Well peeps for those who are interested here is the full nine yards!!

 

This has always been one of my favourite Z photos-

 

I think Nissan got the front end almost right from day one apart from 4 small things.

 

1. The tram lines that run along the top edge of the bumper (I don't know what it is with nissan and two lines!! - don't get me started on 99 spec rear lights!!)

 

2. The bars in the intercooler ducts were too fussy.

 

3. The side profile had a bit of an overbite.

 

4. That bloody stone guard!

 

So I decided to look around at 99 spec, Greddy Gracer, Twinz, Abflug etc but found myself wanting to keep things faithfull to the old design.

 

After speaking to Mike Feaney back in 2009 he suggested I looked up the Stillen lip for the TT. Then I saw Mad Marco had one on his N/A and was impressed with the build quality and flexibility as it was made from Polyurethane. I then ran into John Dixon at one of the many events organised by the Zclub and saw this -

 

 

Hmmmmmmm.............. Half way to where I'd like to be. Again the overwhelming argument was that this (the TT type 3) was also made from polyurethane.

 

Did a bit more research and found these pictures of a car in the States-

 

 

 

Almost what I was looking for but still had the tram lines and the two bars in the intercooler ducts plus a new problem of the back of the lip having too sharp a corner on it!!

 

Thanks to a photoshop by Jaikia we know had all but one problem solved!!

Look very closely!!! -

 

 

Just one small issue to be sorted by continuing the black bottom lip up in a curve to make it look less sharp and tie in with the front of the sill on the other side of the wheel arch.

 

 

And now for the finished results!!! (just and excuse to put up loads of piccies!!!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ooops only 10 images per post!!!

 

To be continued..................

Andy

 

this such a nice finishing touch to your car....looks spot on ...congrats on the trophies buddy :)

 

steve

It's called OEM+ - close though!! (and also influenced by the DUB scene)

 

That's the one! :thumbup1:

Ah... that is looking very good...

Got to catch up with you some day, been ultra busy over here. :)

 

Cheers buddy! you doing Japshow Finale?

 

HJC are doing a convoy up from M3 Fleet services at 7.00am. Come along!!

love it mate looks stunning

Andy

 

this such a nice finishing touch to your car....looks spot on ...congrats on the trophies buddy :)

 

steve

 

Cheers Steve! When and where is your grand unavailing?

 

love it mate looks stunning

 

Thanks Bud!!

Great! Ordered the type lll yesterday :-)

 

 

Hello Buddy!! Long time no see!! Hope you are well. Now bugger of back round Europe in your Jag!!!!

 

Seriously though pmme your mobile number, we need to hook up!

 

Check your PMs, other side :winkiss:

not sure yet Andy ..Jeff did mention this time home but no pm or call as yet ....keeping my fingers crossed though mate

Deffo 1 of the best cars on the forum. Well done mate!

Great! Ordered the type lll yesterday :-)

 

Lol!! Go for it Mate. Are deleting tram lines and intake bars too?

 

Check your PMs, other side :winkiss:

 

OK!

 

not sure yet Andy ..Jeff did mention this time home but no pm or call as yet ....keeping my fingers crossed though mate

 

Doh! Winter will be soon!!

 

Deffo 1 of the best cars on the forum. Well done mate!

 

Cheers Gibbs. Yours will be too when you finish it!! Hurry up!!

That's a pretty new sig mate....

shame your such a knob

lol

 

made myself giggle

lol

 

made myself giggle

 

And me :lol:

And me :lol:

 

Are you sure?

Are you sure?

 

and now you made me giggle

shame your such a knob

 

That's why you and get along so well!!!

 

You're a C*unt!

Are you sure?

 

Yep....errrm......maybe. Possibly? Not too sure now. Can I get back to you :lol:

That's a pretty new sig mate....

 

Seen that blonde gobbling my wing mirror?

 

It plays hell with Bartflasters OCD!!

Edited September 16, 201114 yr by Andy Isherwood
Stupidity beyond belief.

Looks even better in the 'flesh'. Fantastic concept and execution. Top work Andy.

I have to agree, that looks awesome Andy.....

 

.....I always liked the Stillen lip but the work you have put into that makes it so much better!!

 

Shame your sig is far too big though mate, TurboZ has had to purchase more forum bandwidth just to cope with it.......:wink:

 

Lovely car IMO....

 

....and I totally agree on the "overbite" phrase, I'm sure I've said that before too....:lol:

 

Richard:cool2:

Looks even better in the 'flesh'. Fantastic concept and execution. Top work Andy.

Cheers Dude, just need to get my bodywork the same as yours now!!

 

I have to agree, that looks awesome Andy.....

 

.....I always liked the Stillen lip but the work you have put into that makes it so much better!!

 

Shame your sig is far too big though mate, TurboZ has had to purchase more forum bandwidth just to cope with it.......:wink:

 

Lovely car IMO....

 

....and I totally agree on the "overbite" phrase, I'm sure I've said that before too....:lol:

 

Richard:cool2:

 

Cheers Richard, I might reduce my sig after jap show Finale just for you x

Not sure yet - maybe the tram lines :-)

....................Cheers Richard, I might reduce my sig after jap show Finale just for you x

 

LOL......:wink:

 

Richard:clown:

It's a great look. See how the black center section makes the front look lower and wider than if it were the same colour as the rest. That's why (I guess) Nissan's designers put the charcoal strip there in the first place. Always preferred it to using the body colour all over. Nice job. Have to say I prefer this type of treatment to the 99 spec.