What did you do with your Z today

Econ · 07-05-2011, 06:05 PM

true. if they could ever find/notice the reminence of it being there after a front end collision.

Red__Zed · 07-05-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

true. if they could ever find/notice the reminence of it being there after a front end collision.

The body shop will notice the abnormal frame damage 9 times out of 10.

Synack · 07-05-2011, 07:29 PM

I did this today.

Stealth Sub v2

kenchan · 07-05-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I drove my 240 to my office today -- the first time in months. I forgot the noise and smell of it -- I missed her. Anyone with noise complaints on the 370, come on out to Sac for a ride and you will think your 370 is a Caddy.

Have a great day.

Very cool!

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

well.... ok, I dropped my Z off at my installer. Getting the b-pillars, front black bumper trim, and kick plates 3M Scotchprinted CF, then getting hood 22" clear bra'd..... (yes, I decided to do that). Wish me luck... (I'm nervous about the 22"

)

Also, I may decide not to do the fenders.... since it's pretty hidden from the front face anyways...

Howd it turn out?

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

Put my tow hook on.

Car looks great.

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

dropped it off at the bodyshop to get rock chips fixed/windshield replaced after tornados here

Wow, sorry to hear that.

So I finished the Z's oil change, went to recycle the old oil, fixed the backup camera since I was suddenly getting uncontrolled screen scrolling. Turned out the 12v wire I tapped for the camera module had thin wire inside the thick jacket so I use the wrong size tap.

Used my knife to cut off a section of the jacket and used a smaller wiretap. Tested like 20 times. Fixed.

Then washed my white Fit Sport.

SPOHN · 07-05-2011, 08:41 PM

Removed the cubby hole door today. I...have...a....plan.

FromG2Z · 07-05-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Howd it turn out?

So I finished the Z's oil change, went to recycle the old oil, fixed the backup camera since I was suddenly getting uncontrolled screen scrolling. Turned out the 12v wire I tapped for the camera module had thin wire inside the thick jacket so I use the wrong size tap.

Used my knife to cut off a section of the jacket and used a smaller wiretap. Tested like 20 times. Fixed.

Then washed my white Fit Sport.

Someday I will have the kohones to install my own rear cam... And nice job on the oil change! Mine is not till fall.

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Removed the cubby hole door today. I...have...a....plan.

Uh oh... what do you have planned?!?!?!?!

SPOHN · 07-05-2011, 08:53 PM

^ It's going to take some time to get what I want right. But it will be my own work. But there's a gauge involved. That's all I'm saying.... Cricket sounds

FromG2Z · 07-05-2011, 08:59 PM

Alright... I just got the car back and took some pics. Overall, I am impressed with the install. Thanks to those who helped convince me to get a clear bra on the hood... I went with the 22" cut. I also 3M ScotchPrinted the b-pillars and front trim (along with rear valence from the other day). Let me know what you guys think

Clear bra, 22" hood (will do the fenders tomorrow)
[can you guys see the line in natural light?]

Here is a more visible line, after playing with the LED flash on my EVO...

Then I had the b-pillars done. I must say, this looks 100x better in person. I love this "mod", if you call it that... lol

And lastly, I did the front bumper trim. So now, it is all "tied" together. The rear valence, the b-pillars, and the front bumper trim. All that's left are the kick plates. Can someone tell me how to remove them???

Red__Zed · 07-05-2011, 09:00 PM

looks great man!

onzedge · 07-05-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

looks great man!

SPOHN · 07-05-2011, 09:03 PM

Needs some painted headlights. Every Z should at least have that. I just hate the chrome.

onzedge...your avatar is crazy looking

kenchan · 07-05-2011, 10:02 PM

G2Z- looks good!

onzedge · 07-05-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Needs some painted headlights. Every Z should at least have that. I just hate the chrome.

onzedge...your avatar is crazy looking

Thanks -- It is Zippy the Pinhead, one of my idols.

TypeOne · 07-05-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Needs some painted headlights. Every Z should at least have that. I just hate the chrome.

onzedge...your avatar is crazy looking

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Painted / color matched headlights look cheesy IMO. I just refuse to paint mine.

happytheman · 07-05-2011, 11:24 PM

G2Z, the CF wrap looks great! I really like the wrap on the bumper finisher as well! Great idea!

I really need to do the B pillars because the prior owner scratched the drivers side one... It doesn't look too bad, but it bothers me.

07-05-2011, 06:05 PM	#3481 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	true. if they could ever find/notice the reminence of it being there after a front end collision. __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

07-05-2011, 07:29 PM	#3483 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 36 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	I did this today. Stealth Sub v2 __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S

07-05-2011, 08:41 PM	#3485 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Removed the cubby hole door today. I...have...a....plan. __________________

07-05-2011, 08:53 PM	#3487 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	^ It's going to take some time to get what I want right. But it will be my own work. But there's a gauge involved. That's all I'm saying.... Cricket sounds __________________

07-05-2011, 08:59 PM	#3488 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Alright... I just got the car back and took some pics. Overall, I am impressed with the install. Thanks to those who helped convince me to get a clear bra on the hood... I went with the 22" cut. I also 3M ScotchPrinted the b-pillars and front trim (along with rear valence from the other day). Let me know what you guys think Clear bra, 22" hood (will do the fenders tomorrow) [can you guys see the line in natural light?] Here is a more visible line, after playing with the LED flash on my EVO... Then I had the b-pillars done. I must say, this looks 100x better in person. I love this "mod", if you call it that... lol And lastly, I did the front bumper trim. So now, it is all "tied" together. The rear valence, the b-pillars, and the front bumper trim. All that's left are the kick plates. Can someone tell me how to remove them??? __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra Last edited by FromG2Z; 07-05-2011 at 09:03 PM.

07-05-2011, 09:00 PM	#3489 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	looks great man!

07-05-2011, 09:03 PM	#3491 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Needs some painted headlights. Every Z should at least have that. I just hate the chrome. onzedge...your avatar is crazy looking __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 07-05-2011 at 09:06 PM.

07-05-2011, 10:02 PM	#3492 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	G2Z- looks good!

07-05-2011, 11:24 PM	#3495 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	G2Z, the CF wrap looks great! I really like the wrap on the bumper finisher as well! Great idea! I really need to do the B pillars because the prior owner scratched the drivers side one... It doesn't look too bad, but it bothers me. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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