m4nn13 Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 (edited) Decided to treat the Zed to a full clean and underseal this week. Dropped her off at Tuned UK in Chester and picked her up the next day. The car was a bit grotty underneath but nothing compared to some cars he has worked on aparantly, so that made me feel better knowing it wasnt a complete rotbox to start with! managed to get a few pics from.him through the process but on collection completely forgot to take one of the whole car, but i'm sure you'll get the idea: Edited September 9, 2018 by m4nn13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 I do need to replace the W brace but he cleaned it up so i can atleast get another year or so out if it. Have to say the work was brilliant and he got into as many small areas as possible swith a mix of wet gloop painted on and some areas sprayed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Looks a lovely job!! Well worth doing sooner rather than later. Your car looks every bit as good as that 996 too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 19 hours ago, davey_83 said: Looks a lovely job!! Well worth doing sooner rather than later. Your car looks every bit as good as that 996 too. Cheers mate - the chap who did the work said the exact same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) Out with the old....... Edited September 12, 2018 by m4nn13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 Feels strange touching a screen rather than using buttons! i actually miss the whopping volume knob off the OEM unit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansburger Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Think I used to have the same radio in mine. It died when I was driving the North Coast 500. Hahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 13/09/2018 at 14:43, Hansburger said: Think I used to have the same radio in mine. It died when I was driving the North Coast 500. Hahah I'll make sure to stay away from there then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansburger Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Hahah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 Been a while, small update ....... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da.murf Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) On 05/05/2019 at 20:50, m4nn13 said: Been a while, small update ....... Well they look like d9r work wheels in gt silver!!! They are are the same wheels I’ve had in my driftworks basket for 2 months lol! What fitment you go for? 18x9.5 et23? Can’t wait to see how they look!!! Edited May 8, 2019 by da.murf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 On 08/05/2019 at 10:03, da.murf said: Well they look like d9r work wheels in gt silver!!! They are are the same wheels I’ve had in my driftworks basket for 2 months lol! What fitment you go for? 18x9.5 et23? Can’t wait to see how they look!!! Ha! I was the same mate had them in for ages "umming and arrhing" over them! The Works are: Front - 18 x 9.5 et12 Rear - 18 x 10.5 et15 Current setup for my JR6's is: Front - 18 x 9.5 et22 Rear - 18 x 10.5 et25 So if my maths adds up (and Driftworks are on the ball) the wheels should poke out 10mm more, so i'll have to either have a little stretch on the tyres, or a little extra camber (currently about 1 degree) or raise the car a tad, or a bit of all, but none of this overstretched over camber crap I still want to drive the car lol! Either way Tuned UK will be having a look and working out what would be best, then i'll get some rubber ordered and hopefully have them on in a few weeks. Also need to see if the current lugs will fit, or if i'm gonna splash on some nice work ones and the same with the air valves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 Wiper removed, spray nozzle removed, 350z badge removed, new "Z" badges en route from @Tarmac@TarmacSportz so will pop them on next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da.murf Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 On 19/05/2019 at 20:19, m4nn13 said: Wiper removed, spray nozzle removed, 350z badge removed, new "Z" badges en route from @Tarmac@TarmacSportz so will pop them on next week. I like the clean look at the back!! much trouble removing wiper and where did you get the bunge? looked at a few but never happy with the sizing lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 19 hours ago, da.murf said: I like the clean look at the back!! much trouble removing wiper and where did you get the bunge? looked at a few but never happy with the sizing lol Wiper was easy, the interior trim was also surprisingly easy but the washer at the top was a right bugger to get out lol! This was the guide I followed: The pack I got was from a chap on Facebook but the top bung was too small so popped to Halfords & got a bigger one. Also picked up a primer, paint & lacquer spray to spray the boot lid bung. Doesn't match perfectly but it's close enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da.murf Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 hey mate, any updates on the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 On 28/06/2019 at 21:29, da.murf said: hey mate, any updates on the car? Yep.... Incomiiiiiiing!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 So the tyres took a lifetime to arrive after the courier lost them but eventually got everything to Tuned UK in Chester. Fronts went on a dream, rears not so much! Needed to cut the arches a little and add another 2 degrees of camber span widgetspan widget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 However, eventually they were on and my god do they look sexy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 So chuffed with them! They are however rubbing a tiny bit on higher speed sharp turns so going back to have another mm shaved off the arches or have them rolled a tad or have the rear coil overs tightened a bit. Or all 3! Either way it looks and drives great bar the little bit of rubbing. Need to make sure they are off for winter though can't be doing with lacquer peel and corrosion on these beauty's! Been quoted 150 to have them ceramic coated so may well go for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) Treated myself to a little doodle of my car, its from "modified artworks" on Facebook and if you want one doing mention "Tom with the silver 350z" and he may be able to do you a deal depending on what sort of thing you want doing. Edited July 10, 2019 by m4nn13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da.murf Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 14 hours ago, m4nn13 said: So chuffed with them! They are however rubbing a tiny bit on higher speed sharp turns so going back to have another mm shaved off the arches or have them rolled a tad or have the rear coil overs tightened a bit. Or all 3! Either way it looks and drives great bar the little bit of rubbing. Need to make sure they are off for winter though can't be doing with lacquer peel and corrosion on these beauty's! Been quoted 150 to have them ceramic coated so may well go for this. They look awesome mate. Do you think the rubbing is down to the offset rather than the width? Also what tires you running? the drawing looks awesome btw. Such a clean looking car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 On 11/07/2019 at 10:03, da.murf said: They look awesome mate. Do you think the rubbing is down to the offset rather than the width? Also what tires you running? the drawing looks awesome btw. Such a clean looking car!! Cheers mate the drawing is epic can't wait to get it framed and on the wall! Yea the fitment is down to the offset. It's just that tiny bit too pokey! I wanted to push it to the limit with the offset as I much prefer a flush/poke fitment to a tucked one but looks like I over pushed slightly! Good news is the car is drivable just need to be a little careful on certain corners etc until we get the arches cut or rolled a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 One more then I'll stop I promise! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da.murf Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 11 hours ago, m4nn13 said: Cheers mate the drawing is epic can't wait to get it framed and on the wall! Yea the fitment is down to the offset. It's just that tiny bit too pokey! I wanted to push it to the limit with the offset as I much prefer a flush/poke fitment to a tucked one but looks like I over pushed slightly! Good news is the car is drivable just need to be a little careful on certain corners etc until we get the arches cut or rolled a little more. The wheels and poke look great, little fettling and the drivability will be back. As as I mentioned before I’ve been humming and ha’in over these for a while but your photos have confirmed I need them in my life lol (in Northern Ireland so no probs about ending up parked beside each other at a meet lol) ive been looking at lots of tires and options what did you go for yourself? I’m assuming a bit more stretch than what I’m thinking cause of the offset? (I’m going et23 all round with 9.5 fronts and 10.5 rears) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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