Rustie Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Day one of getting the 350 i was straight on this site so it didn't take me long to get some inspiration from you guys in modding. Haven't made this until now because tbh im just lazy. Good bye MR2 Just started with the little things first. It wasn't the cleanest to begin with so started with the worst, the exhaust. MINGING! Can see the difference. Used wet and dry up to about 200 grade then auto sol. Also can see the stubby at the top left thanks to Tarmac sports. Engine bay next From this to this Still need a bit more work. Next up need a good clean. Girlfriend seems happy Don't worry as you can see i still have the keys. Changed some interior lights and the number plate lights so will be uploading those tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Great start Rustie ~ much better than when you first got it and those exhaust tips came up brilliantly. ..And a pretty girlfriend to share it with, ..what more could a man want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 good start 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 A different car Rustie, great job keep it up. :thumbs: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robchriscross Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Very nice mate, car isn't bad either 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davectr Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Good work, looking very nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Nice start buddy, needs some spacers now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustie Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Thanks guys Ok so for the LED upgrades i went on the more LED's the better haha The dome light upgrade The difference Happy with the finished job show in the dark Ok so licence plate LED's went on the same principle of more is better. The boot light used the same. Difference Finished in the dark Happy with the Improvement for just a few little things. I recommend changing the Arial and LED's for anyone with a standard Z makes it look a less dated for such cheep and easy mods. Stubby was 13 quid from Tarmac sports and LEDs are like 5 pound on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustie Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Nice start buddy, needs some spacers now Car in the Garage ready to get new wheels spacers and arches rolled on Monday 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Nice, what size spacers are you going for? Sent from my Zed using Nangkang tyres front, RE040's rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Normally we put 20mm on front and 25mm spacers on the rear and that fills the standard arches with Rays... How big are you going that you need to roll the arches..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Normally we put 20mm on front and 25mm spacers on the rear and that fills the standard arches with Rays... How big are you going that you need to roll the arches..!! New wheels Will, wakey wakey!!! Looking forward to see the wheels if its the ones you were telling me you were going to get !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustie Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 245 on front and 275 on the back 15mm spacers all round i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 ^^ Should look great. Have the same width tyres on mine and the backs look meaty. You are so right about the LED's btw ~ I changed mine and it made the car look so much more modern at night imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustie Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 still need to change the side lights tho, but they are just the same bulb as the boot and licence plates and i have some left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 still need to change the side lights tho, but they are just the same bulb as the boot and licence plates and i have some left Easiest way to do the sidelights is through the wheel arch liners fyi ~ well I say easy, it's still a PITA but better than removing the front bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jocke-j Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 A good looking Zed. how does it work with the led-lights, is it just a straigth shift or any other modifications that need to be done before they work?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustie Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 No other mods. Easy change, just take old one out plug new LED in and use a terminal driver to take the cover of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustie Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Ok wheels on really happy with how they look didn't end up getting spacers as they wouldn't fit need a different type. Will get pics up tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustie Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Satin Black 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Very nice Rustie. The silver lip really shows off nicely the size of the wheels too as sometimes black alloys can get a bit lost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustie Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Thanks, was thinking about getting coil overs to get it a bit lower, or see how the nismo side skirts make it sit once i get them. But next large Mod will probably be the Ark grip exhaust. Few little things until then and overdue a service. All in all just want it to look elegant and subtle-ish, not too over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bems Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Who woulda thought BBS's would suit the Zed so much. Looks good, nice change from Rota's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustie Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Who woulda thought BBS's would suit the Zed so much. Looks good, nice change from Rota's Yeah only ever really see them on German cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustie Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Ok the Ark Grip has just been purchased from Tarmacsportz http://www.tarmacsportz.co.uk/GB/Nissan_350Z__2003-08__3.5L_-_ARK_GRiP_True_Dual_Exhaust_System_-_Burnt_Tip/SM0900-0030G_.aspx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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