Something different

[stamford]

Thought I'd try one of those sunstrips to see if it'll help cut out some of the sunlight I tend to get now the bucket seat is in and lower than the standard one. Much better as I used to suffer blindness between the visors.

The blue strip is separate to the logo. Available in a host colours for both strip and lettering, bargin I thought for a tenner!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/stamfordzs180/MG%20ZS180/15032009434.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/stamfordzs180/MG%20ZS180/15032009435.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/stamfordzs180/MG%20ZS180/15032009437.jpg

[Bobdope2002]

hmmm im undecided on that mate tbh

[XPCobra]

i like it, blue could be a little bit darker.

[stamford]

I know what you mean as I wasn't too sure myself. I had the strip on for a week, today I put the logo on. It is purely for practical reasons and not to make it look nice or for personal taste. The last time I had a sunstrip was back in 1985! That was a Castrol one on my Magnum Coupe!

[afcbadam]

looks good mick. was thinking of getting a lite black one

[TjP]

I quite like sun strips, they look good.

Was it annoying to fit? The ones I see on ebay seem to say you need to trim them to fit... sounds easy to mess up!

[afcbadam]

I quite like sun strips, they look good.

Was it annoying to fit? The ones I see on ebay seem to say you need to trim them to fit... sounds easy to mess up!

yes they are very easy to mess up! i tryed to cut one for my mates 306. god it looked terrable!.an inch to short and loads of air bubbles.

[XPCobra]

I've fitted a few, not too hard to fit :) just dont fit in on a windy day

[Murray203ps]

Looking good Mick..:thumbsup:

They do work as well on a standard seat. You have to have them quite a lot deeper though on a racing seat as you sit lower but i'm sure you've found that out already. I want one but looking to get the other wheels first.:thumbsup:

[Jay-ZS+]

Ive just ordered one going for a smaller xpower sign in bottom right corner though.

[stamford]

Unfortunately that was the closest blue match from the colour chart, so will do. Not easy to fit if you are a fussy ******! I used a few strips of masking tape as a marker, but it still creeped a bit. I also have an applicator which eases the graphic in position and helps to rid the bubbles.

I left it oversize in order to trim the screen surround.

I have fitted door number panels before but used the soapy water solution method to ease it into position before smoothing it into place.

Murray, you changing yours then? The one in the sig looks spot on.

[arwilson80]

My little bro bought me one for the ZR just like that but i never got around to fitting it. :blush: He just put the lettering on and it looks OK.

BTW is that a NASA sticker. ;) And is your other vehicle a spaceship? :laugh:

[stamford]

BTW is that a NASA sticker. ;) And is your other vehicle a spaceship? :laugh:

Yes it is, picked it up when I visited the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. My spaceship is in getting serviced, warp factor's playing up ;)

[Jay-ZS+]

Started using jet fuel in it lol. Seat looks really nice by the way

[stamford]

Started using jet fuel in it lol. Seat looks really nice by the way

Cheers, £50 ebay bargin :D I was looking for something else then this came up and ended on xmas day, needless to say no-one remembered but me :D

[arwilson80]

Yes it is, picked it up when I visited the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. My spaceship is in getting serviced, warp factor's playing up ;)

I thought so... and when you get the spaceship back i'd like the loan of it on weekends. Places i'd rather be... ;)

[stamford]

I thought so... and when you get the spaceship back i'd like the loan of it on weekends. Places i'd rather be... ;)

If only things in life were that simple! At times I wish I were somewhere else.

[stevelou5]

Were did you get the sunstrip from mate? also do they fit on the inside or outside of the screen??

thinking of getting one myself, but not sure on the colour>?

[stamford]

Off ebay for a tenner inc p&p. Externally fitted and comes in various colours for both strip and font. I'll find the link and pop it up if you like. LC Signwriting or something like that I think.

[stevelou5]

Off ebay for a tenner inc p&p. Externally fitted and comes in various colours for both strip and font. I'll find the link and pop it up if you like. LC Signwriting or something like that I think.

cheers will have a look on ebay for them!! :fun:

[stevelou5]

330313579657 is this the same as yours?

[Jay-ZS+]

ive just ordered one off a member on here £10 for the strip and a £5 for a custom xpower decal!

[stamford]

330313579657 is this the same as yours?


No, my one doesn't seem to be there, I'll need to check my email when I get home for details.

[afcbadam]

i think just having the x power decal would look quite cool

[stamford]

Here's the ebay shop clicky (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/L-C-Signwriting)

[stevelou5]

nice one will have a peek and see if I can get one sorted

[Murray203ps]

Unfortunately that was the closest blue match from the colour chart, so will do. Not easy to fit if you are a fussy ******! I used a few strips of masking tape as a marker, but it still creeped a bit. I also have an applicator which eases the graphic in position and helps to rid the bubbles.

I left it oversize in order to trim the screen surround.

I have fitted door number panels before but used the soapy water solution method to ease it into position before smoothing it into place.

Murray, you changing yours then? The one in the sig looks spot on.

No i was on about the racing reat fella. Sorry didn't word the reply very well.:smile1:

[starfire039]

nice job mick!

[stamford]

Cheers Steve.

[stevelou5]

Should I go for it or not?? (the dark blue)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=330316650738&Category=43117&_trksid=p3907.m29&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2

Tell me what you all think...cheers.

[stamford]

Why not? Hardly breaks the bank if you don't like it. At least the two graphics are separate so you can try the strip first then offer up the text.

[stevelou5]

Just got mine today....will wait for a nice sunny day to fit it though, not looking forward to it cos I thinks its going to be a pain to get on right! any tips people?

bought two just incase...lol

[stamford]

Make sure it isn't too windy.
Make sure the glass is very clean, use alcohol wipes if possible or glass cleaner.
Use a few tabs of masking tape along the screen to position the front edge level with top line of screen.
A good rubbing tool will be useful, I have a graphic applicator for this.
Take your time.
Sharp craft knife to trim the top to screen rubber, be careful.
A second pair of hands may be useful to get it aligned across the screen if a slight wind.

[stevelou5]

cheers for that might have a bash at it tomorrow if its nice!!

[marts66]

Have any of you had any problems with these? I'm thinking of putting either a black one on or an anthracite, even though mine looks black most of the time. Do the wipers foul them?

[RudeDogg1]

dont they make u take em off at mot's?

[Jay-ZS+]

Believe there is a certain height from the steering wheel and as long as its not within that then theres no problem,

[Jay-ZS+]

I fitted mine a couple of weeks ago had forgotten about it till clearing out the garage,
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j12/jayhowl/New%20ZS/Photo-0066-1.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j12/jayhowl/New%20ZS/Photo-0068.jpg

I was surprise at how much of the glare it keeps out :)

[marts66]

How the hell do you order one of these in the colour/style you want? Fleabay just takes me to a payment page and there's no way to order online on his shop, did you ring to order? :(

[shroonie29]

Looking good Jay :)
That MKII front looks sweet with the xtra :)
Not keen on the OE without the kit,but yours looks sweet :-D

Shroon

[stamford]

Nice one James, I wouldn't be without mine now. Wipers do break across it, but nothing to worry about, all's good!

[Jay-ZS+]

yer just shows how dirty the rest of it is lol :)

[marts66]

Phones, wonderful things. Ordered a black one with silver text, looking forward to not squinting in the sun :)