CF fang cover removal?

Astrosfan · 10-12-2010, 10:44 AM

So I finally found a silver 370 sport but it has a fang cover...not that I'm against them, I just don't know if I want it. Also, the dealer said the car had not been driven hard but I would think anyone who would put one on is probably not too easy on the gas...I wonder if that should steer me away from buying it....

Is there a way to remove this if I decide to buy the car without damaging the paint?

tjlazer · 10-12-2010, 10:45 AM

You want the fang cover, it looks cool. Has it been driven hard? Yes it has. It's a used Z.

kenchan · 10-12-2010, 10:51 AM

if it's the evo-r one it definitely damages the paint once installed.

just keep it on.

Trips · 10-12-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

if it's the evo-r one it definitely damages the paint once installed.

just keep it on.

Raven · 10-12-2010, 12:30 PM

how does it damage the paint? the tape thats used? or does moisture startt builidng up under there....

kenchan · 10-12-2010, 12:52 PM

fitment.

Jeffblue · 10-12-2010, 12:55 PM

paint it black.

Astrosfan · 10-12-2010, 01:16 PM

Yea, I guess it doesn't really matter that much. I just like to be able to decide what goes on my car. On another note, is there anything I can do to tell if it has been ragged out before I decide to purchase it? It has only 20k on it so its still under warranty

tjlazer · 10-12-2010, 01:26 PM

Well the CF fang cover is not that big of a deal, some like it some do not. If it bothers you find another Z that does not have it on... Removing it can lead to damage to the paint, but it may not. Your chancing it if you try.

I would Check the oil level and see if there is a way to find out if it consumes oil. But not sure how one can do that on the spot?

EVOR · 10-12-2010, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

fitment.

what do you mean by that?

kenchan · 10-12-2010, 09:25 PM

too late when you notice it's too wide. damage already done.

10-12-2010, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	CF fang cover removal? So I finally found a silver 370 sport but it has a fang cover...not that I'm against them, I just don't know if I want it. Also, the dealer said the car had not been driven hard but I would think anyone who would put one on is probably not too easy on the gas...I wonder if that should steer me away from buying it.... Is there a way to remove this if I decide to buy the car without damaging the paint?

10-12-2010, 10:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	You want the fang cover, it looks cool. Has it been driven hard? Yes it has. It's a used Z. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

10-12-2010, 01:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Well the CF fang cover is not that big of a deal, some like it some do not. If it bothers you find another Z that does not have it on... Removing it can lead to damage to the paint, but it may not. Your chancing it if you try. I would Check the oil level and see if there is a way to find out if it consumes oil. But not sure how one can do that on the spot? __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	if it's the evo-r one it definitely damages the paint once installed. just keep it on.

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Raven Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valley Village Posts: 138 Drives: Scion TC Rep Power: 14	how does it damage the paint? the tape thats used? or does moisture startt builidng up under there....

10-12-2010, 12:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	fitment.

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	paint it black.

10-12-2010, 01:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	Yea, I guess it doesn't really matter that much. I just like to be able to decide what goes on my car. On another note, is there anything I can do to tell if it has been ragged out before I decide to purchase it? It has only 20k on it so its still under warranty

10-12-2010, 09:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	too late when you notice it's too wide. damage already done.