Skeeterbop

Skeeterbop · 11-19-2011, 08:52 PM

No plans atm. I rarely use my rear view mirror for anything. When I back into a spot I adjust the side mirrors down and in so i don't need the rear view. Then when I get in to leave I move them back.

lochness · 11-19-2011, 10:40 PM

looking good.

Skeeterbop · 11-21-2011, 05:42 PM

Got tracking numbers for my first mods today

Might be getting that Stillen front splitter when it is on special.

Skeeterbop · 11-21-2011, 07:36 PM

Also got a response from Nengun Performance about the Craft Square mirrors. They wanted to clarify what it was I wanted, so I responded with the info they requested. Also included a screenshot of the item from craftsquare.co.jp and hopefully will know more soon. Speed Element hasn't returned a pm or email and neither has Endless USA (US supplier for Craft Square). So right now it looks like Nengun will get my money provided it isn't to much more than what Speed Element had posted.

Skeeterbop · 11-22-2011, 10:22 PM

So an update, Nengun Performance has yet to respond to my reply. But Speed Element did return my email, so I think I may be getting the mirrors early next year, but probably won't have them till late spring early summer due to the time it takes (they said 90-120 days). I'm also crossing my fingers that I might get one of my two packages tomorrow. I didn't realize UPS doesn't deliver the day after Thanksgiving and it looks like it won't be delivered until Monday. The other package is being sent by fedex and was last seen in Hawkins, TX so I'm hoping it might get here tomorrow. If it doesn't it will be here on Friday

Skeeterbop · 11-24-2011, 01:36 AM

First plastidip project and I must say I'm happy with the results. I'll get installed pics tomorrow

SPOHN · 11-24-2011, 07:51 AM

Nice job. I defianlty need to do this next. I'm about to get a bunch of platidip

Skeeterbop · 11-24-2011, 08:19 AM

One of the guys in the Z club here bought 10 cans of the stuff so he could try painting the whole car! lol I managed to find the one can in town that he missed

I must say though, getting the results I wanted was a bit time consuming.DIY incoming

Skeeterbop · 11-24-2011, 08:27 AM

Here is the DIY for getting your side markers done like i have mine.
Step 1: Remove the side markers from the car. (Dallaz has a good diagram of how to do this in his build thread.)

Step 2: Mask off the area you don't want plastidip on. This is the most time consuming part of the whole process since the results are directly affected by the quality of your masking job.

Step 3: Spray on the plastidip. I did a real nice and thick coat.

Step 4: Peel off the tape immediately!! If you let it dry before peeling it will stretch and gives the edges a really crappy look. Once the tape is peeled off let it dry for about 20-30 minutes.

Step 5: Repeat steps 2-4 until you are happy with it. Remember if you don't like it, you can simply peel it off.

SPOHN · 11-24-2011, 08:30 AM

Step 4 seems to be the ticket

Skeeterbop · 11-24-2011, 09:40 AM

Yeah, it really is. I initially tried spraying it then using an exacto knife to cut it out how i wanted, but it didn't give as straight an edge as I wanted. The second try I masked it and let it dry, this gave me the problem I already mentioned. The third time is when I pulled it off while still wet, unlike paint you don't have to worry about it running down the area you had masked off.

bernardio · 11-24-2011, 01:59 PM

Loving the tint job! Looking forward to seeing your z with all the new parts you have on order!

Skeeterbop · 11-25-2011, 06:34 PM

Got the intakes from Z1 today. I'll have pics of eveything later.

shadoquad · 11-25-2011, 06:48 PM

Skeeter, a word of caution.

If you get the Stillen front splitter, you may want to get better screws than what they package. According to a few Z owners here, the default installation screws are cheap, causing the lip to come off at high speeds.

So a trip to Home Depot and a pocket full of change, and you should be all good with regular screws.

haitech · 11-25-2011, 08:06 PM

Got pics of the plastidipped sidemarkers on the car?

11-19-2011, 08:52 PM	#46 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	No plans atm. I rarely use my rear view mirror for anything. When I back into a spot I adjust the side mirrors down and in so i don't need the rear view. Then when I get in to leave I move them back. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-19-2011, 10:40 PM	#47 (permalink)
lochness Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 110 Drives: 12 WRX STI Sedan Rep Power: 14	looking good. __________________ Platinum Graphite 2010 370Z w/ Sport Package SOLD Still for Sale HERE - See if you can count the errors in the post New DD and Fun Car - 2012 DGM STI Sedan

11-21-2011, 05:42 PM	#48 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Got tracking numbers for my first mods today Might be getting that Stillen front splitter when it is on special. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-21-2011, 07:36 PM	#49 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Also got a response from Nengun Performance about the Craft Square mirrors. They wanted to clarify what it was I wanted, so I responded with the info they requested. Also included a screenshot of the item from craftsquare.co.jp and hopefully will know more soon. Speed Element hasn't returned a pm or email and neither has Endless USA (US supplier for Craft Square). So right now it looks like Nengun will get my money provided it isn't to much more than what Speed Element had posted. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-22-2011, 10:22 PM	#50 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	So an update, Nengun Performance has yet to respond to my reply. But Speed Element did return my email, so I think I may be getting the mirrors early next year, but probably won't have them till late spring early summer due to the time it takes (they said 90-120 days). I'm also crossing my fingers that I might get one of my two packages tomorrow. I didn't realize UPS doesn't deliver the day after Thanksgiving and it looks like it won't be delivered until Monday. The other package is being sent by fedex and was last seen in Hawkins, TX so I'm hoping it might get here tomorrow. If it doesn't it will be here on Friday __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-24-2011, 01:36 AM	#51 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	First plastidip project and I must say I'm happy with the results. I'll get installed pics tomorrow __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-24-2011, 07:51 AM	#52 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Nice job. I defianlty need to do this next. I'm about to get a bunch of platidip __________________

11-24-2011, 08:19 AM	#53 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	One of the guys in the Z club here bought 10 cans of the stuff so he could try painting the whole car! lol I managed to find the one can in town that he missed I must say though, getting the results I wanted was a bit time consuming.DIY incoming __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-24-2011, 08:27 AM	#54 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Here is the DIY for getting your side markers done like i have mine. Step 1: Remove the side markers from the car. (Dallaz has a good diagram of how to do this in his build thread.) Step 2: Mask off the area you don't want plastidip on. This is the most time consuming part of the whole process since the results are directly affected by the quality of your masking job. Step 3: Spray on the plastidip. I did a real nice and thick coat. Step 4: Peel off the tape immediately!! If you let it dry before peeling it will stretch and gives the edges a really crappy look. Once the tape is peeled off let it dry for about 20-30 minutes. Step 5: Repeat steps 2-4 until you are happy with it. Remember if you don't like it, you can simply peel it off. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-24-2011, 08:30 AM	#55 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Step 4 seems to be the ticket __________________

11-24-2011, 09:40 AM	#56 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Yeah, it really is. I initially tried spraying it then using an exacto knife to cut it out how i wanted, but it didn't give as straight an edge as I wanted. The second try I masked it and let it dry, this gave me the problem I already mentioned. The third time is when I pulled it off while still wet, unlike paint you don't have to worry about it running down the area you had masked off. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-24-2011, 01:59 PM	#57 (permalink)
bernardio Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 45 Drives: 11 370z PW T SP M6 Rep Power: 13	Loving the tint job! Looking forward to seeing your z with all the new parts you have on order! __________________ - Bernard *2011 370Z Pearl White Touring Sport 6MT* My Gallery and Build Journal

11-25-2011, 06:34 PM	#58 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Got the intakes from Z1 today. I'll have pics of eveything later. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-25-2011, 06:48 PM	#59 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Skeeter, a word of caution. If you get the Stillen front splitter, you may want to get better screws than what they package. According to a few Z owners here, the default installation screws are cheap, causing the lip to come off at high speeds. So a trip to Home Depot and a pocket full of change, and you should be all good with regular screws.

11-25-2011, 08:06 PM	#60 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 14	Got pics of the plastidipped sidemarkers on the car?