Taylor's 2012 370Z

stevennoland · 04-18-2013, 02:58 PM

Looks sweet!

jae35 · 04-19-2013, 06:54 PM

love the yellow brakes

TaylorRyan370 · 04-19-2013, 09:52 PM

I got some of my goodies installed today. I am heading to Vegas right now so I'll post some pics on Sunday night.

TaylorRyan370 · 04-22-2013, 01:46 AM

I got in kinda late so I didn't have time to take more pictures. I'll take some tomorrow. I'll just leave this to hold you guys over.

EZT · 04-22-2013, 02:11 AM

That is beautiful

Mr&Mrs · 04-22-2013, 02:18 AM

Very nice!

TaylorRyan370 · 04-22-2013, 09:34 PM

SR370z · 04-23-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan370

Looks like my headlights won't be painted for a few more weeks. The halos are on backorder

I just may attempt to install my front lip and CAI on saturday instead

Where did you order your halo's at?

Did you powder coat those calipers or did you buy new ones? How much did it cost if you got them powder coated?

TaylorRyan370 · 04-23-2013, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by andyt421

Where did you order your halo's at?

Did you powder coat those calipers or did you buy new ones? How much did it cost if you got them powder coated?

Idk where the halos are from. I am getting the headlight housing painted by someone And they are also ordering and installing the halos for me.

I painted the calipers myself with high temp engine spray paint from PepBoys. I ordered the Akebono decals online. Then cleared it with high temp clear.

SR370z · 04-23-2013, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan370

Idk where the halos are from. I am getting the headlight housing painted by someone And they are also ordering and installing the halos for me.

I painted the calipers myself with high temp engine spray paint from PepBoys. I ordered the Akebono decals online. Then cleared it with high temp clear.

Wow thanks for the info! Helps a lot

Did you have to remove the calipers or did you just cover it while it's on the car and just spray?

How many inches is the decal on the calipers?

TaylorRyan370 · 04-23-2013, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by andyt421

Wow thanks for the info! Helps a lot

Did you have to remove the calipers or did you just cover it while it's on the car and just spray?

I masked off the rotor. First it needs to be cleaned with brake cleaner. I spent about $28 for paint and the decals. Bargain modding in style! Lol

Mr&Mrs · 04-23-2013, 12:42 AM

You done a great job painting them. I am to impatient to paint anything decent, I never let things dry long enough

TaylorRyan370 · 04-23-2013, 12:45 AM

Decals here: TUNERZ STORE | AKEBONO Brake Caliper Decals

I hate painting too. I have no patience. I knicked the caliper with the wheel and had to touch it up, it was still a little wet. I didn't want to wait until they dried lol. But I definitely recommend waiting til they are dry before putting the wheels on.

SR370z · 04-23-2013, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan370

I masked off the rotor. First it needs to be cleaned with brake cleaner. I spent about $28 for paint and the decals. Bargain modding in style! Lol

Wow it shows that you did an amazing job! I thought a pro did that haha. What did you masked it off with, if I may ask?

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

You done a great job painting them. I am to impatient to paint anything decent, I never let things dry long enough

I too am impatient.. How long did you take between each coat and how many coats?

TaylorRyan370 · 04-23-2013, 12:48 AM

I masked it off with tape and newspaper/trash bags. I waited about 5 mins between each coat. I did 5 or so light coats. Let it dry all the way for about 45 mins... It was warm out btw. Then 3 light coats of clear. I didn't paint the backside of the calipers. You can't see them anyways.

04-18-2013, 02:58 PM	#46 (permalink)
stevennoland Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 26 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z MR M6 Rep Power: 12	Looks sweet! TaylorRyan370 likes this.

04-19-2013, 06:54 PM	#47 (permalink)
jae35 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 278 Drives: 370GT Rep Power: 14	love the yellow brakes TaylorRyan370 likes this.

04-19-2013, 09:52 PM	#48 (permalink)
TaylorRyan370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 285 Drives: 1969 Camaro Rep Power: 12	I got some of my goodies installed today. I am heading to Vegas right now so I'll post some pics on Sunday night. __________________ Build Journal: 2012 370Z \| Magnetic Black \| Manual \| Sport Package

04-22-2013, 01:46 AM	#49 (permalink)
TaylorRyan370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 285 Drives: 1969 Camaro Rep Power: 12	I got in kinda late so I didn't have time to take more pictures. I'll take some tomorrow. I'll just leave this to hold you guys over. Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________ Build Journal: 2012 370Z \| Magnetic Black \| Manual \| Sport Package

04-22-2013, 02:11 AM	#50 (permalink)
EZT Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville Posts: 546 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 315	That is beautiful TaylorRyan370 likes this.

04-22-2013, 02:18 AM	#51 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Very nice! TaylorRyan370 likes this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

04-22-2013, 09:34 PM	#52 (permalink)
TaylorRyan370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 285 Drives: 1969 Camaro Rep Power: 12	kielbasa16 and Mr&Mrs like this. __________________ Build Journal: 2012 370Z \| Magnetic Black \| Manual \| Sport Package

04-23-2013, 12:42 AM	#57 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	You done a great job painting them. I am to impatient to paint anything decent, I never let things dry long enough TaylorRyan370 likes this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

04-23-2013, 12:45 AM	#58 (permalink)
TaylorRyan370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 285 Drives: 1969 Camaro Rep Power: 12	Decals here: TUNERZ STORE \| AKEBONO Brake Caliper Decals I hate painting too. I have no patience. I knicked the caliper with the wheel and had to touch it up, it was still a little wet. I didn't want to wait until they dried lol. But I definitely recommend waiting til they are dry before putting the wheels on. __________________ Build Journal: 2012 370Z \| Magnetic Black \| Manual \| Sport Package

04-23-2013, 12:48 AM	#60 (permalink)
TaylorRyan370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 285 Drives: 1969 Camaro Rep Power: 12	I masked it off with tape and newspaper/trash bags. I waited about 5 mins between each coat. I did 5 or so light coats. Let it dry all the way for about 45 mins... It was warm out btw. Then 3 light coats of clear. I didn't paint the backside of the calipers. You can't see them anyways. __________________ Build Journal: 2012 370Z \| Magnetic Black \| Manual \| Sport Package

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