jjt Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 Like the progress Are you sure it hasn't been Uprev'd already, given that it has a plenum, exhaust and panel filter already on it? Quote
Stutopia Posted September 21, 2013 Author Posted September 21, 2013 Like the progress Are you sure it hasn't been Uprev'd already, given that it has a plenum, exhaust and panel filter already on it? Not sure TBH, once the HFCs go on and the money is around I'll make some calls to the places before I commit the funds. I imagine they keep records... It certainly feels fast Quote
Stutopia Posted October 4, 2013 Author Posted October 4, 2013 Quick trip to Grinspeed today to have the clicky axles sorted and also pop the Berks on. Thanks to Tarmac for those I quite like the new sound too. Grinspeed Berks - might be a pain to keep shiny As usual top service from Stevie at Grinspeed, skilled tech and always got a good story for me. MOT is up next month so need to make a little cash pool, just in case. If that goes well then some mod money should be available 1 Quote
Stutopia Posted October 5, 2013 Author Posted October 5, 2013 A little mod, with a big bang. LEDs for the dome. The kit. Quick Test. Done. They're not quite as blue as they appear in the photo and the light is a bit more diffuse than these would suggest. Very pleased. Quote
d95gas Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Nice write-up and lovely car. Would be interested in where you got the crystal lenses for the rear lights from ? Graeme Quote
Stutopia Posted October 5, 2013 Author Posted October 5, 2013 Nice write-up and lovely car. Would be interested in where you got the crystal lenses for the rear lights from ? Graeme Thanks Graeme. Ordered them fom fleabay in the US. The link I used no longer works but here's another to the same ones: http://www.ebay.co.u...=item58a580207a Couple of tips, if you don't mind. Get your silver bulbs sorted at the same time (info is on the forum) to avoid "fried egg" clusters and maybe licence plate LEDs too whilst you have the bumper off. I got a silver fog bulb, but frankly it's @*!#. Not very bright, which sucks for a fog, and also a bit pinkish. Hoping the fog won't be a problem at MOT. May go back to the proper kind with winter coming. Quote
Stutopia Posted October 6, 2013 Author Posted October 6, 2013 Just a short clip of the new sound, not full beans only about 5k. I'm sure it'll settle down after a few hundred miles, but I hope not 1 Quote
Stutopia Posted October 7, 2013 Author Posted October 7, 2013 After a few Colombo style emails (thanks Jez @ Horsham, TDI, RS and Scott @ Abbey for quick responses all round) turns out she was remapped at Horsham last year. Well deduced JJT. Not sure why the previous owner omitted the receipts for that and the plenum spacer, but hey ho. So, what do I do next? It's kid of scuppered my plans for faster. Not sure it's worth doing again just for the Berks? Maybe cornering next? Eibach ARB kit front and rear? Open to suggestions... Quote
Stutopia Posted October 8, 2013 Author Posted October 8, 2013 Back to St Anne's Bodywork for the minor lip incident to be erased from history, all good now. Thanks to John and his fine work there, highly recommended and competitively priced It seemed rude not to get my strut brace painted too, hiding the scratches from countless golf bag ingresses and egresses. Really quite pleased with this. Quote
laidbackluke Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 looking good dude! i was thinking of doing my strut black too! silver shows the scratches so badly! Quote
mattross1313 Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 All looking good matey. I'm sure it'll settle down after a few hundred miles, but I hope not nope, if anything they will sound better!! mine were new when fitted - and sounded good. Then come back from our Euro roadtrip (3k miles) and now sound even nicer Quote
Stutopia Posted October 16, 2013 Author Posted October 16, 2013 Thanks fellas, I'm very pleased with the strut now. Great news on the sound Matt, I need to get out and put some miles on her! Quote
Randy_Baton Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 The avatar is my other Zed, from Gran Turismo. I'd be less keen on getting that kind of air in my GM! I'm glad you explained that, I've had you labelled as a madman from your avatar alone!!! 1 Quote
Randy_Baton Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Liking the mods, couple of questions though. Liking the speaker grills, have you got a picture of what they look like inside the car with the door shut? What paint did you use for Plastidiping the drivers door switch trim? Its something I want to do but getting the right shade worries me. You need to post some full view pics of the car so we can take it all in! Quote
Stutopia Posted October 18, 2013 Author Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) Liking the mods, couple of questions though. Liking the speaker grills, have you got a picture of what they look like inside the car with the door shut? What paint did you use for Plastidiping the drivers door switch trim? Its something I want to do but getting the right shade worries me. You need to post some full view pics of the car so we can take it all in! Thanks mate. No pictures with the door shut, but given their location, you can barely see them. I'll see what I can do tomorrow. Just the plain black offering from plastidip. It needs something on top of it though, like lacquer or similar, as it's too soft on its own in a high traffic area like the door pulls. Mine quickly marked, so I've replaced them. I'm actually having a bash at wrapping my spare door pulls tomorrow in hexis cf. Never done it before, wanted to try, I'm quite sure it'll be a PITA. Never noticed I don't have a full pic on the build! I'm a bit of a tart though, you can see some here on page 7. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/36073-show-off-your-gunmetal-350z/page__st__120 Edited October 18, 2013 by SuperStu Quote
Randy_Baton Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 It might sound like sacrilege on this forum but I'm not a fan of CF interiors... Might be something I have to see close up. I was after tan leather until I saw it up close then went for black. I'm going to git similar side steps and might get them CF wrapped though with a small front lip. I'm also temped by a black vinyl roof. Quote
Stutopia Posted October 18, 2013 Author Posted October 18, 2013 Totally understand that, I was the same until I saw these from RT. They're so much better than my stock ones were, the finish is superb and solid. However, I won't be going with any more CF, in or out. I've just found a place nearby who do special things with interiors , just need some time to go see them and get some price ideas. Quote
Stutopia Posted October 19, 2013 Author Posted October 19, 2013 Loving them side steps Thanks mate, I`m very pleased with them and relatively good value as well. They`re not the sturdiest things I've ever seen, but stood up fine so far and clear even the most aggressive speed bumps! http://www.aerokit.e...?product_id=110 Not so sure about the purported aero gains and seconds per lap claimed in the description Quote
GMballistic Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 Hi SuperStu, just reading your build thread and your car looks great so far. Really like what you've done to your Zed. Just wondered though where did you get your carbon fibre drivers door pull/switch panel? ...as mine is very scratched from a previous ring wearing owner. You mentioned RT. Is that a trader on here? Thanks in advance for any help in acquiring a set. Quote
Stutopia Posted October 20, 2013 Author Posted October 20, 2013 RTbiscuit, the main man on all things dipped, painted, vinyled and Jaaaaag, amongst other things. I think he retired from the door trim dipping business but I could be wrong, defo worth a PM. The quality of the job he's done on mine is spot on. Quote
GMballistic Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 Ok, thanks SuperStu. Got a few expensive bills coming my way so I'll have a look in the future as it's something I definitely want done. It's the only thing letting my interior down really. Thanks again. Quote
Jp606 Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) Looking good Do you have a full side view pic of your car with the refurbed wheels? Want to get mine done at some point and can't decide whether to go with the shadow chrome sort of colour or OEM as I'm not sure how it will look on a GM Z. Edited October 21, 2013 by Jp606 Quote
Stutopia Posted October 21, 2013 Author Posted October 21, 2013 Looking good Do you have a full side view pic of your car with the refurbed wheels? Want to get mine done at some point and can't decide whether to go with the shadow chrome sort of colour or OEM as I'm not sure how it will look on a GM Z. Well, if you insist They were refurbed in "chrome effect" 1 Quote
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