BigCol's Facelift...Longish!

Discussion in 'Non Technical' started by BigCol, Oct 13, 2007.

  1. ADAMZX

    ADAMZX 2000spec Conversion

    I would also like to add my condolences to the lose of your mum Col, when i read this thread yesterday at work i was stunned to read about you mum, my grandmother went through a simiular battle and she lost her life to cancer as well so, im very sorry for your loss and hope that your passion for a life with your new fianace and your new Sexy looking Red Zed will help you through these tough times.

    The cars looks absolutely stunning, in my mind you've almost completely transformed it from a stocky 90 Aus-spec ZX to a very clean, aggressive RED Zed:zlove:. I hope that one day my zed will recieve this much prase and appreication you have gotten from your long hard work and effort in this project.

    Cheers

    Adam
     
  2. EvZ

    EvZ 1BAD300

    Col, I'm an bit of a purist when it comes to Zeds and I think that your's looks awesome. Well done. Best wishes, Evan.
     
  3. Zakkaz001

    Zakkaz001 Master Detailer

    BigCol's Red Zed

    Hi BigCol,

    This would have to be one of the 'big' stress factors in anyone's life, losing your Mum - the only thing I can say in a positive light is you were able to say goodbye and get everything 'sorted' so to speak, hurts even more when this opportunity is not available.

    As mentioned earlier there are many ups and downs - hang in there mate.

    You have accomplished what I feel many fail to do well. The modification of a vehicle in such as way as to retain the original 'feel' and at the same time create something different and that WOW factor. A big Congratulations on this attempt - well done 10/10 Col :zlove: .

    I love the nice black/grey strip on the front bar that is tops. And those wheels just look great. Now I remember why I orginally wanted a red Zed.:D

    Cheers, Kaz.
     
  4. angrybear

    angrybear Moderator

    Col, so sorry for your loss

    Those of us whose mothers are no longer with us will understand what you are feeling right now. The pain will eventually fade, but the good memories will be with you forever.

    Though Aztec Red is not my favourite Zed colour, I must say your car looks superb. That repaint on the front bar looks so good I believe Nissan should implement an immediate recall of all Zeds and retro-fix. :D

    Congratulations on the engagement.
     
  5. MikeZ32

    MikeZ32 das Über member

    nice look col. looks like the next GOR cruise will be a interesting one with changes to everyone's cars. that wheel gap is huge though... give it a lowering as well :)
     
  6. BlaZeit

    BlaZeit New Member

    Great job mate!

    She looks very tidy in deed. Well done i like it - would be better in black though ;)
     
  7. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

    Looks great, now fix the 4x4 ride height! :)
     
  8. BigCol

    BigCol That's what she said...

    Thank you all!

    Thank you everyone for all your kind words of support regarding Mum, my engagement, and my car - it REALLY means a lot. :zlove: :zlove: :zlove:

    I'll answer some of the questions in a single post:

    Lidz: The wheels are not Rezax, but are very similar looking. They are 17" RBT Surpass Egret Spoke. I'd never heard of them, and apparently google hasn't heard much of them either! But I think they look great, and I guess it's nice to know that others do too.

    Sandeep: Umm they might be Potenzas, not really sure. Rik put on some 2nd hand rubber for me just so that I didn't waste a grand on tyres in case I didn't like the rims and went back to stockies. Being Rik he probably gave me much better tyres than I paid for! Will most likely be going back to Eagle F1's after Christmas.

    Jedi: I just won't have time to go to Berri this year with the trips to visit Dad in the country every 2nd weekend. But if I get my butt in to gear and join NDSOC we might join you guys on the concorse one of these days! p.s. thanks heaps for the help with putting the zed together. Definately would not have done it without your input.

    p.s. I didn't realise until later last night, that I posted & told you guys of my engagement before I had told anyone else - even my family! Strange how big a part the forum has become in my life. :zlove: There's not a day that goes past that I don't thank Ben & Pete for starting this place up.
     
    Last edited: Oct 14, 2007
  9. zxtt-1

    zxtt-1 mechanically inept

    Dammit Col - you could have told us sooner, about your mum that is. I knew she was ill but to loose her, that wasn,t supposed to happen. At any rate you have my sincere condolences and take it from me - this too shall pass. As for the car, about time.

    all the best

    Jack
     
  10. blondie

    blondie New Member

    YAY.... to the engagement...

    And life is too short not to do some things....:zlove:

    Congratulations on the engagement to both of you, but I would have liked to see that Super Model fiance of yours modeling with the car....:D

    Once again, sorry to hear about your mum, but very glad it was peaceful and you were there with her.

    Looking forward to he GORC.

    Jen
     
  11. quick1

    quick1 back from the grave...

    Col man nice write up.

    Real sorry to hear about ur mother, but pain free and getting to spend her remaining time surrounded by loved ones, is a good thing..

    The car is looking f#$king mint!! Good shit!!
    Ive got all my $$$ to get a 300 now, time to start shopping :cool:

    Congrats on the engagement too! I cant beleive she waited 11yrs for you to pop the question, take ur time why dont you :D
    Im guessing you've made the wedding date approx summer in year 2016? :D
     
  12. BigCol

    BigCol That's what she said...

    That sounds like a plan! ;)
     
  13. kade_744

    kade_744 has largest member

    lol at wedding date :cool: congrats from me too and + 1 condolences as well i cant even imagine what it would be like :(

    now onto the zed :eek: :zlove: :eek: :zlove: :eek: :zlove: i dont know if its the fact you know how to take a photo or your zed is just that much cleaner than mine or what, but if my zed could look anything like that i would be a very happy guy!!! paint looks very tidy and respray would more than 2 yrs off from those pics :cool: the darker gray is a huge improvement and the rims are much the same :thumbup: the only other cosmetic mod i would do, would be lowering it :cool:
     
  14. BigCol

    BigCol That's what she said...

    Part 2......

    Part 2 of the facelift has been completed. Given the recent changes to my zed, my remote control zed was looking a little out of sorts:

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    So a few months ago I had bought a new body shell, and some new rims. And with the weather here in Melb being so rubbish, we spent the day spraying & attaching stickers. Here are the comparison pics:
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    How's the likeness?
     
  15. Marklar

    Marklar gruntled

    That looks tops Col, way cooler than the IMSA style body
     
  16. black baz

    black baz black 'n blue Bazemy

    lol col ..don't know which one i like best ..... !!!!

    .. love the model and the comparisons ... top stuff ..

    ..one Q ... is your zed the stock aztec red .. or some yummier colour ??? .. seems to come up a different and slightly metallic colour in the pics .. it does look absolutely smick .....
     
  17. BigCol

    BigCol That's what she said...

    Yeah, I like this one better too! And the wife to be painted clear side indicators & 2000 spec rears for me!
     
  18. kr4usy

    kr4usy Active Member

    That looks awesome Col, how hard was it to come across those wheels?
     
  19. BigCol

    BigCol That's what she said...

    Thanks Baz! Yeah, regular Aztec red with lots of polish & wax. How it looks tends to depend on the lighting. Under cloudy skies the photos do come out a little metalic. :zlove:
     
  20. BigCol

    BigCol That's what she said...

    Strangely enough the real ones were harder to get than the scale ones...
     

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