ballistic Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) So i thought it was long overdue. I bought my Import 05 Gunmetal Z with Alezan leathers in 2010. First thing was the N1 Nismo kit all round (after the APS Twin Turbo kit of course) And shortly after Volk Racing CE28's 19". 9.5 Front 10.5 Rear +22 offset Under the bonnet is an APS Twin Turbo kit, including true dual exhaust (3") and downpipes (4" into 3.5") Obligatory dyno @ .4bar: Its a serious bit of kit, especially back then: Still running strong after all these years Im also running the uprated higher capacity APS sump. Its been regularly serviced and looked after by myself, or a good local garage when needed. Edited January 10, 2023 by ballistic Added more pics 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballistic Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) Detailed the car a couple weeks back. (lockdown!) Used a DAS Pro DA and some Koch chemie H8 02 cutting compound and M3 02 finishing to fully correct the paint. This was after a full decontamination using Bilt Hamber Korrosol and their regular clay, with Dodo juice born slippy clay lube. Sealed with poorboys EX-P. (Im into my detailing). Before: After correction: After sealent: Took the better part of a few days. Including Cleaning and conditioning seats and interior. Treating all seals and plastics. Edited April 2, 2020 by ballistic 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballistic Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) Refurbed my alloys a few months back after 10 years + of use Before After: Other than the curbing they had faded (UV damage i guess) and just looked old in general. Look brand new now, pretty happy with the job done by Creative wheels in South Woodford Edited April 22, 2020 by ballistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballistic Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) Recently gave it a full service. (Jan 2020) Replaced belts and tensioner pulleys New oil and filter Brake fluid Diff Oil (redline) Gearbox oil (redline) Jan 2020: New Pads (Ferodo DS2500 iirc, had them laying around for ages) New Brembo discs all round (Euro car parts discounted, £300 all round!) Had an idling problem where it would stall on warm startup unless throttle was blipped a few times. Fixed by removing and cleaning intake, MAF and throttle body Recently fixed electric seat buttons that didnt work, replaced both passenger and driver (thanks Alex) Edited April 22, 2020 by ballistic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Very much overdue, however better late than never. What a sleeper!! these are my favourite RAYS wheels, had the replica Kei Racing wheels in the days and loved them fitted to my Almera GTi. Set up looks great, what suspension are you using? any engine bay pictures.... WV2 looks glossy as hell!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballistic Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) @davey_83Yea the wheels still look current after all this time, haven't dated at all. Plus they are super light despite the size. Suspension is stock AFAIK, however i think something was done before i got it as it seems lower than standard. I have got some engine bay pics as it happens. Did a thorough clean and dress the other day Turbo install isnt super obvious (apart from the recirc valve). Nothing major going on in there dress wise, but im hoping to change that a little. Open to ideas.. Edited April 5, 2020 by ballistic Typos galore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andy_Muxlow Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Fantastic looking car buddy. Nice start to the build thread. Keep it coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 That install looks factory it's that neat!! Lush little coolant reservoir also - Love it pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballistic Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 (edited) Thanks guys @davey_83 Im tempted to remove it and give it a polish. Kinda want to do some engine bay dress stuff. some colour coding/theme. Not sure what colour. Im going for a bit more aggression on the Zed, continuing with the black/gun metal theme: Before: After: Medium tints on rear window and quarters, rear lights and turn signals. Then it was time to fit the gloss black badges to compliment the look. The badges came of easy enough with some heat and a fishing wire, the remaining glue was harder work. Im really loving it how it came out Tints were done by Xclusive Tints in Forest Gate, very happy with the service. Badges are from Asad here on the forum. Im thinking bumper tuck next Edited May 2, 2020 by ballistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Tints suit the 350z so well, bought my car with tints already fitted and was chuffed with them. Form & Function Nice moody look there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Schwier Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) A lot of jobs ticked off the list, see you making the most of the lockdown! Very very nice clean example. Haha engine bay is one of those things, once you start its hard not to fully commit! Its either stock looking or you go full send! Edited April 9, 2020 by Lewis Schwier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Think they were my wheels? I sold them about 10 years ago in that colour with those centre caps can I have them back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballistic Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) @Lewis schwier Thanks mate, appreciate it @Ian YES! they were your wheels! lmao. Still going strong mate, looking great after the refurb. Hope your keeping well Oh and no you cant What could it be??? Edited April 16, 2020 by ballistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Suspension arms....... or something more exciting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitpro Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 11 hours ago, davey_83 said: Suspension arms....... or something more exciting I'd argue that would be the most exciting...but suspension parts are like porn to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballistic Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 (edited) Cold, v cold Edited April 14, 2020 by ballistic Added pics i had posted here to first post instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballistic Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) My headlights are in bad shape. Oxidization and UV damage, plus you know, they're pre facelift So, replaced them with the Depo black internal headlights! (from George at Tarmac), thats what was in the box above . They are projector (instead of reflector), so an upgrade in function as well as form. Upgraded all bulbs; D2S OSRAM Cool Blue Boost Xenarc main/high-beam , Twenty20 3156 LED indicator and LED side light. All courtesy of Autobulbsdirect, thanks to Pete there, was a big help. Had to fit some 6ohm 50w in line resistors on the indicator bulbs (Green live Black ground) to stop the rapid blinking you get from LEDs low power requirement. While i had the bumper off for the headlights i decided to paint the center of the N1 black, to continue the theme. I used Plastidip, so that its reversible incase i dont like it. TBH i dont think this bumpers got much life left in it, cracking everywhere and damage from others who have knocked it. May have to be replaced soon..... Amuse style from Taras anyone?? Happy with the result all round Oh and while i was at it i upgraded the rear number plate bulbs to more modern looking LED ones, to complete the look at the rear, also from Tarmac. Old: New: Also upgraded interior bulbs to LED, festoon dome and 501 wedge for boot. Brighter and a nice clean crisp white light all round Edited April 22, 2020 by ballistic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Schwier Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 How are you getting on with the Depo's? I have heard mixed reviews, mistake me if I'm wrong but can see condensation build up in the photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Realy nice motor Fair play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballistic Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Lewis Schwier said: How are you getting on with the Depo's? I have heard mixed reviews, mistake me if I'm wrong but can see condensation build up in the photos? Ive heard some talk about condensation too. The pic was taken right after i fitted them and washed the car, and yes there was condensation. However since then there hasn't been any. Even today where i had the wheels off cleaning the arches with a jet wash (which is right behind the headlight and has loads of gaps), they are clear. So it may have been something to do with them coming out of storage and being fitted. But i will be keeping an eye on them. The thing is they are not 100% enclosed, theres a little breather hole with a u shaped pipe and filter. Im not sure if thats on the OEM ones. Will keep thread updated on it. @nissanman312 Cheers mate Edited April 19, 2020 by ballistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Schwier Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, ballistic said: Ive heard some talk about condensation too. The pic was taken right after i fitted them and washed the car, and yes there was condensation. However since then there hasn't been any. Even today where i had the wheels off cleaning the arches with a jet wash (which is right behind the headlight and has loads of gaps), they are clear. So it may have been something to do with them coming out of storage and being fitted. But i will be keeping an eye on them. The thing is they are not 100% enclosed, theres a little breather hole with a u shaped pipe and filter. Im not sure if thats on the OEM ones. Will keep thread updated on it. @nissanman312 Cheers mate Oh okay that’s interesting, appreciate the reply, yea that would be good to be kept updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da.murf Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 brilliant! would love to hear a video of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballistic Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 (edited) @da.murfI will see what i can do mate So after having my wheels refurbished i wanted to protect them well, enter: Ceramic coating that offers up to 1-2 years protection. Before i applied it i gave the wheels a very thorough clean: They weren't particularly contaminated but still needed to be as clean as possible for best durability of the coating Then i gave them a good polish as i was locking in the finish, used koche chemie m3.01 and a foam hand polishing pad After applying the C5 they were left to cure: Then the next day refitted and treated to a new pair of lug nuts, in neo chrome It took a couple days to remove, full prep, apply and let cure. Plus i gave the arches a thorough clean and dress , nasty down there. Very happy with how it turned out, polishing the wheels really added a lot of gloss and took away the flatness/dullness they had after the powder coating. and the C5 may also have added gloss alonside the protection. Loving the new lug nuts too, replaced the faded Rays ones. Edited May 2, 2020 by ballistic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I always make sure I have a supply of Gtechniq C4/C1/C5. Never been brave enough to do the whole car but do the wheels yearly along with plastic trims and headlights. Your rims are so glossy I thought for a moment they had diamond cut faces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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