NickTurnon's 370z Build

carlitos_370z · 12-05-2013, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

My lip came in!

Pleasantly surprised to see drill holes!

GREAT BRO!!!!

Catchin-Z's · 12-05-2013, 02:10 PM

Stop horsin' around let's get that lip on... I need my fix !

carlitos_370z · 12-05-2013, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catchin-Z's

Stop horsin' around let's get that lip on... I need my fix !

damn bro!!! sorry i have to send you some pics!!!! i have a lot of work.. but when i have a chance trust me im going to send you the pics...

Nick buy the lip from the same guy that i buy it... in ebay!!! Bayson R

Catchin-Z's · 12-05-2013, 03:06 PM

Tks Carlitos no worries...I have the eBay seller currently on my watch list.

Just need those measurements before I can pull the trigger in earnest

NickTurnon · 12-05-2013, 03:28 PM

Hahah! Sorry! I have had finals due this week & a ton of stuff to do at work. I don't even think I have eaten today yet.

I will be putting it on probably tomorrow and will do measurements then!

carlitos_370z · 12-05-2013, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catchin-Z's

Tks Carlitos no worries...I have the eBay seller currently on my watch list.

Just need those measurements before I can pull the trigger in earnest

Perfect bro i hope this weekend take some pics and send to you...

carlitos_370z · 12-05-2013, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

Hahah! Sorry! I have had finals due this week & a ton of stuff to do at work. I don't even think I have eaten today yet.

I will be putting it on probably tomorrow and will do measurements then!

Hope to see that lip installed soon bro :-)

NickTurnon · 12-09-2013, 10:57 AM

Removed the black plasti-dip from the fangs: Lasted 2 years! Had about 8 coats though..

Installation was fairly simple,
1) We test fitted the lip
2) Drilled 2 screws into the far corners where they attach to the wheel well.
3) The left side was flush and perfect, didnt require much heat
4) The front was great and was flush with the fang area, minor heat and application
5) The right was pretty bad and needed some heat and patience. Basically we heated the lip til' it was soft and used a metal ruler with a cork backing and held the cork to the lip and then used a cold/damp rag to let it mold into place.
6) Once the top was flush, we then jacked the car up and went under to attach the 3 support brackets.
7) I used the 3M tape at first, but then once the lip was on, barely any of the lip needed the 3M and it really just was visible thru the cracks, so I removed the 3M tape completely.
8) Done!

NickTurnon · 12-09-2013, 10:58 AM

Rear lowered because the cars on the jack!

- Not going lower, yet.

Meulen · 12-09-2013, 11:04 AM

looks good man! that's one of my favorite front lips!

NickTurnon · 12-09-2013, 11:05 AM

Dont mind bucky - (The huge *** bolt on the front) I lost one of the screws for the brackets, and drilled my own. Smallest bolt and nut I had.. Thankfully I painted over it. I will switch it out later!

NickTurnon · 12-09-2013, 11:12 AM

Next up was sanding the rear bumper. I loved the black FRP material color. But it had imperfections.

I wanted a perfect paint job and didn't want to take any shortcuts.

Went and purchased sanding blocks, respirators, goggles, and a few different grit sand papers...

NickTurnon · 12-09-2013, 11:42 AM

Got all the tools that i'd need for the job:

DRINKING A SILVER BULLET, WHILE SAYING CHEERS & GOODBYE TO MY SILVER BULLET

NickTurnon · 12-09-2013, 11:51 AM

carlitos_370z · 12-09-2013, 12:11 PM

holy jesus bro!!!! you are painting your car with plasti dip!!! damn can wait to see the results.... BTW welcome to the SL faimily lip hahaha!!!!looks awesome!!! btw im still the only one with the SL front lip on a 2013 haha!!! Catchin im going to send you the pics today..

12-05-2013, 02:10 PM	#77 (permalink)
Catchin-Z's Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Parker, Colorado, USA Posts: 75 Drives: 2013 370Z Magma Red Rep Power: 12	Stop horsin' around let's get that lip on... I need my fix ! carlitos_370z likes this.

12-05-2013, 03:06 PM	#79 (permalink)
Catchin-Z's Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Parker, Colorado, USA Posts: 75 Drives: 2013 370Z Magma Red Rep Power: 12	Tks Carlitos no worries...I have the eBay seller currently on my watch list. Just need those measurements before I can pull the trigger in earnest carlitos_370z likes this.

12-05-2013, 03:28 PM	#80 (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	Hahah! Sorry! I have had finals due this week & a ton of stuff to do at work. I don't even think I have eaten today yet. I will be putting it on probably tomorrow and will do measurements then! Hotrodz, carlitos_370z and Catchin-Z's like this. __________________ 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

12-09-2013, 10:57 AM	#83 (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	Removed the black plasti-dip from the fangs: Lasted 2 years! Had about 8 coats though.. Installation was fairly simple, 1) We test fitted the lip 2) Drilled 2 screws into the far corners where they attach to the wheel well. 3) The left side was flush and perfect, didnt require much heat 4) The front was great and was flush with the fang area, minor heat and application 5) The right was pretty bad and needed some heat and patience. Basically we heated the lip til' it was soft and used a metal ruler with a cork backing and held the cork to the lip and then used a cold/damp rag to let it mold into place. 6) Once the top was flush, we then jacked the car up and went under to attach the 3 support brackets. 7) I used the 3M tape at first, but then once the lip was on, barely any of the lip needed the 3M and it really just was visible thru the cracks, so I removed the 3M tape completely. 8) Done! carlitos_370z, Meulen and Catchin-Z's like this. __________________ 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

12-09-2013, 10:58 AM	#84 (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	Rear lowered because the cars on the jack! - Not going lower, yet. Haboob, carlitos_370z and Meulen like this. __________________ 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

12-09-2013, 11:04 AM	#85 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	looks good man! that's one of my favorite front lips! carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

12-09-2013, 11:05 AM	#86 (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	Dont mind bucky - (The huge *** bolt on the front) I lost one of the screws for the brackets, and drilled my own. Smallest bolt and nut I had.. Thankfully I painted over it. I will switch it out later! carlitos_370z and Catchin-Z's like this. __________________ 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

12-09-2013, 11:12 AM	#87 (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	Next up was sanding the rear bumper. I loved the black FRP material color. But it had imperfections. I wanted a perfect paint job and didn't want to take any shortcuts. Went and purchased sanding blocks, respirators, goggles, and a few different grit sand papers... carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ 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

12-09-2013, 11:42 AM	#88 (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	Got all the tools that i'd need for the job: DRINKING A SILVER BULLET, WHILE SAYING CHEERS & GOODBYE TO MY SILVER BULLET Limeybastard likes this. __________________ 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

12-09-2013, 11:51 AM	#89 (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	carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ 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 Last edited by NickTurnon; 12-09-2013 at 12:05 PM.

12-09-2013, 12:11 PM	#90 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	holy jesus bro!!!! you are painting your car with plasti dip!!! damn can wait to see the results.... BTW welcome to the SL faimily lip hahaha!!!!looks awesome!!! btw im still the only one with the SL front lip on a 2013 haha!!! Catchin im going to send you the pics today..

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