250 SWB Koupe Close to finish - Page 7

Nubodi Automotive · #**121** 5th March 2016, 09:27

Just an update since the customer collected the car. He had to work in the afternoon and was very nervous about leaving the car in the local authority car park. It seems it was in good company though.

Nubodi Automotive · #**122** 5th March 2016, 09:34

After work he drove it, and drove it and drove it. Its his first non-mainstream car and as he says "plenty of admirers". He will have to get used to that!
It goes for its stainless exhaust system on Wednesday then in a few weeks we will have it back for lowering and fettling.

I think his wife finally called him to come home!

I wonder if he slept in it? Bring back memories of your first custom?

Mister Towed · #**123** 5th March 2016, 12:33

Wow, these recreations look even better parked amongst mainstream cars. It even manages to make that DeLorean look like it's the kit car.

I think you have one happy customer there!

Nubodi Automotive · #**124** 5th March 2016, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Towed

Wow, these recreations look even better parked amongst mainstream cars. It even manages to make that DeLorean look like it's the kit car.

I think you have one happy customer there!

Yes but the DeLorian is only worth about £100,000, a SWB at least £4,000,000 so its not surprising.

Triumph Special · #**125** 5th March 2016, 15:24

Looks great, well done all. I look forward to seeing it rather lower, 2-3" out of the nose should make all the difference.

Nubodi Automotive · #**126** 9th March 2016, 19:14

We met up with our customer Bryn to oversee the creation of a stainless steel straight through exhaust system from the cat backwards. He had ordered longer shotgun pipes but they were not available unfortunately. This is how the rear looked before fitting.

Nubodi Automotive · #**127** 9th March 2016, 19:16

Up on the ramp ready to have the sound transformed

Nubodi Automotive · #**128** 9th March 2016, 19:17

Halfway through the new exhaust being contructed

Nubodi Automotive · #**129** 9th March 2016, 19:18

Nearly done, just the hangers to go.

molleur · #**130** 9th March 2016, 19:20

Very neat!

Should sound the business too..

Nubodi Automotive · #**131** 9th March 2016, 19:26

And finally the finished article. It now has the best sound you could ever imagine a Z3 could make with authentic Rice Crispies sound (Snap, crackle and pop on the overide).
We did a video but not sure how to upload to the site (help anyone?)
Till this sound, WCA had the best exhaust note but this is better (much nicer than my Kali..which I have to get done now).
This should have cost £350 but we negotiated a Tribute/Nubodi discount for all for £295. Longlife Exhausts Basingstoke, ask for Matt.

And that's all folks for this thread, if you would like to see the car in the flesh we have been asked to show it on the Kitcar stand at Stoneleigh. It also appears in the magazine as a monthly build from the June issue.

Mechanik · #**132** 9th March 2016, 19:30

Fantastic job guys...AGAIN.

If you took the badges off it would pass as a classic Aston Martin?

Thats by no means a bad thing its like saying your beautiful wife looks a bit like Nicole Kidman! LOL

DaveP · #**133** 9th March 2016, 19:42

That motor has a great set of pipes

Nubodi Automotive · #**134** 9th March 2016, 21:10

BRYN WEBBER'S 250 SWB KOUPE

Car photographer · #**135** 9th March 2016, 21:16

Great job guys

DaveP · #**136** 9th March 2016, 22:23

Agreed - great work. Loving the b/w pic to finish it off too.

Mister Towed · #**137** 10th March 2016, 06:26

What an absolutely stunning car. The first image of it in shadow just has so much atmosphere it reminds me of Charlie Croker picking up his Aston Martin from the underground car park after his time 'away'.

£295 for a custom Stainless exhaust sounds like great value too. The M3 style outlets look good but do you know if they'll be able to supply long side by side shotgun/peashooter tailpipes?

Great job guys, I bet Bryn is as happy as a dog with two tails.

Roadster · #**138** 10th March 2016, 07:59

Im loving the brightwork around the windows.
I wonder how it would look with a matching trim on the windscreen.
The wiper arms could be polished too,
Its a beautiful car, im sure it will have many convinced that its real.

Nubodi Automotive · #**139** 10th March 2016, 08:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Towed

What an absolutely stunning car. The first image of it in shadow just has so much atmosphere it reminds me of Charlie Croker picking up his Aston Martin from the underground car park after his time 'away'.

£295 for a custom Stainless exhaust sounds like great value too. The M3 style outlets look good but do you know if they'll be able to supply long side by side shotgun/peashooter tailpipes?

Great job guys, I bet Bryn is as happy as a dog with two tails.

Quote from Bryn "his face hurts where he has been smiling so much"

Give Matt a call on 01256 321800 about longer tailpipes, I believe it was that he did not have them in stock on the day.

Nubodi Automotive · #**140** 10th March 2016, 08:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadster

Im loving the brightwork around the windows.
I wonder how it would look with a matching trim on the windscreen.
The wiper arms could be polished too,
Its a beautiful car, im sure it will have many convinced that its real.

We are working on a chrome trim package for the windscreen which will be on Scott Akister's car at Stoneleigh. Hes having Tex stainless arms modified (with chrome wiper blades) and fitted as we speak.