BA - Howie's 97 ZXi. New MS Splitter fitted.

**Posted:** Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:23 am

Just celebrated 8 great years with my ZXi, bought back in Sept 2000 when I was 25.

I've only started modding her fairly recently, got the bug from dipping into this site, and now shes getting to the age where the original bits are wearing out.

The first pic is standard from 2003, with my new number plate, a wedding gift from my wonderful wife Liz.

Compared with a recent pic after the car was lowered and after repainting my orig alloys. Not to mention cleaned and polished with Megs products, as recommended on this site.

My first main mod was a custom made double exit stainless steel exhaust fitted in april 2007, improved the look, and sound of the V6.

Couple of pics of my newly painted alloys. Very pleased with the colour.

Finally for now, been playing under the bonnet polishing the cam-cover:

Still brings a smile to my face whether I'm driving or looking at her parked up.

Howie :cheers:

**Posted:** Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:34 am

looking good

**Posted:** Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:34 am

Nice 'n clean as always

Like the color!

**Posted:** Sun Oct 26, 2008 12:35 pm

Awesome

**Posted:** Sun Oct 26, 2008 3:17 pm

beautiful car
keep that passion for it

**Posted:** Sun Oct 26, 2008 5:50 pm

that is immaculate mate, well done

**Posted:** Sun Oct 26, 2008 6:58 pm

Looks sweet mate

**Posted:** Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:38 pm

looking good Howie. You got a great car there mate.

by the way you forgot the mention the side repeaters

How come its always sunny where you live?

**Posted:** Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:05 pm

Cheers for the great comments, much appreciated :cheers:

nick wrote:

by the way you forgot the mention the side repeaters

How come its always sunny where you live?

I thought you might mention the side repeaters Nick, after your regular comments to me about how much better they would look than the standard ones. Must admit that they were simple to replace and do look great, thanks for your badgering mate. :blackeye:

I had meant to put this pic in before, to show my painted calipers detail and of course the new side repeaters.

And of course the car only comes out for photos when its sunny. :glasses7:

**Posted:** Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:39 pm

Beautifull...

Look's very nice!!!

**Posted:** Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:18 am

Thats some serious tire shine :evil4:

How did you add that ZXi decal? is it a sticker? or you painted it on?

**Posted:** Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:06 am

I hand painted the ZXi decal on with a silver engine laquer, made a masking template on the computer. :thumbright:

**Posted:** Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:41 pm

Looking beautiful. Congratulations mate on the 8 years.

**Posted:** Fri Dec 26, 2008 10:58 am

Pics of my F's christmas present from my parents, an indoor car cover.

Should keep the dust from my farm from settling on the polished paintwork,
also coated to prevent condensation from the garage roof from watering her as well.

Firstly waitng to open her present:

Then after trying it on for size:

Fits very well, keeps her clean but does restrict visibility on the open road :laughing6:

As the first pic also shows, the number of stone chip on my bonnet is growing,
may have to look at getting the bonnet re-sprayed next year, probably the front bumper as well. :dontknow:

**Posted:** Fri Dec 26, 2008 1:35 pm

Reminds me of jae 07 and Cleanie :lol:

**Posted:** Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:57 pm

Same as JAE 08 so, except the cling film had to be unwrapped before the cover went on

Car looks awesome by the way :thumbright:

**Posted:** Fri Dec 26, 2008 4:20 pm

Do I see a collection of AutoGlym products there!?!?! :shock:

**Posted:** Fri Dec 26, 2008 4:31 pm

parvez wrote:

Do I see a collection of AutoGlym products there!?!?! :shock:

- he's cleaning with "the enemy" :evil4:

**Posted:** Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:38 pm

Sorry, but I had to start somewhere :oops:

been using Megs 3 stage for quite a while now, much better finish.

Couldn't just bin my old products, let my wife and daughter use them up for their cars :lol:

**Posted:** Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:49 am

looking snug as a bug in a rug mate!

**Posted:** Sat Dec 27, 2008 2:38 pm

Matt wrote:

parvez wrote:

Do I see a collection of AutoGlym products there!?!?! :shock:

- he's cleaning with "the enemy" :evil4:

shame on u :lol:

**Posted:** Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:58 pm

Sorry

won't happen again I promise :salute:

............especially when the Megs produces results like this one, taken back in June :thumbup:

**Posted:** Sat Dec 27, 2008 5:02 pm

DAYMMMM!!

**Posted:** Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:11 pm

Very very clean!!!

Car detail is the best of our 323F

**Posted:** Sat Feb 07, 2009 7:55 pm

Just a quick update.

Finished lining my garage roof with membrane and ply, keeps off the condensation drips, then mounted 4 strip lights for better cleaning and polishing. :thumbright:

Shes been cleaned, polished and glimpsed the snow:

Then tried some reflection pics:

Sorry for the subject in this pic, but really pleased with the reflection in the wing. (Also made sure to have Megs products in shot!)

Finally back to bed until better driving conditions: :sleepy1:

**Posted:** Sat Feb 07, 2009 7:59 pm

Mate thats mint! Stick up some pics on detailing world...They would love it..are you already on the site?

**Posted:** Sat Feb 07, 2009 8:08 pm

Kash wrote:

Mate thats mint!

Agreed

, and your garage is so neat and tidy :lol:

What does your no. plate mean out of interest?

**Posted:** Sat Feb 07, 2009 8:25 pm

I want a garage like yours

**Posted:** Sat Feb 07, 2009 8:45 pm

Looks great. Send a picture and little paragraph of what you use to meguiar shining stars http://www.meguiars.co.uk/ , you will get featured :thumbright:

DOOOO ITTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!

You'll get a nice soft FREE polishing cloth

( or two like me if your lucky)

**Posted:** Sat Feb 07, 2009 9:10 pm

BRAVO!

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