Stupid Bonzo Car Arrival Game

Bonzo · 06-11-2012, 01:42 PM

Just realized I've never actually posted pics of the car since way back when I got it.

kenchan · 06-11-2012, 02:02 PM

it looks like a Z

Bonzo · 06-11-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

it looks like a Z

Yeah yeah I know. But it's special to ME.

I love this car just the way it is, so no major mods for me. Just a bunch of little stuff. You'd be surprised how long this stuff has taken me.

Here's my list of what makes it special.
ALL PRICES LISTED ARE APROX FROM MEMORY, SO DON'T QUOTE ME EXACTLY.

Z valve caps $12

Blind spot side view mirrors $5

Clear bra (bumper, partial hood, partial front fenders, mirrors, A-pillars, partial roof) $425

Hardwire V1 radar detector $20

22% window tint all around $300

Tail lights painted dark smoke $175

Replace chrome Nissan badges with front & rear Z badges $280

Rear "370Z" badging removed

Cover real license plate (ugly Ohio farm one) with old plate style bi-centennial graphics (totally illegal but fun)

Dual built in garage door opener switches to replace dummy buttons on center console $25

Tightened parking brake lever

New JVC detachable face head unit with full time DVD playback and steering wheel control $325

USB plug to inside center console storage area for radio control of IPOD & Flashdrive $15

Mini stereo plug to inside center console storage area of IPOD $15

Back up camera in rear bumper center cap $110

Add non-slip rubber liner material to inside center console storage area

Rear fog light to replace dummy square installed and wired as 4th brake only light $70

Fatmat sound deadener to entire rear hatch trunk area $100

Cover radio console trim with matte finish real carbon fiber $125

Add OEM manual shifter boot to automatic shifter $120

Cover visor air bag warning stickers with black 3M di-noc carbon fiber $25

Added coin holder to driver door storage area $5

Cover door switch trim with matte finish real carbon fiber $200

Cut/chop/sand/glue OEM head unit radio to make dummy cover for when detachable face is removed $35

And lastly, on my future wish list, paint the headlight chrome to black

Bonzo · 06-11-2012, 02:44 PM

Oh crap, and I just did the math on this modest list of mods.

All in all it's cost me about $2400. Yikes!!!!!

Amazing when you add it all up. I don't think I'll be telling my wife.

Just edited the post above to show the prices.......

kenchan · 06-11-2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonzo

Oh crap, and I just did the math on this modest list of mods.

All in all it's cost me about $2400. Yikes!!!!!

Amazing when you add it all up. I don't think I'll be telling my wife.

Just edited the post above to show the prices.......

dang, huge list yet 2400!

you knowz how to spend money wisely.

2400 wont even buy 2 wheels and tires on my G.

Bonzo · 06-11-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

dang, huge list yet 2400!

you knowz how to spend money wisely.

2400 wont even buy 2 wheels and tires on my G.

Best deal I got was on the clear bra. I only had to pay $425 for the material kit. My nephew who does car wraps installed it for free. Took him about 6 hours. Best price I got from some guy in town was $875 installed, so minimum my nephew saved me $450.

I guess when you look at it that way it's not so bad. Just still seems like a chunk of change when nothing I did was major. I mean even you, with a trained Z eye said "it" only "looks like a Z."

I think the only thing I spent way more than it was worth was for the new Z badges. $135 each is ridiculous for a plastic badge. But, I hated the Nissan chrome burgers on this car so they had to go.

I think doing the head lights might just have to be a dream. I've spent enough on this car for now for sure.

RiCharlie · 06-11-2012, 04:27 PM

August 17th 2025

kenchan · 06-11-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonzo

Best deal I got was on the clear bra. I only had to pay $425 for the material kit. My nephew who does car wraps installed it for free. Took him about 6 hours. Best price I got from some guy in town was $875 installed, so minimum my nephew saved me $450.

I guess when you look at it that way it's not so bad. Just still seems like a chunk of change when nothing I did was major. I mean even you, with a trained Z eye said "it" only "looks like a Z."

I think the only thing I spent way more than it was worth was for the new Z badges. $135 each is ridiculous for a plastic badge. But, I hated the Nissan chrome burgers on this car so they had to go.

I think doing the head lights might just have to be a dream. I've spent enough on this car for now for sure.

you didnt pay your nephew? wat kind of an uncle are you? you say "yes to child labor!" ?

Bonzo · 06-11-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you didnt pay your nephew? wat kind of an uncle are you? you say "yes to child labor!" ?

Damned straight!!!!!!

Although considering he's 36 I wouldn't consider it illegal.

He offered it up actually; he's really cool.

He even offered to wrap my entire Murano in flat black for $500. So I'd bet he'd do my Z for $300 if I wanted it. Flat black Z might look pretty cool.

kenchan · 06-11-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonzo

Damned straight!!!!!!

Although considering he's 36 I wouldn't consider it illegal.

He offered it up actually; he's really cool.

He even offered to wrap my entire Murano in flat black for $500. So I'd bet he'd do my Z for $300 if I wanted it. Flat black Z might look pretty cool.

dang. you must be one hell of a guy to get such deal.

Bonzo · 06-11-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

dang. you must be one hell of a guy to get such deal.

Naw, not me. I'm all.....

He's probably just been saving up those $500 Christmas presents we give them every year. Naw, on second thought, probably not; I'm sure his wife uses that up on something much more important. Ya know, like clothes or jewelry.

One of my favorite wraps he ever did was this little van. If I recall I think something like this costs 3 or 4 grand, but I forget exactly. Just to show you how little it is, that's me in the last picture. I'm about 5'-11" and weigh about 225. Now now, stop your drooling.

Bonzo · 06-11-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

August 17th 2025

Game is over, YOU LOSE!!!!!!!

kenchan · 06-11-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonzo

Naw, not me. I'm all.....

He's probably just been saving up those $500 Christmas presents we give them every year. Naw, on second thought, probably not; I'm sure his wife uses that up on something much more important. Ya know, like clothes or jewelry.

One of my favorite wraps he ever did was this little van. If I recall I think something like this costs 3 or 4 grand, but I forget exactly. Just to show you how little it is, that's me in the last picture. I'm about 5'-11" and weigh about 225. Now now, stop your drooling.

hahaha, that's pretty cool!

Bonzo · 06-11-2012, 05:34 PM

Just don't stare at my awesome legs too long. You will wind up getting a hankering for Kentucky Fried Chicken.

alcheng · 09-15-2012, 06:44 AM

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