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Castrol Xtreme makeover -
part 3
Nissan 350Z |
Broadcast
date : 16th April 2006 |
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If you’ve got it, flaunt it.
That’s the philosophy behind the optical tuning division of
the car makeover industry.
And one of the company’s renowned for its high-quality
optical add-ons is Sportech of Modderfontein, near
Johannesburg.
As viewers of the two previous episodes of Car Torque will
know, the Castrol Xtreme Makeover 350Z already had
performance, suspension and audio hardware by the time it
arrived at Sportech.
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And for the Makeover car, the
Castrol Xtreme Auto people had ordered a very special body
kit, shipped in by Import Parts. The idea was to make this
350Z unique. One-of-a-kind.
Nose job, deep side skirts, a nip ‘n tuck at the rear, a
more pronounced wing, topped off by some under-bonnet
detailing
It’s a time-honored visual makeover that works. The trick is
to do it properly.
The JP USA nose was very carefully prepared with spray filler
and soft primer before being painted with blended Standox
paint to match the body.
The same process was applied to the much more radical JP USA
wing and deeper bumper-diffuser combo, as well as the side
skirts.
And rounding the kit off was a set of Fulda alloy rims widened
by Hi-Tech Mag Repairs, and detailed with dark spoke interiors
and polished outer rims
The Xtreme Makover 350Z received some NXGen performance
treatment a few weeks back. But to add a final touch of
personalization, Sportech fitted a carbon-fibre suspension
brace – an extravagance to be sure, but all calculated to
increase pride of ownership.
The same applies to the carbon fibre vanity plate fitted ahead
of the radiator. As for the fitment of the special wheels, it
was up to the Melrose branch of Tiger Wheel and Tyre to
re-enact an Imola-style pit stop.
The TSW Fulda wheels measure 20 inches in diameter, and are
widened to 9,5 J at the rear and 9 J at the front.
The tyres are low profile Exeleros. These tyres are all about
the ultimate in grip, with ride-quality a secondary
consideration. Oh yes, and they look the part.
With adjustable HKS suspension fitted, clearance for the tyres
and the deep nose spoiler was not a problem.
As for the overall effect, the Castrol Xtreme crew were more
than happy. But what does an expensive makeover do to an
expensive car’s resale value?
Yes, pride of ownership is what the Castrol Xtreme Auto
Makeover is all about.
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