What did you do with your Z today

happytheman · 05-14-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nynhex

Just got my 370 back from the body shop. While fixing the bumper damage from the Range Rover hitting me the owner did a couple other things.

Here's one shot, I'll get more later.

Shot the hood and Grille/Fangs in black, filled the license plate holes.

Looks good man!

I know you're happy to get out of that rental!

nynhex · 05-14-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Your hood is black? Looks nice! You also filled your plate holes? with what?

Yep! I drew out a design of what I want the car to look like. Black on blue, shot the hood, grille/fangs, valance, and roof. Also color-matched the mirrors to the body. The license plate holes were filled with (I don't know) but it looks pretty dope, IMO.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Lookin' good nynhex!

Thank you sir!

happytheman · 05-14-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Yah, agreed, the Ti knob weights about stock.

yah, no worries about the strap wrench. Its someting worth a try to salvage the stock knob, but if the wrench breaks be ready to tear it up.

Did one side of xpel on the rocker. After a break will do the other side.

There's a faint line about 4" up.

I am beginning to wonder how hard it would be for a total beginner to put one of those pre-cut kits on the front end of my Z?

happytheman · 05-14-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nynhex

The license plate holes were filled with (I don't know) but it looks pretty dope, IMO.
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Where can I pick up some of that I Don't Know at?

kenchan · 05-14-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I am beginning to wonder how hard it would be for a total beginner to put one of those pre-cut kits on the front end of my Z?

Precut ones aren't too bad. Only trick is you need to be patient, fingers always wet while handling, never force a bubble out.

nynhex · 05-14-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Where can I pick up some of that I Don't Know at?

I think they used body-filler of some sort, smoothed it out, and sprayed over it. I had my 350z done the same way and it came out great.

Btw, here's a picture of the valance. I really like how it turned out. Ignore the compound residue btw lol

nynhex · 05-14-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Looks good man!

I know you're happy to get out of that rental!

Hell yes! 4cyl corolla just doesn't do it for me. The Z looks much better, now I just have to get my springs and wheels to hook everything together. Oh yes, and a tint..

happytheman · 05-14-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nynhex

I think they used body-filler of some sort, smoothed it out, and sprayed over it. I had my 350z done the same way and it came out great.

Btw, here's a picture of the valance. I really like how it turned out. Ignore the compound residue btw lol

Oh man I like the gloss valance! More pictures please to include the front fangs. Preferably while outside. That last pic was in the shadow and doesn't do your hood and fangs justice!

kenchan · 05-14-2011, 02:19 PM

Yah,

to glossy rear valance!

nynhex · 05-14-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Oh man I like the gloss valance! More pictures please to include the front fangs. Preferably while outside. That last pic was in the shadow and doesn't do your hood and fangs justice!

Will do, I'll take it in the covered garage area and do some snaps. I'm still learning how to use my DSLR.

happytheman · 05-14-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nynhex

Will do, I'll take it in the covered garage area and do some snaps. I'm still learning how to use my DSLR.

In the sun perhaps too?

nynhex · 05-14-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

In the sun perhaps too?

I was in the sun but honestly I don't know enough about my DSLR to deal with light like that. I should have some uploaded in a few.

nynhex · 05-14-2011, 03:07 PM

Here's one of the grille/fang area. Yes, it's dirty...

Here's another of the full car from the front (note the color match mirrors) lol

Another Front shot:

srbrubak · 05-14-2011, 04:34 PM

Nothing. It is cool and rainy here. The Z stays in the garage.

98intrigue · 05-14-2011, 05:03 PM

Drove it and had to pull it over from almost overheating... back to driving my mom's car :/

05-14-2011, 03:07 PM	#1948 (permalink)
nynhex Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 247 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 371	Here's one of the grille/fang area. Yes, it's dirty... Here's another of the full car from the front (note the color match mirrors) lol Another Front shot: Last edited by nynhex; 05-14-2011 at 03:10 PM.

05-14-2011, 05:03 PM	#1950 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	Drove it and had to pull it over from almost overheating... back to driving my mom's car :/ __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

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