Rich260 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 A few more updates, the biggest of which is the new brake set up. I must say it's without doubt the best thing I have done to the car. The DBA T2's and the ferodo pads work like a dream together, I've had a few chance's to use them in anger since since bedding them in and the car stops like it's hit a tree. I'm hoping to get out on a track day this year where I can see how they stand up to prolonged abuse but I'm confident they will hold up. Other bits and pieces include a CF slam panel and an Evo harness cover. I think they go quite well together but it dose bring another issue of how to clean the engine! To protect them from the elements I have devised some super high-tech vent covers. Next up is a wheel refurb/ recolour. It's booked in to The Wheel Specialist on Thursday and the wheels are going David Dickinson bronze! I love the look of after market wheels but I love the handling aspects of the Rays more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich260 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Wheels are done! I must admit when I first saw them on the car I was unsure but they are really growing on me! I've taken them off to give them a good wax, seal and get some Meg's tire gel on the rubber. Never used this stuff before and I have to say I'm very impressed, give a lovely deep shine. Only thing I didn't like was how the colour clashed with the door handles so I've dropped them down my local body shop, TGM Sports to have them colour coded. They are also going to paint the strut cover the same colour as the wheels to bring it all together. They have also quoted me £300 for a front bumper resprey and smooth over so I'll probably get that sorted towards the end of feb ready for show season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich260 Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 So the door handles, strut cover and wheels are now compleat and I have to say I'm very pleased with the over all look. My only issue is I'm not convinced about the paint work on the wheels. The strut cover and wheels were done in the same paint, out of the same tin yet there appears to be quite a difference as you can see in the last pics! I know the wheels took two attempts as the there was light spots on the first attempt and I wonder if the paint has been put on too thin or perhaps mixed to the incorrect ratio. I know that there may be a slight difference in colour depending on what material but as you can see it's quite noticeable when the two parts are side by side! I'm currently debating wether or not I should take it back to the wheel place and see what they say about it or just live with it as it's not overly noticeable unless you put the parts side by side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich260 Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 Just a couple of updates. Got a new DA polisher so have been playing with that. Have removed the rear spoiler and booked it in for a respray to sort out the mess it's left! Fitted new rear lights. Very happy with them, amazing what a difference it makes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Looking great buddy. Well done there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 With the revised images, your car is increasing to grow into a lovely looking machine. Just when you think you are nearing the end of your upgrades, another modification springs to mind. The Z is a very modable car. Keep the good work up buddy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich260 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Gee_Dubz Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Looks sweet, seeing yours may sway me to remove the rear spoiler too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 nice Zed! always had a soft spot for black cars (and green ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Rear looks great without spoiler!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich260 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 So another couple of updates. I've managed to do a bit of house keeping this weekend, I used to run 2 sandwich plated on my oil cooler set up, 1 for the thermostatic plate and 1 for the temp gauge sensor. I've never really liked it as it looked a bit unsightly and has more joints than necessary which is just another place to develop a leak. After reading one of Mark @ Abby Motorsports posts I discovered there's already a tap in on the DE block that allows for a oil temp sensor to be fitted. After removing the plug I discovered it was an M12x 1.5 thread so I got an adaptor to suit my sensor. I also took the opportunity to fit a HKS oil filter.... #becauseitspink and a magnetic sump plug. All topped off with Castrol Edge Titanium 5W-30 (my 3rd oil change in 6 months of ownership :s ). I'm now much happier with the set up, looks far more oem to me. I also sprayed and fitted my new cabin brace, just needed new longer bolts to be able to use the standard seat belt's but other than that it went in like a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich260 Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 I decided that although a polished plenum looks great the upkeep of it something I can do without so out came the black paint. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun350z Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 The plenum looks awesome in gloss black! I was going to do mine in black crinkle paint, but now ive seen it it in gloss black I think ive changed my mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich260 Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 The plenum looks awesome in gloss black! I was going to do mine in black crinkle paint, but now ive seen it it in gloss black I think ive changed my mind! Thanks mate! Just a quick rub down and a can of Hammerite smooth finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich260 Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 Few more updates: Wrapped the Injen CAI in MM heat reflective tape. Smoothed over Nissan burger recess and number plate holes on front bumper and primed ready for paint. It's currently at TGM Motorsport and should hopefully be back fully painted up this week. Got this little beauty curtesy of Chris at TS craftsmen ship of the MD stuff is amazing and fitment was a piece of cake. I also replaced the diff oil whilst doing the exhaust. To be honest the existing oil look nearly as clean as the new oil but it's nice to do these things for piece of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich260 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Looks great buddy nice job. 🙂 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus-350z Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Amazing work again! Pictures on the previous page of the DA work look awesome well done! Those motordynes really are a piece of art aren't they! How does it sound now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich260 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Amazing work again! Pictures on the previous page of the DA work look awesome well done! Those motordynes really are a piece of art aren't they! How does it sound now? Thanks mate yes the TDX2 is an amazing bit of kit, I spent a decent amount of time admiring the welds as they are so perfect. The noise is unbelievable, I've only done a few miles with it on but already I'm in love. Burbles away at low revs and comes to life when you plant your foot. Not just loud but a really nice exhaust note to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicaprio Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich260 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 A few more parts arrived form Clark Motorsport yesterday which means I have a fun weekend ahead of me fitting them all Eibach arbs, Eibach rear toe and camber bolts, superpro front control arm bushes and a full geo set up should finish off the suspension upgrades for now. Then it'll just be a case of replaceing the rest of the OEM bushes with super pro and installing a quaife diff! HT SS brake and clutch lines with fresh fluid will compleat the brake set up. I may look at a BBK at some point but I find the brembo set up with T2 disks and DS2500 pads more than adequate for what I need. I wrapped the clutch line in heat reflective tape to try and help keep fluid temps down. I also used sea foam on the intake and fuel system. I can't honestly say it's made the blindest bit of difference but after seeing a youtube video where they showed before and after pictures of the pistons it did look like it removed at least some of the carbon deposits on the pistons. **WARNING** the intake cleaner produces a LOT of smoke! We did it outside a friends garrage and it basically smoked out his entire road! I would certainly recomend you do it in a car park somewhere away from any houses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Awesome work done there buddy and the car looks FAB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Car Looks amazing! did you do the spraying yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich260 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Thanks gents. I did all the prep work myself then took it to my local body shop for the paint. The guy there dose very good work and I thought it would be sole destroying for me to go through all that prep only to make a hash up on the paint! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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