Si8pny Posted April 5, 2017 Posted April 5, 2017 That front splitter looks really nice. Did you have to trim any of it to fit? Quote
Olly350z Posted April 5, 2017 Posted April 5, 2017 Please fit those facelift front lights haha. Or sell them to me! Quote
cob1980 Posted April 5, 2017 Author Posted April 5, 2017 That front splitter looks really nice. Did you have to trim any of it to fit? Cheers yes very pleased with it especially considering how much some carbon fibre lips are. Very minimal adjustment, just used the dremel on one of the corners on the right hand side as it was a bit too tight. One screw either side and then Sikaflex to bond it on. Please fit those facelift front lights haha. Or sell them to me! Ha! I've had them for a year now, I've cleaned up the lenses as the one especially was very scratched. But I want them blacked out and iron man mod first. Just not got around to sorting it. Looking forward to that mod though! Quote
cob1980 Posted April 8, 2017 Author Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) On Saturday was the first day I took the Z out since the end of Nov last year, I realised the radiator fans had packed up. I tried to refurbish the old motors; this worked to a certain extent but I don't think the passenger side fan was 100%. Mitz at Cougar Store sorted me out with a pair of Mishimoto fans for £180 which I got fitted this week. I was warned on here and by Mitz and on here about how noisy they are. On one hand it's reassuring that you can hear them working but on the other hand they do get a bit of getting used to. Anyway, all fixed cleaned and ready for it's service and Mot. Good news - service done and Mot with no advisories And the sun was shining so out for a drive... Iain. Edited July 3, 2017 by cob1980 Images 1 Quote
Olly350z Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 Looking awesome buddy! The azure blue is so nice. Just how noisy are the fans then? Quote
cob1980 Posted April 8, 2017 Author Posted April 8, 2017 Looking awesome buddy! The azure blue is so nice. Just how noisy are the fans then? Cheers yeah love the Azure blue. Because the fans are single speed it's the same as when you are stuck in traffic for ages but even just having the aircon on does this. If I can find replacement motors at a reasonable price I'l probably change it back, but for now it's not top of my list as it works. Need to work on these headlights next... Quote
reeceybeaney Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 The mishimoto fans are noisy, very noticeable if stuck in traffic Hate seeing azure blue zeds like this, makes me wish I got one Lovely zed! Quote
HEADPHONES Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 Looking very tasty sir. I bet there aren't many "17" registered cars with paint looking as good as yours. With a private plate on, a non petrol head may well mistake it for a NEW car! Quote
cob1980 Posted April 9, 2017 Author Posted April 9, 2017 The mishimoto fans are noisy, very noticeable if stuck in traffic Hate seeing azure blue zeds like this, makes me wish I got one Lovely zed! Thanks mate, ha yes had to be an Azure when I was looking. Although I do quite like the grey zeds too. Looking very tasty sir. I bet there aren't many "17" registered cars with paint looking as good as yours. With a private plate on, a non petrol head may well mistake it for a NEW car! It's not bad at all considering its age, I do forget that it is a 12 year old car it just doesn't seem it! I wouldn't mind a dateless plate there's just not one that I've seen yet that I really like (and can afford ha). Quote
SamBlueGT Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 Where did you get the lip from I can't find it? Got a link? Cheers Quote
Strudul Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 Where did you get the lip from I can't find it? Got a link? Cheers How he got it for £150, I've no idea, but you can get them here. Quote
cob1980 Posted May 5, 2017 Author Posted May 5, 2017 Where did you get the lip from I can't find it? Got a link? Cheers How he got it for £150, I've no idea, but you can get them here. That was the one I originally had my eyes on. It was from Redline Styling via ebay think he's trader on here but you can find him on ebay or Facebook too, here's the Facebook link https://m.facebook.com/RedlineStyling/?locale2=en-GB&oe. Perhaps it was a one off at that price as he only had the one available. Iain. Quote
cob1980 Posted July 8, 2017 Author Posted July 8, 2017 Not updated for a while. Here's the latest... Upgraded to facelift rear lights £165 from eBay, sold the old ones for £70. Fitted bonnet lifters (thanks LukeA) £45: Fitting under-bonnet (thanks rickdon for supplying) £105: Fitted a cargo net (thanks 350jimbobz for the tip), from eBay £13.59: And finally, gave it a damn good clean ready for the 10th anniversary meet next week And finally... facelift headlight mods are well underway now, see... - Iain. Quote
P15UL T Posted July 8, 2017 Posted July 8, 2017 What did you use to stick the under bonnet mirror plates in place ? I've got the HR bonnet kit but it didn't come with any adhesive. If you could let me know thanks paul Quote
cob1980 Posted July 8, 2017 Author Posted July 8, 2017 2 hours ago, coldel said: Great price on the rear lights Yeep, was on the lookout for ages. 18 minutes ago, P15UL T said: What did you use to stick the under bonnet mirror plates in place ? I've got the HR bonnet kit but it didn't come with any adhesive. If you could let me know thanks paul Hi Paul I used this stuff: http://www.screwfix.com/p/geocel-trade-mate-mirror-fix-white-310ml/95057?_requestid=374876 Good for metal panels and heat resistant, i fitted a couple as a test, left for 24hrs and took the Z out for a drive to warm up. Couldnt shift them so looks to have done the trick. I cleaned and degreased before fitting, and used folded post-it notes to hold them in place Just hope i never want to remove them now... Iain. 1 Quote
cob1980 Posted July 9, 2017 Author Posted July 9, 2017 8 hours ago, davey_83 said: Really smart in blue, car looks lovely. Thank you Quote
cob1980 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Posted July 22, 2017 Under bonnet mirror kit finished, not the best photo but you get the idea. I wasn't 100% sure I would like it but now it's done I think it looks great. Quote
cob1980 Posted March 27, 2018 Author Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) Meh...I've left this for so long now and so much has happened I can't remember everything but I'll do my best to update (probably take me a few posts). The Mishimoto fans I just couldn't get used to so that had to go. I found a replacement OEM spec fans from the US. The costs including postage and import duties were half the price than than buying Mishimoto fans. Total: $130 so roughly £90. And sold my Mishitmoto's for £120. Bit of a disaster, on a short drive out on a dual carriageway I drove over one of those lorry ratchet straps. It ripped off one of my side canards, there was no way of retrieving it so had to continue. They weren't replaceable either so I found a similar replacement. These were £100 for the pair off ebay. I fitted a CTEK charger in the garage which a plug in the grill so it's easy to connect when parked up: Pretty boring updates sorry. Headlights are now finished though, hopefully these will be on this week...only taken 2 years More updates later in the week. Iain. Edited March 27, 2018 by cob1980 Quote
Payco Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 looks good but crying our for a moped mark core strut brace Quote
cob1980 Posted March 29, 2018 Author Posted March 29, 2018 On 28/03/2018 at 12:51, Payco said: looks good but crying our for a moped mark core strut brace Ha ha! Possibly, but sometimes less is more! Quote
Payco Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) You more or less need one Edited March 30, 2018 by Payco Quote
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