Tyler Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 So after 12 months I thought it was about time I introduced myself gave the Z a project thread of its own. It's a 2005 Roadster GT black. Alezan leather heated seats, CC, Bose audio etc. As for me you've probably already guessed my name and I'm from Essex, anyway onto the car I purchased it late 2013, few light mods had already been carried out which was nice, saved me time and money. Anyway, I've not got many pictures of before and I've only recently been been working on her. She came with bad paint, defects and swirls and also with the alloys in a shocking state. The wheels are 19" 5zigen ZR+520, absolutely love them, they came in chrome silver from the factory and still have the stickers on the back. scuffed to hell though. Think they're 9J front and 10J rear. What I do know is the tyres are bloody expensive lol. Old picture below. I finally got round to recently giving her a bit of love. With help from a friend the bodywork got its much deserved attention with a full paint correction. It still isn't perfect but a hell of better than before. The japs aren't great with paint but at least they concentrate on the build, of which I prefer. It really fells and drives like a solid machine even after almost 10 years of being driven. I also had the rear bumper removed for a respray. I also cleaned and sealed the roof. Currently drying in this picture but this was post paint correction. I also had my best mate powder coat the wheels. Saw a cooper black metallic powder which he got in specially for someone else but looked the nuts in powder form so opted for that. Pictures really don't do justice to these wheel and you need a good ray of light to really see the metallic flakes. These are only phone pictures, I'll get a few proper ones done when I can. Finally a few shots of the interior. and my only roof down shot I could find, so quite old, around the time I got her most likely. The current specs for anyone interested are; Fujita airintake Stillen Engine Damper Motordyen Plenum Spacer Yet to see what suspension it's got. Exterior 06 tail lights Nissan front and Rear splash guards Celica aftermarket spoiler 19" 5zigen ZR+520 Scorpion Exhaust. The first V6 3.5 I've owned and boy do it love it, sounds absolutely amazing. I came from a VX220 before so quite a bit different but I think it's one of the best cars money can buy in it's area. I just waiting my my centre caps back from my mates as he's powdercoating them the same colour. And next will be a front end spray. I'll upload some decent pictures when I next get a chance. I'll also follow this up with a few pictures of the wheels while they were getting coated. Not a fan of the front grille being chrome so this will get powder coated as soon as I get the front bumper off. Probably going the same colour as my wheels Anyway thanks for reading 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjf1985 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Wow looks spot one! Those wheels look great in that colour too Welcome along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zed1993 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Very nice ! Love the wheels Where in Essex are you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzed8 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Great looking car love the wheels colour looks smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Wow looks spot one! Those wheels look great in that colour too Welcome along Thanks Very nice ! Love the wheels Where in Essex are you ? Thanks, I'm in Rayleigh Great looking car love the wheels colour looks smart. Thanks, I'll put up a few more pictures of of them shortly. Edited January 30, 2015 by Tyler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Few pictures of the Wheels in refurb as everyone seams a fan. Acid stripped back to bare metal, and curbing removed. Then i pretty much missed the pre-bake and primer. It was black primer though I remember. Back in the over then ready to go cooper Then back in the oven, out again for lacquer back in again then out and cooled. Tyres on, balanced and fitted. Few dodgy picture outside in the sun 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Mean looking roadster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Lovely colour wheels! Good to see something a bit different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry06 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Another fan off the wheels. Great design and the colour looks spot on against the black body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Great looking roadster, ...you definitely made the right decision about the wheel colour. Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanjuke Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 What did you clean and seal your soft top with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Check engine light is on..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoundDog Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Very nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks all, can't wait for another summer with her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 What did you clean and seal your soft top with? I used the autoglem fabric roof cleaner, gave it a good scrub a few times washed and sealed it with 303 high tech fabric guard Check engine light is on..... haha that was when I first got her. Came on and off randomly but round out it was an air issue in the end. so all sorted now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanjuke Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Cheers for that,I use autoglym products and I will try the 303,thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Regrettably, I'm just getting her ready to put up for sale so I thought I'd upload the final pictures here to complete the thread. It's been a great 5 years of ownership, the last few years I've done around 6k miles, but I've loved everyone. After moving house more recently I need the money, otherwise, I'd happily keep her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Cars looking good. Hope you find a worthy replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeceybeaney Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 As above, such a shame looks so clean Haven't seen this thread before, I must say I love the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Thanks chaps, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 regrettably now up for sale hopefully someone will enjoy ownership just as much as I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieT1985 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Hi, has this car been sold? If not where is it posted? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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