Cragus Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 needs spacers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay3032 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 This was an ebay about 2 months back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 haha Thanks for the comments guys.... As for the Price that's a secret But I did get a good deal As for parts, Im getting them quite easy, ebay, and from ZmanAlex and Lee, so thats no proplem... If anyone would like to come and check it out one day, your welcome! The rear suspension is fine, only the body work that will need some work done. The door can be straightened out, a bit of body filla hear and there and she'll be like brand new. Regarding the paint, Its known has "ultra yellow" Anyone know how easy it is to get hold of this colour and how much roughly is will cost.....? I have totoally removed the wing, hub carrier on the front, I will post some new pics up tomorrow to keep you guys up to date Any help/tips will be most appreciated... Thanks, Beau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 You sound very confident Beau ........... GOOD LUCK with the refurb ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks, It's going better than expected...thats all! And this forum is helping me a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 Latest Update on the Project. I now have the Bumper, side skirts and spats all ready to be primed and painted. These are aftermarket Nismo fibreglass. Also the wing and headlights. The left headlight is available as I will only be using the drivers side. Also if anyone is interested in the front hub from the drivers side. I have a pair of wings, but I only need the Drivers side one. Is anyone interested in a Red passenger side wing? All Im waiting for now is LEE, for the steering rack and a few little pieces who has vanished from this earth. Has anyone seen Lee? PM if interested in anything. Beau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Another update on my project guys. I have know sourced all the parts. I got the steering rack, mirror and front wheel arch trim today and with a bit of luck with the weather I will have the steering rack on her tomorrow. I will have 2 spare track rod ends if anybody is interested, and also a drivers side mirror? Also what power steering fluid do you guys use, I heard DW3 should be fine....? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Make sure you don't turn the wheel too much or you may break the spiral cable, see: viewtopic.php?f=10&t=45636 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks for that, I had no idea. Also I need some advice/help on what to do with this back wing... I was thinking about popping as much out as possible and then use body fila or just cut out another wing from abother 350z and weld it back in.... Which would be best do you guys think? All help will be much appreciated! Beau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hi guys, Here is my latest update on the project. The new steering rack is in, and I am pleased as it is perfectly straight. The new hub carrier is in and everything is good with that except I had to use the cone from the previous hub carrier and force it into this one. We also go the headlight in possition with some plastic welding as the bracket had broken out and there was no point in buying a new one! We also started doing some body work repair and try out the new wing Here's a few before and after pics What do you think, not bad for a days work! Rear before Rear after The front headlight assembled in, with my homemade plastic mounting With a bit of hammering and straightening here and there everything managed to fit perfectly. Here are my new pieces which have arrived lately- New Nismo front bumper and side skirts! Tomorrows Job! -Finish off the straightening out on the door, and rear. -Prime the body work, and maybe spray. -Prime and spray Front Bumper, side skirts and mirror. I was also thinking off wrapping the top of the car, including the bonnet gloss Black. Wrapping as firstly it is less expensive than painting, secondly I can always take it off if I dont like it or when coming to selling it, as its best to keep it as original as possible as it is a GT4 Model. What do you guys think, Black on Yellow theme, Mirrors Black along with the top and bonnet? Thanks, Beau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendrews Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 looking good Beau, try photoshopping it to see what it looks like with the wrap and colour theme good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Cheers mate! I have seen some with the Black and yellow theme and they look awesome. Also I have just bought some new 19" Black wheels which will look awesome one I get them sorted with some tyres. Regarding tyres, whats best on a 9.5" rim. I was looking for 265 35 19 for the front and 285 35 19 for the rear, too small, too big? Any help appreciated! Beau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Cheers mate! I have seen some with the Black and yellow theme and they look awesome. Also I have just bought some new 19" Black wheels which will look awesome one I get them sorted with some tyres. Regarding tyres, whats best on a 9.5" rim. I was looking for 265 35 19 for the front and 285 35 19 for the rear, too small, too big? Any help appreciated! Beau Be careful with tyre sizes Beau ...... traction control can be affected if you get it wrong .... best to keep within 2.5% of OEM rolling radius and if you go positive at the front then go positive at the rear and vice versa to retain balance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Thanks, I have heard some scary stories regarding mixing tyres and why you shouldnt do it. Is then when you have the traction control on? Or can you not drive with the traction control off? Also is there anything wrong with putting the same brand tyre at the rear and then a different brand tyre at the front? Thanks, Beau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Best to keep to the same (manufacturer/brand) tyres front and rear and as said before keep rolling radius within 2.5% of OEM if you don't want to affect the TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I was looking for 265 35 19 for the front and 285 35 19 for the rear, too small, too big? Beau Ideal size for 19" inch wheels is 245/35 front and 275/35 rear. You can scale these up to 255/35 to 285/35 and be well within 1% of recommended rolling radius. Going up to 265/35 at the front will take you to roughly 1.8% a bit too close to the limit for comfort really. As Attack has said it can cause you to have traction control problems if you don't get it right. Also 285/35 might be a bit stretched on a 9.5 rim Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Yeah, but I dont want the rim poking out too much as personally I dont think they look too good like that. And 285 on a 9.5" rim will be fine according to a tyre size calculator. Thanks for the help! Beau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 this maybe of help http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Hey guys, Latest update on the project. This weekend we have been busy straightening out the body and doing some body work. We also primed the bits that were ready and sometime during this week I will paint her and she'll be like brand new Here's some pics of what we have done this weekend. what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 what do you guys think? I think I'm glad that's not my driveway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 what do you guys think? I think I'm glad that's not my driveway! The hose Pipe should wash it out, or some rain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Hi Guys, My friend of mine did his spray work today and it came out fantastic! Here are some pics....They are a bit dull but thats because of the fumes in the air at that time. Also didnt realise how hard it was to get the right colour. You needed to start off with a very dull yellow with couple Coats and then 1 or 2 coats of this very intensively bright yellow which then makes the original Ultra Yellow on the car. Also applied a clear coat over the paint! Priming the nismo Side Skirts Car covered and ready to be sprayed! And here we go! I will post some more pics up tomorrow of the entire car, as I will give her a good wax, but first spray the front Bumper and the other side skirt. And then its just the interior and wheels that need to be sorted out.... And you guys said you need a professional to spray! Beau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Coming along nicely now Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Yeah, she is. I will be spraying the Bumper and other side skirt today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Looking good. Hoping the colour match works out good for you. Get some finished pics up asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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