Keyser Posted June 4, 2013 Posted June 4, 2013 Even those wheels look so much better with spacers - needs lowering though keep an eye on the fluids see ya at the weekend Quote
parello9 Posted June 4, 2013 Posted June 4, 2013 looks nice dude... im planning on doing the exact same service as soon as i get the parts.. how does it feel to drive now? better? where did you get the gearbox oil from? pricey? Quote
ironhide Posted June 4, 2013 Posted June 4, 2013 Nice, the gearbox oil is on my list too...just one of those piece of mind things. Quote
Humpy Posted June 4, 2013 Posted June 4, 2013 looks nice dude... im planning on doing the exact same service as soon as i get the parts.. how does it feel to drive now? better? where did you get the gearbox oil from? pricey? Pm Zmanalex for servicing goodies Quote
Humpy Posted June 4, 2013 Posted June 4, 2013 You've been a busy man Matt, your car at this rate will look sweet for Europe Quote
wizurd Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 good work mate and the zed shed like the spacers and I see the orange theme is coming on good. got me worried about the sump pan now, will. take a look sometime Quote
mattross1313 Posted June 5, 2013 Author Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks guys, yep orange theme is coming along slowly - i now need to re-do the grounding kit as those wires are looking a little worn out. Cant comment on the drivability of it yet as i have only driven it home from the Zed Shed (1 street). Will update when I know more, got all my service items from ZedmanAlex - good price and quick delivery. Yep, will keep an eye in fluids and leveks etc Chris, should be taking it out tonight or tomorrow for a spin, See a few of you guys on Saturday Quote
mattross1313 Posted June 5, 2013 Author Posted June 5, 2013 Shiny presents from Cougar Store today! Really cant wait to get this fitted, thanks to Mitz again for the friendly service & regular updates. Chris, I'll add this to the collection ready for my visit next week Quote
ironhide Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Nice, good bit of kit them. I was tempted by the Stillen one in the sale section...but going to let my flexis' rot a little bit more Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Nice one, Matt, thanks again for the order, you'll be keeping Keyser and Co busy... Quote
Keyser Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Nice one, Matt, thanks again for the order, you'll be keeping Keyser and Co busy... Mate you have no idea 1 Quote
mattross1313 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) Nice one, Matt, thanks again for the order, you'll be keeping Keyser and Co busy... Mate you have no idea You love it really - what else would you be doing with yourself anyway? Busy couple of days this week......wait, I'll rephrase that!..........Expensive couple of days!! I only popped round the Zed Shed for a coffee and came away with lots of shiny goodies for the car! Pics and blurb below as per normal. First task this week was to paint up and fit the engine slam panel I had from Ironhide. So each evening this week I have prepped, primered, painted then lacquered the panel in Azure Blue. I did this from a rattle can and paint match isn't too bad considering I did it myself, and the front bumper is badly resprayed anyway! However the panel doesn't sit quite right in the car and when you shut the bonnet (with force!) the bonnet sits on the front face and has caused damage to my shiny paint work will need to re-think this and maybe make some alterations. Chris - is there any markings on your unit now you have had it fitted for a while? Pic below shows the marks either side of the bonnet catch, and to the front. Onto my trip to the Zed Shed yesterday, who says Azure Blue is a rare colour? (crap picture, but mine is also in the pic in the garage) Whilst there I managed to come away with quiet a few shiny bits attached. I took along my new Y-Pipe incase it was needed to fit onto Dave's car during the return to stock operation, but it wasn't. That however didn't stop Buster sparing me 10 minutes (seriously!) to fit the new Y-pipe for me anyway! Happy chappy!! Sounds great! I also had a deal with Dave for some Facelift LED rear lights and chrome front indicator bulbs (turns out only one was orange, so I have half and half right now). And a last minute deal on a carbon effect rear strut brace cover Then as luck would have it, Steve (Humpy) arrived at the Zed Shed and helped me part with even more money But I did get some rather tasty Eibach 30mm springs. These have been added to the collection in prep for my next visit to the Zed Shed. Good to see everyone yesterday, and get some more cool stuff fitted to the car. All helps it get ready for the Europe trip. Matt Edited June 9, 2013 by mattross1313 Quote
Will370z Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 Was an expensive day for you but car looks and sounds great Quote
mattross1313 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Posted June 9, 2013 Thanks Will Good to catch up with you yesterday matey. One more item I forgot to mention! After lots of looking and waiting I now have a JDM centre section including the slid-in cubby lid. I am still looking into my options on this but would like to do some form of install with a tablet or similar. Media library, possibly sat nav and ODBII connections Quote
KyleR Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 Coming on nicely Regarding the slam panel, did you not adjust the bonnet catch before closing it? You should raise it up a mm to avoid the rubbing Quote
mattross1313 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Posted June 9, 2013 Aaah!!! That makes sense, cheers Kyle! Will have to repair the panel first Quote
cs2000 Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) shouldn't the cooling panel have a small recess to allow the bonnet latch to engage properly?? Something like this (stolen from RT), im sure the dip isn't just for cosmetic reasons. EDIT: or do what kyle suggests! Edited June 9, 2013 by cs2000 Quote
mattross1313 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Posted June 9, 2013 Agreed CS. I was looking at the Carbon one removed from SMD's car yesterday and the grooves are there to help leave a gap around the bulge on the underside of the bonnet (around the catch hook). Quote
mattross1313 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Posted June 9, 2013 Had a nice chap round to day from the AA to come and replace my cracked windscreen. Whilst he was at it I fitted some Bosch aero wipers too, another thing I wanted done before the road trip! Car looked very sorry for itself mid-way through the fitting. Oh and my exhaust seemed a lot louder today, put my hand under and the Ypipe - Midpipe join is blowing......half-a-job-Bob at the Zed Shed :lol: No biggie as I don't need to use the car much, so can sort it out at my next Zed Booking. Quote
buster Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 Didnt blow when ot left here......put it down to you ragging it. Quote
mattross1313 Posted June 19, 2013 Author Posted June 19, 2013 Quick update after a few hours on the driveway last night - I managed to fit the clear front reflectors. The stock orange ones were pretty ugly to start with.....but mine were also covered in blue paint from the really bad respray. Didn't take me too long, and this is the first time I have messed around with removing bumpers etc so was quite pleased I managed it all. Pics as normal... Also, with the road trip looming ever closer I still need to sort a few things on the car. First up is the blow in the exhaust - taking it to a local jap garage tonight and they are going to try and bend / heat the exhaust back into alignment. Fingers crossed this works!! Matt Quote
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