Well, it all started when I saw this pic of the Abby Z. I think its a CGI but I instantly liked the 2 tone split.

 

 

My idea was to keep the same split but top half dark grey-anthracite and bottom half silver. This is a psp of what I hoped my Z might look like with that colour scheme.

 

 

 

I was lucky to pick up these 19" Racing Hart CX's and had them sprayed the same colour as I proposed to paint the top half of my car. I also bought Stillen skirts and a WingsWest rear.

 

 

 

It was then decision time as I was still debating to kit it up or just de-swage all round. I offered up the skirts to see what they would look like but it was hard to tell. Standard spoiler was coming off either way so I got that off.

 

 

It had to be the kit and 2 tone so it went off to Z Tech's bodyshop.

Some early pics looked promising.... the rear arches have been rolled and flared a little as the new wheels were poking out a bit on the rear and just didn't look right.

 

 

Then it was all done! Looking good and just ready in time for JAE. Ran out of time to fit new trim around windscreen, targa's etc and to paint wipers which was a shame but never mind. I can do it at my leisure now.

 

 

 

 

So for anyone wondering what's what, its WingsWest rear, 99 front, Stillen skirts, Veilside wing mirrors and tailgate skin. Rear wiper was removed a while ago, along with h/l panel smoothed. Aerial removed and smoothed aswell as rear reflectors in bumper. Front number plate mount removed and smoothed.

 

Last but not least is a BIG thanks to Luke @ Z Centre, Mac, John-Boy, Leigh (friday) and Ryan who all helped to make it happen.

 

Hope you like it, just the interior re-trim to finish off and a little install to erm, install and I will consider it "complete".........then I expect she will be for sale!

Good work mate i'm well impressed!!

Looks the *****xs imo

Bloody swear filter, the dogs James, well done matey!

looks great james - dont you dare fookin sell her!! :wack:

Now that I have seen your new two-tone job (very nice car) I think I will have to re-spray my Zed now you gave me that idea. I am going to do the top halfBlack& the bottom halfBlack :rofl: :D

Gotta say, that's a really nice job.

As I've already said to you James. Shes a beauty.

I'd heard the rumours about how great it was before you arrived at JAE...and it did'nt dissapoint ! Superb !!

Im taking off my rear spoiler now..that looks great mate!!!

That looks very nice indeed.. Just one point:

 

Well, it all started when I saw this pic of the Abbey Z. I think its a CGI but I instantly liked the 2 tone split.

 

That Z is nothing to do with Abbey (as in Abbey Motorsport).. It's "Abbys", a bunch of Hungarian 3D graphic artist blokeys ;) (And yes, it's a CGI.. I have three shots of it as my desktop wallpaper ;))

Really appreciate all your kind comments. Sorry I didn't stick around longer at JAE but had to dash off. I will def make the effort to attend all my local meets now though!

Another Boxhill to brighton would be good............... Steve!!!!????

 

(popped home for lunch - no internet at work anymore :cry: )

(popped home for lunch - no internet at work anymore :cry: )

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I thought I recognised that from the JAE pics off another thread which you posted a while ago with your idea. I can't believe how great it looks and how close to the original design it came out! I love the combination of the front rear and sides, in fact come to think of it I love all of it!

 

Some really fantastic Zeds in this club now.... wow

 

Like someone said earlier, I wish I had the money and time to do something as ambitious with my Zed, but until I have those things I will have to enjoy looking at all the pics of these wonderful conversions... :bow: