Evening guys,
So I have always liked the idea of modifying a convertible and when I came to finally buy something it was very much between the Porsche and the z4. I decided to choose the Z4 because in my opinion the whole shape of the car still looks modern whilst not actually costing a lot.
So I sold my 350z and the journey began:
I waved goodbye to something I had messed around with for about 2 years and went off to Blackpool to pick up my 3.0 Z4 - I was actually quite surprised at the power of the car I had already accepted I may have felt a change going from a 3.5 v6 to a 3.0 Straight 6 but the weight difference is so clearly apparent that it still had me smiling on the inside.
The problem I had was that I choose the first 3.0 I found and just got excited the day after picking it up I realized it had been painted on one side ( a bit quickly by the looks of the finish ) and the front bumper was just depressing to look at.. just looks old.
First ever mod was fixing a big dent in the side of the car and fitting the GAPTECH+ thing
The next step was to sort out the radio. In my opinion, the radio just seemed very old school and although it had an aux cable it wasn't enough for me so we made up a quick template and rerouted the air vents to the side vents then boom sat in a double din surrounded by leather. I was much more happy with this
Then it was time to think about seats because the leather memory things I had in there just wasn't for me so I let someone take them for £20 and I fitted these
Much more comfortable and again made me feel like the car was starting to be a little more unique!
Then I needed to make it a little bit lower so I popped on some coil overs and left her like this for quite some time
Ok so then it snowed a little bit and being so used to the 350z I quite enjoyed having a play around in the snow when we ever got it so the child inside said MORRREEEE and I crashed into a curb and ripped up one of my alloys and popped the airbags and blah blah blah lesson learnt - bigger car park next time.. So I had to source some cr*ppy replica BBS wheels and I lost love with the car for a good few months so it was left like this for many moons
And I honestly gave up with it. Figured it looked half decent and was an alright runaround but I never had much intention to do anything else to it.. Until some arse hole pulled up on him moped got off and kicked the s**t out of it haha. Turned out it was some boyfriend of my girlfriend who thought I called him a name one day in Narnia whilst he was half cooked on whatever wacky fun stuff he had been snorting ( I'm rambling but I really hope he dies somehow not even an apology )
So I thought I wouldn't let it bother me and ill just rebuild the bloody thing better than before just to rub it in his face that he rides a moped or his life sucks or whatever reason he trashed the side of the car...
So here we go ( the fun times )
Changed the rear lights to facelift and changed the rear bumper to a msport bumper because it looks so much better than the others in my opinion and would cater for the quad exhaust system I wanted making.
Also realising the speed bumps and potholes in Hull would probably never get filled in I decided to buy air ride for the car
and replace those god awful rep wheels with some Work wheels which were probably a little but too wide for our back ends but I would solve this later one.
Now it was time to change the front end up.. I was soo ready to get rid of that dated front end I traveled down to London to pick up my new bumper ( putting it in the cube was a little tricky )
Holding it up to the car I thought it may be a bit trickier than first thought to make it fit :|
but anyway next up was replacing the headlights with some chrome angel eye versions ( facelift was my first choice but I couldn't get hold of any )
Then I decided to take a break from spending on the Z4 and help out my brother with our other project the S14A - I gave him the Recaro seats too to help make the interior nicer!
So I needed a new set of seats for the z4 - something less race car and more luxury so I went and found myself these
They came out of a new 2015 AMG SLK R132 - shame they have the AMG badge on them but I don't mind
But fitting them was a little bit strange ( making the air scarf and the electrics work was a day long job! )
But after some sore fingers and loads of multimeter work they are in and working perfectly
I then needed some upgraded audio play things so I opted for Focal speakers with some black air vibes for the footwells
Then I needed some extra pieces for the M4 bumper to make it look better!
Then I dropped the car at the same shop I take all my cars and the putting together started
First was the quad exhaust
then cutting the car away to make room for the wide arch kit
Just got the spacers for the rear wheels to fit so they sit flush with the bodywork - the wide arch kit will be smoothed into the actual car so there isn't any joining lines ( i think this kind of kits look rubbish when you can still see where the kit has been usually bolted on )
then moving on to the front end.
Video of it touching the floor below
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And I bought a new steering wheel today to match the interior and make it feel. a little bit nicer for me
Oh and the paint arrived also I choose an Aventador color because I think gun metal really is one of the best colors for a car like this
So that's all your getting guys il update this probably when it's all finished maybe if I remember I'm terrible at updating things haha! and if you were wondering - hey lew what happened with your Silvia project? here you go
This is kind of just a diary thing for me to look back on i hope you enjoy reading through it. I appriciate this look and butchering of a car wont be for everyone but im a firm believer of not giving a s**t what people think so do what you like haha until next time guys
So I have always liked the idea of modifying a convertible and when I came to finally buy something it was very much between the Porsche and the z4. I decided to choose the Z4 because in my opinion the whole shape of the car still looks modern whilst not actually costing a lot.
So I sold my 350z and the journey began:
I waved goodbye to something I had messed around with for about 2 years and went off to Blackpool to pick up my 3.0 Z4 - I was actually quite surprised at the power of the car I had already accepted I may have felt a change going from a 3.5 v6 to a 3.0 Straight 6 but the weight difference is so clearly apparent that it still had me smiling on the inside.
The problem I had was that I choose the first 3.0 I found and just got excited the day after picking it up I realized it had been painted on one side ( a bit quickly by the looks of the finish ) and the front bumper was just depressing to look at.. just looks old.
First ever mod was fixing a big dent in the side of the car and fitting the GAPTECH+ thing
The next step was to sort out the radio. In my opinion, the radio just seemed very old school and although it had an aux cable it wasn't enough for me so we made up a quick template and rerouted the air vents to the side vents then boom sat in a double din surrounded by leather. I was much more happy with this
Then it was time to think about seats because the leather memory things I had in there just wasn't for me so I let someone take them for £20 and I fitted these
Much more comfortable and again made me feel like the car was starting to be a little more unique!
Then I needed to make it a little bit lower so I popped on some coil overs and left her like this for quite some time
Ok so then it snowed a little bit and being so used to the 350z I quite enjoyed having a play around in the snow when we ever got it so the child inside said MORRREEEE and I crashed into a curb and ripped up one of my alloys and popped the airbags and blah blah blah lesson learnt - bigger car park next time.. So I had to source some cr*ppy replica BBS wheels and I lost love with the car for a good few months so it was left like this for many moons
And I honestly gave up with it. Figured it looked half decent and was an alright runaround but I never had much intention to do anything else to it.. Until some arse hole pulled up on him moped got off and kicked the s**t out of it haha. Turned out it was some boyfriend of my girlfriend who thought I called him a name one day in Narnia whilst he was half cooked on whatever wacky fun stuff he had been snorting ( I'm rambling but I really hope he dies somehow not even an apology )
So I thought I wouldn't let it bother me and ill just rebuild the bloody thing better than before just to rub it in his face that he rides a moped or his life sucks or whatever reason he trashed the side of the car...
So here we go ( the fun times )
Changed the rear lights to facelift and changed the rear bumper to a msport bumper because it looks so much better than the others in my opinion and would cater for the quad exhaust system I wanted making.
Also realising the speed bumps and potholes in Hull would probably never get filled in I decided to buy air ride for the car
and replace those god awful rep wheels with some Work wheels which were probably a little but too wide for our back ends but I would solve this later one.
Now it was time to change the front end up.. I was soo ready to get rid of that dated front end I traveled down to London to pick up my new bumper ( putting it in the cube was a little tricky )
Holding it up to the car I thought it may be a bit trickier than first thought to make it fit :|
but anyway next up was replacing the headlights with some chrome angel eye versions ( facelift was my first choice but I couldn't get hold of any )
Then I decided to take a break from spending on the Z4 and help out my brother with our other project the S14A - I gave him the Recaro seats too to help make the interior nicer!
So I needed a new set of seats for the z4 - something less race car and more luxury so I went and found myself these
They came out of a new 2015 AMG SLK R132 - shame they have the AMG badge on them but I don't mind
But fitting them was a little bit strange ( making the air scarf and the electrics work was a day long job! )
But after some sore fingers and loads of multimeter work they are in and working perfectly
I then needed some upgraded audio play things so I opted for Focal speakers with some black air vibes for the footwells
Then I needed some extra pieces for the M4 bumper to make it look better!
Then I dropped the car at the same shop I take all my cars and the putting together started
First was the quad exhaust
then cutting the car away to make room for the wide arch kit
Just got the spacers for the rear wheels to fit so they sit flush with the bodywork - the wide arch kit will be smoothed into the actual car so there isn't any joining lines ( i think this kind of kits look rubbish when you can still see where the kit has been usually bolted on )
then moving on to the front end.
Video of it touching the floor below
View My Video
And I bought a new steering wheel today to match the interior and make it feel. a little bit nicer for me
Oh and the paint arrived also I choose an Aventador color because I think gun metal really is one of the best colors for a car like this
So that's all your getting guys
il update this probably when it's all finished maybe if I remember I'm terrible at updating things haha! and if you were wondering - hey lew what happened with your Silvia project? here you goThis is kind of just a diary thing for me to look back on i hope you enjoy reading through it. I appriciate this look and butchering of a car wont be for everyone but im a firm believer of not giving a s**t what people think so do what you like haha
until next time guys 
so your a part of it haha! so... who's gonna donate and get their name engraved under the hood 
