Rikki Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 So I purchased myself a 2003 350z on Sunday. Nice car apart from the bodywork which had been neglected a little, also think it has had a tap on the front at some point as the bumper had a terrible respray and the radiator support panel was broken. So here is how I got her- I decided to have a little clean up under the bonnet- Before After I then set about removing the front bumper to reveal the radiator support panel. Took the panel out and gave the whole area a good clean. Just going to order the replacement part so I can continue. All small bits at the moment just sorting out any bits that need replacing etc before I set about transforming the Zed. I have done a quick photoshop of what I am aiming for. Comments and suggestions welcome Genuine Veilside V3 Front Bumper, Rear Bumper, Sideskirts, Over Fenders and Carbon Wing. Carbon Fibre Bonnet, Front Fenders, Doors, Roof, A pillars, B pillars and Tailgate. Tinted Rear Light Clusters, Smoked Headlight overlays. Plus a few other changes. Hope you like. Thanks Rikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friddela Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Them tail lights make me sad . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Them tail lights make me sad . +1! not sure about the half carbon look with the failside kit either, tbh I'm starting to really like the red and blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikki Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 Them tail lights make me sad . I agree with the you, I hate walking round the back of the car with them on it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 How much did you pay for this car, if you dont mind me asking...? Also, can anyone remember what the other topic that this car appeared in was? I cant find it and have been searching for 10 minutes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 personally i hate the veilside kit with a passion so its not going to get my vote, thats personal opinion though. trying to be constructive; the carbon door doesnt flow to the back like you'd expect it to, just as it reaches the door handle i'd expect the colour to swoop back following the contour of the wheel arch. the bolt holes on the wide arch kit really need filled and smoothed to make it look right, others have done this on here in the past but it leads to difficulties if you need to take the arch off and also ends up cracking when driven. im not a fan off the wheels there, they look to fiddly for a two tone car breaking up the simple yin yang look legally you wont be able to black the covers out on the headlights, however, the internals of a set of post 06 lights can be blacked out as they are projectors, will give the look shown there without the need to put nasty tint on them. maybe matte black internals. on the headlights you could get the stick on carbon bits that let the line flow round with the bonnet having no side indicator may get you pulled thats all i could think of it just doesnt look right to me in the PS there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I then set about removing the front bumper to reveal the radiator support panel. Either the crash bar is missing or you removed it when you took the bumper off. If it is missing, then I suggest you get a replacement as soon as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbramble Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 IMO two tone looks awful and its on its way out fashion wise. All one colour is the way for me, white car, white detailing, white wheels - I love that look. The whaleside kit looks totally hideous; it makes the 350Z look like its got a snout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 350Z Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Poor neglected Zed I hope you give her a new lease of life and a good home and get rid of those bug eyed looking rear lights! Out of interest, how much did you pay for the old girl in that state? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I know this zed! It's usually in Howard avenue in slough! There is a post on here about it somewhere I'll try and find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 viewtopic.php?f=9&t=32541&hilit=Howard+avenue it looks like you have made a decent job already of cleaning it up, keep it up and get it too it's former glory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=32541&hilit=Howard+avenue it looks like you have made a decent job already of cleaning it up, keep it up and get it too it's former glory That's the one! I spent ages looking for that thread but couldn't find it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Also, can anyone remember what the other topic that this car appeared in was? I cant find it and have been searching for 10 minutes!! I remember crying a little when I saw it Can't believe its ended up on here Is it a CATD ? Definately looks like its been in a smash.. Personally I think the Chargespeed kit is nicer than the Veilside, I like the flared arches tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjones6699 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Them tail lights make me sad . Im feeling sick and angry looking at those tail lights! Thats some bad taste there!! Rikki mate, all the best with the build! I cant see the photo of what you plan for it to look like? not sure why? but all the best restoring this shameful Zed! looking forward to seeing progress threads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikki Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thanks for the comments guys, I accidentally deleted the picture on Photobucket but have put it back up now . I know the Veilside kit is not to everyones taste, but I like it and Im only building the car for myself I'm not really going for the two tone look, the Carbon will look different under natural sunlight compared to the PS version I done, so hopefully will look good. I was considering the Carbon rear quarters but liked the idea of keeping them white to break up that half and half (two tone) look. As for the wheels I am undecided yet, just found these and put them on the Photoshop as a quick thing. But other than all of that she will be returned to her former glory after clearly not starting off life so great . Keep the comments coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Carbon wrapping could be used to good effect on your project if you like the look of it. You could do the whole car in it. Andy built a matte black Veilside and it worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
introspect Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Wow, quite a transformation you're planning! Not a fan of Veilside myself but it's your car so do what feels right for you. However, I think that 2 tone look with carbon looks absolutely awesome in you pic!! Can't wait to see how this progresses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikki Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Carbon wrapping could be used to good effect on your project if you like the look of it. You could do the whole car in it. Andy built a matte black Veilside and it worked. Yh I have been looking at the wrapping aswell, its quite effective. Is there any pics of the Matte Black Veilside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Carbon wrapping could be used to good effect on your project if you like the look of it. You could do the whole car in it. Andy built a matte black Veilside and it worked. Yh I have been looking at the wrapping aswell, its quite effective. Is there any pics of the Matte Black Veilside? Have a search bud. It was owned by Andy so search his posts. Also search Cfoster as he wrapped a complete Zed in CF vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Is there any pics of the Matte Black Veilside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Good luck to you mate........ a project is always fun I am not a massive fan of the wheels or wing. Best veilside imo was zedrush's Search badbreed 350z on google...... you should find it fairly easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikki Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Good luck to you mate........ a project is always fun I am not a massive fan of the wheels or wing. Best veilside imo was zedrush's Search badbreed 350z on google...... you should find it fairly easily I was going to buy this car when it was for sale not long ago.. It has the big wing on it now and needed some paintwork. Then I saw the thread on here about it being involved in a hit etc. Looking at those pictures Im liking the idea of the kit without the wing.. Looks cleaner. Wow, quite a transformation you're planning! Not a fan of Veilside myself but it's your car so do what feels right for you. However, I think that 2 tone look with carbon looks absolutely awesome in you pic!! Can't wait to see how this progresses Thanks mate. I am also looking forward to it all coming together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhavin85 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Ive seen this car parked up in slough aswell...looked an absolute mess! Best of luck with getting it back to its former glory bud There is a trader on here thats got wheels very similar to the ones in your photoshop for sale btw Also just noticed your in Uxbridge so if you need any help or info im only down the road in Northwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Northwood? Is that the place in the inbetweeners where all the crazy lads come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 bhavin won't bite either, he's a nice guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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