53-681 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Posted October 19, 2012 Regarding your signature Not putting miles on your Ferrari is like not having sex with your girlfriend so she'll be more desirable to her next boyfriend. Wouldn't you want the Ferrari to be more desirable to her next boyfriend to receive a higher market value/selling price? Quote
Joiji Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Regarding your signature Wouldn't you want the Ferrari to be more desirable to her next boyfriend to receive a higher market value/selling price? You sell your girlfriends? Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted October 19, 2012 Moderators Posted October 19, 2012 You only sell a zed to either: 1) Buy another Zed 2) About to lose your house etc.. Quote
zzzzed Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 You only sell a zed to either: 1) Buy another Zed 2) About to lose your house etc.. . I would sell my house If I was about to loose my zed Quote
lightmaster240z Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 For sale one wife :)must save my Z Quote
handsandwhich Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 How many miles on her? Got service books? Will ring later to arrange 'test drive' Quote
d3c0y Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Is she well maintained and looked after or lead a hard life? Quote
d3c0y Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Regarding your signature Wouldn't you want the Ferrari to be more desirable to her next boyfriend to receive a higher market value/selling price? *FAIL* that is all... Quote
53-681 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Hi All,Long time no update.I have moved back in with my parents which means revenue has dramatically increased.I have segregated my practical wish list into 3 phases.Stage 1======-Front fender and bonnet repairs ($600) DONE-Repair minor dented bonnet ($?) DONE-Front airdam ($300) DONE-Datsun mud flaps ($?)-Replace ignition barrel and door locks to suit a single (original Datsun) key ($200)Estimate: $1500Stage 2======-RetroSound USA Model 2 Stereo ($425) DONE-Pioneer rear speakers ($33) DONE-Electrical antenna ($100)-Central locking (Gift) DONE-Security alarm (Gift) DONE-Engine immobilizer ($200) DONEEstimate: $900Stage 3 (Novelty)======-Carbon fibre bonnet ($1500)-Repair hand brake ($?) DONE-Re-skin leather dash ($600)-Wattanabe 15x8 wheels ($1400)Estimate: $4000Getting there.. Edited September 21, 2015 by Bozo Quote
nizm0zed Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Get your composite panels from Restored, through Ben from Otomoto. The quality is worth the extra expense. I got my FG panels from Alfamotorsport. They are decent quality panels however they did need a bit of work (not show quality) Perfect for the scope of my car though, im happy with them. So long as you fit up your panels and spend time on the panel gaps it wont look out of place at all. Quote
Agno Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 -Replace ignition barrel and door locks to suit a single (original Datsun) key ($150) -Wattanabe 15x8 wheels ($1400) Hey Sam, wherever you are getting quotes for these two items in particular, sign me up! Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted April 22, 2014 Administrators Posted April 22, 2014 I have moved back in with my parents which means revenue has dramatically increased. You have my sympathy. Stage 1 ====== -Repair minor dented bonnet ($?) Where is the dent? A hammer and dolly would take care of this relatively easily and quickly. However if it's along the leading edge of the bonnet it might be a bit more tricky and involve a couple of tack welds and a slide hammer. The expensive part is paint really. Quote
53-681 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Posted April 22, 2014 Hey Sam, wherever you are getting quotes for these two items in particular, sign me up! Hey Alex, I plan on tackling the key issue via modifying existing ignition barrel to suit door, hatch and fuel lid locks. As for the wheels, I will only purchase if I find a set which matches my requirements and budget - I'm not in any urgency.. You have my sympathy. Where is the dent? A hammer and dolly would take care of this relatively easily and quickly. However if it's along the leading edge of the bonnet it might be a bit more tricky and involve a couple of tack welds and a slide hammer. The expensive part is paint really. The dent is at the front edge unfortunately Gav. I'm actually inclined to purchase a carbon fiber bonnet instead - How much weight do these actually reduce as opposed to keeping the original bonnet? And thanks. Get your composite panels from Restored, through Ben from Otomoto. The quality is worth the extra expense. I got my FG panels from Alfamotorsport. They are decent quality panels however they did need a bit of work (not show quality) Perfect for the scope of my car though, im happy with them. So long as you fit up your panels and spend time on the panel gaps it wont look out of place at all. I was actually looking at Otomoto before I posted the update - They have a set for about $1100. Has anybody had any experience with these fiber glass fenders before? How sturdy are they? Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted April 22, 2014 Administrators Posted April 22, 2014 Well the original bonnet is quite heavy, I imagine a carbon 1 to be very light and give a good weight saving but couldn't give a figure without weighing them. I'd say a carbon rear hatch with plexiglass would also have a massive difference in weight. That glass is heavy. Quote
benny Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 sam why are you going with composite guards?? whats wrong with your current ones? Quote
53-681 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Posted April 29, 2014 sam why are you going with composite guards?? whats wrong with your current ones? My front guards have got rust bubbles in them Ben and I would have preferred to seek routes which essentially provided a rust-proof solution to the vehicle. My father's friend and panel beater who did the body resto on my previous project also mentioned that $1100 is far too excessive for a pair of guards, whether it be fiberglass or not. Hence I have decided to simply repair them instead and re-adjusted my practical list above. Quote
benny Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 You do pay for quality sam... IMO metal is always better then Composites for a street driven car (unless it was engineered to be made up of composite). Quote
53-681 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Posted April 30, 2014 You do pay for quality sam... IMO metal is always better then Composites for a street driven car (unless it was engineered to be made up of composite). I don't wish to have any form of engineering checks at this stage... Although i understand where you're coming from. My vision is to drive a retro, stylish, yet affordable sports car. I don't plan to spend thousands as most do on race/competition spec Z's here. Quote
benny Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 im not talking about getting your car engineered sam. Im talking about cars that come from factory equipped with a composite shell/panels. Quote
53-681 Posted October 17, 2014 Author Posted October 17, 2014 Quick photo update from the panel shop. Back story: Somebody scraped the front right fender whilst reversing in his Mazda tray ute. Insurance work via PJ's Panels. Quote
Linton Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 Back story: Somebody scraped the front right fender whilst reversing in his Mazda tray ute. Insurance work via PJ's Panels. bad luck mate it looks real nice. strange when you have an old car it never gets hit, and as soon as you have something nice it seems to get damaged or break Linton Quote
53-681 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Posted October 18, 2014 Looks great Thank you bad luck mate it looks real nice. strange when you have an old car it never gets hit, and as soon as you have something nice it seems to get damaged or break Linton I know :-( There no use crying over spilt milk. When life gives you lemonade, you need to make LEMONADE Quote
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