celiabaker Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 Looks mint! Just need to pop that rear wiper off as a final touch. Is that a snail above the right exhaust tip? Yes i want the wiper gone - Do you know wear i can buy a bung from? Do you know what im not sure but i noticed it as soon as the pictures where sent! Halfords 19,22,24 pack for £1.75 http://www.halfords....-19-22-and-24mm It's gone up to £1.79 Looks mint! Just need to pop that rear wiper off as a final touch. Is that a snail above the right exhaust tip? Yes i want the wiper gone - Do you know wear i can buy a bung from? Do you know what im not sure but i noticed it as soon as the pictures where sent! I followed this easy guide http://www.350z-uk.c...removal-delete/ The big one is one of these http://www.halfords....ng-grommet-25mm The optional small one is the 22mm in this pack http://www.halfords....-19-22-and-24mm http://www.halfords....-19-22-and-24mm It's gone up to £1.79 I can feel my staff discount card coming out as we speek...or i order one and charge it to the company... Perfect thanks for that! Will get one ordered up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiabaker Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 I would have made the Mines lip black to go with the side steps, but it looks great colour coded as well! Nice job! P.S. I'm a cat person, but that's one impressive dog! Beautiful. Now you really need some of these, will finish your front end off perfectly. Grab 'em quick, they have already been discontinued, I am led to believe, whatever stock is left, that's it! I just fitted them to my car (don't have a pic to hand) and they are STUNNING. Easy job for any grease monkey. Yes ive got a plan! Im making a black alloy diffsuers to go under the mines lip! Yes hes a big boy but a real softy! Cats beats him up for fun! haha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 You don't need a 25mm grommet, just the 22 and 24 from the three pack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aashenfox Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Animals which are softies are that way because they have only ever known love and respect, kudos to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justthejedi Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Car looks really good . Lovely looking german shephard?.....i've always been a little wary of them though, a friend had one and he was huge!...he'd let you in the house but wouldn't let you leave, before you stood up, he had to be put in the kitchen other wise he'd have you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 More pics of the dog please Haha awe he's lovely dog...here he is.... Also one of me very drunk thinking he's a bed or something! He's just deals with it haha!! Gorgeous. GSD are my favourite dog, I've had them all my life 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiabaker Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Hi Guys, Need to send some updates photos on my Thread. Here what the car looks like now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiabaker Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Hello Everyone, I thought i would post up with some details of what i have been doing with the car. Firstly i have tried to just enjoy this car as much as possible. I fitted a new japspeed exhaust Sent my Coilovers to Bilstein for a full refurb Refrubed a set of Brembos and fitted them Painted my badges Black Fitted a new Nardi Steering wheel and Gear knob Fitted a new CD player - I think thats it! Anyways heres a few pictures ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiabaker Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) Hi for anyone reading. I know a lot of people don't post on the forums anymore which is why I stopped using and started using Facebook more. However for a few various reasons I have just deleted facebook and the 350z FB pages are good, but can be full of k**bs and you don't really get too see peoples builds like you do on here. I haven't really done much to the 350z apart from enjoy it. My Zed is about to turn 100k and while I was in Ireland last year (I took it to watch Donegal Rally) a coil failed on me and left me a bit stranded. (Irish feller called Graham saved the day with a coil). So I figured the car needs love and a thread update on here. Heres a couple of pics of it broken down in Ireland. 1st pic is my pulling it into a mates mates garage to use his computer. This is just outside Belfast. 2nd pic of my trying to make it to Derry (running like a bag of shite) 3rd pic is of the rally, it was the most amazing experience! All pics taken with my late fathers film camera. Edited May 22, 2023 by celiabaker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodgeevans Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Welcome back, whilst I dread the Facebook groups, I only really post on here, interested to see what you have planned 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiabaker Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, rodgeevans said: Welcome back, whilst I dread the Facebook groups, I only really post on here, interested to see what you have planned Yeah they can be annoying haha! Thank you and love the black Zed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiabaker Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 Main thing I have done to the car is fitted red EK9 recaros and have the front bumper holes smoothed. Did a little photo shoot for it after that.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 1 hour ago, celiabaker said: Hi for anyone reading. I know a lot of people don't post on the forums anymore which is why I stopped using and started using Facebook more. However for a few various reasons I have just deleted facebook and the 350z FB pages are good, but can be full of k**bs and you don't really get too see peoples builds like you do on here. I haven't really done much to the 350z apart from enjoy it. My Zed is about to turn 100k and while I was in Ireland last year (I took it to watch Donegal Rally) a coil failed on me and left me a bit stranded. (Irish feller called Graham saved the day with a coil). So I figured the car needs love and a thread update on here. Heres a couple of pics of it broken down in Ireland. 1st pic is my pulling it into a mates mates garage to use his computer. This is just outside Belfast. 2nd pic of my trying to make it to Derry (running like a bag of shite) 3rd pic is of the rally, it was the most amazing experience! All pics taken with my late fathers film camera. Nice pics big fan of the MK2 escort,have owned several rs 2000's and Mexico's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiabaker Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) Hard to get good pictures of the seats but I love them. Apart from the seats and front bumper and normal servicing, I haven't done much else to the car for a while (good reason for that which I will explain in another post.) Ultimately, its not my daily and I do around 1500 miles per year. Even though the car is really clean its just hit that 100k mark so I have made a start on refreshing the basics...... So far its had recently: Basic Servicing bits Diff oil (gen Nissan) Gearbox oil (gen Nissan) Full set of Hitachi Coils Set of plugs NGK Iridium New o2 sensors (always check for leaks on the sensors) I had no EML light on but the sensors where leaking and the car was running on the lean side. (plugs looked a little white) Bits I have bought to go on: Y pipe (miltek) and new gaskets and botls from Tarmac Sportz Rear wheel bearings (SKF) Rear diff bushes (Superpro) Rear boot struts (ebay) Clutch slave upgrade with HT fluid & hose. New MPS5 Tyres to go on all round Jobs I have done: Took wheels off cleaned, cleaned arches and checked for rust, check coil overs. Dressed coilovers and arches in ACF50. (underseal still looks mint). Removed headlights, dried out at home, and resealed ballasts using abit of silcone lube and sealant ( leaking from that area is a very common issue). Got the car in the pit and cleaned up the underneath arms with a brush, dressed them in bilt hamber hydrate 80. (this is temp job, until I can get everything powered coated.) Clay bar and wax Future things to do: Full rebush with superpro and while the arms etc are off I would like them powered coated. New camber arms and new W brace New floor mats (havent found any i like yet) Update from CD/usb player to car play Like my bilstein coilovers set up properly (corner weighted etc) New brakes all round (maybe grilled and grooved) Suggestions on brands welcome. Sports and decat, plenuim spacer & spray rocker cover, remap! Edited May 22, 2023 by celiabaker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiabaker Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 As you can see y pipe looks bad. Going to do Zorst this week! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiabaker Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 44 minutes ago, ShortPaul said: Nice pics big fan of the MK2 escort,have owned several rs 2000's and Mexico's Awesome! MK2's are massive over there! Dont think i have ever seen so many! and AE86's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiabaker Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) Final post today is my ek project which is the reason for my 350z is getting overlooked! Long story short is with the help of family and friends I am building a track day/hill climb car. Its a 1995 honda civic with a 1.6 vtec engine. Here some before and afters. Edited May 22, 2023 by celiabaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiabaker Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 It was rotten so I had it was blasted, coated, welding and then coated again. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Loooooove those nut n bolt projects, truly wonderful. Yellow Z looks mega also, that y pipe has lasted long. Sorry to hear about the dramas on FB, positivity beats negativity every time 👌 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 Will always have a soft spot for EK civics, I had one years ago that I went mad with, ended up with a Integra lump in it, to this day still the most missed car. Lovely job bring yours back to life! Can't beat Red recaros either, look lively against the yellow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiabaker Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 On 22/05/2023 at 14:24, davey_83 said: Loooooove those nut n bolt projects, truly wonderful. Yellow Z looks mega also, that y pipe has lasted long. Sorry to hear about the dramas on FB, positivity beats negativity every time 👌 Awwwe Thank you 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiabaker Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Olly350z said: Will always have a soft spot for EK civics, I had one years ago that I went mad with, ended up with a Integra lump in it, to this day still the most missed car. Lovely job bring yours back to life! Can't beat Red recaros either, look lively against the yellow Wow love the EK! Awesome colour too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 Out of interest, what's that cost you so far for the full shell strip down and rebuild? I was always sad I never got my engine bay painted, easy to say once yours is done it's going to be one of a handful mint EKs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiabaker Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 On 23/05/2023 at 18:01, Olly350z said: Out of interest, what's that cost you so far for the full shell strip down and rebuild? I was always sad I never got my engine bay painted, easy to say once yours is done it's going to be one of a handful mint EKs Its hard to say because I stripped the car with friends/family, cut out the sills and other rust areas. My father made the spit by hand and then he trailered it down to the blasters. So stripping and transport, spit cost me nothing which is ovbs a massive part of it. Blasting and epoxy coating cost my £300 cash. Welding, coating (raptor) and spraying rear quarters and engine bay was - £1750 cash. I am lucky enough that I have loads of help, big workshop and loads of equipment but it's not easy doing it without those things. I think if I would of just delivered the car there whole and asked them to do everything, it would of cost me 6k to 10k. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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