ross27 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) Owned this car for just over a year, and thought a "build" thread was long overdue. Here are some photos from when i bought the car: The car came with a custom straight through from Longlife in Leeds, which sounded great, but just a little too loud for a daily driver! Video's: Edited March 21, 2015 by ross27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross27 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) Update! So first mod was some satin silver "Z" badges: Then i fitted my Blackvue, and also added an auto dimming mirror: Then i fitted some red footwell lights. These are set to come on with side/headlights. They are powered via a potentiometer so i can dim them as required: Then i did a flush of the clutch fluid. Glad i did as this was the colour of the stuff! Then i fitted a reversing camera. Fully integrated into the head unit, and replaces one of the number plate lights. (Look how big the boot is with all the padding removed!) Whilst the boot inners were removed, i took out the rear lights and fitted some chrome indicator bulbs. Then i was wanting to paint the front strut bar, and the engine cover. Paint choice was VHT Anodised Red, which comes with a silver base coat, red paint and finally a cleart coat. Looks good, but left it in the house over night to fully cure. Will be fitted tomorrow. Before: During: After: Edited March 21, 2015 by ross27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross27 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) Very happy with the results! After fitting them, i decided the dip stick stood out like a sore thumb, so it got the treatment too (looks like a lolly pop ) Fitted my K&N's! Throttle response improved, and a very nice sound under load. Not as loud as i was expecting. I remember the last N/A car i put an intake on gave a huge roar all the time. Part of me wants to rub them down and paint the pipes gloss black. Dont know if i can treally find the time though!! fitted 25mm Eibach spacers all round, which makes the car look a bit more beefy! Love the way they look. Before: After: Before: After: Before: After: Before: After: Random: Its only when they are off the car you realise how wide the rear tyres are!!! Edited March 21, 2015 by ross27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross27 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) And thats me caught up with 2014! I moved house in September, so everything went quiet. I did however buy a few bits for the car, that sat for a few months untill i got round to fitting. Those being, Carbon Signal TypeN Carbon Fiber Spoiler, Evo-R 3 piece Carbon Fibre Splitter and Seibon Carbon Fibre rear spats. Never been a fan of tyre weld, i bought myself a genuine 370z spar off ebay, and got a jack off zmanalex. Then i set to work on my headlights. I bought a spare set off eBay, and got to work on them over Christmas. See full details in this thread: Edited March 21, 2015 by ross27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross27 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) After seeing Josh's re trimmed steering wheel on here, i decided to send mine off to Jack @ Royal Steering Wheels too. Absolutely delighted with the results: Edited March 21, 2015 by ross27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross27 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 And finally we are up to date!! Carbon Signal spoiler fitted a couple months ago, and Seibon spats fitted today! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross27 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) (Light cut off is fantastic thanks to the clear lense i fitted during the headlight works.) Apologies for all the photos, but as you know, they say a million words!! Up next i have waiting: Front Tyres (Michelin Pilot Super Sports) Front Pads (Ferodo DS2500) Hel Brake Lines Evo-R Front splitter, and bumper respray GTR button Edited March 21, 2015 by ross27 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Awesome thred great mods I love those lights and that steering wheel looks the mutts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brayster Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Yep agree amazing great pics.., steering wheel looks ace... How hard is it to get the airbag off?. I tried to find instructions but couldn't as my stereo volume control doesn't work... Edited March 22, 2015 by Brayster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryjackson Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Do you mind me asking how much your steering wheel was? Thanks â˜ºï¸ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooandy67 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Great mods, great pics Love what you've done You're zed looks sweet Edited March 22, 2015 by tatooandy67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 That steering wheel is the icing on the cake of a very nice zed !! Really need to get mine to jack for the same treatment !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross27 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Yep agree amazing great pics.., steering wheel looks ace... How hard is it to get the airbag off?. I tried to find instructions but couldn't as my stereo volume control doesn't work... Each side of the wheel there is a small plastic grommets. You pop these off and behind them is a security torx head screw. Remove the screws and the airbag just pulls out. Takes about 5 mins. Do you mind me asking how much your steering wheel was? Thanks â˜ºï¸ The wheel cost £250, but £50 of that gets refunded when you return your own wheel back to him. (Exchange basis) I cannot reccomend his work enough, its excellent!! Thanks for the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 great car, great mods, love the wheel and the auto dimming mirror (where did that come from ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross27 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 great car, great mods, love the wheel and the auto dimming mirror (where did that come from ?) It came from an E36 beemer! A little work breaking it open, wiring it in, and cutting/attching it to the 370z ball joint. However i do feel it was worthwhile, as all my previous cars had one, and grew used to it. You can get the mirror for about £10 on eBay, so its fairly inexpensive. Power taken from the map lights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davectr Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Nice car there Ross, and some great pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Have to say the rear spoiler you have and that re-trimmed flat bottom steering wheel are my favourite mods that you've done. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Awesome mods, all very tasteful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat28 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I was a big fan of the mods you did on your Mazda 3 MPS (had one at the time aswell ) ... and I like what you've done here on your Z ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross27 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 I was a big fan of the mods you did on your Mazda 3 MPS (had one at the time aswell ) ... and I like what you've done here on your Z ! Which MPS? Had a Red MK1 and Silver MK2. Assume you are off the forum, dont recognise the username? Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Keep going back to the steering wheel pics ..... Quality !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat28 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) I was a big fan of the mods you did on your Mazda 3 MPS (had one at the time aswell ) ... and I like what you've done here on your Z ! Which MPS? Had a Red MK1 and Silver MK2. Assume you are off the forum, dont recognise the username? Thanks all! I had a black mk1 facelifted version ... but kept quiet on the forum.... I absolutely loved your mk1, and although I always hated the mk2 styling, your mods made it okay (especially the exhaust) Edited March 22, 2015 by Bat28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross27 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Keep going back to the steering wheel pics ..... Quality !! Do it! You know you want to! Here are Jack's details: Royal Steering Wheels 9 Cranley Crescent Buckingham Park Aylesbury HP19 9AA United Kingdom mobile: 07894209349 www.RoyalSteeringWheels.com royalsteeringwheels@gmail.com I was a big fan of the mods you did on your Mazda 3 MPS (had one at the time aswell ) ... and I like what you've done here on your Z ! Which MPS? Had a Red MK1 and Silver MK2. Assume you are off the forum, dont recognise the username? Thanks all! I had a black mk1 facelifted version ... but kept quiet on the forum.... I absolutely loved your mk1, and although I always hated the mk2 styling, your mods made it okay (especially the exhaust) Thanks mate! The MK2 was a nice car but after having the MK1, i never really enjoyed it as much! The exhaust was great, and if my Z never came with the custom exhaust, i would have made my own switchable exhaust for it! Edited March 22, 2015 by ross27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmp999 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Mods look great, like the idea of a spare wheel myself, do you mind if I ask how much and what size I need to look for Thanks, Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross27 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Mods look great, like the idea of a spare wheel myself, do you mind if I ask how much and what size I need to look for Thanks, Colin. I was pretty lucky and pick mine up for £85 on eBay. They appear very rarely for £150+, and the only one i can currently see if for the wheel only: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301381135989 I posted details on the below thread: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/33079-can-you-use-a-350-spacesaver-wheel-on-a-370/ Edited March 22, 2015 by ross27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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