Had a little bit of free time yesterday at work so started doing some bits on the zed project!

 

Removed the rear spoiler - should knock about 0.5 sec of the 0-60 time with the weight saving! :biggrin:

 

 

Pic of the nasty rust hole!

 

 

Pic of the repair panel from ebay:

 

 

Pics not great quality as taken on my iphone!

 

Need to buy myself a spoiler as a xmas prezzie now!!! :santa:

what spoiler are you changing to? is it much of a job to fit that sill piece then?

what spoiler are you changing to? is it much of a job to fit that sill piece then?

 

Will prob change my mind a few times but 99 spec is favorite! :cool3:

 

Rear sill piece is shaped nicely to fit - have both sides & both outer sill panels also. Have also got an arch repair panel for the NSR. Bit of welding, blending & painting & should look good! :hammer:

Some more pics from today, front bumper & wings removed:

 

 

 

 

I plan on removing the AIV system while the wings are off :thumbup:

Cool !!:thumbup1:

 

My favourite kinda pic is one where a car is in bits being worked on !

Please keep taking pics as you go Paul, it makes it a story to follow.

 

Excellent stuff.

 

Alan............

Will do!

 

Just researching some AIV & PRVR system removal while the wings are off! :D

 

Then can start cutting the rot out!

 

Goodies are on the way now - 99 spec spoiler & windscreen/roof trims ordered. Also got some HID kits coming :thumbup1:

 

Paul

Will do!

 

Just researching some AIV & PRVR system removal while the wings are off! :D

 

Then can start cutting the rot out!

 

Goodies are on the way now - 99 spec spoiler & windscreen/roof trims ordered. Also got some HID kits coming :thumbup1:

 

Paul

 

Let your camera be your friend !:cool2:

 

Look forward to the next update.

Just remember, as the welding sparks land in your ear, or up your sleeve, just keep thinking of the summer cruising in her when its done !!

 

Alan.........

Let your camera be your friend !:cool2:

 

Look forward to the next update.

Just remember, as the welding sparks land in your ear, or up your sleeve, just keep thinking of the summer cruising in her when its done !!

 

Alan.........

 

LOL!! Will do! - I may do some patching but have enlisted the help of a friend to weld the sills & repair panels on who has a bodyshop! :thumbup:

still working @ mercedes then Paul...?..

still working @ mercedes then Paul...?..

 

Yes mate - part of the fittings in the building now!!! :laugh:

No piccies today but AIV's & PRVR canister & all vacuum tubes, solenoids removed etc. :)

Another piccie!

 

No work done but some goodies turned up!!

 

 

Nice new HID kit!! :thumbup1:

Blinding !!

 

Alan........

Some more time to work on my zed again today.

 

Starter was making some nasty noises (sounded like a ring gear worn!) - removed & stripped & found the end plate loose causing the starter to flex & the gears not to mesh!! Rebuilt & re-fitted & alls good again!! :thumbup1:

 

Removed the rear bumper & found another rust hole that needs plating LOL! :wacko:

 

Repaired my tailgate latch that was messing around.

 

Car now wont start & getting a code 11 - guess I need a new CAS! Tried stripping & cleaning hoping I will have the same result as the starter but no such luck! :no:

 

Still - am getting my new engine on friday from Richard (trick82) so not too worried about the non start! :w00t:

Still - am getting my new engine on friday from Richard (trick82) so not too worried about the non start! :w00t:

wahey... christmas has come early for you... or late?

wahey... christmas has come early for you... or late?

 

Nah, its always like christmas in my house mate!! :santa: LOL! Cant go for 5 mins without buying something!! :rofl:

Paul, good to see your interest in your Zed is rekindled !!!

Paul, good to see your interest in your Zed is rekindled !!!

 

Thanks bud - just hope its all worth it & not getting too carried away, spent £3000+ already on bit & pieces & still got all the bodywork to pay out on!! :blink:

 

Ah well, hope it was all I remembered it to be!!

Thanks bud - just hope its all worth it & not getting too carried away, spent £3000+ already on bit & pieces & still got all the bodywork to pay out on!! :blink:

 

Ah well, hope it was all I remembered it to be!!

 

I'm sure once it's all done - you will fall in love with it all over again !!

A love affair re-kindled !!

 

Alan.......

Well, Thanks to Richard (Trick82) I now have a new engine to drop in! Collected last night & looks like a lot of work has gone into it. HKS 2530 turbo's, 600cc injectors, lightweight pulleys & flywheel, uprated engine mounts. :hyper:

 

Also bought his Jade R alloys:

 

 

All brand new with new tyres!

 

May send them off for a refurb ( :blushing: ) as I think I prefer them in silver!

 

Yes, HAVE to be in silver.

yes, have to be in silver.

 

+1

+1

 

+2 LOL! :lol:

I do like the wheels. Everytime I see them though, I think of this person.

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Oh god noooooooooo!!

 

Thats it - there back up for sale :hurl: