Dallans Build Thread | On its fat arse! *lower and wider*

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Tue 04 Sep, 2012 20:23

Ok...so I bought the car of a member from here a few months back.

She has currently got 53,000 miles on her 2.2i block...

100% standard... (and IMMACULATE).

Plans...

1) Dark Carbon Badges all round
2) Coilovers
3) Deep 17" - 18" Wheels
4) Clearing Indicators
5) Upgraded Sound
6) De-badging
7) A lot more blackness...
8) A lot more euro...

Keep posted...more to come

This is her...

chrisp_1 · Post by **chrisp_1** » Tue 04 Sep, 2012 20:58

Some clever photography there mate

Keep it simple with any mods is my advice, don't spoil it.

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Tue 04 Sep, 2012 21:07

Thanks mate...

...it is going to be very low-key modification...

(i.e. simple smoothing).

PCSAM · Post by **PCSAM** » Tue 04 Sep, 2012 21:12

looks more like you have been buffing a bit to hard after a good polish..........

nice pics

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Tue 04 Sep, 2012 21:15

PCSAM wrote:looks more like you have been buffing a bit to hard after a good polish..........
nice pics

HAHAHAHA!! - now you mention it, it does look a bit like that....

.....guess i edited them a bit tooooo much!!

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Wed 05 Sep, 2012 15:52

Ok, so today I spent the day "de-cluttering" the front and rear...

1st picture shows the be-dadging of the rear
2nd and 3rd picture shows de-reg plating and balckening of the grills!!

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Fri 07 Sep, 2012 09:52

So.....£10.50 later and two days of postage waiting.....

here is my latest addition...

resunoiz · Post by **resunoiz** » Fri 07 Sep, 2012 09:55

nice car and nice cat

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Fri 07 Sep, 2012 10:03

Ha thanks...

these are the look for the new wheels I have just bought

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Fri 07 Sep, 2012 10:22

And here is a picture of my Polystyrene Coilovers

stupot50 · Post by **stupot50** » Fri 07 Sep, 2012 10:25

Just a question, but aren't your new plates illegal?

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Fri 07 Sep, 2012 10:29

Yes, yes they are!!

Same as not having a front reg plate.....

PCSAM · Post by **PCSAM** » Fri 07 Sep, 2012 11:33

dallantan wrote:Yes, yes they are!!

Same as not having a front reg plate.....

sorry mate your rear plate is illegal and you will get a pull from the boys in blue ....
black plates like your rear are only allowed for cars before 1972 ?

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Fri 07 Sep, 2012 11:39

Yeah, I am aware of the legal conformaties etc etc although the police around here are very very leniant...

...i am fortuante to even have a Ford Focus police car follow me all the way to work this morning behond me in traffic and not even look twice....

markrnorton · Post by **markrnorton** » Fri 07 Sep, 2012 12:02

I think you will struggle to get your wheels to fit properly, especially with coilovers on the front. the tyres/wheel rims normally clash with the spring/platform and need spacing.

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Fri 07 Sep, 2012 12:08

I understand what you are saying and appreciate the input although I do not think this will be a problem because of the whole suspension setup being thinner??

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markrnorton · Post by **markrnorton** » Fri 07 Sep, 2012 12:11

No, it isn't like that. (i have had coilovers on my Z3)

the spring platform and spring are lower and longer than the standard shocks, so the clash with the tyre/rim. on a standard wheel you normally need around a 5mm spacer to clear the clash

markrnorton · Post by **markrnorton** » Fri 07 Sep, 2012 12:14

not that clear a picture but see below

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Fri 07 Sep, 2012 12:38

hmm.....i now understand...

i shall check my wheels now but surely due to the offset, the wheels are oging outwards and not inwards...

JamesRowe · Post by **JamesRowe** » Fri 07 Sep, 2012 14:55

Dude I said that to you before you installed them haha. Stand wheels have such low offset, when you've slammed the fronts, the camber makes the wheels at the top to poke right in like / \ << that lol.

So as they go in, the will touch the suspension (whether its thinner or not). On standard rims I had to put 5mm spacers on there to clear (with a nats penis it just about did!)

markrnorton · Post by **markrnorton** » Fri 07 Sep, 2012 15:08

JamesRowe wrote:Dude I said that to you before you installed them haha. Stand wheels have such low offset, when you've slammed the fronts, the camber makes the wheels at the top to poke right in like / \ << that lol.

So as they go in, the will touch the suspension (whether its thinner or not). On standard rims I had to put 5mm spacers on there to clear (with a nats penis it just about did!)

Thats not quite right, as the angle face of the hub relative to the shock does not alter with camber adjustment. So the wheel/shock interface angle is static, wheel offset is the only factor with respect to the potential 'clash'.

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Sun 09 Sep, 2012 12:26

Coilovers fitted....

here is the front pic (with standard wheels...)

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Sun 09 Sep, 2012 12:29

Ok, so after decided not to spend well over £100 of a fully fitted outdoor cover...

...i bought this cheapo waterproof one off some chap off eGay for £13 brand new.

It is really good quality and despite having to be put on back to front to ensure stability....it really is quite good!!

Zedbedee · Post by **Zedbedee** » Mon 10 Sep, 2012 08:19

Sorry, I'm going to get a bit off topic!
I expect it's clearly explained on this site somewhere but forgive me for being a bit thick about this but how do you get pictures into a post like this one? A few good pictures really make a post but I've struggled to do it many times.

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Mon 10 Sep, 2012 08:23

That's ok...you need to upload the pics to www.photobucket.com first then just copy the link direct into your post...

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M@r]{ · Post by **M@r]{** » Mon 10 Sep, 2012 13:26

You and me should have worked together on ours, we've pretty much done the same things over the last few weeks

My wheels fouled my dampers on the front after fitting the coilovers - 6mm spacers sorted it.

And be careful with that cover, unless it fits very well, ie no movement, you'll find that the slightest bit of dust or dirt trapped between the cover and your paintwork added to anything just over a breeze and it will be like wet and dry

Corners of your wing mirrors will go first. I had this happen to a car of mine once, it was a decent cover I bought from Argos - still did it. IMO only use these covers on a perfectly clean car in a garage. Overwise you'll do more damage than leaving the car out to the elements

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Mon 10 Sep, 2012 13:33

Yeah we should have really.

What are you doing tonight? - Do you fancy coming over to have a look at my coils and giving me your professional advice?

M@r]{ · Post by **M@r]{** » Mon 10 Sep, 2012 13:40

dallantan wrote:Yeah we should have really.

What are you doing tonight? - Do you fancy coming over to have a look at my coils and giving me your professional advice?

LOL trust me I'm far from a professional! I'm pretty useless with car mechanics, wherever possible I pay other people to work on mine. I gave my car to Carnetix to them remember!

As for popping over I could do, we could compare progress, get ideas and stuff

I'll have to play it by ear though, quite busy with work

PM me your address and phone number

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Mon 10 Sep, 2012 13:43

My mobile number is in Signature....sent me a message

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dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Wed 12 Sep, 2012 18:12

Anyway...

...here are my new wheels (slammed)...

Spec:

Front DARE RS (17" x8.5J) ET15 wrapped in 205/40/17"
Rear DARE RS (17" x10J) ET20 wrapped in 225/45/17"

ENJOY

M@r]{ · Post by **M@r]{** » Wed 12 Sep, 2012 18:19

Holy tyre stretch Batman

Looks really good buddy, that style of wheel goes really well

Oh by the way, some trampy fcuker has disposed of their Carlsberg bottle top in one of your wheels

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Wed 12 Sep, 2012 18:34

M@r]{ wrote:Holy tyre stretch Batman

Looks really good buddy, that style of wheel goes really well

Oh by the way, some trampy fcuker has disposed of their Carlsberg bottle top in one of your wheels

hahahaha thanks mann!! see you next sayurday

Daz3 · Post by **Daz3** » Wed 12 Sep, 2012 21:50

Looking good been looking forward to seeing them wheels on. I take it your selection of slabs is to aid in getting a jack under the sill?

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Wed 12 Sep, 2012 22:45

You got it in 1 haha.

Ps, thanks for your input

realyl appreciated

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dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Sun 03 Mar, 2013 13:01

Well last Monday, the Z-S went into the bodyshop to have the following "changed"/spruced...

New Radiator (to look shiney)
Smoohthed Front Badge
Blacker Kidney Grills
Smoothed Reg Plate Holes
Yellow Continental Fogs
Halo/Projector Headlights (black)

She should come out on Weds/Thurs so will post pics soon...

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 12:58

well, as promised, here are pictures...

COMMENTS WELCOME.....

martyb · Post by **martyb** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 13:16

hey man your car is looking insanely good!

Did you do the badge smoothing yourself?
what model of grill is that aswell looks really menacing.

I wouldnt normally be a fan of those style of wheels but on yours they suit it well.

Kudos on the hard work!

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 13:47

martyb wrote:hey man your car is looking insanely good!

Did you do the badge smoothing yourself?
what model of grill is that aswell looks really menacing.

I wouldnt normally be a fan of those style of wheels but on yours they suit it well.

Kudos on the hard work!

thanks martyb

i really appreciate the comments.

yeah, all the smoothing work was completed myself - it was standard when i bought it

the gril is a standard sport grill matted black.

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 14:20

Finally!...I like the "smoothed look"... the finish is immaculate...and it's really really low...well done Dallantan!!

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 14:24

Southernboy wrote:Finally!...I like the "smoothed look"... the finish is immaculate...and it's really really low...well done Dallantan!!

thanks mann!!

im really happy with her now.

next is boot solenoid to smooth the third brakelight, badge and boot popper.

PCSAM · Post by **PCSAM** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 14:29

car is looking really good mate ..... the smooth look and those dust-caps

..............

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 14:30

PCSAM wrote:car is looking really good mate ..... the smooth look and those dust-caps ..............

HAHAHHAHA, dont you like my dice???? :O :O

PCSAM · Post by **PCSAM** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 14:33

dallantan wrote:
PCSAM wrote:car is looking really good mate ..... the smooth look and those dust-caps ..............

HAHAHHAHA, dont you like my dice???? :O :O

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 14:36

PCSAM wrote:
dallantan wrote:
PCSAM wrote:car is looking really good mate ..... the smooth look and those dust-caps ..............

HAHAHHAHA, dont you like my dice???? :O :O

IM WETTING MYSELF WITH LAUGHTER.......(on my own)!!!!!!!!!!

Z3cade · Post by **Z3cade** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 16:11

Looks great

Love the yellow fogs, a great euro look..

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 16:27

Thanks mann!! I know you were waiting to see them more than anyone

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dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Fri 05 Apr, 2013 15:45

Well im off tomorrow to get my wheels quoted up to get them mirror polished

SHINEY SHINEY

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sun 07 Apr, 2013 10:17

And now all you need is a couple of these...

I fitted them to my car yesterday...4 bolts either side which come with the splitters...Had to have them painted to match though..(£25.00).
The splitters were around $120.00 excl shipping etc. If I recall correctly the seller is called "racing_raven" or maybe it was "raven_racing"...whichever....

The best thing about them is that they fit accurately to the OEM curve of the bumper...no fiddling about or sanding etc...the finish on them was also excellent...no prepping to do except on the left unit which had a small rectangular indentation for badging which I chose not to have..so filled and painted.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sun 07 Apr, 2013 15:12

Southernboy wrote:And now all you need is a couple of these...

I fitted them to my car yesterday...4 bolts either side which come with the splitters...Had to have them painted to match though..(£25.00).
The splitters were around $120.00 excl shipping etc. If I recall correctly the seller is called "racing_raven" or maybe it was "raven_racing"...whichever.... The best thing about them is that they fit accurately to the OEM curve of the bumper...no fiddling about or sanding etc...the finish on them was also excellent...no prepping to do except on the left unit which had a small rectangular indentation for badging which I chose not to have..so filled and painted.

How did you fit the splitters? when you say you bolted them on did you mean that? lol I've got the carbon fibre versions from the same seller, quality is spot on and they fit great but was wondering if using self tapping screws would be enough to hold them firm?

Cheers,

Tim.

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sun 07 Apr, 2013 16:43

I have 4 predrilled 6mm bolt holes along the edge which fits under the bumper. They even have a recess for the heads of the bolts cast into the splitter. They sent me a total of 8 bolts which were 30mm longer than they needed to be, and nylock nuts with large flat washers to go on the nut side and prevent the nut being pulled through the plastic of the buper..I must say I'm a little puzzled by the pic you've posted. Thery are indeed identical, but without the pre-cast holes...I would query that with them, they may have sent you a dud set ?? I'll take a pic of the underside of mine to show you the very well made recess etc.
Self tapping screws would def not hold. They would flap about I think. The washers they sent me had 6mm holes, but an OD of around 30mm. The bolt heads are hemispherical and large too, so they provide a good seat for the outer clamping points on the splitter. They do fit very well though.