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Right hit on another little problem the aero spoiler arrived today so i tried it on the boot and as i thought it covers part of the boot badge. Theres two things i can do either cut the spoiler to go round the badge or fill the boot badge recess. I know its a rare part but personally i think cut the spoiler as i wanted to keep the boot badge what do you guys think?
A couple more pics of the bumper sanded down had to go that far to get rid of some dodgy paint! Also the front and rear wings stonechipped and i have also etch primed the other side as they went back to bare metal too because of stonechips. Was going to prime them today in a high build primer but got rained off!
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Cut the spoiler, if you do it right it will look so good
As for front bumper while its in this state have you considered running a square front plate to one side (like some alfa's) and leaving the front smooth without the holder? I'm doing this myself when I get round to it, imo a very clean look without the central no. Plate :
BTW for me this is the most interesting thread I've read in a while, keep up the good work !
As for front bumper while its in this state have you considered running a square front plate to one side (like some alfa's) and leaving the front smooth without the holder? I'm doing this myself when I get round to it, imo a very clean look without the central no. Plate :
BTW for me this is the most interesting thread I've read in a while, keep up the good work !
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I would smooth out the badge, rather than cut the spoiler. Just not convinced about leaving the badge. Would leave a much less cluttered rear end.
You could try messing around in a photoshop type program and see what it looks like with/without it. Someone on here must have the skills to mock it up.
Gary
You could try messing around in a photoshop type program and see what it looks like with/without it. Someone on here must have the skills to mock it up.
Gary
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I managed to catch someone selling some he recently bought from rossitors, still set me back over £250 but they are worth it. Try CA automotive for originals but expect to pay £300 or more. Replicas can be had but have no experience of quality/fitment. I know there are carbon fiber Replicas on eBay somewhereDaz3 wrote:Cheers Shanty thats exactly what i thought. As for the front bumper i did have something like that in mind as dads old alfa ran the plate on the passenger side? Also where did you get them acs front splitters from if you don't mind me asking
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Thing is i've already lost the side grill badges so i'm only left with the bonnet and boot and really wanted to keep them plus i thought it'd look alright. If someone could photoshop it for me i'd be gratefull. Thanks DazGazHyde wrote:I would smooth out the badge, rather than cut the spoiler. Just not convinced about leaving the badge. Would leave a much less cluttered rear end.
You could try messing around in a photoshop type program and see what it looks like with/without it. Someone on here must have the skills to mock it up.
Gary
Right i've chopped it
Got the spoiler sorted out tonight still think it needs a few tweeks in places to get perfect but only had a bonnet badge to mock up so will have a better go tomorrow. I also tapered the edge a bit but you can't really tell until it gets some primer on. What do you guys reckon i think it looks cool!
Got the spoiler sorted out tonight still think it needs a few tweeks in places to get perfect but only had a bonnet badge to mock up so will have a better go tomorrow. I also tapered the edge a bit but you can't really tell until it gets some primer on. What do you guys reckon i think it looks cool!
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Absolutely spot on!! If i find a matching spoiler will you cut it for me? I reckon it will look far more oem with the cut out and badge
Cant wait to see this car painted
Cant wait to see this car painted
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Thanks again shanty glad so many people are taking interest in my project and gratefull for all the advice and help! I think cutting was the only way really filling it wouldn't have looked OEM. If you find one i'll chop it for you no problem. I'll also keep an eye out for you.shantybeater wrote:Absolutely spot on!! If i find a matching spoiler will you cut it for me? I reckon it will look far more oem with the cut out and badge
Cant wait to see this car painted
+1, really looking forward to seeing the car at the end of this project.Z3cade wrote:cant wait to see this Daz.... its going to look fantastic
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nice update! getting there mate
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The spoiler looks spot on Daz great job
Wish I was as handy ,I think I'd strip my car and re spray it too
Cant wait to see the panels back on the car in Apline White. I know it's going to look awesome.
I think you should look out for a hard top either in black which I think will look super or you could re spray that alpine white too.
What have you decided interior wise?
Wish I was as handy ,I think I'd strip my car and re spray it too
Cant wait to see the panels back on the car in Apline White. I know it's going to look awesome.
I think you should look out for a hard top either in black which I think will look super or you could re spray that alpine white too.
What have you decided interior wise?
Cheers guys Naeem I already have a hardtop Also have a contrasting colour in mind for a few bits! As for the interior I've got hold of a full 'M' interior including the dash and windscreen surround in estoril blue and black! Should look cool it's nice to finally have a few bits in primer and flatted down really excited about putting some White on now!
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Daz, RE the aero boot lid.
An OEM spoiler such as the one fitted to the XR4x4 (I had one a previous life, pre 'Z' ) has a channel in the under side to prevent water pooling on the hatch. This could be a discrete solution, a channel a couple of mm wide and deep on the underside. NB just big enough to clean with a pipe cleaner when it gets gunged up.
Loving the quality and direction of your work
J
An OEM spoiler such as the one fitted to the XR4x4 (I had one a previous life, pre 'Z' ) has a channel in the under side to prevent water pooling on the hatch. This could be a discrete solution, a channel a couple of mm wide and deep on the underside. NB just big enough to clean with a pipe cleaner when it gets gunged up.
Loving the quality and direction of your work
J
Project is looking great, its gonna look fantastic in alpine white! Can't wait to see the finished results, keep us updated
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Looks great! The paint looks like its been done to a proffessional standard! I hope the rest of panels come out as good!!
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Wow great work! Have you thought about soothing aero spoiler in to look even more oem?
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Cheers i dont think im going to smooth it in just incase the filler cracks over time i've seen a few 'barry' cars with stuff smoothed and cracks i thought id leave itJ1SUA wrote:Wow great work! Have you thought about soothing aero spoiler in to look even more oem?
Just been basecoating the rear quarters and bumpers today so should have some lacquer on later. Trouble is the flies seem to like white so its being a bit of a nightmare but hopefully we'll get there!
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Looks fabulous, what a job to undertake, i have been having sleepless nights putting a dvd cd in the M.. The only thing that concerns me is, i would have had all black interior to go with the white, will the blue be a bit deck chairy, if you know what i mean Well done
Yeah just not put any pics up yet I've just stripped the remaining bits off the car and in the engine bay. Gave it all a good clean and stonechipped all in the arches and underneath the car. Engine bays primed so just gotta do the windscreen surround then topcoat. Just waiting for some poly bushes and brake discs so I can put back together and move it. Cheers Daz
So here's where we're at now the car shell is ready for paint this weekend, i've already stonechipped underneath and will be putting a full polybush powerflex kit on along with some ap coilovers and rose jointed top mounts. I also have some drilled and grooved discs front and back to go on.
Also i've been having a play at work. i got dissapointed about the aero skirts not being the right ones so i've decide to add about 30mm visual depth to the OE skirt. I feel the standard skirt just falls under the car too quick what do ya reckon?
Also i've been having a play at work. i got dissapointed about the aero skirts not being the right ones so i've decide to add about 30mm visual depth to the OE skirt. I feel the standard skirt just falls under the car too quick what do ya reckon?
Cheers mate not too sure when it's gonna be done but if I can get the shell painted this weekend that means I can start putting panels on as there finished as I'm running out of room. Got my eye on a set of wheels for it although it means forking out £700 but I'm very tempted! Did you get a new set for your zed not seen any pics yet?
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Lol that would cost more than the cars worth in rattle cans and still be rubbish! Now I've got the feel for the spray gun it's a doddle!Z3cade wrote:As long as you ant doing it with aerosol cans from halfords lol..Daz3 wrote:No there's all types I'm using a 2k paint basecoat and lacquer which is air drying.
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Great job wish i had the balls to do a full respray well done mate hats off to ya i love the way Zs are so easy to work on such a good D.I.Y. car
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