First Arizona Thread....

[Haboob]

Originally Posted by pfdaxe

Anyone know of a place that does clear bras (for a good price) ? I may be adding an Amuse front bumper and would like to protect the paint.
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Originally Posted by Haboob

I'm asking a buddy where he got his car clear bra'd. I don't like mine, so I'm not going to recommend them.

Cactus Tint on Scottsdale Rd near Signature Audio.

They did his GTR, and so far it's been superb quality from what I've seen.

[pfdaxe]

Originally Posted by Haboob

Cactus Tint on Scottsdale Rd near Signature Audio.

They did his GTR, and so far it's been superb quality from what I've seen.

I'll look into it. Just want the bumper done to protect it. Hood already has enough chips.

Also, anyone here have HFC's? I'm thinking about a set of Berks and wanted some local opinions and possibly hear what they sound like in person...

[tturbo370z]

Originally Posted by pfdaxe

I'll look into it. Just want the bumper done to protect it. Hood already has enough chips.

Also, anyone here have HFC's? I'm thinking about a set of Berks and wanted some local opinions and possibly hear what they sound like in person...

If I had cats u could listen to mine

[pfdaxe]

Originally Posted by tturbo370z

If I had cats u could listen to mine

Can't wait to see yours

[Haboob]

Originally Posted by pfdaxe

I'll look into it. Just want the bumper done to protect it. Hood already has enough chips.

Also, anyone here have HFC's? I'm thinking about a set of Berks and wanted some local opinions and possibly hear what they sound like in person...

I have Berk HFCs and Berk CBE on mine.

I really like the whole setup. It's not very loud (from what people tell me) just cruising around, but then roars when you get up above 4k.

I do get a CEL (P2098) randomly, but it will either go away or I can clear it. Surely a tune would resolve that completely.

There is a tinny/metallic sound to them until they warm up, but people have told me that they couldn't hear it when I got on it - it's only from right inside the cockpit. There's also a hiss (as with most HFCs I've read) under deceleration, which doesn't bother me a bit.

[tturbo370z]

Originally Posted by pfdaxe

Can't wait to see yours

Hopefully some time we will be able to get a few of us together. I know over the last two years I have been dying to hang out with other Z boys (or girls). Car still doesn't look like much but it's what's on the inside that counts hahaha.

[Haboob]

I think once it cools down slightly and the threat of haboobs (not me, those poser dust storms) goes away we should be able to get something together.

Also, it's elections time, so I never know when I'm working late, Saturdays, or a night shift.

[pfdaxe]

I'd like to hear your HFC's H-Boob. I'll do the install myself if I do get any.

[Haboob]

Sure thing. When do you have time? I know you have the weird FD schedule.

[pfdaxe]

Originally Posted by Haboob

Sure thing. When do you have time? I know you have the weird FD schedule.

Good question. I'm waiting for my Amuse front bumper to arrive and GT-R hood vents, then I'll cruise to Pavillions. My free time is so limited. Prob hook up with you and some others over there

[NickTurnon]

Originally Posted by pfdaxe

Good question. I'm waiting for my Amuse front bumper to arrive and GT-R hood vents, then I'll cruise to Pavillions. My free time is so limited. Prob hook up with you and some others over there

I can always just throw a clear coat of plasti-dip out of my gun or glossifier over the top of your amuse bumper. It'll act like a clear coat/bra, probably cost you $60 or so depending on how much dip I need to use. Might be something to consider though. Clear Bra will probably cost you around $200+ or so?

My dip has saved my car from rock chips for months now!

Originally Posted by Haboob

I have Berk HFCs and Berk CBE on mine.

I really like the whole setup. It's not very loud (from what people tell me) just cruising around, but then roars when you get up above 4k.

It does sound really quiet rolling around, but when he gets into it, the sound picks up more then I thought. His setup is not obnoxious by any means but more clean/exotic sounding IMO

[pfdaxe]

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

I can always just throw a clear coat of plasti-dip out of my gun or glossifier over the top of your amuse bumper. It'll act like a clear coat/bra, probably cost you $60 or so depending on how much dip I need to use. Might be something to consider though. Clear Bra will probably cost you around $200+ or so?

My dip has saved my car from rock chips for months now!



It does sound really quiet rolling around, but when he gets into it, the sound picks up more then I thought. His setup is not obnoxious by any means but more clean/exotic sounding IMO

Thanks Nick. Something to consider for sure. Does it have a good gloss? I may have to see some examples. My front being black shows every damn little mark.

[pfdaxe]

Originally Posted by Haboob

Cactus Tint on Scottsdale Rd near Signature Audio.

They did his GTR, and so far it's been superb quality from what I've seen.

I checked with Cactus Tint. $450 just for the bumper. Seems a bit steep, but probably since it's located in N. Scottsdale (Airpark). I need to find someone that does it on the side

[Haboob]

Originally Posted by pfdaxe

I checked with Cactus Tint. $450 just for the bumper. Seems a bit steep, but probably since it's located in N. Scottsdale (Airpark). I need to find someone that does it on the side

Ah, sorry.

I paid $750 for bumper, 1/3 hood, 1/3 fenders, mirrors, and that small area just in front of the rear wheels (rocker panels?).

But, the front bumper has been penetrated so I'm still upset about it (over a year ago now, lol). I know it won't survive everything and it was probably a perfect shot, but still... I guess it's the breaks of DD'ing the Z. But if you want to check them out, it was Brian @ ProtectAShield: http://protectashield.com/

[Haboob]

Although now that I am looking at the site it says 5 year manufacturer warranty... I should give him a shout.