Project Z

NewYorkJon34 · 05-02-2011, 09:36 PM

Thanks guys, I really want to get it, just heard of the inconsistent nature of seibon & wanted to avoid a project of making it look flawless. I plan on painting the whole thing white, my installer/painter just wants to see the underside of the hood. Where did you purchase the hood? I'm kinda looking for a deal, as we all are

Mr&Mrs · 05-03-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Thanks guys, I really want to get it, just heard of the inconsistent nature of seibon & wanted to avoid a project of making it look flawless. I plan on painting the whole thing white, my installer/painter just wants to see the underside of the hood. Where did you purchase the hood? I'm kinda looking for a deal, as we all are

Well the hood I got (purchased from vivid racing) was so perfect that even if you got one that was a "bad batch" I dont think it would cost much to have it fixed. I do not know enough about Seibon to comment on their quality though. Just speak on my experience with them, and that has been great.

Now just so you know, it cost me alot more then the price of the hood to have it properly painted. It has to be sanded all the way down the the CF, very carefully to not mess up the weave, then primed and sanded about 3 times before the paint can be applied. Then it has to be sanded and buffed before the clear is applied and then buffed/sanded again for a flawless finish i.e no orange peal.

So if I were you I would not even get CF unless you think your doing it for weight savings, and even that is very little over Stock/FRP.

NewYorkJon34 · 05-03-2011, 12:26 AM

Well the design of the hood is what I like, if it was in frp then I'd order that version. Pm me how much u paid. I have a good painter that usually charges alot so I'm already prepared, lol

Mr&Mrs · 05-03-2011, 12:38 AM

PM'ed

NewYorkJon34 · 05-03-2011, 12:43 AM

Thanks

Mr&Mrs · 05-05-2011, 10:36 AM

Hey Jon here are the up-hoods =) Sorry I forgot until today. If they are not good enough or what you need let me know I can get more.

KaienZ34 · 05-05-2011, 04:47 PM

What are the screens held on with?

Mr&Mrs · 05-05-2011, 05:09 PM

It has little metal tabs with what looks like resin gooped on one end to hold it on. Then you just fold them down through a hole in the mesh. I still need to cut those pieces down I was in a hurry when I put them in.

KaienZ34 · 05-05-2011, 05:56 PM

Thanks for the info...rep to you my friend.

Mr&Mrs · 05-19-2011, 02:22 PM

Took the car down to the 1/4 mile track last week. Here are 2 of my 6 videos all times were so close no reason to post them all. I ran five 13.3xx and one 13.4xx caught me sleepin lol.

Here are my vids:

Car is not tuned, 7AT, HFC's, GtHaus CBE, found out all my CF is heavier then stock parts, and so are my wheels. First time at the track I was hoping for a 13.5xx with all those variables, and ended up running 13.3xx's so I am pretty happy.

best run was a
13.34x 1/4
1.9xx 60'

b1adesofcha0s · 05-19-2011, 02:24 PM

Nice vids man!

Mr&Mrs · 05-19-2011, 02:26 PM

Thanks! Im glad I finally got this beast to the track had it over a year =\
I might take it again before I go FI but I do not really see a reason to. Forgot to mention also spare tire was in, my sub box and I weigh 215lbs.

b1adesofcha0s · 05-19-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

Thanks! Im glad I finally got this beast to the track had it over a year =\
I might take it again before I go FI but I do not really see a reason to. Forgot to mention also spare tire was in, my sub box and I weigh 215lbs.

I hit the drag strip as soon as they opened. I was trying to get a baseline for my future mods, but I think I overdid it

Mr&Mrs · 05-19-2011, 02:35 PM

Yea you may as well not even do anything with a 12.9 under your belt lol I ran a SS Blazer that beat me with a 12.9 he was a car and a half past me I felt so shamed lol

b1adesofcha0s · 05-19-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

Yea you may as well not even do anything with a 12.9 under your belt lol I ran a SS Blazer that beat me with a 12.9 he was a car and a half past me I felt so shamed lol

I'm still gonna try and see what I can do once I get some bolt ons, but that probably won't be for a while. I just have to wait for the right weather to come around.

05-03-2011, 12:38 AM	#199 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	PM'ed __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

05-05-2011, 10:36 AM	#201 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Hey Jon here are the up-hoods =) Sorry I forgot until today. If they are not good enough or what you need let me know I can get more. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

05-05-2011, 04:47 PM	#202 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	What are the screens held on with? __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

05-05-2011, 05:09 PM	#203 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	It has little metal tabs with what looks like resin gooped on one end to hold it on. Then you just fold them down through a hole in the mesh. I still need to cut those pieces down I was in a hurry when I put them in. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

05-05-2011, 05:56 PM	#204 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Thanks for the info...rep to you my friend. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

05-02-2011, 09:36 PM	#196 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Thanks guys, I really want to get it, just heard of the inconsistent nature of seibon & wanted to avoid a project of making it look flawless. I plan on painting the whole thing white, my installer/painter just wants to see the underside of the hood. Where did you purchase the hood? I'm kinda looking for a deal, as we all are

05-03-2011, 12:26 AM	#198 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Well the design of the hood is what I like, if it was in frp then I'd order that version. Pm me how much u paid. I have a good painter that usually charges alot so I'm already prepared, lol

05-03-2011, 12:43 AM	#200 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Thanks

05-19-2011, 02:22 PM	#205 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Took the car down to the 1/4 mile track last week. Here are 2 of my 6 videos all times were so close no reason to post them all. I ran five 13.3xx and one 13.4xx caught me sleepin lol. Here are my vids: Car is not tuned, 7AT, HFC's, GtHaus CBE, found out all my CF is heavier then stock parts, and so are my wheels. First time at the track I was hoping for a 13.5xx with all those variables, and ended up running 13.3xx's so I am pretty happy. best run was a 13.34x 1/4 1.9xx 60' __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

05-19-2011, 02:24 PM	#206 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Nice vids man! __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

05-19-2011, 02:26 PM	#207 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Thanks! Im glad I finally got this beast to the track had it over a year =\ I might take it again before I go FI but I do not really see a reason to. Forgot to mention also spare tire was in, my sub box and I weigh 215lbs. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

05-19-2011, 02:35 PM	#209 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Yea you may as well not even do anything with a 12.9 under your belt lol I ran a SS Blazer that beat me with a 12.9 he was a car and a half past me I felt so shamed lol __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

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