Builder49

They always have the last word !!!! Btw, I know several very good divorce lawyers

Leeroy, definitely not thinking of selling her, she's a keeper i think? Although with my track record she might well leave me?!?!?! Definitely going to be lighter alloys fitted in the future, most likely Rays, but then as I've not looked about yet who knows? Side Zed badges and Z on the rear brace have been sprayed black today (pics to follow later this evening) and i'm considering all badges in gold to match. Taking on board your overall opinions on the gold colouring, but the idea was to mimic the Brembo calipers which I think has been achieved? In fairness it was the Brembo Gold or Lime Green Anyway more pics later, and cheers for all the feedback guys...... If nothing else she is distinctive

Cheers for that. Modifications cost money unfortunately and getting that out of my boss is hard...... Oh hang on, I am the boss !!! I thought about colour coding the badges? Not sure about additional stripes though? Bit too old to be looking like a boy racer unfortunately Colour coding under the bonnet is a distinct possibility though, but left the engine bay alone at the moment as mechanically I'm a complete novice I think that will be my next area of attack though, although for one mad moment I did consider changing all the silver internally to Brembo Gold (please don't call it Orange or Ginger guys

Actually I like it so I don't care what opinion is Stew But you're right and I appreciate the fact that everyone has an opinion, after all if not we would all still be drive Model T Fords !!!!! Thanks for your words of support for the daring experiment Stew, But also everyones opinion has been honest and nobody has been rude or putting me down for having a different look, so thanks everyone I do actually take on board what you are all saying though. The lights may well not work, and I agreed the reflectors look naff (thats why they are on the plate and not the paintwork), but the bottom line is I think it looks ok. There are some great looking cars on here, but I've just done all that paintwork, lights and spoiler stuff for less than £500, so proves what can be done at little cost.

Cheers Stew, truck is awesome and the smile i get in that is equally as good as in the Zed, but for obvious different reasons ! Every truck should have Music Box, camera and electric/leather everything. not to mention tonnes of pulling power and decent pace for a 2.6 tonner...

Well it seems like Miss or Mr Marmite it is !!!!! Wheels were only ever an experiment, and ultimately I will be getting Rays or something similar (can use the originals as spares). The handles and rear strut were done as the silver original looked wrong with the wheel colour, which actually is a pretty good match for the calipers I thought? Then when looking around the car I had black and gold on every elevation apart from the front so thought 'what the hell, go for it'. Worse case scenario is respray black Any way I think the experimentation worked. And she (definitely Miss Marmite) lives up to her name, half of you like it half of you don't! As for the lights, I've got the originals so can swap them back anytime, but probably the Red will lok wrong now Lets see how the local Bobbies view it first, I'm ready for a ticking off anytime soon. But on the plus side, with high brilliance bulbs there is no significant loss of light at night Anyway keep the opinions flooding in, and no harm in being adventurous and trying something a bit different ? Cheers guys

I see my name being taken in vain again !!!!! And for you're information guys I have my own dolly bird (also they look a bit too slutty for my taste, and I like my women to have a brain! Unfortunately they tend to use it and leave !!!!!

So having had my car for a few months now the inevitable has started...... She arrived pretty much in stock form, but in need of new tyres as odd ones on each corner, and brakes in need of attention. Initially considered her to be female..... unsure now? Be really interested in your thoughts and opinions (although to be fair I like it and thats all that really matters!) So here we go... This is how she arrived, quite shiney but in need of a little attention. Wheels were quite badly kerbed and these would need looking at! All the standard finishes, including the silver Nissan burgers and the fishing rod at the rear end. And so I've set about a few necessary alterations. Firstly the brake discs and pads were replaced and the tyres replaced with Falken 452's (based on lots of recommendations from you guys... Then the first piece of Modding....... 5" stubby fishing rod, £12.99 at Halfords. Then this arrived in the post from Ebay? Bit of a gamble because at this stage wasn't even sure if they were street legal? Next came a Nismo spoiler from ZMANALEX..... (sorry no pic of it boxed) So here it is painted and fitted, along with the suspect lights. I'd also purchased from a friend, some Zburgers and a 350Z badge in black (yes before anyone says anything the 350 Z is upside down, as is the rear burger, these are being altered tomorrow) Had to fit red reflectors at the rear as the lights no longer show them. I'm assured these are MOT legal, lets see what the police think ?!?!?! Next the original wheels needed attention, so decided to colour the at the same time, just as an experiment really? Decided to match the calipers, and painted the discs black..... Even managed to retain the Nissan centres in chrome, although I'd prefer Z centres. But as these are only the OEM alloys its just a trial experiment. Then it all got rather interesting......... Front grille. Then this happened Then this... And here is how she looks now.... So I wonder what you think? or Now dont know if its a Miss or a Mr? Was going to be Miss Marmite (love it or hate it)? But acyually its a bit JPS..... Be interested to hear your thoughts guys and gals... Cheers, Paul. And yes she needs a good clean now !

£239, fully protected, plus al the extras...... DirectLine

Lol, No, I'll get heckled enough, and with 2 Ex wives there (No1 & No2) my life will be miserable enough Oh and for your information guys, if you add my marriages together I've totalled 25 years!!!! Plenty of time for at least 3 more

LOL, you guys, so funny....... Actually still technically married to the present Mrs Builder49 Mark3.. This is purely a functional decision on my part as it prevents me remarrying !!!! And Im in wedding mode next weekend, My Daughters!!!! Opening line of my Fathers speech...... 'I'd like to thank you all for coming, it's a real pleasure to make a speech at a wedding knowing full well it can't end in my own divorce!'

Worked this morning No car at the moments as spray work just being finished Spent the afternoon on a date with a very very nice young blonde

Alex, you didn't offer to supply one !!!!!!

Congrats Shame us Sarries didn't get there to join in the fun

Theres a place near Thetford where various experiences can be tried Annie, Including quad racing, gocarts, and a race track for Two bloody great Tanks! Unfortunately never been and cant think where it is exactly or what its called... I'm not much help am I? And yes I could suggest a 1 night stay at mine but dont bring hubby........ (only suggested because you guys expect it now)!

Im ever the optimist And somewhere out there is a woman that can keep her Knickers on and be faithful !!!!! Anyway, I really do like fruit cake,

Might give it a go then... where do i look for wraps and colours cos I want to try matching the Brembo calipers? Any Ideas?

Define luck !!!!! Had 3 Marriages, 2 divorces and 1 separation (divorce to follow).. Now you discribe that as bad luck????? But I've also had 3 honeymoons, 3 lots of wedding pressies, and a bit of experimenting to find the next wife each time..... Now thats not bad luck is it?

How hard is it to change the gear surround? Outside of mine is undergoing some changes and might try wrapping some bits in as close a colour as poss to the calipers... (shan't reveal too much of what I've done yet, as pics will follow). If it's a fairly easy swap over I might give Keyser a run for his £20 offer

Maybe I'm too old for games then? Ill stick to looking for wives ! sometimes they last as long as a game !

Wonder if the wrap can be got in same colour as the calipers? My wheels etc undergoing that colour transformation as we speak and might be nice to experiment with some internals... You're making it look very easy, bet it isn't and I'm not sure I'd have the patience? Well done

Can do great prices on Kitchen units and fitting Just thought I'd play Alex at his game,

If Im lucky enough to win I might drive and fetch it.... Would be nice to meet another owner.. (or in your case Dave, the site joker!!!)

That green looks LUSH Not sure I'd be that brave, so well done

Dont worry Dave I got stuck on Day 1 Never was much good at games....... 100 Floors, on the i-phone is a good freebie from the apple store, I'm sure other formats will have it too?