Project Gizmo

[GizmoGold]

I thought it was about time for me to start a log of everything I've done and plan to do

 

I'm expecting my ideas to constantly change, so I have no idea how it's going to look in the end!

 

I've always wanted a 350z, but I could never justify buying one =/ But I went to see one that was for sale a year ago, just to get out the house, and I instantly knew I needed one! So the next day I went to view my one and bought it straight away Here's a pic the day I picked it up:

 

Its a 2006 350Z GT.

 

 

Firstly, I've always been obsessed with Gremlins and Gizmo has been my username for 10+ years, so this lil guy is where I got my name.

 

 

My first change was to replace the R/C aerial, with something that looks miles better! Picked it up from Redline Styling.

 

 

My second mod was to add the carbon bonnet struts. They've actually ended up being really useful for when doing bits under the bonnet!

 

 

The next step was obviously to remove the annoying arch gap, so along came the 20/25mm TORQEN S spacers! (Sorry for the state of my wheels! Need to get them off one day soon and get them sparkling!)

 

 

Although the spacers removed a lot of the arch gap, I still wanted to shrink it a bit more. Which is why I went for the Tein S-Tech springs

 

 

I've fitted the Bridge style gear gaiter from Team Tarmac, a purple gear knob from Kode, a D1 Spec Throttle Controller from TORQEN and a Brodit phone holder for until I get a new stereo.

 

 

 

 

I've replaced the OEM wheel nuts with some pretty blue ones from Tarmac Sportz and I got a cheap deal on Z centre caps from eBay.

 

 

I couldn't decide whether I was going to stick with the twin exit exhaust or swap to a single, but in the end I couldn't say no to the ISR Performance Single Exit Exhaust from Tarmac Sportz. I've currently done a bumper tuck with cable ties, but once I have some spare time I'll be replacing these with screws to remove the centre sag.

 

 

I need to redo the plastidipping, but I love the lower section being black. The bumper has a few scuffs, so in the next year it'll be replaced with something special. I've had my private plate for a few years now, so couldn't wait to put in on the Z!

 

 

Here is the current state of my engine bay:

 

I've started replacing the bolts with the purple washers and fitted a JWT popcharger (both of which came from eBay). The Rare JDM harness cover came from TORQEN and I've also recently fitted a Mishimoto Rockstar Compact Oil Catch Can.

 

 

 

 

 

The next modification, which I had to save for last as I think it's totally changed the look of my car, is the Team Tarmac Project Louvre Z! I was lucky enough to be the first to get it fitted and I couldn't thank Matt enough for the time/effort he put into them! Also for spending all day getting the fit to be perfect!

 

 

 

 

I also currently have a graveyard of Z parts in my flat waiting for me to fit them! My current to do list is:

 

- Pearlescent headlight tint

- Satin Black Handles

- Smoothed/Painted Rear Strut Cover

- Painted Front Strut Cover

- MTEC Grooved and Dimpled Brake Disks

Edited September 11, 2016 by GizmoGold

[FiddyZed]

Love the louvres - the fit looks soo good but sounds like it was hard work getting them on? whats the view like from the inside?

 

The way it stands at the moment looks spot on!

[andy james]

You have Zeditus and it will only get worse.

Good luck.

[veilside z]

Looking good. Well done buddy

[Andy_Muxlow]

Great thread Gizmo. The car looks great. 😊

 

 

Sent from my iPad using a hammer and chisel...

[GizmoGold]

We originally tried fitting it with 3M tape, but when Alex's was being fitted mine was in the sun and one side decided to pop up So in the end we decided to go for tigerseal, which worked perfectly!

 

Heres a pic of the view from inside:

 

 

I took this a while ago and have added small rubber strips under a few of the blades because they would rattle against the glass if I ever went 80mph+

[GizmoGold]

I blame all you guys for the Zeditus! Every meet/show I go to I end up coming home with new ideas!

[FiddyZed]

We originally tried fitting it with 3M tape, but when Alex's was being fitted mine was in the sun and one side decided to pop up So in the end we decided to go for tigerseal, which worked perfectly!

 

Heres a pic of the view from inside:

 

 

I took this a while ago and have added small rubber strips under a few of the blades because they would rattle against the glass if I ever went 80mph+

 

Looks good - I thought it'd really impair your rear view!

 

Hmmm to get or not to get... :ninja:

[GizmoGold]

We originally tried fitting it with 3M tape, but when Alex's was being fitted mine was in the sun and one side decided to pop up So in the end we decided to go for tigerseal, which worked perfectly!

 

Heres a pic of the view from inside:

 

 

I took this a while ago and have added small rubber strips under a few of the blades because they would rattle against the glass if I ever went 80mph+

 

Looks good - I thought it'd really impair your rear view!

 

Hmmm to get or not to get... :ninja:

 

Haha do it! =p

[Stuggerz]

Best colour lol

 

Good build thread Chris. Bout time u did one lol

 

Amazing zed btw

[GizmoGold]

Best colour lol

 

Good build thread Chris. Bout time u did one lol

 

Amazing zed btw

 

Thanks! Just gotta catch up and compete with your bay now!

[GizmoGold]

So Gizmo just passed her MOT with the following advisories:

 

- Chip in windscreen (no rush to replace this)

- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play (I guess it's time to upgrade them any suggestion?)

- Valve stem on both front tyres is slightly damaged (Refusing to replace the tyre until I've had everything I can out of them)

 

Most importantly, the garage loved the louvre and even parked it next door on the owners drive so it was kept safe until I collected it

[Jk-boi]

Proper smart that mate! ðŸ‘ðŸ»

Best colour Z

[GizmoGold]

Proper smart that mate! í ½í±í ¼í¿»

Best colour Z

 

Thanks!

[Jakeswheelbarrow]

Love the plasti dip on the front bumper

[GizmoGold]

Love the plasti dip on the front bumper

 

Thanks, it's such an easy thing to do and I love how I can peel it off and start again whenever it gets too chipped/worn

[GizmoGold]

I recently got some purple rimblades and I was amazed how easy they were to fit! Here's a few pics:

 

 

 

I also fitted a few stickers which I've had lying around for a few months:

 

 

My dad got a new van the same day, so here he is posing away:

 

 

I got bored this eve and decided to go try play with the camera...I need to decide on the best time to take photos and also start using my tripod because 3/4 of the pics were blurred =/

[Stuggerz]

Amazing pics those purple rims blades really suit. Best colour zed btw

[ralosc]

Love the colour. And the louvres!

[GizmoGold]

Thanks both! It's now been a year since I first bought the Z

 

Got a few mods waiting to be done, but I just started an MSc so that's going to be priority whilst assignments are due! The mods are:

 

- Black handles

- Smoothed/Painted rear strut cover

- Painted front strut

- Painted engine bay (strut will match the theme)

- Front brakes being replaced with grooved,dimpled disks (rears already done)

- Final one will be a surprise

[veilside z]

Edited October 11, 2016 by veilside z

[OliverB]

Looks great! Will be keeping an eye on this one. Was had pressed between a blue and a red zed, but saw a red that I couldn't refuse in the end!

[Mopedmark]

looking good

[TT350]

Great modding so far.

[GizmoGold]

Thanks all! I may have let one of the mods out the bag by just posting asking for help But there's a BGW on the way =p (I know they're basically marmite to everyone on here, but I love them and that's all that matters )