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tonybui 07-06-2010 02:24 PM

2theextreme, you don't mind me asking where did u get your headlights done and how much ?

kenchan 07-06-2010 03:04 PM

spearfish- just e-tape the area before you slide the fang cover on and it's no issue.

if you do the Evo-R, you want to e-tape just under the grill so that the paint doesn't show through when you put theirs on. ive seen a couple different ones and they both work fine if you do this. the370z store one has a verticle lip to cover the paint/gap and it's a nice idea.

370Z JT 07-06-2010 03:13 PM

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04405.jpg

yea that paint is exposed in this pic.

nogoodname 07-06-2010 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z (Post 608087)
Thanks man. The rear diffuser is DEF on my list (next cf product). It'll complete the look. As for rear spoiler, I think Mines cf lip would look much better (easier to install too) than total cf spoiler, what you think?

The mine's add-on would look good. Would be funny if you got the CF spoiler and the mine's add-on...lol... maybe Tony will do that. :bowrofl:

AK370Z 07-06-2010 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2theextreme (Post 608170)
Oh...and Virginia hates my headlights and rear fog light! :roflpuke2:

:confused: why? :ugh:

Quote:

Originally Posted by 209Z (Post 608282)
Hey ak if u want an idea on what an oem style cf hood looks like. Check my build thread. Fitment is perfect. Also there is a group buy for mines rear lip and I think we need a couple more people lol.

Thanks. Will do. :tiphat:

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 608308)
AK- looking great! :D

Thanks man.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426 (Post 608538)
What's next gangsta?!

Reahdiffussah! :chinese voice::icon17:

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25 (Post 608763)
Hey AK,

Nice work. How does the fang overlay look up near the top of the fangs. In one pic, it looks like some blue paint is still visible. Is this an issue at all, or not noticeable?

I didn't notice it until you pointed it out. Unless you sit down and get really close, it's not visible at all. In this pic, I'm actually shooting from an angle (bottom to top) therefore it looks more obvious.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname (Post 608891)
The mine's add-on would look good. Would be funny if you got the CF spoiler and the mine's add-on...lol... maybe Tony will do that. :bowrofl:

lol.. don't give Tony any MORE new ideas than what he already has on his mind! :rofl2::rofl2: :bowrofl:

Picture next to the BAY:
http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...469_edited.jpg

209Z 07-06-2010 10:17 PM

shave front emblem and get headlights doneee...yummy =]

kenchan 07-07-2010 10:58 AM

rear 15mm spacers. :p

Caravanshaka 07-07-2010 11:04 AM

Looks great AK! I agree though, time to do your headlights. :tup:

AK370Z 07-08-2010 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty (Post 607848)
Very nice AK! When you have time, could you please post some more pics of the B Pillars from like 5'-10' away, so I can see how it looks with the blue?

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04484.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04478.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04483.jpg



Quote:

Originally Posted by DeLRo (Post 607851)
Nice job AK. Would you mind taking a pic of the mirror side so we can see how the inside edge looks. Top and bottom angle would be nice.

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04474.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04472.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04473.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04487.jpg

:tiphat:

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 610262)
rear 15mm spacers. :p

That would be perfect! I never had spacer in my car. Does it affect handling at the track during high speed turning (or during excessive force?)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caravanshaka (Post 610269)
Looks great AK! I agree though, time to do your headlights. :tup:

Headlight is probably next (after rear diffuser). We'll see. I'm running out of budget associated with the car :eekdance:

m4a1mustang 07-08-2010 02:27 PM

AK can you take pics from 50 and 100 feet away?

Cmike2780 07-08-2010 02:43 PM

Would the fang overlays look good on a MB. I was thinking of getting it, but wasn't shure if it would be as noticable since you wouldn't have the contrast in color.

Sibze 07-08-2010 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 612415)
AK can you take pics from 50 and 100 feet away?

I am looking for one that I can't really see the car anymore but I kinda can... lol

fullmonty 07-08-2010 03:43 PM

Thanks AK!!

AK370Z 07-11-2010 09:17 PM

Update
 
So, it's been a week since I installed these products. The front fang and side mirrors are holding up great! However I can't say the same about one of my B Pillar (driver side). Top part kinda came off. So, I took it off and upon further investigation, I found out these DID NOT come with 3m VHB tapes. They came with regular double sided tape. Also, the tape is VERY thin. So, I took the overlay off. Cleaned the OEM BPillar surface. Used some of my OWN 3M VHB .45 mil tape and put it back on. It was perfect! :D. I was so impressed with it the install, I pulled the passenger side overlay off and redid it with the new tapes. Two big benefits of these new tapes:

a. The bond will be very very strong. In about 48-72 hours (when set in), if you pull hard on these overlays, chances are the whole B pillar will come off (or they will be in two pieces) !

b. Thief can ONLY steal what they can take off :happydance:.

I bought my 3M VHB tapes from this guy on EBAY. Pretty cheap. :tup:

However, the fit of these overlays are perfect. If you're standing next to them and you're unaware of this thread, I can probably get away with saying, "these whole cf B Pillars". You CAN NOT tell the difference!

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04497.jpg
Flimsy thin tape :shakes head:

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04498.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04493.jpg
Cleaned surface

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04499.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04501.jpg
Ready to install! :tup:

Since it rained yesterday, I polished all the cf stuff up today :tup: I really wasn't sure what to use (also too lazy to go to nearest auto store). I simply used NXT 2.0. Worked pretty good IMO

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04503.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04505.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04511.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04512.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSC04516.jpg



Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 612415)
AK can you take pics from 50 and 100 feet away?

:icon18: I lol'ed! :tup:

Trips 07-11-2010 09:23 PM

Ak, It's looking Great!


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