ZaneDylan Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Been meaning to start a build thread for a while - I feel like the cars finally getting to a point where it's worth doing. Here's what it looked like when I first bought it - ugly but it had black accents I quite liked 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 First big thing I did was slam it to the ground on Airlift Performance 3P suspension (supplied and fitted by Tarmac Sportz) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Looks a gem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 Next step was to clean up the old and faded headlights - for this I used the Autoglym kit for any who were wondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 My favourite mod even now is the new wheels - OZ Superleggera III - found them surprisingly cheap on FB marketplace and had help refurbing them with Ballistic350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 Despite the wheels and the lows making the car stand out - I still wanted something different. So I went for a Nismo V2 (replica) front bumper because I like the way they look and haven't seen them on many UK z's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 This was then beautifully painted by Gavin Pink At The PaintShop (10/10 would recommend - the finish was like glass) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 I then found myself in possession of some facelift taillights which I smoked and some LED sequential indicators to boot (+ bumper tuck) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 With much work outside of the car - I thought I'd give the engine bay some love too - with about 50 hours of hand sanding and polishing - I gave the plenum and timing chain cover some much needed love. An ebay wire harness cover and some high temp paint became the cherry on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 Chargespeed sideskirts + little details such as badges and a grill in the front bumper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 Bring back underglow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 The rear end has looked really empty considering all of the other mods - so I treated myself to a V2 Nismo Style rear wing with a Carbon blade. I won't be naming where I got this from as the fitment of the part and the service I received from the company that sold it to me were far below expectation (plus it arrived 10 months after ordering despite being quoted an 8 week lead time) With some heat (and stronger screws) my spoiler found its way onto the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 Managed to get my hands on some DEPO smoked headlights to make the car look more modern - aside from the fogging issues, I've got to say I'm in love 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 An ISR burnt tip exhaust was a much needed change over my quiet milltek (much to the dismay of my neighbours) This one is a bit of a love hate relationship as it sounds amazing when WOT but I do find it to make more noise than I'd want while cruising at 70 - hoping I get used to this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 There are a few things in the plans going forward but that brings us to everything done up until the day this thread was first made Here's a teaser for the future... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben@TORQEN Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Looks great! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Nice build so far, looks good Rear bumper needs something to balance the front/sides and the spoiler. Too many zeds leave the rear bumper standard and for me it always looks incomplete and top heavy with a bigger spoiler Even rear spats make a huge difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Chargespeed ?. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 7 Author Share Posted June 7 21 hours ago, LRF4N said: Nice build so far, looks good Rear bumper needs something to balance the front/sides and the spoiler. Too many zeds leave the rear bumper standard and for me it always looks incomplete and top heavy with a bigger spoiler Even rear spats make a huge difference Couldn't agree more - currently would love to have something with a JDM square plate, a lot of options but cant decide 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 7 Author Share Posted June 7 8 hours ago, Payco said: Chargespeed ?. If I could find one for sale yes, would do the same as you and have the "bumper tuck" - not too sure how I feel about vents though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Do quite like the look of the chargespeed rear bumper apart from the ugly JDM number plate recess. Nismo V1 style spats, Tarmacsportz diffuser and custom spoiler lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 1 hour ago, ZaneDylan said: If I could find one for sale yes, would do the same as you and have the "bumper tuck" - not too sure how I feel about vents though Most in the UK are copies made by RT Performance at Wembley. Took a copy of Wassos original over ten years ago. Mine came from RTP when I owned the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 On 07/06/2024 at 14:11, davey_83 said: Do quite like the look of the chargespeed rear bumper apart from the ugly JDM number plate recess. Nismo V1 style spats, Tarmacsportz diffuser and custom spoiler lip. Not a big fan of diffusers for my car - I like showing off all the shiny suspension components aha I do like spats, may have to do something with that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaneDylan Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 So I've started the tedious process of wrapping the car - totally in love with the colour even if it is a bit loud. Even while installing it I still think paint is king - but for a cheap colour change that doesn't look half bad it well worth it 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Very nice. Also good to see you are keeping fed whilst grafting...🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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