South Louisiana

koffeegy · 04-09-2012, 11:19 AM

Ok, here we go... I found a ding on my driver's side ground effect. it is about 2 inches in length and is pretty deep. I found a place that can seel me the panel for around $315.00 shipped. Does anyone know of a place around here that can match the gun metallic paint and how much it would possibly cost?

Thanks in advance,

PaulZ370 · 04-09-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by koffeegy

Ok, here we go... I found a ding on my driver's side ground effect. it is about 2 inches in length and is pretty deep. I found a place that can seel me the panel for around $315.00 shipped. Does anyone know of a place around here that can match the gun metallic paint and how much it would possibly cost?

Thanks in advance,

Unbelievable what some people do - no respect for anyone else's property. Mike C found paint rubs on the front Driver side wheel fender and driver's side mirror on his 40th Anniversary... we spent about an hour yesterday polishing this off (we even wet sanded it to get it all off)... it was sickening to even look at it...

koffeegy · 04-09-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulZ370

Unbelievable what some people do - no respect for anyone else's property. Mike C found paint rubs on the front Driver side wheel fender and driver's side mirror on his 40th Anniversary... we spent about an hour yesterday polishing this off (we even wet sanded it to get it all off)... it was sickening to even look at it...

Actually it looks as if my tire threw something up and smacked the panel. I don't think the dealer did it with their lift for the oil change. I had washed it since the oil change and didn't notic it then. Just this weekend. WTF

KaienZ34 · 04-09-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by koffeegy

Ok, here we go... I found a ding on my driver's side ground effect. it is about 2 inches in length and is pretty deep. I found a place that can seel me the panel for around $315.00 shipped. Does anyone know of a place around here that can match the gun metallic paint and how much it would possibly cost?

Thanks in advance,

That sucks for sure, hold on to your old side when you get the new one installed. If i can find another one for cheap i'll get that one from you.

koffeegy · 04-09-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

That sucks for sure, hold on to your old side when you get the new one installed. If i can find another one for cheap i'll get that one from you.

You know that it is a NISMO panel right?

KaienZ34 · 04-09-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by koffeegy

You know that it is a NISMO panel right?

Yes sir, that's why i would need to find the passenger side so i'd have the pair.

KaienZ34 · 04-09-2012, 11:23 AM

Yeah good paint places are hard to find, i'll be needing one in a few months.

KaienZ34 · 04-10-2012, 06:52 PM

Cool deal man, good work.

TypeOne · 04-11-2012, 02:27 PM

Nice work!

PaulZ370 · 04-13-2012, 07:09 AM

Yesterday was a day that the 370Z proved its metal (literally) on the Twisty demanding roadways of the Dragon and the Devils Triangle in Tennessee. Despite the infamy of the Dragon run (aka Tail of the Dragon), and believe me it was challenging, the Devil's Triangle was by far a course NOT for the fainthearted, squeamish, or lacking in driving ability/skill/experience. I have to acknowledge and thank Mike C (who is making these runs with me) for convincing me to upgrade my sway bars prior to the trip - this proved extremely well advised. The Z handled the most challenging curves of both the Dragon and The Devil's Triangle with FLAWLESS SUPERIORITY. I am not exaggerating. Wherever I pointed her noise, she obeyed and conquered the curve - one after the other individually, successive S-Curves and chicanes, hairpin 180's, climbing/hairpin 180's (one would not believe...!), and a miriad of combinations that boggle the mind. Forget tracking your car, this is more challenging than the most challenging track I can assure you. If you want to test your metal, and that of the 370Z (...and she won't fail you), this is where you need to do it. My Baby earned her Dragon's wings yesterday, and she wears he Dragon emblem on her rear window with Pride! All I can say is: Thank you Nissan for a SUPERB Sports car that is Uncompromising in its performance, looks, ride comfort, technical superiority, all at an unmatched cost of ownership... "Shift_Excitement" has a whole new meaning today after putting her through her paces on those grueling roads yesterday,

Pictures and videos to follow in a week or so

, after we are back home from ZATTACK, which commences today with Nissan Plant Tours, Lane Museum Tour and BBQ Dinner...

bucketman · 04-16-2012, 08:14 PM

Sounds good. I'll be headed to Branson z fest last weekend of May. Anybody want to go on a run to north Arkansas/Southern MO? They have some cool roads and a bunch of good folks. We also need to firm up the Leblanc Show date.

PaulZ370 · 04-17-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bucketman

Sounds good. I'll be headed to Branson z fest last weekend of May. Anybody want to go on a run to north Arkansas/Southern MO? They have some cool roads and a bunch of good folks. We also need to firm up the Leblanc Show date.

I hate to say this, but is the "Lunch Bunch" in BR pursuing this? If so, it could very well go the way of Dyno Day. We'll have to somehow get on it and arrange it otherwise its not gonna happen. You have any contacts at LeBlanc Nissan you can call and find out what their plans are, if any? Also, I got your PM about the other subject kinda related to all of this. What say we meet up one weekend soon, you, me, the two Mikes, and Bob (red 350 NISMO) and we can discuss further, see what our options are. I'll e-mail the guys on this end and give them a heads up, plus some of the more active members of the 370Z'ers in BR. I think we have an opportunity here.

bucketman · 04-17-2012, 08:49 AM

Yep, I know everyone involved at Leblanc with the show. Let me check with Mario as he usually brings a nice group from the coast area. I will not schedule it for either the ZDAYZ weekend or the weekend of Branson Z fest. If there is some other event that will conflict please let me know soon. I will talk with Mary and Rick, the two principals at Leblanc by the end of the week and set a date.

koffeegy · 04-17-2012, 08:57 AM

Where is this LeBlanc place you are refering to? I would love to make this one.

PaulZ370 · 04-17-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bucketman

Yep, I know everyone involved at Leblanc with the show. Let me check with Mario as he usually brings a nice group from the coast area. I will not schedule it for either the ZDAYZ weekend or the weekend of Branson Z fest. If there is some other event that will conflict please let me know soon. I will talk with Mary and Rick, the two principals at Leblanc by the end of the week and set a date.

10-4 Harold! Thanks!!

04-09-2012, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
koffeegy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 419 Drives: 2012 NISMO Gun Metal Rep Power: 15	Ok, here we go... I found a ding on my driver's side ground effect. it is about 2 inches in length and is pretty deep. I found a place that can seel me the panel for around $315.00 shipped. Does anyone know of a place around here that can match the gun metallic paint and how much it would possibly cost? Thanks in advance, __________________ -Glenn 2012 NISMO Gun Metallic #0015

04-09-2012, 11:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Yeah good paint places are hard to find, i'll be needing one in a few months. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

04-10-2012, 06:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Cool deal man, good work. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

04-13-2012, 07:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
PaulZ370 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 956 Drives: 011 370 BSM/T/SP/6MT Rep Power: 16	Cherahola Skyway/The Dragon/Devil's Triangle Yesterday was a day that the 370Z proved its metal (literally) on the Twisty demanding roadways of the Dragon and the Devils Triangle in Tennessee. Despite the infamy of the Dragon run (aka Tail of the Dragon), and believe me it was challenging, the Devil's Triangle was by far a course NOT for the fainthearted, squeamish, or lacking in driving ability/skill/experience. I have to acknowledge and thank Mike C (who is making these runs with me) for convincing me to upgrade my sway bars prior to the trip - this proved extremely well advised. The Z handled the most challenging curves of both the Dragon and The Devil's Triangle with FLAWLESS SUPERIORITY. I am not exaggerating. Wherever I pointed her noise, she obeyed and conquered the curve - one after the other individually, successive S-Curves and chicanes, hairpin 180's, climbing/hairpin 180's (one would not believe...!), and a miriad of combinations that boggle the mind. Forget tracking your car, this is more challenging than the most challenging track I can assure you. If you want to test your metal, and that of the 370Z (...and she won't fail you), this is where you need to do it. My Baby earned her Dragon's wings yesterday, and she wears he Dragon emblem on her rear window with Pride! All I can say is: Thank you Nissan for a SUPERB Sports car that is Uncompromising in its performance, looks, ride comfort, technical superiority, all at an unmatched cost of ownership... "Shift_Excitement" has a whole new meaning today after putting her through her paces on those grueling roads yesterday, Pictures and videos to follow in a week or so , after we are back home from ZATTACK, which commences today with Nissan Plant Tours, Lane Museum Tour and BBQ Dinner... __________________ *BD2ZBN :: 2011 BSM/TRG/SP/6MT/Stillen Oil Cooler/K&N CAI/Michelin PSS/Brake Light/EIBACH Sway Bars/FI Res. HFC+18" Res. CBE/Morimoto XB LED/DRLs/10mm Spacers*

04-17-2012, 08:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
koffeegy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 419 Drives: 2012 NISMO Gun Metal Rep Power: 15	Where is this LeBlanc place you are refering to? I would love to make this one. __________________ -Glenn 2012 NISMO Gun Metallic #0015

04-11-2012, 02:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	Nice work!

04-16-2012, 08:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
bucketman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Prairieville,LA Posts: 306 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z MB Rep Power: 16	Sounds good. I'll be headed to Branson z fest last weekend of May. Anybody want to go on a run to north Arkansas/Southern MO? They have some cool roads and a bunch of good folks. We also need to firm up the Leblanc Show date.

04-17-2012, 08:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
bucketman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Prairieville,LA Posts: 306 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z MB Rep Power: 16	Yep, I know everyone involved at Leblanc with the show. Let me check with Mario as he usually brings a nice group from the coast area. I will not schedule it for either the ZDAYZ weekend or the weekend of Branson Z fest. If there is some other event that will conflict please let me know soon. I will talk with Mary and Rick, the two principals at Leblanc by the end of the week and set a date.

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