Zerafians slow build thread~~Round 3~~

[ZontheRocks]

Sweet

[EZT]

Gorgeous!!!!!

[Zerafian]

Just some random pics I took of the car after a cleaning. That and another video of the wrap

[Waiz]

Oh damn

[NecioVato]

that color looks really good - i know you said you wanted to keep it for a short time but honestly - I would consider rocking that for a couple of years or so - looks awesome man.

[Zerafian]

Originally Posted by NecioVato

that color looks really good - i know you said you wanted to keep it for a short time but honestly - I would consider rocking that for a couple of years or so - looks awesome man.

Its actually grown on me over the past couple months. Im pretty sure its staying on the car even when I finally put it up for sale.

The color isn't nearly "in your face" as I originally thought it was. Still stands out but its not like Highlighter bright.

[Zerafian]

Got done with 2 of 3 parts to the photoshoot. This is how brilliant the wrap can get under natural lighting. No flash, strobes, light painting, or post was done, to enhance these shots. The sun was our lighting source 100%.

Its tough to do it all at once since it relies on the sun being somewhat down, giving us about 45-60 minutes to get the brilliant colors and full effects of the vinyl.

Still have a couple rolling shots and static pics to take

[Zerafian]

more photoshoot pics

[Zerafian]

this pic was from today. Getting some CLOSE shots and a couple in front of this mosaic.

Took a quick pic of me waiting for the strobe to go off

[Zerafian]

Finally uploaded all the photoshoot pics onto flickr. I dont really take enough pics of the car to make an IG for the car specifically so Flickr it is!

I didnt realize I had as many pics as I did, though.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/312660...h/51692401902/

[Zerafian]

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[Zerafian]

Step two of the garage is done! Next is the epoxy floor. Went with the standard cabinet set up, wall panel to hang things, and overhead storage. I still need to spray the exposed concret block black and add the black trim, covering Goodalls **** drywall job.

[Zerafian]

not even a month into ownership, the new owner decides to essentially total the car, with air bag deployment.

https://www.copart.com/lot/43077192/...BYGL2Rj1j6IfIY

Someone shared the link with me. I could have sworn they had just mistaken my car for someone else with the same wrap.

Here I was hoping to see them post pics on FB pages and add mods to the car. He certainly went a different route all together. One I wasn't expecting.

Even though I got my money and have a new car, Im legitimately sad. Yesterday I was thinking how I wouldn't mind seeing the car in my driveway still.

[Zerafian]

well, at this point, I might be all done with the car. Spending $8-10k on interior and the same amount for FI, Im not sure Im willing to do that. Even dropping $3500-3700 for nismo seats is something I cant seem to pull the trigger on.

Time to start considering my next ride, in early 2022.

[Zerafian]

I know this is irrelevant to a Z build but its part of my "car journey" so I wanted to share it with you guys. Over 12.5 years on this forum I feel like "what the hell" I might as well.

rented this for a week, last month. It took me forever to find a car rental place that had an R8. They just arent flashy enough when someone wants to rent an exotic, super, or luxury car.

Im not a fan of the soft top but its the only one I could get. I've been highly considering buying one and I figured I could either throw away thousands on renting it for a week, to find out if I really like it and could see myself modifying it..OR...if I took one home and realized a month later, it wasn't for me.

In the end, Im about 95% certain Ill be getting one. I've already priced out wheels, springs, exhaust set up, and tune. Along with 1016 CF bits but those will come much slower. The sale of the Z will feed the mod list most likely.