BillyZed Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Thanks guys! and billy next up i think im gonna try my hand at carbon skinning the b pillars, and get my rear window re tinted, but this time by a pro lol. Then ill put the car back in the bodyshop to smooth over the dewiper and nissan badge, and then some LED rears. That will hopefully be the exterior done then Sounds good mate! That won't be the end though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parello9 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 your zed looks epic mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Thanks guys! and billy next up i think im gonna try my hand at carbon skinning the b pillars, and get my rear window re tinted, but this time by a pro lol. Then ill put the car back in the bodyshop to smooth over the dewiper and nissan badge, and then some LED rears. That will hopefully be the exterior done then Sounds good mate! That won't be the end though.... O im well aware.. your zed looks epic mate thanks a lot buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Just a few snaps taken from a recent meet 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 You're going to think I'm gay for you Scott if I keep complimenting you so much all the time. ...but the Zed looks awesome as per usual. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Haha that made me chuckle! I appreciate it buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjf1985 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Gorgeous car! Loving the night time shots! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Hi Scott ~ finally got my new alloys from the Cougar Store. Mitz does a great service as you know and I'm very pleased with how the alloys look. Your car was my inspiration for getting them rather than just getting new tyres & my old Rays refurbed so it's all your fault, ...that I'm loving the way my Zed looks more than ever now. Cheers. Link: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/84005-new-alloys-tyres-thanks-cougar-store/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) Hi Scott ~ finally got my new alloys from the Cougar Store. Mitz does a great service as you know and I'm very pleased with how the alloys look. Your car was my inspiration for getting them rather than just getting new tyres & my old Rays refurbed so it's all your fault, ...that I'm loving the way my Zed looks more than ever now. Cheers. Link: http://www.350z-uk.c...s-cougar-store/ Glad to hear your pleased mate! (you should be they look awesome!) Mitz is a top bloke and im not surpised to hear in the slightest of his great service! Its a really nice thought that my car swayed you towards the rotas, you made the right choice... although im sorry... tell your bank manager I accept no liability Edited April 13, 2014 by Scott_f91 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 ^^ Don't worry my bank manager used to be my old man so he knows what I'm like with cars anyway, ...but since he's retired now I'll have to let them know Monday that you accept no liability & it's all on me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 So there has been a few niggling bits regarding the HU and centre console that I decided to sort this weekend. So with a few mates over we got to work. In no time atall we had the centre console out So the first fix was to sort the low volume issues. Busters RCA mod worked a treat And Jak working his magic with his soldering iron Once this was all confirmed to be working as brilliantly as we hoped, moved on to the other niggle. The wrap. There was a few places that were suffering adhesion issues so opted for paint. Went over to Halfrauds to get some gunmetal grey made up, got home excited to get some colour on the primered plastics, only to find the nozzle was unsprayable. It was literally impossible to spray without it spluttering. So back down to halfords for an exchange to another nice looking grey. All painted and very happy with the new colour, apart from the cubby. For prep work from a previous coat of paint meant this has came out a bit 'funny' Only myself to blame, but we pressed on for now. So back in it all went. Thanks to Jak and Steve for their help over this weekend! To diffuse the dodgey paint on the cubby I quickly made up a 'Rising Sun' sticker, actually like it more than I thought I would. All In all a happy bunny, and love my HU even more now! Thats all for now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Very nice and I actually like that Rising Sun sticker too. Different at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zhorno Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Wanted to ask you Scott if you get 5 mins one day could you take a picture from low down directly behind your Zed?. Just very interested to see the rear stance on it with the wider rear tyre set up. Thanks. A quick one on my drive for you mate, it is sitting a bit higher than usual due to my wonkey drive, but close enough That's great Scott thanks but any chance of doing one like the below picture? Talking with Mitz @CS now about alloy/tyre combos thanks to you. Them back wheels on the foreign zed look wide as foooook Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Thanks guys yeah I like the sticker more than I thought! May make a slightly better one down the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Right little update, tried my hand at a bit of Carbon Skinning over the last few days. It took a little longer than expected and I learnt a lot from it. Overall though im happy with the results So I thought id try my B pillars, as the carbon wrap was put to shame against the real carbon fiber mirror covers. Step one was to get the wrap off and rub them down. Then to apply the basecoat in which the carbon will adhere to Then I layed the carbon over once the basecoat was tacky Both pieces wrapped and awaiting their resin. After a few layers of resin, it was time to rub them down. After getting to work with the sandpaper it appeared I had rubbed it down way too much, and it was at the point where I was just left with a matt grey finish, no weave or anything. Panicking that I had rubbed into the carbon, I reapplied some more resin, which bought it back to normal. So i was on the right tracks after all! So once this had dried again, I rubbed it down again. Here you can see how it goes: Yet apply a bit of lacquer/resin or even just water, and the weave returns.. Now admittedly at this stage through fear I did cut the rubbing down a bit short, but after some laquering I simply wasnt happy with the finish, so i went back and rubbed it down thoroughly and properly, working through the grits. Then with a can of lacquer and some coats later we have this And fitted Only real problem i have is if you look closely parts it appears to have small holes in the resin, im 99% sure this is where the weave has separated slightly, allowing it to fall through a bit. A way to overcome this would be to order the 'Pro Finish' kit. Which comes with a thin layer of resin already in the weave, which helps hold it together in the application (as it does separate very easily) Apart from that im quite chuffed with the results Now im not sure whether to add a small nismo sticker to each one? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjf1985 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 That looks ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 cheers mate, to be fair the pics are in my favour, but im really pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Does look very good Scott. Forget the Nismo stickers though imo unless it was just a joke of course. Although if you do decide to sell them one day then add Nismo stickers to double your price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Does look very good Scott. Forget the Nismo stickers though imo unless it was just a joke of course. Although if you do decide to sell them one day then add Nismo stickers to double your price. Thanks mate Dont worry the Nismo stickers will be staying away. Point well raised about the resale value though, couldn't be more true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 So a few little things were purchased recently, along with a service.. Nismo radiator cap Nismo Oil filler cap (fitted with the radiator cap) Apexi Panel Filter Then a trip upto Kaizer Motor Company for my P1 service along with a gearbox and Diff oil change Great service received as usual! I couldnt recommend Sly highly enough! Top bloke! Up on the ramps (just) bumper and steps scrape a little getting on, but we got there And got home to find my other purchase arrived HoseTechnik Braided brake lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Some nice parts there Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 aha cheers, gradually my efforts are turning towards the engine bay now. Me and a few mates are going on a rolling road day on sunday (so keep an eye out for the video ) But I dare say this will encourage my efforts further haha Shame my hoses didnt turn up slightly earlier and I would of asked Sly to fit them whilst he was on the car, always the way though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 aha cheers, gradually my efforts are turning towards the engine bay now. Me and a few mates are going on a rolling road day on sunday (so keep an eye out for the video ) But I dare say this will encourage my efforts further haha Shame my hoses didnt turn up slightly earlier and I would of asked Sly to fit them whilst he was on the car, always the way though! I wish I could start on the "pretty" bits but for now I'm trying, I say trying, to stay performance related. Once I'm truly happy with the performance then I'll start tarting up the bay and styling the outside. Although saying that I did just get my interior door pulls & passenger grab handle Hydro dipped in gold carbon fibre weave. But that was reasonably cheap to do (£70 all in) and I hate how scratched up my drivers door pull/switch panel is. Just got to fit them now but waiting till the end of the month as my cars going to the painters week after next to have a little rust problem sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Sounds good mate, and that does sound very reasonably priced indeed! gonna look really smart! Had a rolling road day on sunday, more motivated for the performance side of things even more now aha! I rolled: 275.6 hp@5927rpm 263.6 ib.ft@4564rpm Which i thought was quit good considering its 10 years old and basically standard good starting place for more power i think Video I made of the group of us that went: (I'm at 3 minutes 54) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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