Am I crazy, or is it missing something?

Z370Z011 · 03-17-2014, 04:47 PM

I know aesthetics are completely personal and everyone has their own opinion of what a good looking car is. But ever since I painted my headlights black, I'm not sure if I like it anymore. I feel like they're to black for the pearl white lol. I feel like I messed up by painting them all black and not leaving the shrouds silver to offset everything.. So I feel like my car is missing something, like it needs that “cherry on top” kind of thing. Not sure if it's the rims, the headlight, or if I'm just crazy. Also my Stillen lip has died, so I'll be getting an Evo-R lip, and was considering some CF mirror covers to add some more black and hope it makes a difference?

Anyhow, any suggestions or opinions are welcome. Thanks in advance

pbhakta · 03-17-2014, 04:51 PM

If your willing to change your headlights again, id do the the Shrouds in White or go even crazier with Pearl White Housing and Black shrouds.

If you dont want to change the headlights then add a gloss black vinyl roof and black side view mirrors and everything will tie in perfectly.

Maybe black out or color match the door handles too.

Arrvaxx · 03-17-2014, 04:51 PM

Hm...It would be one thing if the fangs were white. Then I'd hate it. But with those black it isn't bad. But I would paint the door handles...maybe black rims?

I like the black on the mirrors too.

Z370Z011 · 03-17-2014, 05:00 PM

I wouldn't mind doing white/pearl white shrouds. I was thinking of using some paint thinner on the shrouds but I'm scared of ruining the silver finish on them. Black vinyl roof is a great idea!!! Completely forgot about that!

NickTurnon · 03-17-2014, 05:05 PM

Yeah, I agree with what others have stated..

If you're willing to open the lights up again. Make the Orb Part White & leave the rest black on the headlights..

As far as the rest of the car, you can:
Dip Black Handles
Dip Black Emblems
Black Vinyl Roof
Dip Side Markers Black Outer Ring, With White Z Emblems
Extend black on fangs down onto Stillen Lip
Dip Side Mirrors Black
Also, it might look nice to get some white plastidip and white-out one of the cross lines on the fang. The middle one would look good white, and leave the other 2 lines black.

Also, stock tow hook in the trunk. Remove that, get some white dip, and add it to the front bumper. It adds more contrast to the front of the car...

kenchan · 03-17-2014, 05:05 PM

if you add more black your car's going to look like a panda.

Elan · 03-17-2014, 07:20 PM

I agree with Nick. Dip the emblems for sure. The mirror covers and lip will help. I don't think the color of your rims is working. Maybe gloss black so it fits the rest of the car.

Joepro · 03-17-2014, 07:41 PM

If you want to start over with an unmolested set... just let me know

I like it, but I have dipped emblems and handles, my lip and blades were also black.

Apoc370z · 03-17-2014, 07:44 PM

TerribleONE · 03-17-2014, 07:56 PM

Front mount intercooler!! Lol

I would do the shrouds white and black out the roof

DjSquall · 03-17-2014, 08:18 PM

Do badges/handles/mirrors

Footloose301 · 03-17-2014, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Front mount intercooler!! Lol

I would do the shrouds white and black out the roof

This is what I was going to suggest! haha

Stuff an intercooler in there and you'll be all set.

RyanWest · 03-17-2014, 10:27 PM

you need spacers in the back badly!

Riptide67 · 03-20-2014, 01:46 PM

PW or GM shrouds!

ElVee · 03-20-2014, 02:25 PM

Actually a red cherry on top would be nice.

03-17-2014, 04:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	Am I crazy, or is it missing something? I know aesthetics are completely personal and everyone has their own opinion of what a good looking car is. But ever since I painted my headlights black, I'm not sure if I like it anymore. I feel like they're to black for the pearl white lol. I feel like I messed up by painting them all black and not leaving the shrouds silver to offset everything.. So I feel like my car is missing something, like it needs that “cherry on top” kind of thing. Not sure if it's the rims, the headlight, or if I'm just crazy. Also my Stillen lip has died, so I'll be getting an Evo-R lip, and was considering some CF mirror covers to add some more black and hope it makes a difference? Anyhow, any suggestions or opinions are welcome. Thanks in advance

03-17-2014, 04:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
pbhakta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas City Posts: 333 Drives: 11 GM 370z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 13	If your willing to change your headlights again, id do the the Shrouds in White or go even crazier with Pearl White Housing and Black shrouds. If you dont want to change the headlights then add a gloss black vinyl roof and black side view mirrors and everything will tie in perfectly. Maybe black out or color match the door handles too. Riptide67 likes this. __________________ 2011 6MT 370Z Gun Metallic :: Stillen G3 CAI :: Swift Springs :: EvoR :: JWM LEDs :: TommyKaira :: Forgestar F14 :: Motordyne Shockwave))) E370 :: CS Spec-Me Lip :: AeroJacket

03-17-2014, 04:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	Hm...It would be one thing if the fangs were white. Then I'd hate it. But with those black it isn't bad. But I would paint the door handles...maybe black rims? I like the black on the mirrors too. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

03-17-2014, 05:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	I wouldn't mind doing white/pearl white shrouds. I was thinking of using some paint thinner on the shrouds but I'm scared of ruining the silver finish on them. Black vinyl roof is a great idea!!! Completely forgot about that! 6MT-Z34 and Riptide67 like this.

03-17-2014, 05:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Yeah, I agree with what others have stated.. If you're willing to open the lights up again. Make the Orb Part White & leave the rest black on the headlights.. As far as the rest of the car, you can: Dip Black Handles Dip Black Emblems Black Vinyl Roof Dip Side Markers Black Outer Ring, With White Z Emblems Extend black on fangs down onto Stillen Lip Dip Side Mirrors Black Also, it might look nice to get some white plastidip and white-out one of the cross lines on the fang. The middle one would look good white, and leave the other 2 lines black. Also, stock tow hook in the trunk. Remove that, get some white dip, and add it to the front bumper. It adds more contrast to the front of the car... __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

03-17-2014, 05:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	if you add more black your car's going to look like a panda. gurneyeagle, Riptide67 and Got_Z like this.

03-17-2014, 07:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 16	I agree with Nick. Dip the emblems for sure. The mirror covers and lip will help. I don't think the color of your rims is working. Maybe gloss black so it fits the rest of the car. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

03-17-2014, 07:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 34	If you want to start over with an unmolested set... just let me know I like it, but I have dipped emblems and handles, my lip and blades were also black. __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

03-17-2014, 07:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	wheee!, NickTurnon and Riptide67 like this.

03-17-2014, 07:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Front mount intercooler!! Lol I would do the shrouds white and black out the roof Footloose301 likes this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-17-2014, 08:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	Do badges/handles/mirrors __________________ My Z did p0rn

03-17-2014, 10:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
RyanWest Track Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tamp, Fl Posts: 714 Drives: 2009 Nissan Rep Power: 33	you need spacers in the back badly!

03-20-2014, 01:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	PW or GM shrouds! __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

03-20-2014, 02:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	Actually a red cherry on top would be nice.

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