phelan's 370Z (W.I.P.)

phelan · 08-16-2009, 11:31 PM

Shunya: thinking about it. I want to powdercoat my wheels darker, and it's a coin toss whether the handles will match those or the body color.

dcrew1x: Yorba Linda, most boring place ever! XD

Thanks all, I'm working on getting the IKPs installed (cooking took way longer than I thought..sorry Cjanik!). I'll keep everybody posted

BMW Killa · 08-16-2009, 11:46 PM

Good looking car. I was wondering what "w.i.p" meant, glad you mentioned it!

Cjanik · 08-17-2009, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

Shunya: thinking about it. I want to powdercoat my wheels darker, and it's a coin toss whether the handles will match those or the body color.

dcrew1x: Yorba Linda, most boring place ever! XD

Thanks all, I'm working on getting the IKPs installed (cooking took way longer than I thought..sorry Cjanik!). I'll keep everybody posted

its all good, its just the anticipation

2theextreme · 08-17-2009, 10:48 AM

Looking forward to seeing those red kickplates! I love my blue ones....I'm sure you'll love the red!

Shunya · 08-17-2009, 05:57 PM

alrighties lemme know :P

phelan · 08-23-2009, 03:27 AM

Illuminated Kick Plates installed! Amusingly I tried to have the dealership do it while I was in looking at cars...and they utterly failed to understand the instruction manual. 2 hours and a few beers later, voila!

Daytime:

Nighttime:

phelan · 08-23-2009, 03:29 AM

Random night shots. I realize my camera is beyond terrible. Please donate and help me get a better one!

On the board for next week: dyno run, and off to Tony's shop for my exhaust!!!

Cjanik · 08-24-2009, 12:42 AM

Looking good!!

permalink · 08-24-2009, 12:46 AM

Trade?

TheDevilZ · 08-24-2009, 01:55 AM

what kind of paint did you use to black out the fangs?

edeeZee · 08-24-2009, 02:05 AM

Dang felon, oops, "Phelan," you're a smart guy. Harvey Mudd huh? And, an engineer to add to that.

phelan · 08-24-2009, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue660r01

Trade?

for that gallardo you "drive"?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDevilZ

what kind of paint did you use to black out the fangs?

vinyl was used, not paint.

Quote:

Originally Posted by edeeZee

Dang felon, oops, "Phelan," you're a smart guy. Harvey Mudd huh? And, an engineer to add to that.

supposedly haha

Shunya · 08-24-2009, 04:11 AM

so beautiful

gotta love red.

TheDevilZ · 08-25-2009, 02:27 AM

Man I never really liked red cars except for 2, the rx7 and a Ferrari. But after seeing two gorgeous z's, including yours makes me drool!

phelan · 08-28-2009, 08:57 AM

So I noticed this morning that my roof looks ugly. I mean UGLY. Here's a few pictures to illustrate (sorry, 5 AM just found camera so fluorescent light will have to do...)

Under clearshield: no problem! Looks like new.

Outside of clearshield: wtf, did something oxidize? It doesn't reflect, it SCATTERS LIGHT.

Don't mind the blemish, I got that off.

You can see where the clearshield ended and the roof got...oxidized??

I haven't read the paint defect thread much, so I'll have to look at that for a bit...but anybody have any ideas?

On a more positive note, baseline dyno today before I get to Tony's for installation!

08-17-2009, 10:48 AM	#19 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	Looking forward to seeing those red kickplates! I love my blue ones....I'm sure you'll love the red! __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

08-28-2009, 08:57 AM	#30 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	So I noticed this morning that my roof looks ugly. I mean UGLY. Here's a few pictures to illustrate (sorry, 5 AM just found camera so fluorescent light will have to do...) Under clearshield: no problem! Looks like new. Outside of clearshield: wtf, did something oxidize? It doesn't reflect, it SCATTERS LIGHT. Don't mind the blemish, I got that off. You can see where the clearshield ended and the roof got...oxidized?? I haven't read the paint defect thread much, so I'll have to look at that for a bit...but anybody have any ideas? On a more positive note, baseline dyno today before I get to Tony's for installation! Last edited by phelan; 08-28-2009 at 10:04 AM.

08-16-2009, 11:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	Shunya: thinking about it. I want to powdercoat my wheels darker, and it's a coin toss whether the handles will match those or the body color. dcrew1x: Yorba Linda, most boring place ever! XD Thanks all, I'm working on getting the IKPs installed (cooking took way longer than I thought..sorry Cjanik!). I'll keep everybody posted

08-16-2009, 11:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
BMW Killa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL Posts: 287 Drives: neezmo Rep Power: 189	Good looking car. I was wondering what "w.i.p" meant, glad you mentioned it!

08-17-2009, 05:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 22	alrighties lemme know :P

08-23-2009, 03:27 AM	#21 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	Illuminated Kick Plates installed! Amusingly I tried to have the dealership do it while I was in looking at cars...and they utterly failed to understand the instruction manual. 2 hours and a few beers later, voila! Daytime: Nighttime:

08-23-2009, 03:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	Random night shots. I realize my camera is beyond terrible. Please donate and help me get a better one! On the board for next week: dyno run, and off to Tony's shop for my exhaust!!!

08-24-2009, 12:42 AM	#23 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 17	Looking good!!

08-24-2009, 12:46 AM	#24 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	Trade?

08-24-2009, 01:55 AM	#25 (permalink)
TheDevilZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pasadena Posts: 3 Drives: 2006 Mazda Rx-8 Rep Power: 16	what kind of paint did you use to black out the fangs?

08-24-2009, 02:05 AM	#26 (permalink)
edeeZee Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. cali, los angeles Posts: 627 Drives: 09 370z plat 6 speed Rep Power: 266	Dang felon, oops, "Phelan," you're a smart guy. Harvey Mudd huh? And, an engineer to add to that.

08-24-2009, 04:11 AM	#28 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 22	so beautiful gotta love red.

08-25-2009, 02:27 AM	#29 (permalink)
TheDevilZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pasadena Posts: 3 Drives: 2006 Mazda Rx-8 Rep Power: 16	Man I never really liked red cars except for 2, the rx7 and a Ferrari. But after seeing two gorgeous z's, including yours makes me drool!