In Greek mythology, a phoenix or phenix (Greek: φοῖνιξ phoinix) is a long-lived bird that is cyclically regenerated or reborn. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor.

 

So from the ashes or parts of Purple Rain she will be reborn !

 

May the new build thread begin.

Edited April 12, 20169 yr by JaiKai

So have you had news you can buy her back from the insurance already?

In a ways of words yes but unofficially.

 

Its being collected Monday from the Insurance Underwriter and will go to a local Mechanic for a detailed report.

 

 

 

So have you had news you can buy her back from the insurance already?

That's the spirit lee.

On the bases of getting her back the respray wont need to be a full zed.

 

As I see it I can salvage the following :

 

Front Bonnet

Rear Tailgate with spoiler

Targa Tops

99 Spec front bumper

Full Interior Including Seats

Full Japspeed exhaust and downpipes

Single piece Prop

Meister Suspension (depending on damage if any)

Manual gearbox and brand new two stage clutch.

all the driftworks parts like hicas lockout and adjustable arms.

new momo steering wheel

drift iridium digital clocks

nismo clock cluster

 

everything in the front engine bay which includes :

 

Engine with new Harness

z1 hard pipes

radiator

two oil coolers

blow off valves

Apexi air filter.

Headlights with 99 spec inserts and halo's

 

Also

 

All door rubbers

All Targa rubbers

UK spec glass all round.

Respect mate!

Good luck with the rebuild. :bow:

Good man! An equally bad name but I can't wait to see it :lol:

That's the spirit Lee:clap: Looking forward to following this build as much as the last one:punk::thumbup1:

yeh,

 

Was actually the wifes idea as we both thought it wouldn't be right to call it by the same name.

 

Good man! An equally bad name but I can't wait to see it :lol:

JaiKaiStine's Monster shall be born!

 

Hope it's a relatively quick build mate.

Good luck with the new project Lee :clover::thumbup1:

All the best with the Phenoix rebuild

Going with the flow with the Phoenix i'm thinking of getting one air brushed onto the rear quarter where the last zed was hit.

 

Below is the graphic I've came up with and also an idea of where I would like it.

 

Anyone have any experience with airbrushing or know any professionals that can do something like this ?

 

 

I've gotta say mate, I think that might look a bit naff. Something smaller maybe. The large rainbow decals a bit garish.

Not so much as a those rainbow colours but a very subtle shadow in that location.

I like the design but agree with smaller

I've gotta say mate, I think that might look a bit naff. Something smaller maybe. The large rainbow decals a bit garish.

 

Love the idea of a Phoenix graffic but IMHO I agree with the above it needs to be small and discrete and not slap bang in your face as it will ruin he whole look of the car

Glad to see a new thread up so soon!

 

What are your thoughts around the sudden loss of oil pressure?

I've gotta say mate, I think that might look a bit naff. Something smaller maybe. The large rainbow decals a bit garish.

 

Love the idea of a Phoenix graffic but IMHO I agree with the above it needs to be small and discrete and not slap bang in your face as it will ruin he whole look of the car

 

Well how come double post and why can I not delete it all

Edited November 15, 201510 yr by steve burns

Hats off to you there, you got a massive kick in the balls and got straight back up, respect!

Keeps my mind occupied with something new.

 

may never know about the oil pressure to be honest , I had an after market oil cooler and a sandwich plate for gauges so airlock or some kind of blockage.

 

Glad to see a new thread up so soon!

 

What are your thoughts around the sudden loss of oil pressure?

Well if all goes well with the insurance, I'd deffo be investigating that before putting her back on the road, it'd be a huge kick in the nuts for its to be repaired only for it to go pop on its maiden flight (see what I did there!)

I know Mondo is going to swear at me for this, but could the logo be stitched into the seats?

And BIG BIG respect to you man looking forward to the new thread

WOW,

 

Great suggestion.

 

I know Mondo is going to swear at me for this, but could the logo be stitched into the seats?

And BIG BIG respect to you man looking forward to the new thread

Plan to buy a another zed with a proven shell and engine so will likely sell it on.

 

It was stripped and rebuilt not that long ago so doubt it would be anything serious.

 

 

Well if all goes well with the insurance, I'd deffo be investigating that before putting her back on the road, it'd be a huge kick in the nuts for its to be repaired only for it to go pop on its maiden flight (see what I did there!)

I have a SWB N/A shell if you are interested? didn't really plan on selling it though.

 

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It is my secondary project which i am just trying to get to.