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Jay's Z4 Project :: Updated & Pic Heavy ::

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Post by thanatu55 » Sun Jul 09, 2017 11:27 pm

Just took a quick video outside, sorry it's the wrong way round. I'll make a proper one another time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF4xkh2zaQ4
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Post by Leesfarm07 » Mon Jul 10, 2017 12:53 am

Blimey...never thought I'd see those on a zed...well done :thumbsup: I'm interested in seeing that read diffuser fitted...where did you get that from?
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Post by thanatu55 » Mon Jul 10, 2017 1:31 am

Why thank you :thumbsup: I'm happy with the way they turned out, and they've caught a few people off guard already. The guy who did my MOT was quietly impressed, I don't think he realized that I'd had to slice those bad boys apart to achieve it.

The diffuser is from Mad Motors. It's a bit of an awkward fit, more so than I expected but with a bit of effort I'll get it lined up properly.
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Post by Rusky » Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:25 am

Op your zed looks the dogs danglies. Love the colour :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by dans6490 » Mon Jul 10, 2017 7:50 am

Really love those indicators :thumbsup: Theh halos are on my list of winter projects. Any link to where you got the strips from/how you wired them?

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Post by Joycey » Mon Jul 10, 2017 8:16 am

Looking good, second that about the indicators. Just about to do the same on another set. What did you use to seal them shut with? :evil:
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Post by bobo075 » Mon Jul 10, 2017 8:22 am

Hello,
good job on the car ;)
where did you get the front grill ?

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Post by enzed4 » Mon Jul 10, 2017 9:29 am

Joycey wrote: Mon Jul 10, 2017 8:16 am Looking good, second that about the indicators. Just about to do the same on another set. What did you use to seal them shut with? :evil:
When I opened up my headlights, I used this to reseal them - ADOS MS. This was the recommendation by the guys who do repairs to headlights, and they seem to be holding up very well so far (but, to be fair, have not been out in particularly wet/humid weather yet). It was easy to apply with a caulking gun, and has dried/cured to a rubber-like seal, filling in the gaps where the headlight halves didn't quite mate perfectly.
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Post by enzed4 » Mon Jul 10, 2017 9:32 am

Loving that Z4 colour, and the mods are quite extensive - looks like you've been very busy in your 'down' time :thumbsup:
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Post by sw4nny » Mon Jul 10, 2017 9:34 am

Great work Jay,worth the wait for the pics :thumbsup:
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Post by thanatu55 » Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:45 am

Thanks everyone, I'm made up with the good comments... if anything it means all that effort didn't go to waste!
dans6490 wrote: Mon Jul 10, 2017 7:50 am Really love those indicators :thumbsup: Theh halos are on my list of winter projects. Any link to where you got the strips from/how you wired them?
I spent a ludicrous amount on the headlights (see the link below). Factoring in shipping and customs duty it's purely overkill, but I wanted to be absolutely certain I was getting a good quality effect that could pass for oem or at least a good quality set of aftermarket headlights.

http://www.xkglow.com/XKGLOW_Sequential ... 043001.htm

A quick search on Amazon comes up with plenty of much much cheaper options, look for any that say 'sequential', I've just had a peek through some online and many of them only flash, which is not the effect you want...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_no ... ack+strips

But that's basically all they are, switchback strips in a flexible tube. Everything I needed in my case came with. They are intended to be used as white daylight running lights and switch to amber along with the indicators. The white was too over the top for me combined with the halo's so I stripped them out and just kept the amber. They can also be cut down to size.

The white strips hook up the same as your halo's would if you were to use them as daylight running, and the amber connect directly to your indicator wire so whenever they receive a signal the chase strips will also kick in. I blanked off the original indicator bulbs so they didn't interfere with the effect, and I used a couple of resistors on each headlight to avoid any dash errors.
Joycey wrote: Mon Jul 10, 2017 8:16 am Looking good, second that about the indicators. Just about to do the same on another set. What did you use to seal them shut with? :evil:
With my dad being a plumber and all he advised to use Plumbers Gold, which can be used under water in addition to baths and showers. Time will tell whether or not they hold out but I trust my dad's judgement over my own in this regard. You can pick it up on Amazon, you'll need a sealant gun too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_no ... mbers+gold
bobo075 wrote: Mon Jul 10, 2017 8:22 am Hello,
good job on the car ;)
where did you get the front grill ?
The grill I got off ebay. It's a lot darker and smokier than a chrome grill but it retains the same shine, which I like.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Gun-Meta ... xywh1TCwND
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Post by Marlon » Mon Jul 10, 2017 12:58 pm

I like the front - very purposeful and aggressive, doesn't need the 'eyebrows' though. Impressive work and glad to hear you're back on your feet and able to enjoy the car :thumbsup:
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Post by thanatu55 » Mon Jul 10, 2017 1:43 pm

Thanks Marlon, I think I share the same view about the eyebrows. Thanfully they're a simple pop on pop off, so having tested them they can easily be chucked in the bin.
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Post by Beedub » Mon Jul 10, 2017 7:15 pm

Really great looking roadster!! some aggressive looking wheels will finish this!! really nice stuff!
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Post by ESP » Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:10 pm

OH MY GOD!!
LOVE IT!!!!!

Welcome along by the way. You need to do a full write up on these mate.

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