Jay Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 So I was chatting to a few of my mates at the weekend regarding how much my zed has changed over the years and decided to start a thread to show the gradual transformation of it So it all started with me saying I wasn't going to modify the zed at all Ohhhh how I was wrong I dont have any pics of it completely standard. For some bizare reason I decided to go for chrome wheels they lasted a whole 3 months Ok so after that slight mishap I decided to go down the Jap style route..... so I got my old jdm wheels back on and refurbed them black. I also purchased a nismo v1 rep and a nismo v1 spoiler. Just as it was all going in for paint I decided to paint my roof black and also an accent on the back spoiler black aswell. Next came the headlights...... Paul @ dream customz hooked me up with a gorgeous pair of lights At this point.... I attended alot more meets and shows and decided to change the look again but only subtley by adding the black strip on the front bumper. It just gave it a bit of a meanier look Ok so by now I was thinking to myself .... thats the zed done..... but oh no... I parked up next to Paul T's green beast and Irfans azure unique zed.....and I will be honest....... I knew my zed needed a kit in order to look as good as theirs So side skirts and a rear bumper were next in line. I didnt want to go all nismo as I wanted a fairly unique looking 350z. So after hours an hours of looking through web sites etc I decided on JP Vizage skirts and Ings +1 rear bumper. Sooooooo Looooowwww I was really pleased with the out come and loved the way the zed looked... I kept it like this for a fair few months. To be honest.... its only because I was in Australia for 6 months When I returned from my oz adventure.... I fell in love again with the zed as I forgot how powerful she was and also how much attention you get while driving it. But this only lasted about ohhh 2 months AGAIN At this point the 07 bumper buldge was on everyones hit list.... so naturally I had to have one OK sooooo the Biggest and BRIGHTEST change was now happening. I wanted my zed to become a show car and felt that the blade was a safe option...... I knew deep down that a colour change was needed. However I kept thinkin of the cost but also how it would affect the resale of the zed whenever it happened. So I was told about wrapping etc.... naturally I enquired........ that led to my PUMPKIN ZED As usual....... there was something missing.... yup, you guessed it.........WHEELS ....... It was show time now soooooo naturally new zorst and a couple of engine bay bits and bobs This then made me smile I calmed down for a while and decided to do some "sensible" mods and upgrade my dics to EBC Turbo grooves with yellow stuff pads Also since I was on the wheels etc I had to get some spacers to give it that meanier stance So was that it....... my show car..... finally finished NOPE I felt that the nismo front was a little too subtle.... I got my inspiration from 33boxer and his gorgeous aussie drift car.... so I was on the phone pronto to Japan and ordering my JP Vizage type N front bumper The first one in the uk I think that is the zed finished externally...... for this show season I have recently purchased a new steering wheel, blackened l.e.d. rear lights and a nitrous bottle ( for show only... but we will see ) So that's all folks..... hope you haven't minded too much reading my random ramblings. But that is the evolution of my zed.... whats next..... new seats and then...... thats it ....................... FOR NOW QUICK UPDATE: new engine bay bits and also new retrimmed seats on the way Cheers for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alessandro Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 You finished yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Brill to see the evolution of your zed Jay Zed - looking mucho Laughed when I read - gonna leave as standard! Ever been had.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony420z Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Looking good mate any engine mods maybe turbos next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladesGrant Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Nice work Jay, hard to believe your car started as a standard Blade Zed. Looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 nice tale! Can I ask what size spacers you have and how low you have dropped it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Good post. Enjoyed reading it and looking at your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 thats a few quids worth, is it a genuine rear bumper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 That front bumper is the... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 I would love to go down the s/c or turbo route.... but just too many pennies Its a ings replica mate. As for spacers am sure its 20/ 25...... I would need to double check tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 ............. slippery slope.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu350z Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Love the Pumpkin! She's HOT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Brilliant thread ... The car looks very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 This is going to look the bomb on our stand this year mate! Alot of cash and effort gone into this and its paid off! Got your wheel on yet? I am doing my best to keep up and get ready for the show season. I am keeping up fine but my wallet ain't! Oh well japspeed decats and y pipe are on their way, eibach lowering springs are on their way, paul is sorting my lights for me and I am looking for an exhaust. Thereafter maybe the diffuser will go on and that will be about it for this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Cheers guys... much appreciated. Craig you have spent a bomb on ur zed of late It looks great mate and the club stand will look awesome this year with all the cars together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Ur almost as bad as Paul! Comin along nicely I like the orange on the steering wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 HAHA i dont think anyone is as bad as paul. He has changed his colour like 4 times now Steering wheel is getting fitted next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 awesome Jay.....one of my favs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARphotographs Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 when are you going to replace the auto box with a real mans manual? get it on track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Awesome looking zed! Definitely one of my fav's I've come across online How much was the wrap and the headlights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 when are you going to replace the auto box with a real mans manual? get it on track! Why would I replace it when its quicker in a 1/4 mile and also dont need to worry about crunchy gears? Awesome looking zed! Definitely one of my fav's I've come across online How much was the wrap and the headlights? Wow.... thanks very much mate The wrap was roughly 1500 bucks... as for the lights am not 100% sure. Paul at dreamzcustomz did them for me a while ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARphotographs Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 when are you going to replace the auto box with a real mans manual? get it on track! Why would I replace it when its quicker in a 1/4 mile and also dont need to worry about crunchy gears? cause life isn't a 1/4 mile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 I live my life a 1/4 at a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARphotographs Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 You know, this ain't no 10-second race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 Quick update: New pics page 1 and new retrimmed seats on the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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