What have you done to your car today?

Barty · Post by **Barty** » Sat Jan 28, 2023 3:37 pm

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Headlight nozzle holes filled out and sanded back. Will be further smoothed out at the paint shop; hopefully a new face next week for the Zed

Rldee007 · Post by **Rldee007** » Sat Jan 28, 2023 3:59 pm

Barty wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 3:37 pm 63D30AB1-9740-4D95-99A3-FB72451D8FD4.jpeg

This was one of the jobs I was thinking about doing when I get the front bumper resprayed.

Headlight nozzle holes filled out and sanded back. Will be further smoothed out at the paint shop; hopefully a new face next week for the Zed

fedbeast · Post by **fedbeast** » Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:46 pm

A little update, could not get the supersprint resonator delete installed, due to my exhaust system being a dual exhaust and would also need the supersprint muffler which would cost a total or $1,200. Instead I returned it, and getting just the muffler back box delete by straight piping it. Cost would be around $140 instead of $1,200. If anybody has done a back box muffler delete to a straight pipe muffler, please leave your post or any tips or hints. Currently my muffler shop guy said he would need the correct hangers for the straight pipe so it doesn’t rattle. Other small upgrades finished within few hours was full interior light led replacement, new trunk door shock absorbers, and third brake light clear lens replacement.

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:01 pm

fedbeast wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:46 pm A little update, could not get the supersprint resonator delete installed, due to my exhaust system being a dual exhaust and would also need the supersprint muffler which would cost a total or $1,200. Instead I returned it, and getting just the muffler back box delete by straight piping it. Cost would be around $140 instead of $1,200. If anybody has done a back box muffler delete to a straight pipe muffler, please leave your post or any tips or hints. Currently my muffler shop guy said he would need the correct hangers for the straight pipe so it doesn’t rattle. Other small upgrades finished within few hours was full interior light led replacement, new trunk door shock absorbers, and third brake light clear lens replacement.

Within a few hours!!
Swap all LEDs 15 minutes, trunk struts 10 minutes, 3rd brake light another 10-15. Sounds like you paid for a lot of coffee

fedbeast · Post by **fedbeast** » Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:04 pm

hahaha well the 3rd breaklight took 2-3 hours due to the screws not coming off they were turning, so i had to break it off eventually

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:17 pm

fedbeast wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:04 pm hahaha well the 3rd breaklight took 2-3 hours due to the screws not coming off they were turning, so i had to break it off eventually

No Semtex available??

TOMGREEN413 · Post by **TOMGREEN413** » Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:31 pm

First job on the Coupe was front badge replacement, after 15 years and 100k I think a new one was deserved......unfortunately it caused me an issue that I wasn't expecting....has anyone else found they got their knuckles stuck in the kidney grill when removing

I think it took me longer extracting my hand from the grill than the time spent removing the badge......

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:47 pm

TOMGREEN413 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:31 pm First job on the Coupe was front badge replacement, after 15 years and 100k I think a new one was deserved......unfortunately it caused me an issue that I wasn't expecting....has anyone else found they got their knuckles stuck in the kidney grill when removing I think it took me longer extracting my hand from the grill than the time spent removing the badge......

Been there. Done that. Snuck off to the garage so no one could see

TOMGREEN413 · Post by **TOMGREEN413** » Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:57 pm

Can't wait to put the back in again

TOMGREEN413 · Post by **TOMGREEN413** » Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:59 pm

Maybe I'll cover my hands in the wife's baby oil before replacing them

Barty · Post by **Barty** » Sun Jan 29, 2023 12:44 am

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Through an unexpected turn of events, I suddenly found myself with the chance to fit a set of black, heated M-sport seats. While they were perfectly acceptable and very clean (see above), I decided to go all in. So a few spots were repaired, the leather thoroughly cleaned and prepped, and then…

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Recoloured the leather, adding a slightly deeper black than the original tinge. After that, a very matte clear coat to protect the newly coloured leather. The end result:

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Pictures don’t do the deep matte finish justice; they’re just so incredibly good looking for a 16+ year old set of seats. Very happy camper!

TOMGREEN413 · Post by **TOMGREEN413** » Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:52 am

Look stunning, did you spray them? What cleaning products did you use ?

Barty · Post by **Barty** » Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:16 am

TOMGREEN413 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:52 am Look stunning, did you spray them? What cleaning products did you use ?

Yes, cleaned off the old protection and prepped with alcohol. Then sprayed a layer of colour followed by a topcoat. The latter you can vary the degree of matte finish. I went for an extremely matte finish given they’ll “shine up” a bit with use.

As for cleaning and maintenance: I use the products by Labo Cosmetica, in this case Derma cleaner and conditioner with a soft brush and mf cloth, and once every 6 months the sealant as well with a soft, foam applicator.

pp1600 · Post by **pp1600** » Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:36 pm

Thought id cut a coupe into slices to see how it looked!!!

Special Kay · Post by **Special Kay** » Sun Jan 29, 2023 6:35 pm

pp1600 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:36 pm Thought id cut a coupe into slices to see how it looked!!!

Those look fantastic

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