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

[AK370Z]

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.