What did you do with your Z today

Thechidz · 11-23-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

^^^ Nice shots, Thechidz.

happytheman · 11-23-2011, 06:17 PM

Got to playing around with Photoshop today, and was curious what you all thought of this potential wheel painting idea?

Dallaz · 11-23-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Got to playing around with Photoshop today, and was curious what you all thought of this potential wheel painting idea?

I "don't not like it" if you know what I mean.. It gives the rays the appearance of having a lip from that angle but I don't think I would spend the money for that and ruin their resale value. Instead of spending a few hundred bucks on that paint job (unless of course you DIY), I would say sell yours for a grand and use that few hundred on top to buy after market rims. Excellent edit BTW

Dembflyr · 11-23-2011, 06:43 PM

Changed the oil, filled up the gas tank and overinflated the tires. (the tires is just me being anal. They are bald so I really shouldn't care about flat spots.)

Parked her all the way to one side of the garage.

Folded the mirrors in.

Made a sad face as I walked into the house.

I'll be removing the battery and finishing up the winter storage next week. I tried to wait as long as possible to put her away but temps below 50, bald tires and 475 WHP make for a bad combo.

Now the long wait for spring begins.......

Dembflyr · 11-23-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Got to playing around with Photoshop today, and was curious what you all thought of this potential wheel painting idea?

At first I was like

Then I looked a bit more and I was like

But the more I look, I think you may be onto something there. Maybe if you do the entire center except for the cap. That combined with the lugs being chrome may look good.

onzedge · 11-23-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dembflyr

Changed the oil, filled up the gas tank and overinflated the tires. (the tires is just me being anal. They are bald so I really shouldn't care about flat spots.)

Parked her all the way to one side of the garage.

Folded the mirrors in.

Made a sad face as I walked into the house.

I'll be removing the battery and finishing up the winter storage next week. I tried to wait as long as possible to put her away but temps below 50, bald tires and 475 WHP make for a bad combo.

Now the long wait for spring begins.......

Another joy of mid-west living, I guess. She'll be comfy for the winter.

Footloose301 · 11-23-2011, 07:01 PM

I couldn't handle putting away the Z for winter. I know it's the best thing to do to avoid rust and whatnot but I just couldn't. Thankfully I moved from NY to FL back in 2004

Skeeterbop · 11-23-2011, 07:15 PM

Couple of pics after washing and waxing my car, only thirty minutes passed and it was already getting dusty

onzedge · 11-23-2011, 07:26 PM

Very nice pics, Mr. Skeeterbop. Dust is the bane of my existence (well, one of many actually).

The California car duster I have is like therapy for me. You know when you are extremly thirsty and take that first big swig of cool water -- that is the car duster for me. It's like seeing your headlights illuminate your home after a 12 hour drive -- that is how the car duster makes you feel after you use it. Seeing your woman's smiling face at the bottom of the escalator at the airport after a 2 week trip -- that is the car duster.

They are worth it.

Alchemy · 11-23-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Got to playing around with Photoshop today, and was curious what you all thought of this potential wheel painting idea?

Happy if you do this I would paint the center as well. If you wanna know what I looks like for real and havent seen it yet look here-
This Plasti Dip product is Awesome!

Dembflyr · 11-23-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Another joy of mid-west living, I guess. She'll be comfy for the winter.

Yup. Pretty much.

Every year around this time I start to dream about moving south. I can live pretty much anywhere in the country with my current job but I am looking to make a change. Still have to wait a few years before we seriouly consider a move. I guess I'll just have to dream about spring.

kenchan · 11-23-2011, 08:19 PM

Happy - I'd leave it stock.

Alchemy · 11-23-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Happy - I'd leave it stock.

happytheman · 11-23-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Very nice pics, Mr. Skeeterbop. Dust is the bane of my existence (well, one of many actually).

The California car duster I have is like therapy for me. You know when you are extremly thirsty and take that first big swig of cool water -- that is the car duster for me. It's like seeing your headlights illuminate your home after a 12 hour drive -- that is how the car duster makes you feel after you use it. Seeing your woman's smiling face at the bottom of the escalator at the airport after a 2 week trip -- that is the car duster.

They are worth it.

That's an astute description mon frere!

happytheman · 11-23-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dallaz

I "don't not like it" if you know what I mean.. It gives the rays the appearance of having a lip from that angle but I don't think I would spend the money for that and ruin their resale value. Instead of spending a few hundred bucks on that paint job (unless of course you DIY), I would say sell yours for a grand and use that few hundred on top to buy after market rims. Excellent edit BTW

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Originally Posted by Dembflyr

At first I was like

Then I looked a bit more and I was like

But the more I look, I think you may be onto something there. Maybe if you do the entire center except for the cap. That combined with the lugs being chrome may look good.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Happy - I'd leave it stock.

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Yah, I think it would be moreso in my best interest to leave the stock wheels alone and invest in a new set of wheels.

Thanks for your input guys!

11-23-2011, 06:17 PM	#8357 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Got to playing around with Photoshop today, and was curious what you all thought of this potential wheel painting idea? __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

11-23-2011, 06:43 PM	#8359 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 16	Changed the oil, filled up the gas tank and overinflated the tires. (the tires is just me being anal. They are bald so I really shouldn't care about flat spots.) Parked her all the way to one side of the garage. Folded the mirrors in. Made a sad face as I walked into the house. I'll be removing the battery and finishing up the winter storage next week. I tried to wait as long as possible to put her away but temps below 50, bald tires and 475 WHP make for a bad combo. Now the long wait for spring begins....... __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

11-23-2011, 07:01 PM	#8362 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	I couldn't handle putting away the Z for winter. I know it's the best thing to do to avoid rust and whatnot but I just couldn't. Thankfully I moved from NY to FL back in 2004 __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

11-23-2011, 07:15 PM	#8363 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Couple of pics after washing and waxing my car, only thirty minutes passed and it was already getting dusty __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-23-2011, 07:26 PM	#8364 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Very nice pics, Mr. Skeeterbop. Dust is the bane of my existence (well, one of many actually). The California car duster I have is like therapy for me. You know when you are extremly thirsty and take that first big swig of cool water -- that is the car duster for me. It's like seeing your headlights illuminate your home after a 12 hour drive -- that is how the car duster makes you feel after you use it. Seeing your woman's smiling face at the bottom of the escalator at the airport after a 2 week trip -- that is the car duster. They are worth it. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

11-23-2011, 08:19 PM	#8367 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Happy - I'd leave it stock.

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