What did you do with your Z today II

MVPTonyD · 02-14-2012, 02:00 AM

Past few months I've been driving around my damaged 370z with a scrap rear bumper and a huge dent in my front bumper near the corner of the fangs. Last Thursday I finally brought it into a shop, a really ghetto one, but i have done business with him before on my IS300, so I trusted him. I finally got it back this evening, and he did amazing job. Fixed my dent, repainted my blacked out fangs, and repainted my whole rear bumper. I wish I did a before and after cause he did an amazing job.

happytheman · 02-14-2012, 06:38 AM

I can't believe you didn't take the requisite five minutes to snap some pictures!

Oh well, glad your ride is looking great again! Let's see some pics of it now!

Fire · 02-14-2012, 08:21 AM

Hey Kenman. The dealer said it could be up to 10 weeks. They only started making them 1/26/2012. If it isn't in by ZdayZ I'll be driving the Z there. If it does come in I will still be at ZDayZ with the ZL1. I'm already looking at pulleys and tune to make 630hp vs 580hp stock.

The car I ordered is red with black stripe kit, black rims, suade steering wheel and shifter, sunroofand 6mt.

onzedge · 02-14-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MVPTonyD

Past few months I've been driving around my damaged 370z with a scrap rear bumper and a huge dent in my front bumper near the corner of the fangs. Last Thursday I finally brought it into a shop, a really ghetto one, but i have done business with him before on my IS300, so I trusted him. I finally got it back this evening, and he did amazing job. Fixed my dent, repainted my blacked out fangs, and repainted my whole rear bumper. I wish I did a before and after cause he did an amazing job.

kenchan · 02-14-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Yes, that's a very good deal, I sent a PM to the OP.

Thank you very much ken-san!!

np, mr.alcheng. hope you get the set.

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I just always do an alignment after any kind of suspension work.

hello, mr.onzege!

agreed, that is good practice.

especially since davenue mentioned the front was lowered by 1/4" or something.

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Originally Posted by MVPTonyD

Past few months I've been driving around my damaged 370z with a scrap rear bumper and a huge dent in my front bumper near the corner of the fangs. Last Thursday I finally brought it into a shop, a really ghetto one, but i have done business with him before on my IS300, so I trusted him. I finally got it back this evening, and he did amazing job. Fixed my dent, repainted my blacked out fangs, and repainted my whole rear bumper. I wish I did a before and after cause he did an amazing job.

sounds good MVP!

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Originally Posted by Fire

Hey Kenman. The dealer said it could be up to 10 weeks. They only started making them 1/26/2012. If it isn't in by ZdayZ I'll be driving the Z there. If it does come in I will still be at ZDayZ with the ZL1. I'm already looking at pulleys and tune to make 630hp vs 580hp stock.

The car I ordered is red with black stripe kit, black rims, suade steering wheel and shifter, sunroofand 6mt.

6MT!

hey happy, that bubble can be sanded/filed off and polished...but yah, that's not acceptable in my book. i would take it back or fix it. not sure wat glue they used but hope it's removable...otherwise it will be a biotch to file that off in that small gap without scratching.

Mt Tam I am · 02-14-2012, 10:35 AM

I put a box, filled with slot car stuff, in the trunk that would not allow closure. With about 3-4 inches exposed I drove off. I noticed a slight exhaust smell so I rolled down the windows. Bad idea, it brought in more exhaust than before. Driving slowly helped with smell. Driving faster with windows down was more fun.

This reminded me of my 280Z going down a hill on the freeway. Ah memories.

dAvenue · 02-14-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Hey Kenman. The dealer said it could be up to 10 weeks. They only started making them 1/26/2012. If it isn't in by ZdayZ I'll be driving the Z there. If it does come in I will still be at ZDayZ with the ZL1. I'm already looking at pulleys and tune to make 630hp vs 580hp stock.

The car I ordered is red with black stripe kit, black rims, suade steering wheel and shifter, sunroofand 6mt.

happytheman · 02-14-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hey happy, that bubble can be sanded/filed off and polished...but yah, that's not acceptable in my book. i would take it back or fix it. not sure wat glue they used but hope it's removable...otherwise it will be a biotch to file that off in that small gap without scratching.

It was affixed with 3M. How much of a problem is that going to be?

kenchan · 02-14-2012, 11:16 AM

hey davenue- thanks for the pict. does look

-er than mustang.

happy - 3M tape or silicone glue? if tape they can probably remove it gently. if glue, then probably not.

happytheman · 02-14-2012, 11:23 AM

Tape my friend. I'm thinking a heat gun and monofilament.

alcheng · 02-14-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

np, mr.alcheng. hope you get the set.

Good Morning Mr.kenchan, too bad the OP send me a PM this morning saying the set is gone. Not surprised since it's such a good deal!

Going to the tire shop tomorrow to put down deposit for the Vossen and a set of DW.

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Originally Posted by Fire

Hey Kenman. The dealer said it could be up to 10 weeks. They only started making them 1/26/2012. If it isn't in by ZdayZ I'll be driving the Z there. If it does come in I will still be at ZDayZ with the ZL1. I'm already looking at pulleys and tune to make 630hp vs 580hp stock.

The car I ordered is red with black stripe kit, black rims, suade steering wheel and shifter, sunroof and 6mt.

Hey Mr.Fire, hope you'd be ok from driving a top down roadster to a open roof

Got a notice from UPS this morning, the K&N is scheduled for delivery for next Tue, great news for me cos Wed is my day off!!!

happytheman · 02-14-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Good Morning Mr.kenchan, too bad the OP send me a PM this morning saying the set is gone. Not surprised since it's such a good deal!

Going to the tire shop tomorrow to put down deposit for the Vossen and a set of DW.

Got a notice from UPS this morning, the K&N is scheduled for delivery for next Tue, great news for me cos Wed is my day off!!!

Sorry to hear you lost the deal.

What size DW are you putting on the Vossens?

Looking forward to hearing about your K&Ns!

kenchan · 02-14-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Good Morning Mr.kenchan, too bad the OP send me a PM this morning saying the set is gone. Not surprised since it's such a good deal!

Going to the tire shop tomorrow to put down deposit for the Vossen and a set of DW.

hey mr.alcheng - ahhh, too bad you missed the sale... oh well. but yah, you'll be happy with the DW's.

has better tread-wear anyway so for your dd it might be even better.

huh, im off on monday...

alcheng · 02-14-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Sorry to hear you lost the deal.

What size DW are you putting on the Vossens?

Looking forward to hearing about your K&Ns!

That deal was door-crasher-like, $900 + S&H.

I am going to put OEM size for the 19, 245/40/19 Front and 275/35/19 Rear. Rim size should be 19X8.5 offset+20 front and 19X10 offset+25 for rear.

The shop told me I shouldn't need spacer, looking forward to it!

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hey mr.alcheng - ahhh, too bad you missed the sale... oh well. but yah, you'll be happy with the DW's.

has better tread-wear anyway so for your dd it might be even better.

huh, im off on monday...

So do you have Tuesday-sickness instead of Monday???

kenchan · 02-14-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

So do you have Tuesday-sickness instead of Monday???

i sense i will be ill on tuesday for a 4day weekend.

not quite.

forgot to mention, had charburgers and cheeze fries + chilli last night.

02-14-2012, 02:00 AM	#1546 (permalink)
MVPTonyD Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 78 Drives: a scooter. Rep Power: 14	Past few months I've been driving around my damaged 370z with a scrap rear bumper and a huge dent in my front bumper near the corner of the fangs. Last Thursday I finally brought it into a shop, a really ghetto one, but i have done business with him before on my IS300, so I trusted him. I finally got it back this evening, and he did amazing job. Fixed my dent, repainted my blacked out fangs, and repainted my whole rear bumper. I wish I did a before and after cause he did an amazing job. __________________ Salute

02-14-2012, 06:38 AM	#1547 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I can't believe you didn't take the requisite five minutes to snap some pictures! Oh well, glad your ride is looking great again! Let's see some pics of it now! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

02-14-2012, 08:21 AM	#1548 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Hey Kenman. The dealer said it could be up to 10 weeks. They only started making them 1/26/2012. If it isn't in by ZdayZ I'll be driving the Z there. If it does come in I will still be at ZDayZ with the ZL1. I'm already looking at pulleys and tune to make 630hp vs 580hp stock. The car I ordered is red with black stripe kit, black rims, suade steering wheel and shifter, sunroofand 6mt. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp Last edited by Fire; 02-14-2012 at 08:25 AM.

02-14-2012, 10:35 AM	#1551 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I put a box, filled with slot car stuff, in the trunk that would not allow closure. With about 3-4 inches exposed I drove off. I noticed a slight exhaust smell so I rolled down the windows. Bad idea, it brought in more exhaust than before. Driving slowly helped with smell. Driving faster with windows down was more fun. This reminded me of my 280Z going down a hill on the freeway. Ah memories. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

02-14-2012, 11:23 AM	#1555 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Tape my friend. I'm thinking a heat gun and monofilament. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

02-14-2012, 11:16 AM	#1554 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hey davenue- thanks for the pict. does look -er than mustang. happy - 3M tape or silicone glue? if tape they can probably remove it gently. if glue, then probably not.

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