Oppurtunity for upgrade

Fantastic Z · 12-12-2013, 10:12 PM

Welllll this sucks

I was on my way home from work this evening and under REALLY crappy circumstance I hit a re-tread (semi tire) at 70mph. Here is the pic

You can see it hit the lower drivers side area. While this does piss me off. I see it as an opportunity to re-paint/upgrade/do-over lol
I've searched for a few lips and most don't seem to cover the damage are so, repaint looks to be the best option right now. I want to keep my expense under $500. Looking for input on this one. My Z as it stood (before

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Alstann · 12-12-2013, 10:13 PM

A fang cover would cover the center nicely, but outside of that, unfortunately not.

Fantastic Z · 12-12-2013, 11:15 PM

I'll get quotes for repaint over the next few days.
I kinda like the idea of repainting the bumper, gloss black center/fangs and OEM chin spoiler. Maybe aftermerket lip instead.

boosted3z · 12-13-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Fantastic Z

I'll get quotes for repaint over the next few days.
I kinda like the idea of repainting the bumper, gloss black center/fangs and OEM chin spoiler. Maybe aftermerket lip instead.

Thanks for the update, really looking forward to hearing more of these crazy stories bro

Grindkiezer · 12-13-2013, 06:44 PM

Evo-r lip and fang cover

Fantastic Z · 12-13-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by boosted3z

Thanks for the update, really looking forward to hearing more of these crazy stories bro

Fantastic Z · 12-13-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Grindkiezer

Evo-r lip and fang cover

I've though about that although Im not sure if it will cover all the damage :/

Felix 808 · 12-13-2013, 09:05 PM

Well if you are going to repaint it, it would be a good time to de-badge the front if you were ever thinking about doing that.

Fantastic Z · 12-13-2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808

Well if you are going to repaint it, it would be a good time to de-badge the front if you were ever thinking about doing that.

Like this?

I like his^ setup. I'll pass on the lip though. Probably have the fangs painted gloss instead of matte. No front tags in TN either

Waiting on EVO-R to make more CF mustache covers now.
I think that'll look clean and aggressive. If I didn't have paint cracks I'd find a way to live with it (damage).

equalme · 12-13-2013, 10:43 PM

^-- Is that the Stillen lip? Looks nice and not over done.

I would say to plastidip fangs and get a lip.

Felix 808 · 12-13-2013, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fantastic Z

Like this?

I like his^ setup.

I think that'll look clean and aggressive. If I didn't have paint cracks I'd find a way to live with it (damage).

Yeah I like the no hamburger look. If I ever need to respray my front end, I'll be ditching them for sure, until then I can live with it

I'm not so keen on the carbon fiber mustache though as it will be a high impact area & I think it would not take too long to start looking lousy.

YMMV

Fantastic Z · 12-13-2013, 11:48 PM

noted

The few rough quotes I've gotten will be around the $500 range to repaint. I have not attempted self repair. There are a few spider cracks in the paint. If I decide to live with by painting the fangs myself and tossing the splitter on. I will save about $2-300.

What would you guys do?

equalme · 12-14-2013, 01:35 AM

The spider cracks doesn't look too noticeable. But if you do end up respraying the bumper, make sure to invest in a clear bra then.

Grindkiezer · 12-14-2013, 04:01 AM

With evo-r this section might still be visible but a lot of the other damage would be hidden

Joepro · 12-14-2013, 09:03 PM

Do it once, it will cost more, but get a new bumper and just have them not paint the fang section.

12-12-2013, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fantastic Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 34 Posts: 197 Drives: 10' T/S 7AT Rep Power: 11	Oppurtunity for upgrade Welllll this sucks I was on my way home from work this evening and under REALLY crappy circumstance I hit a re-tread (semi tire) at 70mph. Here is the pic You can see it hit the lower drivers side area. While this does piss me off. I see it as an opportunity to re-paint/upgrade/do-over lol I've searched for a few lips and most don't seem to cover the damage are so, repaint looks to be the best option right now. I want to keep my expense under $500. Looking for input on this one. My Z as it stood (before ) __________________ Rays GramLights 57Fxx BM w/red centers-Michelin Pilot Sport tires-Motordyne CBE-Nismo red calipers-Z1 (SS lines/Slotted rotors)-Motul fluids-Whiteline diff bushings-Redline fluids-JDM fog lamp-GTR start button-Optima Yellow Top-EVO-R B pillars-Custom GPS mount

12-12-2013, 10:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	A fang cover would cover the center nicely, but outside of that, unfortunately not. Zbrah likes this. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

12-12-2013, 11:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fantastic Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 34 Posts: 197 Drives: 10' T/S 7AT Rep Power: 11	I'll get quotes for repaint over the next few days. I kinda like the idea of repainting the bumper, gloss black center/fangs and OEM chin spoiler. Maybe aftermerket lip instead. __________________ Rays GramLights 57Fxx BM w/red centers-Michelin Pilot Sport tires-Motordyne CBE-Nismo red calipers-Z1 (SS lines/Slotted rotors)-Motul fluids-Whiteline diff bushings-Redline fluids-JDM fog lamp-GTR start button-Optima Yellow Top-EVO-R B pillars-Custom GPS mount

12-13-2013, 06:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 13	Evo-r lip and fang cover __________________ Z

12-13-2013, 09:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2806	Well if you are going to repaint it, it would be a good time to de-badge the front if you were ever thinking about doing that. __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

12-13-2013, 10:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	^-- Is that the Stillen lip? Looks nice and not over done. I would say to plastidip fangs and get a lip.

12-13-2013, 11:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Fantastic Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 34 Posts: 197 Drives: 10' T/S 7AT Rep Power: 11	noted The few rough quotes I've gotten will be around the $500 range to repaint. I have not attempted self repair. There are a few spider cracks in the paint. If I decide to live with by painting the fangs myself and tossing the splitter on. I will save about $2-300. What would you guys do? __________________ Rays GramLights 57Fxx BM w/red centers-Michelin Pilot Sport tires-Motordyne CBE-Nismo red calipers-Z1 (SS lines/Slotted rotors)-Motul fluids-Whiteline diff bushings-Redline fluids-JDM fog lamp-GTR start button-Optima Yellow Top-EVO-R B pillars-Custom GPS mount

12-14-2013, 01:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	The spider cracks doesn't look too noticeable. But if you do end up respraying the bumper, make sure to invest in a clear bra then.

12-14-2013, 09:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	Do it once, it will cost more, but get a new bumper and just have them not paint the fang section. __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

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