marzman Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Well... it's been a long winter, and i've only driven the zed ONCE since Nov 21st last year. It's been a long 3 months but it's finally over, and it's back on the road. I spent most of yesterday working on it. First order of business was a new battery, costing £54 from my local motor factors (Bargain!) I'd removed my battery and tried charging it, but it wasnt having any of it. Next, i continued with the wheel refurb that i'd mentioned in my other thread. I had lots of little spot marks on the rims which i couldnt get rid of by hand, but i managed to shift them using a polishing attachment for my drill. It took me about 4 hours in total but im pleased with the results, and have hopefully staved off the need for a refurb for another year. After this i removed the front bumper for a couple of jobs. I wanted to fit the LED reflectors which i made over christmas, and also swap out the horn for the one that Leonk gave me (mine had the optional 'Sports Horn' from nissan, which sounds too gay, so i've gone back to a manly stock horn. ). Thanks Leon - very happy with it. Lastly i gave it the first wash of 2013. Nothing major just a quick wash and light spray on wax. I'll give it some propper detailing tlc in the near future though.. Im glad to see it back looking it's best finally. I also had some part worn Michelin Pilot Sport 2's fitted in the week to replace my worn out Goodyear Eagle F1's. Im expecting big things from these tyres but i've already had a bit of a moment in them coming off a round about, which wouldnt have happened in the F1's so the jury is still out. Next small job to do is have a go with my new polishing attachment and the metal polish on my headlight, as they're starting to show their age. Also this year i need a front end re-spray and i'll probably get the front smoothed and debadged, so i might have the rear debadged too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Nice work, Chris, hopefully I'll get to see you and your Zed this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Love this car, looks great Marz Think I might have the same problem with you with one of my wheels, got some specks on there that just wont shift. Will hopefully do the same and try the ole drill method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Still one of my fav cars on the forum. :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Looking awesome mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Nice work, shes ready for wales now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Looks lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I can see you've been busy Chris, looking good. Saw you Friday morning with your winter wheels on, looks so much better with the Volks back on Glad the horns came in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 one of my personnal favs in the blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Nice work Wheels look great Well worth the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 nice one mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Looking fab chap! Been a long winter!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Looking fab chap! Been a long winter!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Car's looking good. I couldn't even give up chocolate for Lent for a month and you've resisted taking out the Zed FOR THREE! I salute your will power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Nice Marz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hey thanks for the comments everyone, much appreciated. Yep it has been hard... especially getting in the 1.3 Fiesta every day. However at least i get to drive that flat out everywhere and still be under the speed limit. Nice work, Chris, hopefully I'll get to see you and your Zed this year... Funny you should mention that. Leicester Tigers Rugby Club are one of our clients at work and we've got some work coming up with them in the next couple of months, so i've already dibs'd the project so i can come and see you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Looking smart Chris. How easy is the bumper to remove. Need to get my clear reflectors fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Looks good ..ready for Spring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Looks good Marz Don't worry too much about your Michelin Pilot Sport's not working aswell as your previous Goodyear's. Roads are still a bit naff regarding conditions and grip at the moment, there's still a lot of salt/grit residue around, especially on roundabouts etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Looking smart Chris. How easy is the bumper to remove. Need to get my clear reflectors fitted. Fairly easy bud. Took me a couple of hours as everything had siezed and it seems slightly more difficult with the Nismo bumper as i had to remove my wheel arch liners before i could get to the inner bolts. Essentially though, there are about 7 bolts across the bottom, 2 each side facing upwards between the bumper and the wheel arch, and the 6 poppers inside the bonnet. It used to take me 15mins on my last zed as you can just bend the arch liners back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 nice work - I wish I knew how to do stuff to my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMAN Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Great looking Z ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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