Rebody Z3 Tribute GT project
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Time for a quick update!
I am definitely planning on getting uprated struts for the hood (bonnet? This is a British forum afterall...) but in the meantime I have managed to re-connect the old ones. That is at least a huge help lifting the front so often.
I decided to use hood pins as I wasn't crazy about my first choice in releasing the hood lock. I gutted the locking mechanisms but retained the secondary hook. The idea is that I will release the hood pins (yet to be installed) then reach under the front end and push up on the knob.
Maybe I'll come up with something more ...elegant? in the future. For now it works and I'm happy with it.
The license plate plate and light have been mounted. I unfortunately forgot to take a pictures of what I did. The license plate light stuck out a bit too far and a bit too angled down originally. It sort of had a drooping look I didn't like too much. I cut out the fiberglass and added in a recessed metal plate to mount the light to. I couldn't go too far in but that little bit corrected some of the angle and I think makes a big difference.
Once the exhaust is extended out I think I'll be over the moon for the look back here. I also started playing with the trunk lock ideas. I think I will go with hood pins on the trunk as well. Possibly on top, BUT, here's an interesting idea. What if I install a single hood pin upside down? Mount the pin to the trunk lid and put the release button under the vehicle out of view. I won't address that seriously until I get the rear end permanently fitted.
Here I started fitting an aluminum under tray. Made some brackets up and a bit more CAD work to do. That's cardboard aided design for those that were curious. I still have a ways to go for that yet.
Alright, that's it for now!
I am definitely planning on getting uprated struts for the hood (bonnet? This is a British forum afterall...) but in the meantime I have managed to re-connect the old ones. That is at least a huge help lifting the front so often.
I decided to use hood pins as I wasn't crazy about my first choice in releasing the hood lock. I gutted the locking mechanisms but retained the secondary hook. The idea is that I will release the hood pins (yet to be installed) then reach under the front end and push up on the knob.
Maybe I'll come up with something more ...elegant? in the future. For now it works and I'm happy with it.
The license plate plate and light have been mounted. I unfortunately forgot to take a pictures of what I did. The license plate light stuck out a bit too far and a bit too angled down originally. It sort of had a drooping look I didn't like too much. I cut out the fiberglass and added in a recessed metal plate to mount the light to. I couldn't go too far in but that little bit corrected some of the angle and I think makes a big difference.
Once the exhaust is extended out I think I'll be over the moon for the look back here. I also started playing with the trunk lock ideas. I think I will go with hood pins on the trunk as well. Possibly on top, BUT, here's an interesting idea. What if I install a single hood pin upside down? Mount the pin to the trunk lid and put the release button under the vehicle out of view. I won't address that seriously until I get the rear end permanently fitted.
Here I started fitting an aluminum under tray. Made some brackets up and a bit more CAD work to do. That's cardboard aided design for those that were curious. I still have a ways to go for that yet.
Alright, that's it for now!
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Looking good, I used ABS sheet, a wall paper stipper heat gun, some Milliput, painted steel strips, rivets and bolts.
It's definitely required.
You can see my efforts from around 11:30 on my snagging video
Thank you Pingu! I've definitely watched that video before and have been using it to draw ideas from. I really like the 'cat whisker' idea and have ordered some plastic sheets to start making my own wheel arches.
Thank you again!
Thank you again!
I took a brief break from the under tray to fit the new wheels!
The OEM car had 7.5jx17" with 225/45r17 up front and 9jx17" with 245/40r17 in the rear.
The new wheels are Apex FL-5. 9jx18" with 235/40r18 up front and 10.5jx18" with 275/35r18 in the rear
After looking at it for a while the front wheels are going to require probably 25mm spacers. This was becaause of the 9" wheel. I had originally wanted 8.5" but due to the wheels being discontinued I had to pick what was left in stock. I decided I could make this work. So here it is! I think it looks great. Very excited.
Another reason spacers are required up front!
I also started playing with hood pins. I think they will be positioned here:
That's all for now. The mosquitos have organized their attacks and I can't take much more of it. I'll be back soon with a big push to get things done!
The OEM car had 7.5jx17" with 225/45r17 up front and 9jx17" with 245/40r17 in the rear.
The new wheels are Apex FL-5. 9jx18" with 235/40r18 up front and 10.5jx18" with 275/35r18 in the rear
After looking at it for a while the front wheels are going to require probably 25mm spacers. This was becaause of the 9" wheel. I had originally wanted 8.5" but due to the wheels being discontinued I had to pick what was left in stock. I decided I could make this work. So here it is! I think it looks great. Very excited.
Another reason spacers are required up front!
I also started playing with hood pins. I think they will be positioned here:
That's all for now. The mosquitos have organized their attacks and I can't take much more of it. I'll be back soon with a big push to get things done!