Plasti-dip'd front fangs and rear exhaust panel

NickTurnon · 08-06-2011, 12:34 AM

Hey guys, i am new to this-

Just got my 09 Brilliant Silver Z for a grand total of 25,500

The first day i got it i was already thinking of changes. I originally wanted BLACK but in the Scottsdale heat i would melt.

I installed my Pioneer Avicf900bt into the car- Check it out

Unfortunately the stock speakers are pathetic and i need to get a new audio system in here but the NAV does help with clarity. Any suggestions on speakers?

My next move is purchasing an exhuast. I just ordered the AAM Short Tails!
The will be installed later this week.

Awaiting the arrival of the pipes i decided to plasti-dip a couple of panels.. I had never heard of this stuff until i looked on here. Its a little difficult to use but once you exact-o knife the edges, you're good.

Here are my pictures

Future Mods-
New Speakers
Air Intake
New Wheels-
(Why do the stock wheels spin out and traction control goes on after turning at 30+ mph.. Car takes turns like a babyass- Wheel recommendations?)
Alarm +Remote Start
Rear Spoiler

Thanks guys
If anyone is in PHOENIX AZ let me know!

Nick-Turnon

kenchan · 08-06-2011, 07:19 AM

Why do I not sense 25.5K for a base with no sports package not a super deal...

Baer383 · 08-06-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Why do I not sense 25.5K for a base with no sports package not a super deal...

chuckd05 · 08-06-2011, 09:21 PM

how is that not good... a base sticker price is about 30k , if that is after taxes. etc. I think that is a good deal....

And your mods so far are great.... I am no audiofile but I got Polk components db6501 or something close to that model number, lol, for just over 100 on ebay and it made a huge improvement to the highs... I than added a 6.5 bazooka bass tube that fits perfectly in the hatch cabin above your spare, and you lose zero trunk space! My system now sounds like an above average good stock system... I have not amplified my interior speakers yet but I will soon...

good luck the rest of the way!

Red__Zed · 08-07-2011, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckd05

how is that not good... a base sticker price is about 30k , if that is after taxes. etc. I think that is a good deal....

And your mods so far are great.... I am no audiofile but I got Polk components db6501 or something close to that model number, lol, for just over 100 on ebay and it made a huge improvement to the highs... I than added a 6.5 bazooka bass tube that fits perfectly in the hatch cabin above your spare, and you lose zero trunk space! My system now sounds like an above average good stock system... I have not amplified my interior speakers yet but I will soon...

good luck the rest of the way!

Sticker on a base is more like 27k I think.

Curious to see how the plasti dip holds up on the valence. I'd think exhaust hear will cause problems.

halogodx · 08-07-2011, 11:37 AM

How does the plasti-dip look on the fang blackout ? Does it make the fangs seem like they're painted or like something is stuck on top of them ?. I cannot see it from the photos.

Bluebatmobile · 08-07-2011, 11:46 AM

Looks good.

B@t™

happytheman · 08-07-2011, 10:15 PM

Hmmm, is it just me..or do the plasti dip paint jobs (in general) look a little mottled? The OP's look pretty good from what I can see, but the lighting isn't real good either. I'm trying to evaluate this stuff for myself, and don't want to waste my time if it does.

Halcom2 · 08-07-2011, 10:39 PM

Depends on the mileage. I bought my 2009 Chicane Yellow with all major options except Nav system 3 months ago for $27k and it only had 9500 miles. That was a great deal.

Red__Zed · 08-07-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Halcom2

Depends on the mileage. I bought my 2009 Chicane Yellow with all major options except Nav system 3 months ago for $27k and it only had 9500 miles. That was a great deal.

Wat?

Kingbaby · 08-07-2011, 10:51 PM

lol

phunk · 08-08-2011, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcom2

Depends on the mileage. I bought my 2009 Chicane Yellow with all major options except Nav system 3 months ago for $27k and it only had 9500 miles. That was a great deal.

I paid 29.5 for a brand new sport base, it had 9 miles on it. i bought it october of 09

happytheman · 08-08-2011, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Wat?

Edit: I thought he was responding to a diff thread until i went back and read the OP's 1st post. The OP kinda made a combo thread, if you will.

NickTurnon · 08-18-2011, 12:40 PM

The Plasti-dip is holding up really well-surprisingly.

I did three layers- Waited a few days- Did a couple more layers to even it all out and I was golden. It makes the front look the GTR or EVO..

As far as the price goes, I am happy with it. Payments are like $250 a month- Cant beat that for the amount of fun that I have in my Z.

I am having some stereo problems since I am slowly adding aftermarket parts.

kenchan · 08-18-2011, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

I am having some stereo problems since I am slowly adding aftermarket parts.

what did you install that causes the stereo to have problems?

08-06-2011, 09:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	how is that not good... a base sticker price is about 30k , if that is after taxes. etc. I think that is a good deal.... And your mods so far are great.... I am no audiofile but I got Polk components db6501 or something close to that model number, lol, for just over 100 on ebay and it made a huge improvement to the highs... I than added a 6.5 bazooka bass tube that fits perfectly in the hatch cabin above your spare, and you lose zero trunk space! My system now sounds like an above average good stock system... I have not amplified my interior speakers yet but I will soon... good luck the rest of the way! __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-) Last edited by chuckd05; 08-06-2011 at 09:24 PM.

08-07-2011, 11:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
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08-07-2011, 10:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Hmmm, is it just me..or do the plasti dip paint jobs (in general) look a little mottled? The OP's look pretty good from what I can see, but the lighting isn't real good either. I'm trying to evaluate this stuff for myself, and don't want to waste my time if it does. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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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	Why do I not sense 25.5K for a base with no sports package not a super deal...

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halogodx Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: daytona beach Posts: 93 Drives: 09 nissan 370z 7AT Rep Power: 15	How does the plasti-dip look on the fang blackout ? Does it make the fangs seem like they're painted or like something is stuck on top of them ?. I cannot see it from the photos.

08-07-2011, 10:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Halcom2 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 16 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	Depends on the mileage. I bought my 2009 Chicane Yellow with all major options except Nav system 3 months ago for $27k and it only had 9500 miles. That was a great deal.

08-18-2011, 12:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	The Plasti-dip is holding up really well-surprisingly. I did three layers- Waited a few days- Did a couple more layers to even it all out and I was golden. It makes the front look the GTR or EVO.. As far as the price goes, I am happy with it. Payments are like $250 a month- Cant beat that for the amount of fun that I have in my Z. I am having some stereo problems since I am slowly adding aftermarket parts.