RichardS

Oops - you're dead right JP.... Thing is, I was all set to take a pic or two - and then the heavens opened with the hale, the sleet and the snow.... So I slammed the garage door shut and ran indoors for cover :lol:

Looking great mate!! And I do like that lower lip on the front bumper - finishes the OEM look off very nicely...:thumbup:

So I guess you have your black car back from Darren's now...? Is there much still to be done Lee?

Today, I removed the front number plate plinth, filled the hairline cracks and resprayed it satin black, to match my newly painted "moustache!"

Happy St Patrick's day - and enjoy the craic.....:clover::clover:

I'd be asking for royalties Gary....:wink: But that's just a great picture of your car - well worthy of any feature on the Z32. Nice one mate....:thumbup:

I saw them too - and whilst I am not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, they seem a little too cheap. They do appear to offer nice choice of tailpipes though; some look good, some not so. And they have two distinct prices - £340 or £470 - but without reading further, that could be the difference between delivered or fitted.

Many happy returns Trish - hope you're well....:happybday: Richard xx

RIP Charlie :sad:

Thanks Nick - and Brackley is not a million miles form me either....:cool:

Cheers Andrew - and that one also looks nice on the car...:thumbup:

Dead right Mike... I initially thought the one I first posted was good value - but it's too much like the Japspeed. Plus I still prefer the OEM+ look of twin quad pipes. I'm calling RTec tomorrow to discuss - and will ask if there's a multi-buy discount...:wink:

How about this one.....? https://www.rtecshop.co.uk/quicksilver-exhaust-sports-system-for-300-zx-z32-twin-turbo-1989-to-20/prod_231240.html

Hi and welcome to the club Rob....:thumbup:

Many happy returns Alan - have a good one mate.....:happybday:

Happy birthday Paul....:happybday:

PMSL - and don't worry mate; I'll not be getting a Japspeed…. I think their Z32 system went out of production a long time ago - probably for the very reason you suggest.:wink: The one I posted looked almost identical though - I'll give you that - it's made in the USA by an outfit called CX racing. It looks better quality than the Manzo, I originally thought it was... And I have been investigating the Billy Boat (B&B) systems too; as they seem to suit a Zed - Z1 sells that for around $1,095 plus delivery. However the welding on the BB looks pretty poor in the photos too.... I guess like everything else made in the USA, it's built to last until a week from next Tuesday.:lol:

Good advice Jim - and duly heeded mate. I've been happily hand polishing my cars for years, but I'm getting older and it's certainly becoming more effort...:lol: Honestly, that's the only reason for considering the change now:wink::biggrin: If it was a case of some serious detailing being required, I'd pick up the phone to a professional - and afterwards, I'd be content to carefully maintain the finish thereafter.... Until time and conditions necessitated another session!

Looks like you are dead right Pete....! Having done a fair few searches today, I could only reach the same conclusion.

Four years on and still in our thoughts..... RIP Mandy, we still miss you...xx Richard

Cheers Nick....:thumbup:

Thanks for the write-up JP - most helpful mate :thumbup: I did spot that - what's the difference; and what benefits would a DA have over a rotary, for a raw machine-polisher newbie like me:wink:

Will do mate!

I could JP - but that would mean either taking it off, or crawling under the car, either way, it's a lot of scrubbing up!! Plus there is a slight scuff in one of the tailpipes, like it's been filed. Whilst it's only small, I know it's there! Thing is, although I bought it new, it was for my red Zed, around 2004/5. The next owner removed it and fitted a single exit system, so I bought it back for peanuts and fitted it to my blue Zed. Complete with scrape - it hasn't bothered me until now...:lol: Cheers Jeff, I was thinking the same - as it's the Blue Flame version that I originally purchased! I also vaguely remember I had the option of oval tips back then too - which don't look too bad IMO!

Many happy returns JP - have a great day mate....:happybday: Richard:thumbup: