Tazma61's Build Thread
 

I was asked by my peers to start a build thread in order to avoid any problems with my design ideas being used by others if it does occur, so here it goes.

Plan: Build a non-widebody 370Z that looks like a widebody. Design and build a body kit with minimal damage to non-replaceable parts to avoid loss of resale value, yet creating something that would catch the attention of others as being unique. See if available aftermarket parts can be used and improved.

Problem: How is that possible? Aftermarket parts did not meet the design criteria. Like using oem parts, but they are expensive. Time is an issue, since I will be doing all the work myself.

Solution: Perspectives! The whole point of making something look wider is to shorten it's height. With the help of ray from The NISMO Shop of West Covina, I was able to acquire OEM parts at a discounted price. Everything else had to be build from scratch.

I will update with pictures soon, but I'm still in the process of wrapping the car, so things will happen fast, but should be worth the wait...

This is what the car looked like in the beginning:
http://www.the370z.com/attachments/s...june2010-8.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1CCKLjMu2T...0/IMG_2465.JPG
The car has Swift prototype springs, Nismo wheels, and a Stillen Body Kit

It looks like a good start, sema quality not so sure about. I tell you though, the stillen bumper and sides look real clean on the car.

I think he has removed the Stillen body parts and is going to a Nismo body kit. But I agree, that car is very clean and is very near to perfection between the Stillen bumper, sides, and Nismo wheels.

Update: Buddy Club is making coilovers for our cars, and I will be sponsored by them along with Swift springs for the set up... that is if they can get it over here on time.. LOL

In for results! :tup:

Couple of my friends told me that the car kind of reminds them of the BATMOBILE, so I guess that is going to be my theme for SEMA...

when you say wrapping the car, you mean you are vinyl wrapping it? matte black? in for pics.

In for progress. Good luck times running short!

Yup, the whole car is being vinyl wrapped in matte/satin black

Finally an update with the vinyl wrap almost finished... teaser...

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...ires/photo.jpg

None of the parts are on the car yet, so I'll post in a couple days when things are complete with better pictures...

The car has the SEIBON hood with the ducts molded in... I'm thinking about covering the whole hood... any suggestions?

The red line will also be on the hood that will match the red on the roof...

The top of the sideskirt will also have red and the handle is going back to silver to match the wheels that will be on the car...

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...res/photo2.jpg

Looks cool, what price range did it run to wrap the whole car ?

Did it myself, so just the vinyl that I had to buy... so far around $150...

Wow, this should be cool.

In for future updates and best of luck!!

That looks great, and I am not normally a fan of flat black on cars. Why didn't you wrap the fang area?