Ceejay29 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Posted April 19, 2014 One question I do have concerns the battery cover surround. I cannot for the life of me remember how it is fixed back to the car. I do know that the three holes at the top house black clips; it is the two holes at the bottom? I am pretty sure a rubber grommit wraps the opening, but to what side do I insert the metal nut/washer thing? And I am pretty sure four bolts should be present to fix through this opening.........can't find them? Thanks Quote
Ceejay29 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Posted April 19, 2014 So I managed to escape to the garage today, first drive in the zed for weeks, feels a lot longer as I have probably driven it twice in as many months. The poor girl is filthy, still covered in Saharan dust! Many of the sprayed parts are now on the car and I am happy with the progress/results; Does anybody fancy swapping a shiny blue air filter for a shiny red one With the carbon cover on (who would have thought a blue cone would be lurking beneath) I would have liked the gunmetal elements to be a bit darker, but it is an improvement nonetheless; Apologies for the quality of the phone pics, it does look better in the flesh (but it is no 'Mopedmarky') Next on the agenda (after a good wash) will be to tackle the throttle body and plenum. Polishing both has always been the intention, although a darker contrast between the cover and plenum may now suit. 6 Quote
GIXXERUK Posted April 19, 2014 Posted April 19, 2014 looks great like the contrast rather than just copy the body colour Quote
Ceejay29 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Posted April 19, 2014 Cheers Gixxeruk, slowly getting there. I still need to tackle the Akebono's when I get a chance. The weeks have flown by since your advice, preoccupied on the bay. Quote
wizurd Posted April 19, 2014 Posted April 19, 2014 Looks great. Where did you get that slam panel from? Quote
Ceejay29 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Posted April 20, 2014 Looks great. Where did you get that slam panel from? The slam panel was part of a group buy set up by another forum member; Ironhide. It was great value for money with a huge variety of colour choice. Quote
Almeida1234 Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 Every little thing you do make so much difference bud. So much better since you started Quote
Mopedmark Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 Looking very good mate well done your spraying looks very good you just need one of these now to fill that bay pop charger version for yours though 1 Quote
Ceejay29 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Posted April 20, 2014 Cheers guys. Mark I am not sure how the bracing would work with the air filter housing and cover. I presume it would have to fit over the top, although it is all pretty cosy. Quote
Gudzy Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 Bonnet lifters would be a nice addition. I'm surprised you aren't using the red K&N filter, I suppose it doesn't matter as its hidden under the cover though. Quote
Ceejay29 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Posted April 20, 2014 Bonnet lifters would be a nice addition. I'm surprised you aren't using the red K&N filter, I suppose it doesn't matter as its hidden under the cover though. The dampers? Yes carbon ones would be nice. I was using the red one, but decided to opt for the additional one you provided as it was brand new and appeared to have a better design. ie a ram/funnel at the front if the cone that aligns with air feed? Quote
14N Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 I can help with some carbon bonnet dampers Ceejay 1 Quote
Mopedmark Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 What I would do if you fitted a Core Strut is keep your carbon cover but cut it to fit over the top of the brace, it's an easy job with a dremmel if you wasn't sure I wouldn't mind cutting it for you 1 Quote
Ceejay29 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Posted April 21, 2014 Another minor addition; When fitting I noticed that the plenum was caked in moisture? Pretty sure all the rubber seals are back in place. I did notice before removing parts that the plenum had water marks all over it? Any ideas? Thanks Quote
Ceejay29 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Posted April 25, 2014 Took delivery of these beauties today, super fast delivery! Quote
Ceejay29 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Posted April 25, 2014 which bits are the bolts for? The strut brace with spacer. I did polish the OEM bolts but they are beginning to haze over already....they needed to go! Quote
Payco Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 I polihsed my OEM bolts with my dremel. Came out great but rusted within 3 months. All replaced via the Paddy group buy two months ago. Only solution is to replace them really. Quote
Ceejay29 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Posted April 25, 2014 Three months isn't too bad, I gave them a quick buff and they have barely lasted three weeks! My name is down on Paddy's list, all paid, just waiting for others 1 Quote
Payco Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 Paddy's nolts are the answer. Will look even better when you receive and fit them. Have enjoyed reading this thread. Well done pal. Quote
14N Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 Paddy's nolts are the answer. Are these new? Are they some kind of nut & bolt combo? Is he doing a group buy? 1 Quote
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