The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) VI

LMBmikeZ · 06-15-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck

Damn it guys stop hard linking to photobucket!! Lol every time I want to look at a pic on tapatalk it sends me to safari and then takes ten minutes to load a tiny pic haha

then tapatalk is your problem
I have no issues using my iphone (I don't use tapatalk)

But also I post 95-99% of my posts from a computer/laptop

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

ms bc - PLEASE don't PlastiDip your wheels. Either get them properly painted or powdercoated. Gunmetal would look great on your car. I did mine in the 40th body color "KAV".

Regarding spacers - my usual disclaimer. Some tire shops here in Houston refuse to service a car with spacers. You have to remove the tire from the car yourself and then put it back on. Note the word "some".

Not a big deal until you are on your way to a meeting is a nice suit and get a flat on a 95 degree day. Just check with the place you would normally do business with and you won't have any surprises. It probably isn't even an issue, but you never know.

If you go the spacers route, which for you shouldn't be a problem since Tony is very hands-on, definitely go with hub-centric, stud replacement spacers. Stillen sells H&R which is what I had and are pictured so eloquently on the roof of JAR's Z:

H&R Trak+ DRS Wheel Spacers | STILLEN

I would recommend 15mm front and 20mm rear.

I agree that spacers definitely make the car look better, especially the rear wheels, but if you look at most race cars, their wheels are usually tucked in a bit too. I would assume that is for aero reasons.

You ought to think about getting your calipers painted too by Mike the powdercoater.

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One final comment - as fun as it is to mod and personalize my car, everything I have ever done has resulted in some type of compromise or unexpected problem (that was eventually corrected). Most are not a big deal, but there is a reason Nissan engineered our cars the way they did. I'm not trying to scare you from modding your car, I just want you to go into things with your eyes wide open.

don't plastidip the wheels

Ms. BC the only time you really notice the spacers is when looking at it on an angle. if you are looking straight onto the side of the cars you will only notice drop or no drop. Just know that 10-14 days after the instal (if you did both drop and spacers) you should get an alignment done

as with any suspension work always get an alignment done

Huck · 06-15-2013, 04:30 PM

I have to play devil's advocate here. I dipped my wheels and for anyone that's really into modding they'll know what it is right away. But I seriously get compliments on the wheels almost every day, even at car shows. I think we here in the forum look at stuff so much we brainwash ourselves into only liking something that's $4000 or more. But to the untrained eye a good dip job looks great. It's cheap, easy to do, and totally reversible. Plus if you do it well, it'll last for a long time. Mine have been done for 1.5 years and it looks great still. People ask me all the time what paint I use lol.

Anyway, I don't have an extra $400-$500 for powdercoating, and I can't spare my care being down for a few days with no wheels.

If you have the money and don't mind spending it, I would say powdercoat them. It's more durable in the long run and looks great, plus you have more color options. But I just think dipping is a viable option.

I survived Zdayz 2013

(barely)

onzedge · 06-15-2013, 05:29 PM

onzedge · 06-15-2013, 05:31 PM

blackcherry20 · 06-15-2013, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

ms bc - PLEASE don't PlastiDip your wheels. Either get them properly painted or powdercoated. Gunmetal would look great on your car. I did mine in the 40th body color "KAV".

Regarding spacers - my usual disclaimer. Some tire shops here in Houston refuse to service a car with spacers. You have to remove the tire from the car yourself and then put it back on. Note the word "some".

Not a big deal until you are on your way to a meeting is a nice suit and get a flat on a 95 degree day. Just check with the place you would normally do business with and you won't have any surprises. It probably isn't even an issue, but you never know.

If you go the spacers route, which for you shouldn't be a problem since Tony is very hands-on, definitely go with hub-centric, stud replacement spacers. Stillen sells H&R which is what I had and are pictured so eloquently on the roof of JAR's Z:

H&R Trak+ DRS Wheel Spacers | STILLEN

I would recommend 15mm front and 20mm rear.

I agree that spacers definitely make the car look better, especially the rear wheels, but if you look at most race cars, their wheels are usually tucked in a bit too. I would assume that is for aero reasons.

You ought to think about getting your calipers painted too by Mike the powdercoater.

One final comment - as fun as it is to mod and personalize my car, everything I have ever done has resulted in some type of compromise or unexpected problem (that was eventually corrected). Most are not a big deal, but there is a reason Nissan engineered our cars the way they did. I'm not trying to scare you from modding your car, I just want you to go into things with your eyes wide open.

TY Gurney!!! I understand on mods...nothing set in stone, Tony not thrilled w modding the car AT ALL

he says its great the way it is and i agree, somewhat. I want it to look (and sound) more aggressive and maybe less "pretty"...thats my goal

but thanks to all for your opinions-everybody on here has done their Zs justice so all the points of view are valued!

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Joe at ZSpeed has earned a place on my Christmas card list:

(Very poor cell phone pic)

see...another hawt Z on the horizon

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

Sup

sup

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

don't plastidip the wheels

Ms. BC the only time you really notice the spacers is when looking at it on an angle. if you are looking straight onto the side of the cars you will only notice drop or no drop. Just know that 10-14 days after the instal (if you did both drop and spacers) you should get an alignment done

as with any suspension work always get an alignment done

i'm going to have to get new tires before summers end , an alignment too at that point i would guess. Ty for the advice and pics Mike!!!

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Originally Posted by Huck

I have to play devil's advocate here. I dipped my wheels and for anyone that's really into modding they'll know what it is right away. But I seriously get compliments on the wheels almost every day, even at car shows. I think we here in the forum look at stuff so much we brainwash ourselves into only liking something that's $4000 or more. But to the untrained eye a good dip job looks great. It's cheap, easy to do, and totally reversible. Plus if you do it well, it'll last for a long time. Mine have been done for 1.5 years and it looks great still. People ask me all the time what paint I use lol.

Anyway, I don't have an extra $400-$500 for powdercoating, and I can't spare my care being down for a few days with no wheels.

If you have the money and don't mind spending it, I would say powdercoat them. It's more durable in the long run and looks great, plus you have more color options. But I just think dipping is a viable option.

I survived Zdayz 2013

(barely)

obviously i want it to look great-i just threw plasti-dip out there because 1-its cheap 2-it's reversible...in case i decide i don't like it

Thanks Huck!!! Your ar is hawt too

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Originally Posted by onzedge

oops!!

Bottom line-tony is the "cool factor" in our relationship-he has a very tastefully done Harley so his opinion weighs a lot. Hopefully i won't dork it up somehow but i DO want mean and aggressive look/sound...

I love Harry <3 sigh.

onzedge · 06-15-2013, 06:21 PM

Rip off!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why can't we have cool stamps like these?????

blackcherry20 · 06-15-2013, 06:26 PM

One more thing-red calipers on BC? Uhmmm, i dont think that would look good...do you gus?

BajaZ · 06-15-2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

IKR?!?!

no 11s today

Mini has a makeup ballgame...but later...h3ll yea!! (Maybe) lol

! I dont know how to respectfully inquire this, but.. do you have a pic of her ?

BajaZ · 06-15-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

One more thing-red calipers on BC? Uhmmm, i dont think that would look good...do you gus?

I have red ones on mine !!

I like the way they look

onzedge · 06-15-2013, 06:48 PM

Datsun love:

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blackcherry20 · 06-15-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BajaZ

! I dont know how to respectfully inquire this, but.. do you have a pic of her ?

image.jpg
This is the mini i was talking about ..i have a feeling you were asking about my 22 year old...?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BajaZ

I have red ones on mine !!

I like the way they look

yours is black, mine is not black...

blackcherry20 · 06-15-2013, 07:23 PM

image.jpg

@ Baja...

THIS Is my beautiful older mini

onzedge · 06-15-2013, 07:25 PM

blackcherry20 · 06-15-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

BajaZ · 06-15-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

Attachment 71161
This is the mini i was talking about ..i have a feeling you were asking about my 22 year old...?

yours is black, mine is not black...

is not? .. i'm color blind

it looks black to me ..

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

Attachment 71162

@ Baja...

THIS Is my beautiful older mini

! Thank you

06-15-2013, 04:30 PM	#3947 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	I have to play devil's advocate here. I dipped my wheels and for anyone that's really into modding they'll know what it is right away. But I seriously get compliments on the wheels almost every day, even at car shows. I think we here in the forum look at stuff so much we brainwash ourselves into only liking something that's $4000 or more. But to the untrained eye a good dip job looks great. It's cheap, easy to do, and totally reversible. Plus if you do it well, it'll last for a long time. Mine have been done for 1.5 years and it looks great still. People ask me all the time what paint I use lol. Anyway, I don't have an extra $400-$500 for powdercoating, and I can't spare my care being down for a few days with no wheels. If you have the money and don't mind spending it, I would say powdercoat them. It's more durable in the long run and looks great, plus you have more color options. But I just think dipping is a viable option. I survived Zdayz 2013 (barely) gurneyeagle and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

06-15-2013, 05:29 PM	#3948 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	blackcherry20 likes this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

06-15-2013, 05:31 PM	#3949 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	__________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

06-15-2013, 06:21 PM	#3951 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Rip off!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why can't we have cool stamps like these????? __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

06-15-2013, 06:26 PM	#3952 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	One more thing-red calipers on BC? Uhmmm, i dont think that would look good...do you gus? __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

06-15-2013, 06:48 PM	#3955 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Datsun love: ( Click to show/hide ) __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

06-15-2013, 07:23 PM	#3957 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	image.jpg @ Baja... THIS Is my beautiful older mini onzedge, BajaZ and GaleForce like this. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

06-15-2013, 07:25 PM	#3958 (permalink)
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