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Japfest 2018 Silverstone Sunday 6th May
andy james replied to andy james's topic in National Events & Shows
Brilliant response so far guys. Amazing how a free T shirt brings us all together again! Lol. -
Good luck and enjoy mate! My Nan told me "Do everything you want while your young" You may have got away with it at 39. Lol.
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1. Nso93 2. Olly350z + another + R33 skyline 3. 350_Jer 4. AbiiPow 5. Humpy 6. ShortPaul 7. George1966 8. Grumpyoldjanner 9. JJ370z 10. Andy James
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Admin note: One week to payment deadline guys (3rd April), 23 have still not paid. Please do this now. Tickets are now available guys. I've just gone through the process and have booked. I don't need to confuse you all because the booking system from the organisers is self explanatory once you log onto the site. 1. The club is 350z-uk 2. Password is 111.104 3. You need an admission ticket for each person in the car. 4. You need to click on the display your car add on which gives you a club vehicle pass which is free. The only thing I have to say is please pay asap. The organisers need to know that after nearly 100 cars last year we need to have a cracking area to display our cars. Can you post next to your name when paid. Thanks Guys. After the incredible attendance of close to 90 cars and winning the coveted award of "Best Club Stand" last year I would like to start a list of interested members prior to the tickets,tracktime being released. 1. Andy James + Kat 2.
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The GTM Supercharged Silver Pheonix
andy james replied to andy james's topic in Motorsport & Track Days
I will be slithering up the hills next year. The Zed is not a championship winning car so I have a bloody good time attending various events. The HSA,All Circuits sprints and the British Hill Climb championship will fill my diary next year along with my show commitments to the Zed forum. -
The GTM Supercharged Silver Pheonix
andy james replied to andy james's topic in Motorsport & Track Days
Thanks Chris. Once the alignment has been done i will pop over to the Zed Shed. -
The GTM Supercharged Silver Pheonix
andy james replied to andy james's topic in Motorsport & Track Days
The Pheonix has been on axle stands since Trax. Took her out for a quick road test prior to Hunter realignment. First impression on start up. Deep throaty noise from transmission tunnel from the new gearbox mount which as I have aready a plated Kazz diff didn't seem unusual. Once I got up through the gears a few times and negotiationed a few tight corners I realised that the diff was not clunking as much, the gearbox was so much smoother to operate along with no vibration under hard acceleration and on over run. Very pleased with the overall result and looking to drive her after realignment. Please do not think these mods are for a daily driver as you will think you have swapped your beloved Z for a Defender!! As mentioned before being a stubborn bugger I took a flyer buying the Cobra Misano seats. They have only been fitted in the US due to the right hand Z floor pan being much higher. So as I'm not the sort of chap to be shot from a cannon at the Circus the challenge was on! The supplied seat base from OMP sat the seat far too high to avoid the bump in the floor allowing the seat rails to pass. This also meant that the seat sat too near the door so it would shut! I ordered another base, mounted the seat nearer the transmission tunnel, ditched the runners whiched lowered it even further and after an AJ/Buster slot modification bolted the seat directly in the position suited for me. The first Misano seats fitted to a uk Z! Nice to see the newly refurbished wheels! -
The GTM Supercharged Silver Pheonix
andy james replied to andy james's topic in Motorsport & Track Days
I went for the Hardrace mount but not driven the car since fitting. Bob and I finally got the Cobra drivers seat sorted today and am very pleased with the results. Road test and photos tomorrow. -
So sorry to hear this. Fantastic photo. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
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Sorry to see this. Hoping you can get the car repaired. For many a damaged car can be a way to move on to pastures new. Things are not that simple when you have had the vehicle from new and the game plan is long term ownership. Fingers Crossed mate.
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Good for you Hugh. Thinking you need a project car to fill all the surplus time you now have.
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The GTM Supercharged Silver Pheonix
andy james replied to andy james's topic in Motorsport & Track Days
Thanks Chris. Seen Busters welding. All the weight I’d save with the new seats he’d weld back on! Lol -
The GTM Supercharged Silver Pheonix
andy james replied to andy james's topic in Motorsport & Track Days
Cheers mate. Looked on google at a stripped out Z and think I may be cutting the hump out of the floor pan!! -
The GTM Supercharged Silver Pheonix
andy james replied to andy james's topic in Motorsport & Track Days
Worked on the suspension over the weekend. New rear shock replaced the leaking unit. Wondered why the car was shimmying/porpoising under hard exeleration! Nearside front upright lower ball joint swapped out and replaced. Thanks to Bob the Sledge for help with removal and Chris the press with refitting! Lol The Cobra seats were always going to be a challenge as I'd only seen these Chairs fitted in the US on left hand drive cars.I was told initially by GSM that they were too wide at the shoulders to fit into a 350z but after a meeting with the car,Gareth and a tape measure we decided that they could just fit. Passenger seat fully installed, drivers seat in but sits too high at the moment due to the hump in the floor pan but width is not a problem. Buster and me have a cunning plan to modify the seat base. Work in progress pics! -
The seat transplant looks awesome!
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Welcome to the forum!
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These are now Sold.
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Not much to add but I’d like to thank Lexx for his hard work and dedication to the best car forum in the Uk. I wish you well for the future mate.
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The GTM Supercharged Silver Pheonix
andy james replied to andy james's topic in Motorsport & Track Days
A busy and dusty week taking down a large chimney,but a large box arrived today which cheered me up! -
The GTM Supercharged Silver Pheonix
andy james replied to andy james's topic in Motorsport & Track Days
Fitted the white line anti roll bars and drop links this afternoon with Buster. The front one was a right pain as the Supercharger intake pipe and the remote oil filter braided hoses made removal difficult. Thinking the sarnie,Coke, donuts,coffee,crisps made up for it! Thanks mate. Gearbox mount and putting everything back together is tomorrow's job before a Hunter alignment next weekend. -
The GTM Supercharged Silver Pheonix
andy james replied to andy james's topic in Motorsport & Track Days
Silver Wheels in Ferndown Dorset. £312 all up including tyres off and on which I think is good value. Seats being delivered next week apparently. Buster popping over to help me fit the ARBs tomorrow afternoon. -
The GTM Supercharged Silver Pheonix
andy james replied to andy james's topic in Motorsport & Track Days
Decided to fully refurb the 5Zigen wheels. i bought them a few years ago in exceptional condition but after scuffing the two nearside ones on the Euro tunnel and a few seasons of shows they were looking tired. Very impressed with finish as I know Smoked Chrome is very difficult to produce. -
Looks like we have a busy couple of weeks mate!
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Obligatory New User Post
andy james replied to BlackBerkshireZ's topic in Introductions & Welcome Messages
Welcome along BBZ. If you hang around hear for too long you will contract Zeditus. Best illness ever! Lol