Spending a few days on the Pornstar!!

[Sonic_160zr]

Ive had this week off and I decided that I would use some of the time to sort some of the niggly little issues that I have with the car. the main issue is the saggy rear bumper as most of you have had the joy of fixing your self, and also the rear bumper spat has come unstuck at one end so that really needed sorting too, kinda handy as its a damn sight easer to do with the bumper off.

Managed to get the bumper off yesterday and noticed a that one of the metal "s" clips is missing of one of the bumper mounts, prob why it was sagging so bad! I also noticed some accident damage from a previous owner and subsiquent rust because of it. Im kinda at a stand still at the minute because I cant refit the bumper until the "S" clip arrives from Rimmers (hopefully tomorrow!!) So I thought that I would use the time to get some of the other issues sorted. Going to clean all the rear up and then treat any of the rusty areas, Im going to use black hammerite to treat the rust, as it wont be visible on the car when the bumper is on its not worth me wasting what little paint I have, specially at the price it costs to get mixed!


Car looks so sad with no rear bumper!



picture of the "accident" damage:


other side for reference:


New clips fitted ready:


Rear bumper:



No been given the good news with some Tiger seal so that should hold it for now. Ive noticed that a few bits of the bodykit are starting to come away and this has already been "fixed" or attempted by someone before and it wasnt done too great by the looks of it. Im hoping to get the car into a bodyshop prob next year to get all the bodywork issues sorted in one go. so should be looking at its best in time for the shows next year!!

And here is a pic of the engine bay:


This is a kinda before pic as im doing a few odds and ends to spruce it up a little. Not bothering to clean the induction pipes as I will be investing in a new induction system soon and the manifold is soon to be replaced too but looking to sort out some of the bits like the black battery tray thing and other little bits that are looking rusty and naff, as well as something a bit special with the engine cover!!

If anyone has any ideas for the engine bay or comments criticisim etc im all ears





Cheers,
Matt

[Steven11]

Thinking about tackling my saggy bumper aswell. Although not being very mechanical im a bit hesitant to start pulling bits of my beloved Zed incase i make a mess of something. Let me know how you get on with that, and how easy the bumper lines back up again.

[Smokey]

I have all the bits to do the rear bumper, just need the right weather/time off combo!

What's the plan for the engine cover?

[Jay-ZS+]

Will look great when your all done Matt I'm sure,

[Lukeus101]

Good progress mate

[Sonic_160zr]

Originally Posted by Steven11

Thinking about tackling my saggy bumper aswell. Although not being very mechanical im a bit hesitant to start pulling bits of my beloved Zed incase i make a mess of something. Let me know how you get on with that, and how easy the bumper lines back up again.

Originally Posted by Smokey

I have all the bits to do the rear bumper, just need the right weather/time off combo!

What's the plan for the engine cover?

All in good time. Will prob be an anti climax but nevermind!

Originally Posted by Jay-ZS+

Will look great when your all done Matt I'm sure,

Originally Posted by Lukeus101

Good progress mate

Cheers guys, feels good to get a few of the things ticked off the list, although I did end up fixing extra things whist the bumper was off but its all good.



Bumper is back on now and lines up pretty well, I cut the clips a little short so I will need to get some more sorted but its fine for now. Pics will be up in a bit


Cheers,
Matt

[supercover]

Is this the ex Steve and Marie Dobson car?

[Sonic_160zr]

Originally Posted by supercover

Is this the ex Steve and Marie Dobson car?

Yes it is, bought it off them in December last year.




Cheers,
Matt

[supercover]

Nice one. I loved that car...