Going to start this thread for members to post up what they did each day to there zed. I will start with getting my MOT this morning. So what did you do today on your 300?:cool3:

Continued my retrofit installation of the running lights on the Z this afternoon. Same as what I did to the front but this time on the rear side markers.

Mine were not illuminated and I decided to build a loom and integrate these into the cars existing loom. Have to get some bulbs and will take a few photos later on when it's dark.

 

If there's enough interest I can do a how to guide as I took photos all the way through.

 

 

Also removed my horrific rear fog bulb that had been bodged into the O/S reverse light and wiring through the car.

Now no Fog but I have plans to build a new central pod on the rear bumper similar to the RX-8's.

 

 

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Well after Chrisbasildon sorted the transmission for me, she felt slower than I remembered.... But enjoyed driving to work for 2 days....

The boost gauge wasn't working and EBC did nothing. A bit of checking pipework revealed I had pinched the vacuum pipe under the glove compartment when I refitted the wooden cover over the ECU.

After releasing the vacuum hose and going for a spin, I had to return home to change my underwear.... I have got too comfortable in a 4wd Audi..... Rear end breaking away caught me out.... but fun.... lol

 

Today I took her out for a spin after work and realised why I love my Z...... I still have a vacuum leak somewhere as she keeps stalling when I come to a stop, but I know I need to replace the hardened rubber hoses in the engine bay.

 

I am soooooo loving having her back on the road, I don't want to drive the Audi at the minute...... Sorry, can't stop smiling......

 

This is properly good to read!! :thumbup:

Just had a update of the new marker lights on the project tread ☺

 

Project Grey

 

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Had A good day in the garage today since i now have electrity yeah ... got myself a nice generator its the weight of a mini metro but enuff juice to power my welder and compressor :clap:

 

 

got cars started tyres inflated, then took them a wee gallop.

I've come to work in it today and just resubbed for another year on here! :thumbup:

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got cars started tyres inflated, then took them a wee gallop.

 

Looking great Trev. :thumbup1:

Looking great Trev. :thumbup1:

 

Good to see it sideways :lol:

Just finished fitting the new perspex strip with light and new emblem. I am confused as to why Nissan decided to not put the holes required in the bootlid to fit the strip.. I guess it wasn't a part on the series one, but the Dremel was put to use..

 

Finally its installed..

 

This brings me on to my next puzzle...

 

My original perspex strip always had the indentation where the brake light is integrated in to it.

However, when I removed it, I was fairly suprised to find the strip actually has a light in it too.

The original bulb holder was used but the bulbs had blown..

 

The thing that is baffling me is, why would you have a brake light that no light can penetrate?

Held up to the light or a torch shone through and there's nothing...

So why would there be lenses etc if the bulbs won't light up visibly anyway???

 

# confused. Com

 

 

 

Any clues anyone?

Lucille got a bit of a scrubbing today, in readiness for a small local show tomorrow:

 

 

 

I'll put more pictures in my own thread. She looks rather nice in the sunshine! :biggrin:

Couldn't resist trial fitting my new spoiler.. :biggrin:

Looking great Trev. :thumbup1:

 

thanks Gaz but unfortunately I have this to contend with until I get some funds. Will be a while but will get there. did wonder why I was getting distracted by previous owner this has been ongoing.

 

 

 

 

 

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Looking great Trev. :thumbup1:

 

we always go sideways mate lol

Good to see it sideways :lol:

 

Stephen

we always go sideways mate lol

thanks Gaz but unfortunately I have this to contend with until I get some funds. Will be a while but will get there. did wonder why I was getting distracted by previous owner this has been ongoing.

 

 

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That's not good!!:ohmy:, Feel for ya matey:ohmy::no: Anyone we know??:whistling:

thanks Gaz but unfortunately I have this to contend with until I get some funds. Will be a while but will get there. did wonder why I was getting distracted by previous owner this has been ongoing.

 

 

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we always go sideways mate lol

 

My bonnet did this, was gutted. Still got to sort that out long term.

Strange to see it peel so badly on metal. Probably not original paint?

Couldn't resist trial fitting my new spoiler.. :biggrin:

 

More pics!! They fit like a glove done they. Well worth the money in my opinion!

The last few weeks have been spent taking the bonnet insulation of and cleaning the underside before putting my new insulation on.

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Very black under the removed insulation

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New insulation in.

The last few weeks have been spent taking the bonnet insulation of and cleaning the underside before putting my new insulation on.

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New insulation in.

Looks great Gary!

 

 

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The last few weeks have been spent taking the bonnet insulation of and cleaning the underside before putting my new insulation on.

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Old one of.

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Very black under the removed insulation

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New insulation in.

 

What you doing with the old one matey?? :innocent::whistling:

It's yours if you need one Richie. I sprayed both of them matte black.

 

It's yours if you need one Richie. I sprayed both of them matte black.

 

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Cheers pal, can't remember what mine looks like at present, but I do remember when Advance Tyres put 8 litres of oil in the original engine and blew oil and the engine everywhere:scared::thumbdown:

Washed and dried the Z today after it rained on the way home from work.

And here is a picture for Funkysi :)

Looking sweet gaz.. .

I finally managed to get the valve caps off that had welded themselves on.. Had to gringo them off with a Dremel! Cheaper than the £50 the local tyre centre wanted to replace the valves...

Good news is that after finding the tyre pressures were all below 24 psi and varied wildly on each wheel, after inflating to the correct pressures, the steering slop has more or less gone!!

 

On another note, the spare parts I have left from the breaker are very likely soon going to be taking a trip to the recycle centre as I need the space back.

 

I've posted a for sale thread in the parts section, so if anyone is in need of these bits or wants spares, please don't hang around as they will be scrapped which would be a shame.

 

There's various bits including a bonnet, fuel tank with straps amongst the bits..

 

Get in there if you want anything, prices are cheap

The last few weeks have been spent taking the bonnet insulation of and cleaning the underside before putting my new insulation on.

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New insulation in.

 

Looks lovely Gaz! Engine too!

 

Just that radiator Z bracket to replace now with something nicer and it will be spot on! :cool: