesome 1 Quote
James Junior Posted April 11, 2016 Author Posted April 11, 2016 Now that you have done all that Want too sell it Only joking mate looks awesome Sorry Nic, she's going to be occupying my driveway for another two years if I have my way, but thanks! I use my 370 every day for commuting and for business purposes too and I am putting rather more miles on her than I would wish. I had been thinking I should really get some unoffensive diesel for business duties and had started looking. However I soon thought why waste the money on something boring, so bought this instead, which should join the Z this week. JDM only, turbo charged and circa 5 seconds to 60 - hands up who knoows what this is: 1 Quote
davey_83 Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) MR2? Lol Pleased you finally got one pal. Love your 370, everything works so well Edited April 11, 2016 by davey_83 1 Quote
teejay Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 looks like MR to me too . but he said JDM only which could mean its something a bit different 1 Quote
mattross1313 Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) looks like MR to me too . but he said JDM only which could mean its something a bit different Looks to be a rev3-4 MR2 (unless its just had a spoiler/rear light swap). I'm guessing the JDM only part is due to it being a turbo. Looks VERY clean mate, got any more pics of it? I loved my old tubby. Edited April 11, 2016 by mattross1313 1 Quote
TT350 Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 Your car is beautiful. I like the 370 more and more, and yours is the best colour IMO. Lucky on the girlfriend front. I'm not allowed to overtake/rev past 4k/turn sharply while mine is with me! 1 Quote
gstraw Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 looking good! nice mods too! how did you paint the callipers btw and what colour grade is that? looks great! i always fancied yellow against my blue car. considering if i should DIY it or give it to a bodyshop. 1 Quote
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