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Jordo!

03-15-2012 02:45 PM

EVO-R Licence Plate Garnish on Red Z

Don't know if anyone else has gotten this item, so if you were wondering what it looks like... here ya go.

http://www.the370z.com/members/jordo...40-zedwcf1.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/jordo...41-zedwcf2.jpg

I kinda dig it... :tup:

I had a similar garnish on my old Celica -- this design is a little more simple, but I think it looks pretty nice. However, I'm not blown away by it either... will have to give it a chance to see if it grows on me :p

And, while I'm at it, here's a another shot showing the spacing on the wheels for those who were asking. I Recently added 15 mm spacers to front and 20 mm to rear. Wheels are Nismo S-Tunes; springs and dampers are Nismo.

http://www.the370z.com/members/jordo...43-zedwcf4.jpg

:tiphat:

KB2	03-15-2012 02:49 PM

I also think It needs to grow on me...I like it and also dislike it? Haha
I do think however that the red fog light would help break up all that black.

How was install?

simota1

03-15-2012 03:11 PM

i like it.... :D i always wanted to get this mod... but i ended up switching bumper :p

Jordo!

03-15-2012 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by KB2 (Post 1601532)

I also think It needs to grow on me...I like it and also dislike it? Haha
I do think however that the red fog light would help break up all that black.

How was install?

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1 (Post 1601567)

i like it.... :D i always wanted to get this mod... but i ended up switching bumper :p

Thanks -- I think my only real complaint is that I like my cf to look JET BLACK. This is dark (looks darker in photos), but could stand to be a little darker.

Don't suppose anyone knows if it's possible to get a sort of opaque clear coat -- like a tint -- to make it appear a bit darker?

Maybe just cut out tinting material? Hmm.

gurneyeagle

03-15-2012 03:29 PM

I'm liking it Jordo! :tup:

Are you running spacers? If so, what size front and rear?

gurneyeagle

03-15-2012 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo! (Post 1601572)

I have mixed feelings too :p

Install is a snap. There's double sided tape on the back, although the two license plate screws are more than sufficient to hold it firmly in place. I didn't use the double sided tape yet in case I decide not to keep it.

I actually got it specifically to add a little cf to balance out the cf mirrors I'm having installed soon, but the mirrors are currently stock, so I'll reserve judgment until that at least.

Thanks -- I think my only real complaint is that I like my cf to look JET BLACK. This is dark (looks darker in photos), but could stand to be a little darker.

Don't suppose anyone knows if it's possible to get a sort of opaque clear coat -- like a tint -- to make it appear a bit darker?

Maybe just cut out tinting material? Hmm.

Need to get the Carbon Signal CF ducktail now!

kenchan

03-15-2012 03:37 PM

nice looking ride, jordo. :)

370Z JT

03-15-2012 03:47 PM

I like it. Did youbuy from evor or thezstore?

simota1

03-15-2012 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo! (Post 1601572)

sure can... use a tinting paint... i painted my landing strips on my lights with a tinting paint :tup: check your paint store they might have it..

Jordo!

03-15-2012 10:30 PM

Thanks, guys :tup:

I'm going to stop by the place that did my window tint and installed my rear vinyl to see if they can apply tint to it for me. I think I'll go from on the fence to loving it after that. If not, I guess it will be up for sale :icon17:

I bought it from EVO-R -- it was $184 shipped I believe.

Wheels have 15 mm spacers in front and 20 mm on rear -- offsets for the S-tunes are like OEM Rays sport pack wheels.

Jordo!

03-16-2012 07:44 PM

Hey, I ended up using that "nightshade" spray on tint -- worked great!

Behold -- before and then after!

BEFORE:

http://www.the370z.com/members/jordo...40-zedwcf1.jpg

AFTER:

http://www.the370z.com/members/jordo...06-zedwcf5.jpg

Now it looks jet black from a distance and only up close can you make out the cf weave. Exactly what I wanted :tup:

Also, keep in mind that it looks darker both before and after in the pics than it did/does in real life -- rest assured that in real life if you look closely you can easily see the weave.

Anyway, I am pleased :D

KB2	03-16-2012 09:02 PM

OH YEA
much better! darker deff looks better!
what exactly is "nightshade" spray? like a clearcoat...that goes on dark?
and i just noticed this now,but do you have the stillen roof spoiler?

Jordo!

03-16-2012 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KB2 (Post 1604156)

OH YEA
much better! darker deff looks better!
what exactly is "nightshade" spray? like a clearcoat...that goes on dark?
and i just noticed this now,but do you have the stillen roof spoiler?

Thanks -- seriously -- my one beef with cf is that it often looks too gray or looks yellowed from the sun. Jet black cf looks great, but so hard to come by and maintain, or so it seems...

I used this stuff:Night Shades Spray Tint - VHT Nite Shades NiteShades Nightshades*-*Mitsubishi 3000GT*/*Dodge Stealth Parts

Came out waaaay better than I thought it would.

Roof spoiler is -- amazingly enough considering the perfect paint match -- from ebay. I got it for like $65 shipped. Comes painted with adhesive and fits perfectly. I get at least as many kudos as boos for it, but I really like it so I'm happy regardless :icon17:

simota1

03-17-2012 02:22 AM

you make me miss my roof spoiler :(

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