nickz32 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 I replaced all the T-bolt mikalor clamps, because I bloody HATE them, with genuine High Torque Jubilee clamps. These should clamp more evenly that the t-bolts, and hopefully no more pipes popping off! ive also fitted a WinFactory hood prop kit, which has done away with the rather antiquated hood prop. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz32 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 I’ve also finished the sound deadening across the rear arches, bench seat and inside the doors. once I topped and tailed that, the replacement early spec carpet and boot carpet went in, as did the seats and trim panels. The dash and centre console are staying out for the time being while I sort the wiring out for the Haltech, map switch and a few other little bits and bobs I want to tidy up under there 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz32 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 As I’m now using the internal MAP sensor for on the Haltech ELITE, I’ve been able to repurpose the bracket I made for the external map sensor for the Boost Solenoid. I was never happy with how I had it previously mounted down under the brake master cylinder, now this is more accessible in that left hand corner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 What a sight for sore eyes Nick! Those engine shots have been a long time coming for you. 1 Quote She's so fine, there's no tellin' where the money went - Simply irresistible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz32 Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 Isn’t it just! just a little wiring to do and she’s ready to fire up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealNips Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Looking good! 1 Quote 1990 Black MT NA LWB = 2014 - 2020 (Sold) 1991 Red MT TT LWB = 2015 - 2017 (Stripped & Scrapped) 1991 Red MT TT LWB = 2017 - 2021 (Sold) 1991 Black MT TT LWB = 2018 - 2021 (Sold) 1989 Red AT TT LWB = 2021 - XXXX (Kept) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz32 Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 The new blood for the gearbox turned up this morning. I decided to not to go with the MT90 trend and stick with a brand a know and trust in Motul. I’m yet to come across a product they make that doesn’t live up to expectation, and it’s more widely available than Redlines MT90. the cars is still a little way off moving under its own power, but I’ll report back with how I find it..... although my gearbox as always been smooth and quiet, so I’m not expecting to feel anything different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz32 Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 (edited) Exhaust is now topped and tailed and sitting as good as we can get it. it appears the mistake we initially made was to get the pipes straight and level on the boxes so they measured the same tip to box, tip to tip and parallel to the box itself. However, when they were on the car, they looked to have a droop on the outside tips (as appears to be common with customs quad setups on Z’s). We finalised the welds on the pipework, vbands and hangers and then spent a good few hours getting the tips in the right spot. That’s why on the bottom pic, the tips look wonky Edited May 16, 2021 by nickz32 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz32 Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Wiring harness all made up for the Haltech. a friend of mine, who owns Paradox Motorsport, made the loom up for me using tefzel wiring, braiding and all new connectors for my sensors (with tags for each branch of the sub loom) It’s a shame that no ones ever going to see it due to how im routing it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz32 Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 And another little job out of the way. My balance bar was looking tatty with chipped paint, so I commandeered the green house for a bit of painting. Quite happy with how it came out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 What paints did you use? Quote She's so fine, there's no tellin' where the money went - Simply irresistible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz32 Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 Just generic etch primer and gloss black rattle can and a 2k rattle can clear coat, nothing special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz32 Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 Bar coolant, ps fluid, trans oil and installing the battery, she’s all done and ready to fire up 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz 300 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Looks amazing ? Good luck with the first fire up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz32 Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Well here she is ladies and gents. The first post calibration start up of my EPR build. still some work to do with the ecu settings, but she’s on the home straight https://youtu.be/GRBhs3MzAIM 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 That's great to see (and hear) Nick - really pleased for you. It has been quite a journey! 1 Quote She's so fine, there's no tellin' where the money went - Simply irresistible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Great job Nick, well please its all coming together now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz 300 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 That sounds real good Nick ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 That’s got a real nasty sound about it, a mean animal even at idle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz32 Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 Took a bit of a break from Z stuff this week to enjoy some time on the bike. sadly I’ve had to put her up for sale due to post Covid budget cuts at work, but I think she had a pretty good send off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz32 Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 Now she’s ticking over nicely, it’s time she had a cosmetic birthday! a good friend of mine, who is as into detailing as I am, popped over, and we gave the Z a thorough clean and decontamination. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz32 Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 She was wheeled back indoors, dried off and taped up. ive always thought the finish on the paint could be improved upon, aswell as a couple of scuffs that have occurred during its time off the road, I decided to wet sand the paint using 3m’s trizact foam backed 3000grit discs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz32 Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 After a bit of testing with various polishes and pads, we found that the Lake Country wool pads with Scholl Concepts S3+ followed by S20 Black on a meguairs polishing pad, then finished with S30+ on a meguairs finishing pad gave use the best results. we only managed to “finish” the bonnet by the end of the day, so there’s still more work to do before I ceramic coat the paint to seal in the finish. But, I think the pics show, she’s going to look amazing! 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam D Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 V. shiny so far, can't wait to see the final result! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealNips Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Looking good! Last picture: i thought why has he take a selfie of the roof and phone....then it clicked....? 1 Quote 1990 Black MT NA LWB = 2014 - 2020 (Sold) 1991 Red MT TT LWB = 2015 - 2017 (Stripped & Scrapped) 1991 Red MT TT LWB = 2017 - 2021 (Sold) 1991 Black MT TT LWB = 2018 - 2021 (Sold) 1989 Red AT TT LWB = 2021 - XXXX (Kept) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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