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Mr&Mrs 04-14-2013 08:16 PM

Love the calipers!

TaylorRyan370 04-17-2013 11:16 PM

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8431/photo8idb.jpg

Sway 04-18-2013 03:58 AM

omg those brakes are sexy. cant wait to see the rims on and the handles painted...

Jasonle 04-18-2013 04:29 AM

I like that yellow! Nice build :)

TaylorRyan370 04-18-2013 11:10 AM

I am getting my wheels/tires and my test pipes and intakes put on tomorrow at Supreme Performance. I probably won't get my handles painted until next week sometime.

stevennoland 04-18-2013 01:58 PM

Looks sweet! :tiphat:

jae35 04-19-2013 05:54 PM

love the yellow brakes :tup:

TaylorRyan370 04-19-2013 08:52 PM

I got some of my goodies installed today. I am heading to Vegas right now so I'll post some pics on Sunday night.

TaylorRyan370 04-22-2013 12:46 AM

I got in kinda late so I didn't have time to take more pictures. I'll take some tomorrow. I'll just leave this to hold you guys over. :D

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/1350/photo9sk.jpg

EZT 04-22-2013 01:11 AM

That is beautiful

Mr&Mrs 04-22-2013 01:18 AM

Very nice!

TaylorRyan370 04-22-2013 08:34 PM

http://imageshack.us/a/img401/457/dsc1110s.jpg

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SR370z 04-22-2013 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan370 (Post 2260753)
Looks like my headlights won't be painted for a few more weeks. The halos are on backorder :(

I just may attempt to install my front lip and CAI on saturday instead :)

Where did you order your halo's at?

Did you powder coat those calipers or did you buy new ones? How much did it cost if you got them powder coated?

TaylorRyan370 04-22-2013 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by andyt421 (Post 2280021)
Where did you order your halo's at?

Did you powder coat those calipers or did you buy new ones? How much did it cost if you got them powder coated?

Idk where the halos are from. I am getting the headlight housing painted by someone And they are also ordering and installing the halos for me.

I painted the calipers myself with high temp engine spray paint from PepBoys. I ordered the Akebono decals online. Then cleared it with high temp clear.

SR370z 04-22-2013 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaylorRyan370 (Post 2280030)
Idk where the halos are from. I am getting the headlight housing painted by someone And they are also ordering and installing the halos for me.

I painted the calipers myself with high temp engine spray paint from PepBoys. I ordered the Akebono decals online. Then cleared it with high temp clear.

Wow thanks for the info! Helps a lot :tiphat:

Did you have to remove the calipers or did you just cover it while it's on the car and just spray?

How many inches is the decal on the calipers?

TaylorRyan370 04-22-2013 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyt421 (Post 2280034)
Wow thanks for the info! Helps a lot :tiphat:

Did you have to remove the calipers or did you just cover it while it's on the car and just spray?

I masked off the rotor. First it needs to be cleaned with brake cleaner. I spent about $28 for paint and the decals. Bargain modding in style! Lol

Mr&Mrs 04-22-2013 11:42 PM

You done a great job painting them. I am to impatient to paint anything decent, I never let things dry long enough :icon17:

TaylorRyan370 04-22-2013 11:45 PM

Decals here: http://www.the370z.com/body-interior...-decals-5.html

I hate painting too. I have no patience. I knicked the caliper with the wheel and had to touch it up, it was still a little wet. I didn't want to wait until they dried lol. But I definitely recommend waiting til they are dry before putting the wheels on.

SR370z 04-22-2013 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaylorRyan370 (Post 2280040)
I masked off the rotor. First it needs to be cleaned with brake cleaner. I spent about $28 for paint and the decals. Bargain modding in style! Lol

Wow it shows that you did an amazing job! I thought a pro did that haha. What did you masked it off with, if I may ask?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs (Post 2280045)
You done a great job painting them. I am to impatient to paint anything decent, I never let things dry long enough :icon17:

I too am impatient.. How long did you take between each coat and how many coats?

TaylorRyan370 04-22-2013 11:48 PM

I masked it off with tape and newspaper/trash bags. I waited about 5 mins between each coat. I did 5 or so light coats. Let it dry all the way for about 45 mins... It was warm out btw. Then 3 light coats of clear. I didn't paint the backside of the calipers. You can't see them anyways.

SR370z 04-22-2013 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaylorRyan370 (Post 2280053)
I masked it off with tape and newspaper/trash bags. I waited about 5 mins between each coat. I did 5 or so light coats. Let it dry all the way for about 45 mins... It was warm out btw. Then 3 light coats of clear. I didn't paint the backside of the calipers. You can't see them anyways.

Aight thanks for the tip! I might try this when I get my car back from the shop since my bumper got messed up on sunday which was my birthday... Made my birthday turn into hell.. Can you post exactly what you bought like the name of the clear and the brand of the spray can?

TaylorRyan370 04-22-2013 11:56 PM

Dupicolor Engine Enamel... You'll only need one can of whatever color you want and one can of clear. The color and clear are both the same brand and name, Duplicolor.

SR370z 04-22-2013 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaylorRyan370 (Post 2280076)
Dupicolor Engine Enamel... You'll only need one can of whatever color you want and one can of clear. The color and clear are both the same brand and name, Duplicolor.

:tiphat: to the quick response! Really appreciate you taking the time to answer all my question's!

TaylorRyan370 04-27-2013 02:02 AM

Headlights painted tomorrow... Or today technically :)

I attempted to install my new AeroJacket spoiler but cannot get the stock spoiler off. I am going to see if the body shop can do it Monday when they paint my door handles black.

TaylorRyan370 04-28-2013 09:09 PM

Today at the Z West Coast Nationals...

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http://imageshack.us/a/img189/1926/dsc1128yd.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img211/6116/dsc1130d.jpg

Took first place in my class!

http://imageshack.us/a/img405/3880/photo10ww.jpg

And I got my car signed by Randy Rodriguez, the designer of the 370Z.

http://imageshack.us/a/img515/4707/dsc1132d.jpg

SR370z 04-28-2013 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaylorRyan370 (Post 2290524)
Today at the Z West Coast Nationals...

http://imageshack.us/a/img211/6116/dsc1130d.jpg

Took first place in my class!

http://imageshack.us/a/img405/3880/photo10ww.jpg

And I got my car signed by Randy Rodriguez, the designer of the 370Z.

http://imageshack.us/a/img515/4707/dsc1132d.jpg


Congrats on the win!

Mr&Mrs 04-29-2013 03:23 AM

That is so coool!!!!

sfearl1 04-29-2013 09:19 AM

Nice build! Any closer shots of your headlights?

speedfreek 04-29-2013 09:59 AM

Coming together nicely. Can't make my mind up on these or some F14's.

TaylorRyan370 04-29-2013 10:46 AM

Thanks.

I'll take some closer photos of my headlights and post them later this week. I just dropped off my to get my door handles painted and my spoiler installed.

SR370z 05-01-2013 05:58 PM

How long did you have to wait to drive when you painted your engine cover?

TaylorRyan370 05-01-2013 06:02 PM

I let it dry for a few hours in the sun. Then I installed it and drove my car. Just make sure it's completely dry. To be safe, overnight.

TaylorRyan370 05-01-2013 09:49 PM

Spoiler installed and door handles painted!

http://imageshack.us/a/img825/3875/dsc1142x.jpg

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speedfreek 05-02-2013 08:26 AM

Any plans to black out the tails darker since you are near murdered out?

I need that spoiler too!

TaylorRyan370 05-02-2013 10:01 AM

They are pretty dark as is now. The lights are on and I think it's the camera that made them look brighter.

TaylorRyan370 05-02-2013 02:54 PM

After hearing/seeing the fitment issues with the EVO-R diffuser... I decided to pay a little more and order the Fujimura one from Japan instead :D Once that is installed my car will be complete!

sfearl1 05-02-2013 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaylorRyan370 (Post 2297498)
After hearing/seeing the fitment issues with the EVO-R diffuser... I decided to pay a little more and order the Fujimura one from Japan instead :D Once that is installed my car will be complete!

Famous last words.. my car was supposed to be "complete" after I got spacers and springs a year and a half ago :bowrofl:

TaylorRyan370 05-02-2013 08:52 PM

My car will be done! I need that money for my 69 Camaro. I already spent more than I said I would lol.

TaylorRyan370 05-02-2013 10:12 PM

Swapped out the amber front turn signal bulbs for chrome ones

Before
http://imageshack.us/a/img442/2767/photo13gh.jpg

After
http://imageshack.us/a/img593/918/photo22vl.jpg

Took two shots on my iPhone... I thought the car looked mean in this lighting haha

http://imageshack.us/a/img402/450/photo32a.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img7/8207/photo42cj.jpg

TaylorRyan370 05-06-2013 08:33 PM

Some shots another member took at a recent meet...

http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps9befc418.jpg

http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps8d423d88.jpg


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