mouthwash Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) SSSB = Super Slow Silver Build for those wondering. So I thought it was about time I stopped being an argumentative sod and started doing something a bit more constructive so here is my build thread so far, don't get too excited as I don't have many photos. First off I fitted some spacers, a JWT Pop Charger and a Cobra non resonated cat back system with the 4" slash cut tips: After a while I got a bit bored of how it looked so purchased a Nismo front lip replica and some clear reflectors: A pic of the rear at Germany, just because. About a month after fitting the above the ZedShed had some parts floating about that I just couldn't say no to, I'm pleased with how it looks for now: I know, I know... The number plate is on the inside of the windscreen, I need to get a smaller plate to go in recess of the bumper. While I was at the ZedShed they started their sales tactic of leaving goodies lying around on the floor near me. After a bit of enquiring I ended up driving away with a set of Meister R coilovers which I'll get fitted once I get paid. I have a few more plans once this is all done, probably some side skirts and rear spats or an entire rear bumper - not sure yet. I also need some more power as it's a bit boring now I've had it 2 years, I'm leaning down the supercharger route but after investigating costs I'm starting to wonder how sane I am spending what the car is worth to make it go a bit faster. I'll update with some better pictures once I have the coilovers fitted. Anyway that's all for now and yes Will the long aerial is staying! Edited June 26, 2015 by mouthwash 2 Quote
ajh350z Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) While I was at the ZedShed they started their sales tactic of leaving goodies lying around on the floor near me. After a bit of enquiring I ended up driving away with a set of Meister R coilovers which I'll get fitted once I get paid. Next time, get them fitted before you drive away Those Zed Shed guys love working on zed's and could probably be persuaded to fit them cheap Car looks good Edited May 7, 2014 by ajh350z 1 Quote
mouthwash Posted May 7, 2014 Author Posted May 7, 2014 While I was at the ZedShed they started their sales tactic of leaving goodies lying around on the floor near me. After a bit of enquiring I ended up driving away with a set of Meister R coilovers which I'll get fitted once I get paid. Next time, get them fitted before you drive away Those Zed Shed guys love working on zed's and could probably be persuaded to fit them cheap Car looks good Well you have a point but they were pretty busy on the day I turned up and in all honesty the coilovers could do with a little bit of tidying up before I get them installed. That and once they're on they will need aligning etc. I think I'm going to pay Kaizer Motors a visit for it Oh forgot to mention, I've had the rays refurbished in the OEM colour. They look brilliant Thanks for the comments Quote
pjf1985 Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 Your car is looking really smart already and will look even better once you've got your coilies fitted! Quote
Humpy Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Good effort mate and was nice meeting you down the zed shed that day. Always nice to put a face to a name and your not that argumentative in the flesh Car is looking great and coming along a treat! Edited May 7, 2014 by Humpy 1 Quote
mouthwash Posted May 7, 2014 Author Posted May 7, 2014 Your car is looking really smart already and will look even better once you've got your coilies fitted! Loos good bud Thanks hopefully look better soon! Good effort mate and was nice meeting you down the zed shed that day. Always nice to put a face to a name and your not that argumentative in the flesh Car is looking great and coming along a treat! Yeah it was good to meet some people from the forum, all of your cars looked great. Made me realise I need to put more effort into my own! I can be pretty argumentative in the flesh, you just didn't challenge me on my opinions I know how to make friends. I really fancy some new wheels but I just can't decide what to get. I was looking at those Enkei wheels for something a bit different but if I'm going to get some new wheels they have to be concave! Quote
GMballistic Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 So many interesting build threads popping up now. Zed looks great mouthwash especially on the Ring. Quote
mouthwash Posted May 7, 2014 Author Posted May 7, 2014 Almost hit the buy button on a set of 18" grid drifts in bronze but I'm just not sure. So many interesting build threads popping up now. Zed looks great mouthwash especially on the Ring. Thanks, the ring (nurburg before anyone starts) was great fun. Quote
Keyser Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 You should have said you wanted more power I could have got the NOS kit out - that's for sale as well Looking good mate - get that suspension fitted and best sort the number plate ASAP See you again at some point I'm sure 1 Quote
mouthwash Posted May 7, 2014 Author Posted May 7, 2014 You should have said you wanted more power I could have got the NOS kit out - that's for sale as well Looking good mate - get that suspension fitted and best sort the number plate ASAP See you again at some point I'm sure You've sold me enough recently luckily you didn't have those wheels off while I was there. I've shaved down an old number plate today, just need to pick up some screws from halfrauds. Quote
mouthwash Posted May 9, 2014 Author Posted May 9, 2014 Right, need some help with wheels if you can all bear with me. The ones I'm looking at are 10j at the front and 11j at the rear, I wanted 9j at the front and 10j at the rear but they don't have the colour I want in 9j Anyway for 18" wheels that are 10/11j, what sort of tyre size should I be looking at? 255/45/18 at the front and 275/45/18 at the rear? Or 245/265? Lastly will these sizes mean I need to roll the arches? Not sure I can be bothered with that but really want these wheels. I'm a bit of a plonker when it comes to wheel sizes. Quote
Richie94gts Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 Looks like a pretty quick build thread to me . I've been having a 'mare making progress. Delayed deliveries and selllers bailing... Quote
brillomaster Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 I strongly suspect 40 profiles will be better, maybe even 35s as they're so wide. maybe 255/35/18 front, 275/35/18 rear? And that'll still have some stretch, 11" is wiiiide! Quote
mouthwash Posted May 9, 2014 Author Posted May 9, 2014 Looks like a pretty quick build thread to me . I've been having a 'mare making progress. Delayed deliveries and selllers bailing... That's two years worth of progress Quote
mouthwash Posted May 9, 2014 Author Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) stupid post doesn't want to work. Edited May 9, 2014 by mouthwash 1 Quote
mouthwash Posted May 9, 2014 Author Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) Wheels?! I thought you were buying HFCs I'll start again as my post messed up? This is pre planning, I may talk about it now but it'll take me like 2 or 3 months to order the things. I just need to know what sort of tyres I'm going to have to run I strongly suspect 40 profiles will be better, maybe even 35s as they're so wide. maybe 255/35/18 front, 275/35/18 rear? And that'll still have some stretch, 11" is wiiiide! I guess, I literally have no idea what tyres I'm going to need. Everyone seems to run something slightly different. 11" is wide but they don't have the wheel size I want in the colour I want, I could get 10 all around but I want the staggered look. Cake and eating it springs to mind. Edit: found a post in the tyre forum looks like I'll need something like 265/275 on the front and 285/295 on the rear. I can see this stinging the wallet a little Edited May 9, 2014 by mouthwash Quote
mouthwash Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 Just got back from picking up the Stillen roof spoiler from Ninjaz, what do we think? Coilovers next month and maybe HFCs... 3 Quote
mouthwash Posted May 11, 2014 Author Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Little update I was a bit bored today and didn't really want to get the coilovers installed in the condition that they're in so I set about starting a mini refurb on them. First of all, pick a victim: (that Asda bag is NOT mine...) Next job was to clear all of the rust off of it and give it a coat of primer: Now I just got to decide what colour I want them, I'll probably just get a can of red spray paint from halfrauds but I guess I got time to decide. I'll crack on with this next Sat probably. Edit: Thanks for the comments so far Edited May 11, 2014 by mouthwash Quote
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