maddog1982 Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 Had my Z for almost four weeks and due to this forum I have done the following: 3 stage machine polish and then wax. All the interior has been done also Removed the massive aerial and replaced it with a Honda one. Changed out the air filter as it looked black, replaced with a performance cosworth unit. Replaced all three wipers for the more modern looking Bosch Aero units. Rear tyres were Vredsteins and seemed a little low, tried to purchase two of these for the rear but they are no longer made so I went with Michelin Pilot Super Sports, this hurt the wallet! While it was in for tyres I got my mechanic to send all four wheels to Prestige Wheels in Stockport to be refurbished. They have been acid bathed and powder coated, they really look amazing now! I also got him to remove the rear CV joints as I could here a click every now and then when moving off from a standstill, he stripped them down and regressed everything using marine grease and its completely silent now. Its booked in for a full alignment check on Sat. So heres the pictures! Day I bought it, paint flat: After a polish: new boots and result of the wheel refurbishment: 1 Quote
glrnet Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 It's the forum's fault you have carried out all this!!? I think not, there is only one thing to blame, you clearly have 1st stage Zeditis 2 Quote
AMT Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 Look at you all sorted and kitted out! haha Nice one, lookin' good 1 Quote
maddog1982 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Posted August 29, 2013 It's the forum's fault you have carried out all this!!? I think not, there is only one thing to blame, you clearly have 1st stage Zeditis Certainly Is, im innocent here! One a slightly different topic I sold those tyres so I am going to fire some money in to the forum pot as promised. Look at you all sorted and kitted out! haha Nice one, lookin' good Thanks pal, its getting there, I must stop spending money on her! 1 Quote
AMT Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 haha don't worry if you don't spend money on it it'll find ways that you need to lol Oh wait whats that.... new front pads....well ok then... lol haha Quote
glrnet Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 It's the forum's fault you have carried out all this!!? I think not, there is only one thing to blame, you clearly have 1st stage Zeditis Certainly Is, im innocent here! One a slightly different topic I sold those tyres so I am going to fire some money in to the forum pot as promised. Look at you all sorted and kitted out! haha Nice one, lookin' good Thanks pal, its getting there, I must stop spending money on her! Thanks Matt, it is much appreciated and I have let Admin know Quote
maddog1982 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Posted August 29, 2013 It's the forum's fault you have carried out all this!!? I think not, there is only one thing to blame, you clearly have 1st stage Zeditis Certainly Is, im innocent here! One a slightly different topic I sold those tyres so I am going to fire some money in to the forum pot as promised. Look at you all sorted and kitted out! haha Nice one, lookin' good Thanks pal, its getting there, I must stop spending money on her! Thanks Matt, it is much appreciated and I have let Admin know Thanks pal, much appreciated. If I have stage 1, just how serious is stage 2? Quote
maddog1982 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Posted August 29, 2013 That is not good ! After the allignment on Sat I am going to try not to spend a penny on her all of September Quote
hensh65 Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 Just stage 1 at the moment mate, those are required modifactions you had to do there. Stage 2 is when your car is booked in to the paint shop for something it doesn't need (well it does to you but not to the misses) Quote
maddog1982 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Posted August 29, 2013 Just stage 1 at the moment mate, those are required modifactions you had to do there. Stage 2 is when your car is booked in to the paint shop for something it doesn't need (well it does to you but not to the misses) Oh christ, I have already been the paint shop asking for a quote to repaint the front bumper due to stone chips!! Quote
HaydnH Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 Just stage 1 at the moment mate, those are required modifactions you had to do there. Stage 2 is when your car is booked in to the paint shop for something it doesn't need (well it does to you but not to the misses) Oh christ, I have already been the paint shop asking for a quote to repaint the front bumper due to stone chips!! Stage 3 is when it's booked in for the 3rd time in as many years to get the same bumper respray and alloy refurb done. Quote
peteman35 Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 It only gets worst Wave good bye to your wages ever month 1 Quote
WhackyWill Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 Great looking Zed, keep spending you haven't scratched the surface yet.. Get into a few "go faster" mods..!! 1 Quote
Blimsa Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 Looking good! I know how you feel, after owning mine a week I took it on track and found out first hand how bad the stock brakes were. So within the month I ordered 4 new tyres (pilot super sports) yellowstuff pads front and rear, rbf600 fluid - then found front discs were unevenly worn, so replaced those to. Bought replacement K&N panel filters for no particular reason and have bought numerous new cleaning products. My exhaust is blowing a bit so now toying with the idea of a nice Amuse system Quote
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