Carbon Fiber Front Fang, B Pillars, Side Mirrors (stage 1) installed! (AK370Z)

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I have been waiting to do this install for a last few days but the weather was so hot I couldn't attempt. Well, today (regardless of weather condition), I wanted to install these parts. Today they recorded one of the highest temparature in my area in last few years . By the time I was done with this install, my shirt was completely soaked in sweat!

First of all I would like to thank

a. Joseph (JC@370Zsource) from THEZSTORE for putting up with hundreds of questions I asked before I bought these and Greg for a great pricing!

b. Thanks to simota1's side mirror review, NXTAZEE's B Pillars install and many other members who made install thread on these products.

It was a VERY easy install. I'll try to put caption under the pictures to give you an idea how it was to install these parts on my Z.


OUT OF THE BOX




Very well packaged. Tons of bubble wrap.












The B Pillars are actually from EVO-R (TheZStore carries them). So, if you're placing an order with EVO-R already, feel free to add them to your cart. They are the same!














Please note the front fang ALREADY comes with 3M VHB tapes



INSTALL

First I used soap and water and cleaned all the parts (front fang and side mirrors) that I'm going to apply cf covers to.








a. Rubbing alcohol to clean the OEM B Pillars. b. I did buy some thicker 3M VHB tape but I did not use them. It wasn't necessary. These things sit so flush, I didn't want to create gap with thicker tape. c. I did use the thinner .45 mil 3M VHB tape for the front fang. I really didn't need to use it but I did it to make a stronger bond.


Thinner .45 mil 3M tapes added for extra bond.


Test fit it first.


Ready to install. Just hold the front fang straight and then push it in STRAIGHT. DON'T do left and right.


Installed




This fang overlay fits so well, it will hold up WITHOUT any double sided tape! (not that I suggest it )




Clean it with alcohol. Make sure there's no dirt or oil .


Ready to install


DO NOT "lightly" install and then move the pillar! First, line up the top right hand edge. Then STRAIGHT PUSH.


Same thing with the other side.


For side mirrors, I added some BLACK RTV(it comes with the shipment). I didn't have to but I did anyway. The cover WILL stay in place VERY snugly without any tape.


Installed


















Overall, it was a VERY easy to install. The fitment is perfect. I'm going to add more pictures and comments in about 2-3 hours (I didn't even proof read this thread!). I'm already running late for dinner . If you have ANY question (on install or technique), please DO NOT hesitate to ask. Thanks.

From start (cleaning the area with soap water) to finish, it was only two hours. I took my time too during the install. Very easy to do. I looks much much better than the original look. I like it a lot.

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NewlyIMPORTed

Very Subtle looks awesome!!!!

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fullmonty

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?

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DeLRo

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.

209Z

ok nowwwww ak needs a a cf hood with a TT kit then u r rdy my friend =]

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m4a1mustang

Looks good, AK.

Headlights and powdercoated Rays (black) next.

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HKYStormFront

you are looking more and more like tony every day AK, when's the black TE37's coming?

jk, looks great man!

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Sibze

Very nice AK! I love love love the front!

MC

the fangs overlay looks real good... a great simple alternative to a lip where you can have a unique look but keep OEM bodylines


i like the side mirror covers too i just got some last week for my car... except mine only go at the bottom

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MC

black would be good but the dark grey super laps would really be nice for his car

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nogoodname

+1 to this request.




The Z looks great and freshen up!!! You so have to get a rear valence and rear spoiler in CF. Would look awesome and goes with the theme.

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HKYStormFront

hell yea it would! DO IT AK!!

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AK370Z

No problem. Tomorrow

lol.. I also need to borrow someones credit card! . I was never a fan of cf hood. I wonder how it would look ....

thanks man! I'm very nervous to do stuff to the headlights but with the cf theme I think you're right. Darkened headlight WILL look pretty good. I would LOVE to powdercoat my RAYS to 40th anniversary rims color


thanks. You must see it in person. Looks much better the way it shines.

Dude, that looks good! I think I will look for a nice cf lip now (no hurry though)

lmfao! it's all Tony's fault! EVERY week he goes out and puts something new on his Monterey Blue. Then the idea floats in my head for days!

Probably not this year! . I bought new tires for the OEM 19" few months back (which will go on this month) and also between HKS exhaust, G3 intake and these cf parts, I'm pushing my yearly "mod budget".

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?

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