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Old 07-22-2009, 05:48 PM   #466 (permalink)
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How are they bolted on, seem secure? Splash guards might help blend them in more, but maybe not. Any other angles?
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How are they bolted on, seem secure? Splash guards might help blend them in more, but maybe not. Any other angles?
They are just screwed into the bottom of the OEM side skirt with self tapping screws. These were just a one off piece for VIP-STATUS' car. They are not production quality, at least I hope they aren't intended to be production quality. Just for looks. I will keep them on the car for a little while to see if they grow on me and I will take some more photos later.

This is the only other photo I have taken so far.
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Old 07-22-2009, 05:59 PM   #468 (permalink)
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I kinda dig'em... i bet they would look even better with the nismo kit on/front and rear lip
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I kinda dig'em... i bet they would look even better with the nismo kit on/front and rear lip
It would definitely look better with some accessories on the front and rear. I think I have decided to eventually go with the full Nismo 370Z rear bumper. Still haven't decided on a front treatment yet as aerodynamics is a big focus of mine. Eventually these sides will get replaced by something more aerodynamic as well.
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I believe I 'called it' weeks ago about they wouldnt look good alone. Glad you put them on tho for reference. Also, for some reason they looked positioned differently than VIP's car. Maybe its just me, but the front section on their car seems to be tucked in a bit more and flare out as it goes towards the back.

Bomex front lip + those sides + some nice thin rear spats (I think the SLR ones are still to much for those sides) would look smooth.

We'll see...I should have all the above done within the next 3 weeks!
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I believe I 'called it' weeks ago about they wouldnt look good alone. Glad you put them on tho for reference. Also, for some reason they looked positioned differently than VIP's car. Maybe its just me, but the front section on their car seems to be tucked in a bit more and flare out as it goes towards the back.

Bomex front lip + those sides + some nice thin rear spats (I think the SLR ones are still to much for those sides) would look smooth.

We'll see...I should have all the above done within the next 3 weeks!
Yes, I did position them a bit differently than VIP-STATUS did. He angled the front of his in more than I did. Good eye. If there is any aerodynamic benefit to be had with these though, angling it in towards the front is not going to help. Also, it looks as if they were originally made to fit on the car the way I installed them judging by how they mate up to the OEM side.
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They actually almost look like they were retro-fitted from another car that would have had close to the same lenth as the 370z.

Also, you said Shine, as in Shine Street? I remember them making a wing for the wrx. OK stuff...
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They actually almost look like they were retro-fitted from another car that would have had close to the same lenth as the 370z.

Also, you said Shine, as in Shine Street? I remember them making a wing for the wrx. OK stuff...
The length works well on VIP-STATUS' car because he has the OEM splash guards. I believe is is this company. Not the exact same logo but very similar. Shine Auto Project
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Went out and took some better photos. The car is filthy because it rained here a few days ago, but oh well. I don't like them in the first pic, they are ok in the second pic, and I love them in the third pic lol.





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I like them, Nismo rear plus these might be a good combo. So you are saying I cannot buy this item and you have the only one? I do wonder if the tile inward might be a bit better, but without splash guards or anything it would be tough to say, all depends on what else goes on.
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I like them, Nismo rear plus these might be a good combo. So you are saying I cannot buy this item and you have the only one? I do wonder if the tile inward might be a bit better, but without splash guards or anything it would be tough to say, all depends on what else goes on.
My understanding is that Shine hasn't made any more of these yet. You would have to talk to VIP-STATUS to see if they are working on a production version or not.
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In these last set of pics, the SS looks pretty nice, even w/o any other accessories. I guess because of your wheel color. They blend in nicely. The other pics you too in your garage (I assume) they were like....eh....alright. Much better in broad day light.
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Good job on the pads mike, those are the ones I want and have been campaigning about since day one. Let me know how they work
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Nice pictures!
Car sounds awesome, looking forward to seeing your mods!
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Well for the past two days I have been down in sunny Southern California carting the 370Z around! First stop was yesterday to Berk Technology where some final adjustments were made to the exhaust system so they can get stared on production versions! We also took some launch and drive by videos that I should have up on YouTube Monday or Tuesday.

Today I spent virtually the entire day at Password:JDM. They do some of the best carbon fiber work I have seen to date and have an impressive operation going on. I first walked in to the showroom to see a few JDM styled Civics, but the real fun stuff came when I walked back into the shop area and was bombarded by probably the coolest looking Lamborghini Gallardo I have ever seen. The Mercialago and the R35 GTR were pretty nice too! I took a look at some finished products and they showed me the entire manufacturing process for their carbon stuff which is all done 100% in house from raw materials to packing and shipping. They also have machining tools to make other awesome products like strut tower braces, tow hooks, battery tie downs, shift knobs, etc. While I was there a customer brought in his R35 GTR to get a host of Password:JDM goodies put on including swapping a "competitors" carbon fiber hood for a Password:JDM one. It was incredible to see the differences with the two right next to eachother. The attention to detail that Password:JDM offers is incredible and my favorite part is that everything is real dry carbon and they don't do overlays. Their hoods are 100% dry carbon fiber with a quality and look better than any competitor's products I have seen.

I left my 370Z there with them where they will have their way with it for a month this go round and I am VERY excited to see the finished products. So far they are thinking of doing a handfull of small dress-up stuff first like carbon fiber engine covers, battery covers, brake fluid covers, radiator cooling panel, etc. They will hopefully also do a nice set of front canards for the stock bumper this round as well. I will start a full Password:JDM parts development thread here as soon as they finalize which of the products they will start working on first!

I will pick the car back up from them in a few weeks and proceed to install the crank pulley, new Carbotech brake pads, Challenge stainless steel brake lines, etc. and prep it for the Redline Time Attack at the end of September.
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