Anubis Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hi Folks, As most of you probably know now I am now the proud owner of NismoDave's old car before he got his Evo (traitor ), however since this is one of my dream cars I decided before hand to snap up some rather expensive brand new 19" Volk GTS' from another user on this forum, then forked out for brand new Goodyear F1 tyres for them, then went and brought the car I'd been saving and waiting forever for. Also fitted new LED rears to it. On my quest to make my ultimate zed (there's a few more tasteful things planned for it), I decided to get those rims on the Nismo kitted zed and planned a weekend away starting at the top of Wales via the Evo Triangle right through to South Wales. All I can say is that the money was definently well worth it - almost every single child on the street was waving and people giving the thumbs up everywhere (plus my paranoia of leaving it anywhere other than my garage at home). Even when I was filling up at the local petrol station before leaving I heard from behind "f^&ing lovely car mate!" and the guy got out his motor and was amazed by it. All I can say is those of you reading this on a sunny July day - think about what you have to do on the weekend. If its nothing important, seriously go pack a bag and book a couple of nights in a few Holiday Inn's (or B&Bs) and just go - cost me around £130 in fuel + £110 for hotels for two, but was brilliant! Warning - car porn now follows - here she is: First of all - my new Volk GTS' Staying at the Holiday Inn on Friday night before heading off to the Evo Triangle: Evo Triangle (or 'Evil Triangle' as my gf keeps calling it): I thought Evo Triangle was alright - nothing amazingly special. Lots of twists and turns, ups and downs but for me there are much better roads out there. However, at least I can say I done it. On the way through Wales: Heading off down an amazing hidden road in the Black Mountains (B4519) - Its VERY high up and the scenery was amazing, although very wet: We would have got more pics of the zed, but it was soaking wet and with sheep crossing the roads (no fences) - plus the army train up there and says you can't wonder otherwise you'll get shot. Coming back and now in South Wales: The zed didn't miss a beat - very capable car and I even saw a couple of other zeds on the Triangle - a silver one (stopped with his mates and gave me the thumps up) and an Orange 07 Roadster passing anti clockwise - also gave me the thumbs up with a big grin on your face. Anyone here? The Goodyear F1's are pricey, but amazing grip. Certainly didn't push it, however felt very safe and plated even when totally hammered with rain. After which, I gave her a big clean and polish and she is back in the garage all super shined up again. Anubis (Darren) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Wheels look great I think I may have spotted you saturday afternoon around Brecon? BTW that "hidden road" took me bloody hours to find on saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 I think I may have spotted you saturday afternoon around Brecon? BTW that "hidden road" took me bloody hours to find on saturday Really?! Hmm...I didn't see you. Were you in your zed? I was around Brecon on Saturday, so must have been me (not many Azure Nismo kitted zeds around). The "hidden road" is amazing. You turn off on a normal A-Road in a village and suddenly you start climbing up the hill - then once over the cattle grid (slowly) it opens up to some seriously high and impressive views. It was raining, but we were both very impressed and would love to go back on a sunny day. Were you hooning about at the weekend? Any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I was in the Vectra planning a route for a S.Wales run Lucky I didnt take the Z, I used a full tank of petrol & some of the roads I found really weren't Z friendly I was on the hidden road a bit after you & I saw 1 other car over the 15ish miles the road spans for, The whole point of me going saturday was just to find that road because I couldn't remember where it was, you just have to watch out for the army I think I spotted you about 5.30ish heading out of brecon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Lovely pictures and the wheels look great on the azure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Looks & sounds like you both had a great time. The Zed is looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoDave Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Looks fantastic Darren, good choice Im so pleased youre enjiying the car the way it should be enjoyed and youve made it your own. Great pics too mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Stunning Zed and Stunning photos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamby Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Super smart Zed mate im lovin them wheels with the Azure. Cracking Pics to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilli Red Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Fantastic photos, car looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
From A to Zed Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Great pictures and a lovely Zed. How did you manage to keep her so clean! Whenever I head for Wales or the Lakes I manage to pick up five hours of motorway grime before I arrive Enjoy, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I love those wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Nice, I'd get a uk front plate though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Zed looks awesome!!! Did you levitate the car all the way there and back to keep it so clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Very nice. See you at the next Wales run then? More fun with 50 Zeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thanks for all the kind comments guys. On Friday and Saturday morning it was nice and dry, so hence why it is so clean. Then it hammered down on us whilst on some dual carriage way through Wales, but then dried up really quick (its like patches of heavy bursts). Up on the mountain part it was basically like driving through a cloud - misty and sticky drizzle (hence why we didn't get too many pics up there). I even went over some unfinished roads VERY slowly avoiding all the stone chips and letting 70 year olds overtake me in their Skoda's. A lambo came up the other way pretty fast - hopefully he breaked very hard otherwise he would have gone on it with stones all over his car. All through Saturday night it just rained, so I guess it washed a bit of dirt off - even though it wasn't very dirty at all. It safe to say its back like the first picture now. I'd be up for the famous Wales run. When is the next one planned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Very very nice Anubis. Are those the Volk GTS that limiter sold on these very forums? If so, you got an amazing deal on them (slightly jealous here) Don't make the mistake that I did with the Bilberry wheel cleaner tho, if you must use it, then dillute it, 1:5 at least. Otherwise you'll run the risk of eating the anodized coating off the polished lip. Normal car shampoo and a wheel brush should be enough tbh. And then Rimwax or any other wheel wax like FK1000 or Jetseal should give a nice seal/finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Hey BullettMagnet, Yep - it was the Volks I got from Limiter. I just intend to use normal water and a tiny bit of car shampoo on them when I ever clean them (then dry them off for their constant shine). I've heard about the strong stuff that can eat away the coatings, so being very wary atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Normal car shampoo and a wheel brush should be enough tbh. Wash mitt man, not brush, how many times Next Wales Run is in Oct, and then again in May I think Bigger numbers in May as quite a few of us are on the Jockland hoon in Sept and cant do both Wales and Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Normal car shampoo and a wheel brush should be enough tbh. Wash mitt man, not brush, how many times Next Wales Run is in Oct, and then again in May I think Bigger numbers in May as quite a few of us are on the Jockland hoon in Sept and cant do both Wales and Scotland. I'm only using the brush to get to the places where the spokes reach the dish, the washmitt won't fit in there. Using this type btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Normal car shampoo and a wheel brush should be enough tbh. Wash mitt man, not brush, how many times Next Wales Run is in Oct, and then again in May I think Bigger numbers in May as quite a few of us are on the Jockland hoon in Sept and cant do both Wales and Scotland. I'm only using the brush to get to the places where the spokes reach the dish, the washmitt won't fit in there. Using this type btw Phew I had images of you attacking them with a Halfords cheapo wheel brush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I've noticed one thing since buying the Zed tho....my car cleaning regime can now prolly be classed as "geeky". With my old Honda, all I had was a bucket, sponge and Turtle Wax Car Shampoo with wax and the odd bottle of AG SRP and Armor All Tyre Shine. Now I have a foamlance, drying towels, microfibre cloths, foam applicators, sprayers for detailers and glass cleaners, bulk canisters of SSF and Glasscleaner, dispenser pumps for those bulkcanisters, waxes for car body and wheels, claybars, washmitts and brushes. And what's worse is.....I actually look forward to spending 3 hours cleaning the car each week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thanks for all the kind comments guys. On Friday and Saturday morning it was nice and dry, so hence why it is so clean. Then it hammered down on us whilst on some dual carriage way through Wales, but then dried up really quick (its like patches of heavy bursts). Up on the mountain part it was basically like driving through a cloud - misty and sticky drizzle (hence why we didn't get too many pics up there). I'd be up for the famous Wales run. When is the next one planned? You have a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 very nice looking Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Normal car shampoo and a wheel brush should be enough tbh. Wash mitt man, not brush, how many times Next Wales Run is in Oct, and then again in May I think Bigger numbers in May as quite a few of us are on the Jockland hoon in Sept and cant do both Wales and Scotland. Not forgetting the South Wales run next year which will take in most of the amazing roads we have here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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