The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXVII

madwi · 06-14-2017, 09:06 AM

These are plastic but I think you can order them with alum. mounts.

ChaseZ · 06-14-2017, 09:08 AM

I'll look into it. Pretty sure I'd want to massage that mounting bracket for a bit cleaner fit. But I'm funny that way

madwi · 06-14-2017, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

I'll look into it. Pretty sure I'd want to massage that mounting bracket for a bit cleaner fit. But I'm funny that way

you can see by the bolt heads, these can be adjusted some more. I literally tossed them on and snapped some pics lol. its all black and I probably wont ever notice it lol

ChaseZ · 06-14-2017, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

you can see by the bolt heads, these can be adjusted some more. I literally tossed them on and snapped some pics lol. its all black and I probably wont ever notice it lol

I wasn't dissing your install at all. Thinking more of the shape of the mounting bracket itself. Can see where it has angular lines where they should be softly rounded to match up with Orem bits; that sort of thing.

It probably is something that you'd be blind to almost as soon as your done, but don't want to end up with a fit and finish like an Evo either

madwi · 06-14-2017, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

I wasn't dissing your install at all. Thinking more of the shape of the mounting bracket itself. Can see where it has angular lines where they should be softly rounded to match up with Orem bits; that sort of thing.

It probably is something that you'd be blind to almost as soon as your done, but don't want to end up with a fit and finish like an Evo either

Gotcha.

I am kinda anal about spacing and as I was taking pics I noticed they need adjusting. I was too lazy to fix it though lol.

onzedge · 06-14-2017, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Gotcha.

I am kinda anal about spacing and as I was taking pics I noticed they need adjusting. I was too lazy to fix it though lol.

I like your mirrors.

Leingod · 06-14-2017, 09:10 AM

I'm honestly considering just trading it in for a newer sport model. Wondering if I can get something for what i am paying now.

Leingod · 06-14-2017, 09:11 AM

Mine is under warranty. I wonder if I could bring it to the dealership and have them look at the front bumper, alignment issues with the hood and fenders, the gap between the headlights and bumper, and the dremeled battery cover.

ChaseZ · 06-14-2017, 09:16 AM

I suspect that wouldn't be covered under warranty but it's definitely worth exploring.

These hoods are easy to align, I've not messed with the fenders but typically aren't too difficult even if a tab that they bolt to needs to be massaged somewhat for a proper fit. The only real adjustment for the bumper cover is the extension that protrudes off the road cradle. Even by yourself it's all very doable just takes a little time and patience.

And perhaps a bit of cursing!

Leingod · 06-14-2017, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

I suspect that wouldn't be covered under warranty but it's definitely worth exploring.

These hoods are easy to align, I've not messed with the fenders but typically aren't too difficult even if a tab that they bolt to needs to be massaged somewhat for a proper fit. The only real adjustment for the bumper cover is the extension that protrudes off the road cradle. Even by yourself it's all very doable just takes a little time and patience.

And perhaps a bit of cursing!

From what I saw when installing the front lip. The left headlight housing bracket was misaligned. When you push hard against the headlight, it becomes flush with the hood, but the bolt holes won't stay aligned to keep it in place. But when you push it to align with the hood, the bottom of the headlight is leaving a gap from the top of the front bumper. I can't readjust the light bracket without removing the fender with is misaligned with the top of the hood. None of which is really visible unless you know what to look for. But it's always in the back of my head that the car is flawed from some shady business in the past.

ChaseZ · 06-14-2017, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

From what I saw when installing the front lip. The left headlight housing bracket was misaligned. When you push hard against the headlight, it becomes flush with the hood, but the bolt holes won't stay aligned to keep it in place. But when you push it to align with the hood, the bottom of the headlight is leaving a gap from the top of the front bumper. I can't readjust the light bracket without removing the fender with is misaligned with the top of the hood. None of which is really visible unless you know what to look for. But it's always in the back of my head that the car is flawed from some shady business in the past.

Maybe it's worth paying for a couple hours at a bodyshop and have them sort it out. That's very much the sort of thing I wouldn't trust a dealer to do any better of a job on than it already is.

Leingod · 06-14-2017, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

Maybe it's worth paying for a couple hours at a bodyshop and have them sort it out. That's very much the sort of thing I wouldn't trust a dealer to do any better of a job on than it already is.

That's true. I just don't want this to snowball into a $1000+ fix for a few inches in fixes. I wonder if a shop would give quotes on what little idea I have.

Leingod · 06-14-2017, 09:31 AM

I wonder how quick I could sell mine...

40th Anniv. 370Z for Sale Chicago

ChaseZ · 06-14-2017, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

I wonder how quick I could sell mine...

40th Anniv. 370Z for Sale Chicago

Nice car, I really like the 40th. Are the really going for that much $$ though? Dang that's pretty good resale value for a seller.

Leingod · 06-14-2017, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

Nice car, I really like the 40th. Are the really going for that much $$ though? Dang that's pretty good resale value for a seller.

I didn't think that price was bad. haha. I def overpaid on mine because they're rare as hell around my area. think mine was 24k after everything was over. Sorta sickening for a 2009.... But it did come with factory warranty left still since it was a CPO.

06-14-2017, 09:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	I'm honestly considering just trading it in for a newer sport model. Wondering if I can get something for what i am paying now. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

06-14-2017, 09:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	Mine is under warranty. I wonder if I could bring it to the dealership and have them look at the front bumper, alignment issues with the hood and fenders, the gap between the headlights and bumper, and the dremeled battery cover. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

06-14-2017, 09:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	I wonder how quick I could sell mine... 40th Anniv. 370Z for Sale Chicago __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

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06-14-2017, 09:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	These are plastic but I think you can order them with alum. mounts.

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ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94684	I'll look into it. Pretty sure I'd want to massage that mounting bracket for a bit cleaner fit. But I'm funny that way

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ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94684	I suspect that wouldn't be covered under warranty but it's definitely worth exploring. These hoods are easy to align, I've not messed with the fenders but typically aren't too difficult even if a tab that they bolt to needs to be massaged somewhat for a proper fit. The only real adjustment for the bumper cover is the extension that protrudes off the road cradle. Even by yourself it's all very doable just takes a little time and patience. And perhaps a bit of cursing!