Newbe ..... Just picked up an 2007 SI roadster

gov · Post by **gov** » Tue Oct 20, 2015 4:16 pm

mattgecko wrote:Thanks!

I test drove an 07 M coupe and found I my knees against the dash. In the roadster (non M) I have a few inches to spare and its doable.

Do the coupes have less leg room or are the M seats bigger / thicker?

I'm 6'6" in case your wondering.

Hi Matt - your car looks mean in black ! Good to see someone of normal height ( I'm the same plus an inch

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Welcome

mattgecko · Post by **mattgecko** » Tue Oct 20, 2015 4:41 pm

Thanks! Its funny to see peoples reaction when we get out of that tiny car.

Do you have the M seats and is your Z a roadster? Still wondering if the M seats will reduce our leg room.

gov · Post by **gov** » Tue Oct 20, 2015 5:08 pm

Yes have M seats - it's a roadster - my first zed was also a roadster but with normal seats - I do think the M seats have less room !

I know what you mean about the "looks " you get climbing in and out of the car - it's an art ! You describe it as "tiny " but over here it's a lot bigger than the usual MGF's and MX5's - over there I presume you have a lot of big muscle American sports cars.

stuartC · Post by **stuartC** » Tue Oct 20, 2015 6:01 pm

mattgecko wrote:Found myself checking the oil in the dark so I made hood lights.

The lights are excellent, although I fear you'll more than lighting to check the oil, as the 3.0si doesn't have a dipstick. I spent 15 minutes looking for mine.

Welcome along and the zed looks

mattgecko · Post by **mattgecko** » Tue Oct 20, 2015 7:37 pm

gov wrote:Yes have M seats - it's a roadster - my first zed was also a roadster but with normal seats - I do think the M seats have less room !

I know what you mean about the "looks " you get climbing in and out of the car - it's an art ! You describe it as "tiny " but over here it's a lot bigger than the usual MGF's and MX5's - over there I presume you have a lot of big muscle American sports cars.

Yes we have a lot of big vehicles over here, you have to drive in like a race car or you get cut off non stop.

Thanks for confirming the M-seats, I'm to long legged for the M-seats. Very disappointing!

stuartC wrote:
mattgecko wrote:Found myself checking the oil in the dark so I made hood lights.
The lights are excellent, although I fear you'll more than lighting to check the oil, as the 3.0si doesn't have a dipstick. I spent 15 minutes looking for mine.

Welcome along and the zed looks

Who makes a car without a dip stick?? so frustrating having to go inside the car and wait for the car to give me a reading, then come back and add more oil. I added 7 qts and it still showed a little low that day, few days later it showed it was correct.

O-well the free DIY mod came a lot brighter than I expected!

paulgs1000 · Post by **paulgs1000** » Tue Oct 20, 2015 8:10 pm

I note you said 'half cover' matt - be careful. There has been much posted about heavy half covers scratching the paintwork when used. My mate's black Zed was terribly marked by such a cover. I've had three types of half covers and stopped using the two heavier (proofed fabric) types due to them hazing and scratching the paint. I now only use a light plastic type. You can do a search and read more on the forum.

mattgecko · Post by **mattgecko** » Wed Oct 21, 2015 3:48 pm

paulgs1000 wrote:I note you said 'half cover' matt - be careful. There has been much posted about heavy half covers scratching the paintwork when used. My mate's black Zed was terribly marked by such a cover. I've had three types of half covers and stopped using the two heavier (proofed fabric) types due to them hazing and scratching the paint. I now only use a light plastic type. You can do a search and read more on the forum.

I was about to pull the trigger on a heavy cover but Marlon saved me and my paint. He recommended the classicadditions.com half cover.

paulgs1000 · Post by **paulgs1000** » Wed Oct 21, 2015 10:25 pm

mattgecko wrote:
paulgs1000 wrote:I note you said 'half cover' matt - be careful. There has been much posted about heavy half covers scratching the paintwork when used. My mate's black Zed was terribly marked by such a cover. I've had three types of half covers and stopped using the two heavier (proofed fabric) types due to them hazing and scratching the paint. I now only use a light plastic type. You can do a search and read more on the forum.
I was about to pull the trigger on a heavy cover but Marlon saved me and my paint. He recommended the classicadditions.com half cover.

Wise man

mattgecko · Post by **mattgecko** » Sat Apr 02, 2016 3:56 pm

Added a front splitter.

mattgecko · Post by **mattgecko** » Mon Apr 04, 2016 3:12 pm

Project Bike rack:
After a bunch of research on the net, I picked up a 2" to 1 1/4" hitch adapter and created this sculpture.

The "rabbit ears" bolt to the steel bumper.

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Very please with how it came out, the hitch sits tight up against the bumper cover and a ways back.

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mattgecko · Post by **mattgecko** » Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:17 pm

Waited 2 months for a slow boat from Japan, finally have my new shoes!

Advan RZ-DF Mat Black
18x8.5 offset 35
18x9.5 offset 35

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:26 pm

Well worth the wait - Notice the yellow reflectors have gone, really liking the 'stealth' look on this Zed

mattgecko · Post by **mattgecko** » Sat Mar 04, 2017 7:26 pm

Thanks! Yes I installed the white reflectors and found them to be to bright so I added some static cling tint. Did the side blinker emblems also.

Nice weight reduction with the Advans VS the oem Style #108 rims.

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