Loadmaster 190 Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 @Chubbs @Dave G The LED side indicators that you've both fitted obviously don't throw up any errors on the dash? Quote 2017 370Z Nismo / 2020 SEAT Ateca FR Black Edition / 2001 BMW E39 540i 4.4 V8 Sport / 2015 French C1 Thingy.... Link to post Share on other sites
Chubbs 4,023 Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 8 minutes ago, Loadmaster said: @Chubbs @Dave G The LED side indicators that you've both fitted obviously don't throw up any errors on the dash? No - no errors. I've never had any canbus issues with the Z - Does its technology pre-date all that interfering stuff? I think maybe it does? Quote A to Zee to B Link to post Share on other sites
Loadmaster 190 Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 1 hour ago, Chubbs said: No - no errors. I've never had any canbus issues with the Z - Does its technology pre-date all that interfering stuff? I think maybe it does? Maybe you're right there - but then again, do that sort of stuff with my 20 year old BMW and the dash lights up in a Christmas tree stylee! 1 Quote 2017 370Z Nismo / 2020 SEAT Ateca FR Black Edition / 2001 BMW E39 540i 4.4 V8 Sport / 2015 French C1 Thingy.... Link to post Share on other sites
Chubbs 4,023 Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 10 minutes ago, Loadmaster said: Maybe you're right there - but then again, do that sort of stuff with my 20 year old BMW and the dash lights up in a Christmas tree stylee! Yes, annoying, isn't it? Having put LED bulbs into my motorhome DRLs, every time I drive it I get a message on the dashboard telling me there's a problem (they were supposed to be canbus-friendly, but clearly they aren't). 1 Quote A to Zee to B Link to post Share on other sites
Gav C 781 Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 On 3/9/2021 at 3:45 PM, Dave G said: Ahh, good tip. No I hadn't. When I do, it says the same as yours. At Atherstone...they did share the same plane! Or, there's only one parcel and the Royal Mail have to flip a coin to see which one of us gets it! Edit: I missed some posts, looks like Gav is still in the running! Arrived today but no one in to take the parcel, I`ll collect them in the morning 👍 2 Quote Current: Metallic pearl white 2012 370z GT Edition, Invidia stainless cat back exhaust, Stillen Gen 3 Intakes and K&N filters and a UpRev remap Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G 372 Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 On 3/10/2021 at 4:21 PM, Chubbs said: ... Anyone fancy a 'Race From China'? I'm still licking my wounds from our previous race! 😂 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_S 9,035 Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 On 3/10/2021 at 2:07 PM, Chubbs said: A million thanks to DieselPit for letting us know about these LED side markers. They're excellent. Easy to fit (30 seconds each side). They are nice & bright, nice & orange and in real life the 'flow' of the LEDs is more pronounced than on the video. Totally chuffed! They help bring the old dinosaur into the 21st Century a bit! I don't normally like animated indicators but I do like that 1 Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_S 9,035 Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 On 3/10/2021 at 4:21 PM, Chubbs said: Just ordered a replacement red 'GT-R' style Start button, to replace the white one and make me go faster. £7.93, including tax. Ebay sell them for over £37!!!!! (I'm only getting the red insert, but that's all you need, isn't it?) CLICK HERE FOR LINK Anyone fancy a 'Race From China'? That's just the plastic button top by the looks of it, not the whole 'switch' you get from Nissan. I still have my old white button so if you want that I can post it to you in case you damage the your original swapping the parts over. 1 Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to post Share on other sites
Chubbs 4,023 Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 6 minutes ago, Paul_S said: That's just the plastic button top by the looks of it, not the whole 'switch' you get from Nissan. I still have my old white button so if you want that I can post it to you in case you damage the your original swapping the parts over. Thanks Paul - that's very kind of you. I have a very nice 'how to' video* of how to dismantle the button without damaging it, but I'll bear your offer in mind, if I may, just in case I prove to be ham-fisted or unlucky. Yes, as I said, it's just the red plastic insert (but you don't need anything else really, do you?). *Here's a link to the video, which is within the advert, provided by the seller on aliexpress - LINK TO ADVERT 1 Quote A to Zee to B Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_S 9,035 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 On 3/13/2021 at 6:22 PM, Chubbs said: Thanks Paul - that's very kind of you. I have a very nice 'how to' video* of how to dismantle the button without damaging it, but I'll bear your offer in mind, if I may, just in case I prove to be ham-fisted or unlucky. Yes, as I said, it's just the red plastic insert (but you don't need anything else really, do you?). *Here's a link to the video, which is within the advert, provided by the seller on aliexpress - LINK TO ADVERT Ah, cunning. Let us know how you get on 1 Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to post Share on other sites
Gav C 781 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Lenses popped off the LED side repeaters and sanded down ready for intricate masking of the Z 2 Quote Current: Metallic pearl white 2012 370z GT Edition, Invidia stainless cat back exhaust, Stillen Gen 3 Intakes and K&N filters and a UpRev remap Link to post Share on other sites
Chubbs 4,023 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 2 hours ago, Gav C said: Lenses popped off the LED side repeaters and sanded down ready for intricate masking of the Z now you've got me interested! Silver background? Quote A to Zee to B Link to post Share on other sites
Gav C 781 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 5 minutes ago, Chubbs said: now you've got me interested! Silver background? No, Pearl White 😉 Not touched a rattle can in years so we`ll see how it turns out 😂 2 Quote Current: Metallic pearl white 2012 370z GT Edition, Invidia stainless cat back exhaust, Stillen Gen 3 Intakes and K&N filters and a UpRev remap Link to post Share on other sites
Neutreus 2,165 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 1 hour ago, Gav C said: No, Pearl White 😉 Not touched a rattle can in years so we`ll see how it turns out 😂 Looking forward to seeing how this turns out my friend 1 Quote 2011 Gunmetal Nissan GTR Premium Edition - Litchfield Stage 1, Miltek Y-Pipe, Alcon Discs, Ferodo DS2050 Pads, Flat bottomed steering wheel 2016 Sepang Blue Audi RS3 - APR Stage 1 tune with High Flow air filter and Secondary Decat Pipes - I'LL MISS THE POPS AND BANGS (BUT THE NEIGHBOURS WON'T) 2012 Pearl White 370Z GT Edition - Invidia Gemini catback exhaust with burnt titanium rolled tips, Stillen Gen 3 Intake Kit, UpRev, 15mm Eibach spacers, Satin Black painted bumpers - GONE TO A NEW OWNER WITHIN THE CLUB BUT WILL BE VERY FONDLY REMEMBERED. 2005 Gun Metal 350Z GT, Alezan Leather & plenty of mods - GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Link to post Share on other sites
Chubbs 4,023 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gav C said: No, Pearl White 😉 Not touched a rattle can in years so we`ll see how it turns out 😂 Prep is important - although it should be keyed, it must be smooth & dust-free. Patience is the key with rattle cans (not something I'm too good at). Very thin coats and wait for it to dry before the next spray. Good luck! Edited March 17 by Chubbs typo correction :) 2 Quote A to Zee to B Link to post Share on other sites
Gav C 781 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Masking these was a real pita, never again 😂 two light coats of etching primer then flat it tomorrow with some 2500 wet and dry. 2 Quote Current: Metallic pearl white 2012 370z GT Edition, Invidia stainless cat back exhaust, Stillen Gen 3 Intakes and K&N filters and a UpRev remap Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G 372 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Not what I've done for my Zed but more what it has done for me... 3 year anniversary today!!! Loved every year, month, day, hour, minute and second. Did I mention that I like it...? Here's to many many more years! 🙂 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G 372 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 I hope you tested them before you set to work Gav?!? Looking forward to seeing the fruits of your labour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gav C 781 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 1 hour ago, Dave G said: I hope you tested them before you set to work Gav?!? Looking forward to seeing the fruits of your labour. Tested.... Err nope 😂 it crossed my mind but I got too busy prying the lenses off. My main reason for doing it is that I wanted the Z to stand out and I just didn't think it did that with the all smoked look. Also it will be more like the black Z burgers on the front and back. Just hope they end up looking how I imagined they would 👍 2 Quote Current: Metallic pearl white 2012 370z GT Edition, Invidia stainless cat back exhaust, Stillen Gen 3 Intakes and K&N filters and a UpRev remap Link to post Share on other sites
Chubbs 4,023 Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 (edited) 10 hours ago, Gav C said: Masking these was a real pita, never again 😂 two light coats of etching primer then flat it tomorrow with some 2500 wet and dry. Looks like we got our spray booths from the same supplier! Edit - Nice idea, by the way. I can picture it in my mind's eye. Hope it works out for you. Edited March 18 by Chubbs 1 Quote A to Zee to B Link to post Share on other sites
Gav C 781 Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 3 minutes ago, Chubbs said: Looks like we got our spray booths from the same supplier! Can`t beat Amazon for those 😆 1 Quote Current: Metallic pearl white 2012 370z GT Edition, Invidia stainless cat back exhaust, Stillen Gen 3 Intakes and K&N filters and a UpRev remap Link to post Share on other sites
Chubbs 4,023 Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 5 minutes ago, Gav C said: Can`t beat Amazon for those 😆 I agree. Quote A to Zee to B Link to post Share on other sites
Gav C 781 Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 So I made a schoolboy error in not reading the instructions on the pearlescent paint, I'd primed the side repeaters with grey etching primer and then when I went to add the pearlescent it even up silver 🙃 so I've now rubbed then down again and primed then with white primer, should work out ok this time round 😄 1 2 Quote Current: Metallic pearl white 2012 370z GT Edition, Invidia stainless cat back exhaust, Stillen Gen 3 Intakes and K&N filters and a UpRev remap Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G 372 Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 Simple one for me, had my Zed serviced by my local independent garage. Nothing major, just an oil and filter change as well as new coolant. I'll do the other bits myself (new pollen filter, clean the K&N air filters). Another stamp in the book... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carlton x 84 Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 Have you sprayed on a base coat after the primer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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