Matt8v Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 Just a quick update today. More modifying back to standard! Someone might want my old lights for a motorsport or molded look. I bought these original lights from Olly on here, thanks so much buddy, they are awesome condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Glad you're happy with them dude, not bad for in storage! Always disliked those aftermarket rear lights, OEM is much nicer. Keep the updates coming! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt8v Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 40 minutes ago, Olly350z said: Glad you're happy with them dude, not bad for in storage! Always disliked those aftermarket rear lights, OEM is much nicer. Keep the updates coming! Hey Olly, thanks again mate. I love the way the car is looking now. Lots of little jobs to do. Changed the front wiper arms, as someone decided to snap both for the previous owner! Has anyone got 6x little plastic covers that go over the rear lights fixing points please? The aftermarket lights had different shape covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt8v Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Matt8v said: Just a quick update today. More modifying back to standard! Someone might want my old lights for a motorsport or molded look. I bought these original lights from Olly on here, thanks so much buddy, they are awesome condition. Modded look, not molded! Thanks autocorrect 😑 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt8v Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 Think I've saved a fortune on not having to buy new headlights! Machine polished my existing ones tonight with a drill attachment and some G3 cutting compound. I'm loving this car and what I can achieve with it. I'm certainly no mechanic but willing to give it a try. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt8v Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 I'm so impressed with Torque GT in Devon. They have carried out a health check on this car today. An hour and all of these points covered. Found the oil low, topped it up. Found an airbag light fault, reset it and no extra charges for doing both. I need new bushes as these are shot and need a new exhaust from the cats back. A nice stainless one I think! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Lovely comprehensive check over, I like that. With these cars oil level checks a must. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 On 30/07/2023 at 13:46, Matt8v said: On 30/07/2023 at 13:43, Matt8v said: Looks like we've got more in common than just a Zed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt8v Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) So I've had a quote from Torque GT for the work to be done from the health check carried out this week. They offer the Fujitsubo exhaust on offer at the moment, made for high performance Jap cars. I've heard a couple of cars with it fitted to whilst I was there and it's a smart rumble without being a boy racers dream! The website says no cabin drone while driving, suits me fine. Once these jobs are carried out, I should be fine for the mot, fingers crossed. Edited August 10, 2023 by Matt8v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matt8v Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 Had a bit of time to look at the drivers door window motor. It's not worked since I bought the car. I used the university of YouTube to work out how to take the doorcard and inner metal plate off. All the motor needed was a bit of WD40 as the contacts were dry. Ran it up and down a few times, so refitted everything. Tried it once everything was back together and it stopped at the open position. Bugger! I looked online and an American forum said to hit the door card whilst pressing the button. It only bloody worked! Fully working windows now! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt8v Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 As we can see from previous posts, the paintwork on this car is in a shocking state. The front end has had a hundred touch in pen marks. These leave a raised dot on the paint and feel rough when you put your hand over the paint. As I haven't got anything to lose by trying to work with the paint I have, I've had a trail go at it. 2000 grit wet and dry to rub off the high spots, then a quick run over with the drill attachment pad with G3 cutting compound, before a test detail spray to check what it looks like. When I machine polish the whole car, I have a proper machine to use. So will come out better and use some good polish to bring back the shine and protection to the car. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Nice work on both those jobs, top stuff. These cars are terrible for stone chips, never known a car like it 😮 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt8v Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 6 hours ago, davey_83 said: Nice work on both those jobs, top stuff. These cars are terrible for stone chips, never known a car like it 😮 Thanks buddy, just trying to get stuck into doing jobs on this car and learn more about it. I'd hate to own one and have to pay a garage to do everything for me, I'd be bankrupt 😂. I find it part of the fun of owning one of these, is doing small tasks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matt8v Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 Just a quick update at the mo, polished the bonnet a bit more with a machine polisher. I'm no detailer in the slightest but giving it a go. Still can see fine scratches in the paint but will be protected over winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matt8v Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 Found a place that does short legal number plates. The website says they are legal, we'll see hey! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Looking fabulous!!!! What's next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt8v Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 hour ago, davey_83 said: Looking fabulous!!!! What's next Thanks so much! What's next.... Into the garage at the end of next week to fit a new Japspeed Y pipe and a Fujitsubo Legalis R cat back exhaust. Have the front suspension bushes changed, change the air-con belt while they have it and get it mot'd. I'll be on hols then, so can't wait to get it back the following week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt8v Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 I am like a kid at Xmas right now! Back from hols but not seeing my car until Fri! The works have been carried out by Torque GT and just waiting to go through mot now. A few before pics and notice the exhaust blows on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt8v Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 And afters.... Much bigger tips! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt8v Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 I will try to find out a weight difference of this new Fujitsubo exhaust, compared to standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Looks lovely that, it's the exact same as the Nismo these had the option for as Fujitsubo were commissioned by Nismo to make the exhaust. She'll sound and feel noticeably better now. The underside is dirty but clean if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt8v Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 49 minutes ago, davey_83 said: Looks lovely that, it's the exact same as the Nismo these had the option for as Fujitsubo were commissioned by Nismo to make the exhaust. She'll sound and feel noticeably better now. The underside is dirty but clean if that makes sense. Hey thanks Davey, I had read about them making the Nismo exhausts. It helped to make my mind up on it as well as 10% off and free fitting was helpful also! I do understand what you mean about the underside. It's prob dirty from being sat in the salvage place for a while but I've been told it's really good for not being rusty under there. The W brace doesn't look too great though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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