shire350Z Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Had the tank about six weeks now but been trying to sort out new hoses and hose end finishers, as the kit that comes with the tank looks total crap for what you pay, as im sure others who have the tank will agree!!! Was going to just keep the finishers in the anodised gold finish which you can get on the smaller ones but the larger ones i could only get in blue/red so as that would look Sh!t with the colours under the bonnet, went to the paint shop and decided to go for a pearl orange!!! also opted to then do a few other bits in it to Then the big problem came!!!! Never checked before hand on the sizes but on the left hand side of the tank theres two connectors and went to fit them and after getting one on i couldnt even get the other hose on!!!! couldnt believe it after all the time and effort it had took me to get it all sorted!!!! So spoke with a fabrictor and had to have the connectors moved over so not as bad as i first thought and you cant even telliv had it done now!!!! know theres a few already with this tank (but not the same setup) but its got to be the best out there IMO you'l also see im missing the strut brace as having some custom washers made for the new bolts and dont wanna damage the fresh paint on the brackets (just taking bloody ages) Had this bracket also sprayed (got some new nuts on order to so that grubby one will be gone soon ) along with the dipstick, strut brace arms and hose finisher of the plenum the bodyshop genius in action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Got to love your engine bay, it looks really ace. You certainly put a lot of thought & effort into what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 cheers buddy wait till its got the strut brace fitted, new bolts throughout, stainless steel tie wraps to replace black plastic ones and a few other bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmJak Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Really really wanna put a big greasy fingerprint in the middle of that catch can - maybe next meet Looks ace mate, nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilsheepshagga_turbo Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 that engine bay is sex bud..... -ho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 I think my bonnet will be staying firmly closed at Zedfest bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 I think my bonnet will be staying firmly closed at Zedfest bud. i think mine will be off will be looking better for zedfest needs the new bolts, strut brace, few other bits if i can get them and a damn good clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Looks spot on James. Glad to see you got everything sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Always a pleasure to see your engine bay James - more cracking work you have done there Hope it still looks like that clean after the Wales drive in October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 Ill be cleaning it again if not colin lol! Cheers to wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurrish Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 If Carlsberg made engine bays this is how they would be made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 Cheers nurrish cant have a much better comment than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Looking matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Looks great mate but I dont understand why you had to get anything moved as I have the same fittings and I sent you the sizes! Did you order the same ones as thye look a tad big for the lines.. Anyhow your sorted and it looks great. Paint looks great but in the future if it chips and you want to go for an anodised finish in gold let me know, I will need a sample of the colour you need (ie the washer from the bolts you have) and all the parts in one go but I can get any colour you want now. Let me know if you want anythign doing as I have a few bits to go in the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomfry Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Very need and tidy, i likey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 cheers mark think they may be slightly bigger than needed but suprised yours fit even with the smaller ones, but no big deal for what it cost!!! thought about getting sprayed in the gold but think the orange pearl suits mine better!!! suprised there isnt a drain point without taking it out to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Looks lovely as usual mate, got some samcos and groundings kit waiting for me at home. Will be a nice wee job for a sunny day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Looking too tidy All you need now is one of these (I know wrong car but you get the idea, ROFL) ...talking about the clear bonnet if you hadn't noticed it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurrish Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 words cannot describe how awesome that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 thought about one off those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 thought about one off those Group buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Looks alright....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 Looks alright....... what the bonnet or engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Looks alright....... what the bonnet or engine The bonnet. The engine looks pants as always J/k but, looks excellent, wish I had the time and money to do the engine bay, but just cant justify it when theres performance mods to be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Looks alright....... what the bonnet or engine Engine bay bud. Not a fan of the bonnet - the second you touch it, finger prints. Second you clean it, scratches. Nice idea but not convinced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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