Richie K

Well, I've been to the Powdercoaters and I've been informed that I've to strip it back, he told me to remove all plastic and piping but I could leave all the brackets and metal pipework?? At present I'm in the middle of removing the throttle bodies, is there anything I should watch out for??

Removed the Plenum, Balance Bar and Water pipes to prep for powder coating, probably going to see this mentioned in the Help and Advice section:whistling:

:hurl::hurl::hurl::hurl::hurl::hurl::headvswal:headvswal:hurl::hurl::hurl: Enough said!!

This is all I get, so the question is..What do I need to have these serviceable??

A few pics so you understand what I mean:yes:

Right, I've just been offered a cheap set of freshly powdercoated Evo Brembo front and rear calipers, the problem is they were totally stripped down for powdercoating and now have no internals, pistons etc. Are they hard to replace?? are they expensive to replace?? Is it worth my while?? Thanks Richie

That'd be your best bet Si:wink:

Sorry to hear this Si, I'm going to be in the same boat when my wheels get back, JimmyTT used to be good at tire sizing for flush fitment, see if anyone on here can put you in touch with him as he's not online much.

Just ordered some online:thumbup1: - - - Updated - - - I'll let you know how I get on

You should e able to get your hands on a Halfords Trade Card Si, I get 33% off any car servicing parts/items from batteries, bulbs, plugs to tools, jacks, socket sets etc.

Ha!! €60 a day limit!! Sorry Officer I couldn't pay the yearly car tax of €1800 on my Z as I only get €60 a day to live on!!

I knew you'd hit back with that one!!:tt2: I bet they don't have to pay a Tax on a tax (VRT) and mental insurance costs!! I was quoted €850 and I'm 42!!!:thumbdown:

This is Ireland Si... The biggest Rip-Off country in Europe!!

Could you not get your dad to insure it with open driving, you get insured on his car and then you both can drive each other's ... Unless he has a high performance machine also, then you're fecked!

That's ludicrous!!! How old are you?

What was the insurance quote Jay?? Roughly? - - - Updated - - - Big thanks to Trish for doing this for the Irish members:punk:

XL would fit me perfectly:biggrin: I was looking at these only the other day!! I was waiting for my wages to come in next week to get one:thumbup:

€422 for 3 months:shock::rant: Oh well, if i leave it off the road for 8 more years, i'll be eligible for vintage tax of €50. It really is a goddamn joke over here!! a 29year old Z would cost approximately €1800 to tax for a year but a 30 year old one doesn't need an NCT (MOT) and is €50 to tax for a year...Go figure

Any pics of the number plate?? I'm undecided as whether to shave the bumper or just fit a small no. plate

Jammy git!! Only joking:biggrin: It's nice when things like this happen :thumbup: for Mercedes Benz

Top job there Jay, I'm too much of a coward to do stuff like this, I'd be afraid of making a shite of it!! Kinda of wish i'd got mine wrapped now instead of spending much needed funds on new ones:no: - - - Updated - - - How much for the Tax Jay??

Ha!! Basic Racing skills my ARSE!!! Didn't you both just post that you were covered in BRUISES and SCARS!! Must have been crap at it!!:tt2::tt2::lol::lol:

Ha, I don't remember those days!! You guys are Dinosaurs!!:tt2::tt2::lol:

I asked them if they were quoting me for the whole boot lid :lol::scared::lol:

i think it's straightforward enough, Just click on "Prefix" which gives you the options of "For Sale","Wanted","Free" etc., click on users details "Registered/Subscribed" How much / many,contact name/details and off you go:thumbup: