Early Christmas

[Hotride]

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 .

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!)




Step 2 - The Badges








Step 3 - Centre Console, Arm Rests, ZHP






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!

[dfor68]

Lucky you! nice work lights are the business I'll have to look into getting some of those myself.

[WLH]

Nice work....

edit.... Correction...Not sure how that happened....

[Hotride]

Nice work....

ok, I'm .... ill just take it as a compliment

Lucky you! nice work lights are the business I'll have to look into getting some of those myself.

most people prefer them, and spraying a few good coats of paint makes it more rewarding when you fit them

[RichardG]

Looking good

Hmmmmmm so the ZHP works ok with a LeatherZ arm rest, where did I leave that number for Joe @ Sopers.

[cj10jeeper]

Another CJ clone in the making? Quad clear rears, CF badges, clear centre light on a Sterling Grey with red interior. Looks really good

I envy your environment where a garage with no door and slatted sides is adquate. Mine was running a nice -6c yesterday

[Hotride]

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!!

[Taz]

looks good

would i be right to think your a big elvis costello fan

[Dav the wheel nut]

Is the ZHP purely fitted for aesthetic reasons or does it have a better 'feel' to it?
Either way it's looking good

[Hotride]

Is the ZHP purely fitted for aesthetic reasons or does it have a better 'feel' to it?
Either way it's looking good

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, will have to google it!

[chrismann85]

+1 ZHP makes a welcome change, good cheap mod.

[Mangozac]

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
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?

[WLH]

Nice work....

ok, I'm .... ill just take it as a compliment

It was a compliment....
was intended to be...
It was a situation where it took forever to post and I did not check my post when it did...

[Hotride]

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

[Mangozac]

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