evilscorp Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 Black wrapped car and red wheels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 You chosen your wheels yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 Yeah, got two sets of work wheels I like but need to find out prices for each and if I can be bothered cleaning lots of fixings or not. I will keep you guessing mate =) how's the Lexus? Ive not seen any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 No updates on the Lexus unfortunately. It's leased so can't mod it lol I have started shopping for the mr2 though Impressed with your work so far mate. Shame your not up the road anymore I would've liked to see it develop. Would've offered to give a hand but dunno what I'd actually do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 Could have done with a hand today, not the easiest to try and put pressure on the wings while also drilling pilot holes and holding them in the correct location. The bottom two bolts were the ones that caused me bother, had to use a paint pen to get a rough outline of the head of a bolt so I knew where to drill as they sit way off and will need some packing to bring them out to keep the door in line and the shut lines ok. Trip to B&Q for some longer bolts and a new toy for later... Shut lines are ok( I can live with them) also improved the bonnets one . Might use some filler to pack out some areas later. The indicator holes need shaved.... but I do like the 370z indicators better.... This is why I needed the dremel, no way was my sawzaw going to fit and I had no cutting disks for my drills, my dads angle grinder is scary as fu''# so that was out to. Great tool, shame I got carried away and cut the side vents as much as I did as they didn't need half that amount cut may be handy for brake cooling ducts or an oil cooler if i get them though. Worst case I fiberglass some of the cut part back on. Don't mind the white dust (even with a mask my lungs are feeling the burn) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 good progress really like the way the wings and the side skirts mix watching with interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnymonno Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Love this thread, it's my bedtime reading When do you hope to have the beast on the road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 its taxed, mot'd and insured... could stick some plates on it and drive lol. There is a car meet this Sunday so hope to have it in a safe driveable state for then, have a few days off work so its play time everyday Well until the wife moans I've not done my chores. I should have the rear bumper and sideskirts on tomorrow, might have a go fitting the diffuser but none of it will be wrapped and I am scared to do the interior parts .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 What's on Sunday? Not been to a meet in ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 Tartan Tarmac near Motherwell, I think, some college. Depends on the weather for me if I take the Z or the 300C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Another breakfast meet? Might pop along il give you a shout if I do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 No way will this be ready, weather is playing up and the fit of this kit is shocking, so much sanding and filling is needed, took one look at the front bumper and that's not going to happen for a while. It doesn't come close to lining up with the Zspeed undertray so I will need to fiberglass a large strip on the bottom so they can link up. Spent the day on the skirts, one was ok the other So this was way off. not great here. getting there. Don't have the correct clips for the OEM bumper so need to wait to install it properly. The only fixing I managed to do before the rain came on and spoiled play, the sills will be rivnut'ed into place once I am fed up trying to get the fit spot on. Also need to sort out the small rust spot in the arch which won't be getting the chop for the Stardast kit later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Those front wings look awesome on your Zed. Definitely going to be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I love this build matey that kit looks hard work but it will be worth it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 Those front wings look awesome on your Zed. Definitely going to be different. Well not really kinda a tribute car to Brian McCann's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 Not bad for a first half drunk attempt, think the alcantara door might be a tad more tricky but hopefully heat should work better and the lack of padding too. perfectly good door rest ruined was a scary thought though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Those front wings look awesome on your Zed. Definitely going to be different. Well not really kinda a tribute car to Brian McCann's You shouldn't have posted that. It's taken the shine off your build lol Here we all were thinking you were a trend setter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 Lol nope just a DIY copycat. Wouldn't want to pretend it was my idea as Brian has been very helpful in getting the stardast kit. Won't be going to tartan tarmac probably as its supposedly dry tomorrow morning so the only chance I will get to work on the Z. I will let u know later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 No worries Good chance I won't make it either I'll let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Those front wings look awesome on your Zed. Definitely going to be different. Well not really kinda a tribute car to Brian McCann's Different though still compared to 99.9% of the Zeds on here though. You still get to keep your "cool points" for that imo even if it is an homage to Brians Zed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Rain halted play Noticed my rivnuts fit quite well in the holes left by the plastic popper socket things, so that saved drilling new holes also should hold up against rusting. Even so I decided to half ass spray some paint into them to help create a seal with the rivnut to avoid water ingress, I may use silicone later to make sure. Then I set about the front bumper adding sheets to allow the undertray to connect.... then I ran out of resin, so need a trip to B&Q or halfords tomorrow. Used some clingfilm to stop it sticking to the plastic tarp or my wooden floor once it was moved inside so the car could go back in the garage. This stuff stinks. Missus not happy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 Well I made an ass of it today, bought new resin from halfords and fibre matting to help strengthen the tissue stuff I had been using, used the full tin of resin to find out the hardener I had been using doesn't work with this new resin =( it's an inferior stuff that uses the same hardener as body filler. Managed to locate some in my tool box and mixed up a small amount to brush over the top, well it's still not hard so probably going to have to start from scratch, doh. Lesson learned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 I have now found my most hatted task. Alcantara wrapping, it sucks.. big time. The stuff just doesn't stretch and is expensive so the last thing I want to do is make cuts to remove the creases, but its going to have to happen as the door card has some complex levels and bends near the handles. the key is do small areas at a time Unfortunately I ran out of light (really need to install one in the conservatory!) Also this is only the first door I wish I could have payed someone to do it but the only people who are semi close are booked until Feb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Jeeze that looks a pig of a job to do. Fair play for attempting it yourself and it does look pretty good from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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