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Hotride

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 Nth Qld
I have been eye-ing off a few mods for a while now, and....

Last weekend I found some translucent Red Paint, So i could finally paint my clear tail lights :D .

And as my xmas present, Mrs. Hotride decided to buy me the leather Z Centre console combo.
While she was at it, I couldn't help myself and I got the first aid box and ZHP knob as well.

I had also just ordered a set of Carbon Badges which arrived almost at the same time, so I have posted a few pics of my new car changing mods

Have to say the ZHP/Leather Z Centre console has made an amazing difference to my driving - changing gear just feels so much better/ smoother using the arm rest with the ZHP!!

Step 1 - The Tail lights
I covered the bits i didn't want painted with clear contact(worked brilliantly, no runs or red paint on clear bits!)
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Step 2 - The Badges
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Step 3 - Centre Console, Arm Rests, ZHP
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Now, after 6 Months of ownership I have the car pretty much how I want it in terms of Driving Position and Looks. Removing the CDV and a moderate tune will probably be next on the agenda! or maybe a DIY "hide the keyholes" one weekend.

anyways would love some feedback on the new mods (good or bad) or some ideas for the future!
 
WLH said:
Nice work.... :thumbsup: :thumbsdown:
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ok, I'm :? .... ill just take it as a compliment

dfor68 said:
Lucky you! nice work lights are the business I'll have to look into getting some of those myself. :thumbsup:
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most people prefer them, and spraying a few good coats of paint makes it more rewarding when you fit them
 
Looking good :thumbsup:

Hmmmmmm so the ZHP works ok with a LeatherZ arm rest, where did I leave that number for Joe @ Sopers.
 
Another CJ clone in the making? Quad clear rears, CF badges, clear centre light on a Sterling Grey with red interior. Looks really good :thumbsup:

I envy your environment where a garage with no door and slatted sides is adquate. Mine was running a nice -6c yesterday
 
haha, CJ I think you have some of the most well thought out mods, lucky I don't have the 108's! and we went different directions on the front end!

AND unlike all you English drivers, I got black/grey plates!!! no bright yellow here

Sometimes i wish for those temps (as im a snowboard addict) but I only get to wear a jacket maybe 1 month a year, and find it too hot to drop the top at midday!!
 
Dav the wheel nut said:
Is the ZHP purely fitted for aesthetic reasons or does it have a better 'feel' to it?
Either way it's looking good :thumbsup:
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The zhp is shorter and weighted, makes a very noticeable difference to the gear change I think, shorter easier and sharper. Might be in my head but others here really rate it.

As for Elvis Costello - never heard of him, :withstupid: will have to google it!
 
It gives me the warm fuzzies to see other Aussies on here doing mods ;)

All looks great - I love the red leather interior! I came this close to buying a black 3.0 with red leather but decided black wasn't for me 8)
Can I ask where you got the ZHP knob from and how much you paid? I've always felt the stock knob to be a little high, and it is starting to wear on the rear edge.

Love the plates too. Is your name Levi?
 
Hotride said:
WLH said:
Nice work.... :thumbsup: :thumbsdown:
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ok, I'm :? .... ill just take it as a compliment
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It was a compliment....
was intended to be... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
It was a situation where it took forever to post and I did not check my post when it did... :oops:
 
Mango zac - I got the zhp and centre console from www.leatherz.com I paid 65usd for the knob + postage but I have seen a few on eBay too. My stock knob was the same getting very scratched around the top edges.

I used to be part of skylines aus forum and met a few members through there, would be nice to do the same here, too bad I live so far north of the big cities.

Also yes my name is Levi, that combo took me ages to create :headbang:
 
Thanks Levi!

I'm not so keen on having the M logo on there but $90 for the plain knob seems a bit steep. I shall have to think about it ;)
 
I would have prefered a BMW logo in the centre, but like you say i don't think its worth the extra for a different pattern.

Plus in 2003 there was no Z4M, so I dont feel bad adding an M Item. Its not like sticking an ///M badge on the boot :roundel:
also I love the MFSW i added so been looking for a cheap tricolour M wheel to match my ZHP
 
so it finally stopped raining! I decided to take a few more pics with the top down. (even tho it hasn't been washed for a few weeks :oops: )

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Dav the wheel nut said:
Is the ZHP purely fitted for aesthetic reasons or does it have a better 'feel' to it?
Either way it's looking good :thumbsup:
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Yes,as mentioned,the zhp/m ghearknob is noticably heavier,and shorter. it makes the changes more positive/better. a very worthwhile mod.
as for price (in the uk),give joe @ sopers a call. very competative on £. (search on here for joe@sopers) :thumbsup:

Nice mods,levi :thumbsup:
 
the quote for the ZHP without the //M badge was almost double. It's growing on me anyways, will look great if/when i ever find an //M MFSW
 
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