What would you have done differently?

james west · 02-16-2014, 11:33 AM

when you got your z for the fist time what would you do differently to protect the paint or anything else about the car that would have been better?

kfull · 02-16-2014, 11:53 AM

I probably should have gotten a clear bra for the front bumper

Riptide67 · 02-16-2014, 12:40 PM

If I would have bought it new, a clear bra(whole front end and roof).

blackcherry20 · 02-16-2014, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kfull

I probably should have gotten a clear bra for the front bumper

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riptide67

If I would have bought it new, a clear bra(whole front end and roof).

^^^this. For sure.

VCuomo · 02-16-2014, 04:38 PM

I put a clear bra on the front end, but not the roof, when my Z was brand new. Almost 5 years later, the roof looks fine (no chips).

6MT · 02-16-2014, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kfull

I probably should have gotten a clear bra for the front bumper

The paint job was crap!

RonRizz · 02-16-2014, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCuomo

I put a clear bra on the front end, but not the roof, when my Z was brand new. Almost 5 years later, the roof looks fine (no chips).

But what about the front end? Has the clear bra held up..No chips on bumper/hood??

ZeroZeta · 02-16-2014, 04:56 PM

Not parked in the parking lot of my apt complex. I had to fix one scratch my neighbor was kind enough to leave me.

30 days later the car is happily living in its own garage.

I also got the clear bra as soon as I got the car - money well spent since I didn't know the issues about the paint until after making the purchase.

kensin0429 · 02-16-2014, 05:05 PM

Would of bought another car

gurneyeagle · 02-16-2014, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz

But what about the front end? Has the clear bra held up..No chips on bumper/hood??

I had a clear bra installed on my car soon after I brought it home. No chips on the covered area after 2.5 years!

Elan · 02-17-2014, 12:50 AM

I wish I would have seen that curb...my poor rim.

Riptide67 · 02-17-2014, 01:42 AM

Never logged into this forum...my bank acct would be a lot larger.

Magic Bus · 02-17-2014, 01:53 AM

Never read this thread

Seriously, like kfull said, clear bra the front bumper.

02-16-2014, 11:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
james west Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: no where man Posts: 58 Drives: 2013370zcoupemagma r Rep Power: 12	What would you have done differently? when you got your z for the fist time what would you do differently to protect the paint or anything else about the car that would have been better?

02-16-2014, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	I probably should have gotten a clear bra for the front bumper TerribleONE, Drex, Dzel and 3 others like this. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

02-16-2014, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	If I would have bought it new, a clear bra(whole front end and roof). __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-16-2014, 05:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
kensin0429 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: palmsprings Posts: 244 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Would of bought another car DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 10 40th AE Z

02-17-2014, 12:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 16	I wish I would have seen that curb...my poor rim. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

02-16-2014, 04:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	I put a clear bra on the front end, but not the roof, when my Z was brand new. Almost 5 years later, the roof looks fine (no chips).

02-16-2014, 04:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 13	Not parked in the parking lot of my apt complex. I had to fix one scratch my neighbor was kind enough to leave me. 30 days later the car is happily living in its own garage. I also got the clear bra as soon as I got the car - money well spent since I didn't know the issues about the paint until after making the purchase.

02-17-2014, 01:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Never logged into this forum...my bank acct would be a lot larger. OMGWTFBBQ, DEpointfive0 and NismoNox like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-17-2014, 01:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	Never read this thread Seriously, like kfull said, clear bra the front bumper.

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