i30 N Bu11eT's Melody

[Bu11eT]

Today was a busy day. Did two things:

• Took some pics again
• Spray-wrapped the grille frame

First, the pics:

 

[Bu11eT]

Second, the wrapping:

Thanks to the blog post from @i30n-tipps (in german) [Link], I thought to myself, I might try to spray-wrap the front grille surrounding.

Initially, I wanted to wrap the surrounding in a matte black, but as I f*cked it up twice and the bottle was empty after that, I used the gloss black I also ordered to cover up the rest.

I am quite suprised it still turned out that well, considering I had two failed attempts. Luckily it is only a wrap, so you just peel it off and try again.

If you're not as clumsy as I am, you might get it done in about 3 hours, I needed about 5 (because the wrap needs some time to dry)...

The result:

 

[Patrick_SH]

Really great work, the front grille looks much better, even if it is only a small change! Just a beautiful N and the color looks so damn sick!

 

[Bu11eT]

@Patrick_SH thanks mate! Waiting for your N to arrive

 

[padigree]

Awesome pics! Really like these rims

Which spray wrap have you used to wrap the grille? Painted it assembled?

 

[Bu11eT]

Awesome pics! Really like these rims

Which spray wrap have you used to wrap the grille? Painted it assembled?

Used this one:
Foliatec Sprühfolie Schwarz (Glänzend)

Dissassembled the grille. Have never seen such an amount of annoying clips....
Two persons are recommended to do the job

 

[Mordog]

I think @Maverick painted the grill without removing it. But could be wrong.

 

[Maverick]

I think @Maverick painted the grill without removing it. But could be wrong.

Nope, you're not wrong. I think there are a couple of pictures in my thread. Still looks like new after 9 months.

 

[Felix_i30N]

Amazing what such a “simple” mod can do aesthetically speaking! I might sacrifice a weekend to do the same to mine

 

[Bu11eT]

When you've done it I want to see pics! I'm curious to see the blacked out grille on your N!

 

[JAYtheVET]

When you've done it I want to see pics! I'm curious to see the blacked out grille on your N!

I bought the spray, if he doesn't do it before I do you'll get to see it. I'm not taking the grille off so we'll see how it goes. Thanks for the link, bought the same stuff you used. Car looks great by the way!

 

[Bu11eT]

Thanks m8, curious how it'll look on yours!

 

[Bu11eT]

Short little update:

• Refreshed my Gyeon MOHS coating by applying Gyeon Cure
• Took some pics /w @Patrick_SH and his not yet N
• Installled the PowerFlex Purple Bushing

The bushing:

I do not really feel a difference when daily driving it. However I think the power delivery from lower RPMs (1st and 2nd gear) feels a bit smoother to me.


The pics:

 

[R Veloster N]

I wish I had the knack for photography. I probably could but with more expense then I care to provide.

Die Fotos sehen toll aus! Welcher Hafen?

 

[Bu11eT]

Thanks m8, its the harbour of hamburg

 

[R Veloster N]

I thought so but I thought I'd ask anyway! Dankeschön!

 

[R Veloster N]

Nearly forgot, I've done a little test to check how the gyeon rim coating behaves... Little to say I'm impressed... Now I just have to wait and see how long it lasts.

Here's an example:
https://streamable.com/e1jbf

Oooh! Looks like mercury, very nice!

 

[Bu11eT]

Did two new things to my lady in grey:


Installed Bonnet lifter from ATH
They are a perfect fit and quite easy to install. However you need some dexterity in order to not loose the washers when mounting them

Installed K&N Air filter
I've installed the K&N Air Filter E-2993 (originally made for the Focus RS) and tested the sound with the airbox closed and opened. Dear god I must say I am astonished by the sound the car produces with the new air filter and the airbox lid removed . But since we have hot weather here in Germany, I am gonna put the lid back on (although I dont want to ).
Install was straight forward. You just need to push it a bit and it slots right in.

Pics:

Bonnet lifter:

Air filter:

 

[Mattymofo]

Mate the car is immense! The wheels are gorgeous such a fabulous choice! Love it really do!

 

[Bu11eT]

Mate the car is immense! The wheels are gorgeous such a fabulous choice! Love it really do!

Thanks a ton mate!