Carbon Fiber Front Fang, B Pillars, Side Mirrors (stage 1) installed! (AK370Z)

AK370Z · 07-05-2010, 08:31 PM

I have been waiting to do this install for a last few days but the weather was so hot I couldn't attempt. Well, today (regardless of weather condition), I wanted to install these parts. Today they recorded one of the highest temparature in my area in last few years

. By the time I was done with this install, my shirt was completely soaked in sweat!

First of all I would like to thank

a. Joseph (JC@370Zsource) from THEZSTORE for putting up with hundreds of questions I asked before I bought these and Greg for a great pricing!

b. Thanks to simota1's side mirror review, NXTAZEE's B Pillars install and many other members who made install thread on these products.

It was a VERY easy install. I'll try to put caption under the pictures to give you an idea how it was to install these parts on my Z.

OUT OF THE BOX

Very well packaged. Tons of bubble wrap.

The B Pillars are actually from EVO-R (TheZStore carries them). So, if you're placing an order with EVO-R already, feel free to add them to your cart. They are the same!

Please note the front fang ALREADY comes with 3M VHB tapes

INSTALL

First I used soap and water and cleaned all the parts (front fang and side mirrors) that I'm going to apply cf covers to.

a. Rubbing alcohol to clean the OEM B Pillars. b. I did buy some thicker 3M VHB tape but I did not use them. It wasn't necessary. These things sit so flush, I didn't want to create gap with thicker tape. c. I did use the thinner .45 mil 3M VHB tape for the front fang. I really didn't need to use it but I did it to make a stronger bond.

Thinner .45 mil 3M tapes added for extra bond.

Test fit it first.

Ready to install. Just hold the front fang straight and then push it in STRAIGHT. DON'T do left and right.

Installed

This fang overlay fits so well, it will hold up WITHOUT any double sided tape! (not that I suggest it )

Clean it with alcohol. Make sure there's no dirt or oil .

Ready to install

DO NOT "lightly" install and then move the pillar! First, line up the top right hand edge. Then STRAIGHT PUSH.

Same thing with the other side.

For side mirrors, I added some BLACK RTV(it comes with the shipment). I didn't have to but I did anyway. The cover WILL stay in place VERY snugly without any tape.

Installed

Overall, it was a VERY easy to install. The fitment is perfect. I'm going to add more pictures and comments in about 2-3 hours (I didn't even proof read this thread!). I'm already running late for dinner

. If you have ANY question (on install or technique), please DO NOT hesitate to ask. Thanks.

From start (cleaning the area with soap water) to finish, it was only two hours. I took my time too during the install. Very easy to do. I looks much much better than the original look. I like it a lot.

NewlyIMPORTed · 07-05-2010, 08:36 PM

Very Subtle looks awesome!!!!

fullmonty · 07-05-2010, 08:42 PM

Very nice AK! When you have time, could you please post some more pics of the B Pillars from like 5'-10' away, so I can see how it looks with the blue?

DeLRo · 07-05-2010, 08:45 PM

Nice job AK. Would you mind taking a pic of the mirror side so we can see how the inside edge looks. Top and bottom angle would be nice.

209Z · 07-05-2010, 08:53 PM

ok nowwwww ak needs a a cf hood with a TT kit then u r rdy my friend =]

m4a1mustang · 07-05-2010, 09:03 PM

Looks good, AK.

Headlights and powdercoated Rays (black) next.

fullmonty · 07-05-2010, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Looks good, AK.

Headlights and powdercoated Rays (black) next.

HKYStormFront · 07-05-2010, 09:51 PM

you are looking more and more like tony every day AK, when's the black TE37's coming?

jk, looks great man!

Sibze · 07-05-2010, 10:14 PM

Very nice AK! I love love love the front!

MC · 07-05-2010, 10:28 PM

the fangs overlay looks real good... a great simple alternative to a lip where you can have a unique look but keep OEM bodylines

i like the side mirror covers too i just got some last week for my car... except mine only go at the bottom

MC · 07-05-2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

you are looking more and more like tony every day AK, when's the black TE37's coming?

black would be good but the dark grey super laps would really be nice for his car

nogoodname · 07-05-2010, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeLRo

Nice job AK. Would you mind taking a pic of the mirror side so we can see how the inside edge looks. Top and bottom angle would be nice.

+1 to this request.

The Z looks great and freshen up!!! You so have to get a rear valence and rear spoiler in CF. Would look awesome and goes with the theme.

Sunsational04 · 07-05-2010, 10:51 PM

HKYStormFront · 07-05-2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC

black would be good but the dark grey super laps would really be nice for his car

hell yea it would! DO IT AK!!

AK370Z · 07-06-2010, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty

Very nice AK! When you have time, could you please post some more pics of the B Pillars from like 5'-10' away, so I can see how it looks with the blue?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeLRo

Nice job AK. Would you mind taking a pic of the mirror side so we can see how the inside edge looks. Top and bottom angle would be nice.

No problem. Tomorrow

Quote:

Originally Posted by 209Z

ok nowwwww ak needs a a cf hood with a TT kit then u r rdy my friend =]

lol.. I also need to borrow someones credit card!

. I was never a fan of cf hood. I wonder how it would look ....

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Looks good, AK.

Headlights and powdercoated Rays (black) next.

thanks man! I'm very nervous to do stuff to the headlights but with the cf theme I think you're right. Darkened headlight WILL look pretty good. I would LOVE to powdercoat my RAYS to 40th anniversary rims color

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sibze

Very nice AK! I love love love the front!

thanks. You must see it in person. Looks much better the way it shines.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC

the fangs overlay looks real good... a great simple alternative to a lip where you can have a unique look but keep OEM bodylines

i like the side mirror covers too i just got some last week for my car... except mine only go at the bottom

Dude, that looks good! I think I will look for a nice cf lip now (no hurry though)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

you are looking more and more like tony every day AK, when's the black TE37's coming?

jk, looks great man!

lmfao! it's all Tony's fault! EVERY week he goes out and puts something new on his Monterey Blue. Then the idea floats in my head for days!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC

black would be good but the dark grey super laps would really be nice for his car

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

hell yea it would! DO IT AK!!

Probably not this year!

. I bought new tires for the OEM 19" few months back (which will go on this month) and also between HKS exhaust, G3 intake and these cf parts, I'm pushing my yearly "mod budget".

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

+1 to this request.
The Z looks great and freshen up!!! You so have to get a rear valence and rear spoiler in CF. Would look awesome and goes with the theme.

Thanks man. The rear diffuser is DEF on my list (next cf product). It'll complete the look. As for rear spoiler, I think Mines cf lip would look much better (easier to install too) than total cf spoiler, what you think?

07-05-2010, 08:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Carbon Fiber Front Fang, B Pillars, Side Mirrors (stage 1) installed! (AK370Z) I have been waiting to do this install for a last few days but the weather was so hot I couldn't attempt. Well, today (regardless of weather condition), I wanted to install these parts. Today they recorded one of the highest temparature in my area in last few years . By the time I was done with this install, my shirt was completely soaked in sweat! First of all I would like to thank a. Joseph (JC@370Zsource) from THEZSTORE for putting up with hundreds of questions I asked before I bought these and Greg for a great pricing! b. Thanks to simota1's side mirror review, NXTAZEE's B Pillars install and many other members who made install thread on these products. It was a VERY easy install. I'll try to put caption under the pictures to give you an idea how it was to install these parts on my Z. OUT OF THE BOX Very well packaged. Tons of bubble wrap. The B Pillars are actually from EVO-R (TheZStore carries them). So, if you're placing an order with EVO-R already, feel free to add them to your cart. They are the same! Please note the front fang ALREADY comes with 3M VHB tapes INSTALL First I used soap and water and cleaned all the parts (front fang and side mirrors) that I'm going to apply cf covers to. a. Rubbing alcohol to clean the OEM B Pillars. b. I did buy some thicker 3M VHB tape but I did not use them. It wasn't necessary. These things sit so flush, I didn't want to create gap with thicker tape. c. I did use the thinner .45 mil 3M VHB tape for the front fang. I really didn't need to use it but I did it to make a stronger bond. Thinner .45 mil 3M tapes added for extra bond. Test fit it first. Ready to install. Just hold the front fang straight and then push it in STRAIGHT. DON'T do left and right. Installed This fang overlay fits so well, it will hold up WITHOUT any double sided tape! (not that I suggest it ) Clean it with alcohol. Make sure there's no dirt or oil . Ready to install DO NOT "lightly" install and then move the pillar! First, line up the top right hand edge. Then STRAIGHT PUSH. Same thing with the other side. For side mirrors, I added some BLACK RTV(it comes with the shipment). I didn't have to but I did anyway. The cover WILL stay in place VERY snugly without any tape. Installed Overall, it was a VERY easy to install. The fitment is perfect. I'm going to add more pictures and comments in about 2-3 hours (I didn't even proof read this thread!). I'm already running late for dinner . If you have ANY question (on install or technique), please DO NOT hesitate to ask. Thanks. From start (cleaning the area with soap water) to finish, it was only two hours. I took my time too during the install. Very easy to do. I looks much much better than the original look. I like it a lot. Amir and DreamVivid like this. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

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fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	Very nice AK! When you have time, could you please post some more pics of the B Pillars from like 5'-10' away, so I can see how it looks with the blue? __________________

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DeLRo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: CA Age: 41 Posts: 343 Drives: 10 370Z MB T/S 6MT Rep Power: 14	Nice job AK. Would you mind taking a pic of the mirror side so we can see how the inside edge looks. Top and bottom angle would be nice.

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HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	you are looking more and more like tony every day AK, when's the black TE37's coming? jk, looks great man! __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

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Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 62	Very nice AK! I love love love the front!

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