Local Shop for Tint + Spoiler Installation

b1adesofcha0s · 02-21-2011, 09:38 AM

What about doing something like this:

DIY: Headlight LED's and blackout

It looks really difficult and complicated though.

eastwest2300 · 02-21-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

What about doing something like this:

DIY: Headlight LED's and blackout

It looks really difficult and complicated though.

Yeah, that DIY looks intense, I dont wanna do the whole LED type deal, but I do wanna custom paint the interior pieces, I really think we could get someone thats done it before, to help a few of us out. It'd be fun.

shadoquad · 02-21-2011, 10:04 AM

I'd be afraid to open up the headlight housings. Always be afraid that condensation would form inside.

Custom headlights look good, but it's one mod I'm passing on solely due to risk.

Red__Zed · 02-21-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'd be afraid to open up the headlight housings. Always be afraid that condensation would form inside.

Custom headlights look good, but it's one mod I'm passing on solely due to risk.

Yep. You definitely don't want to be getting condensation in there.

Beyond that, the LEO harassment that comes from having anything done to lights is simply not worth it, at least if you drive the car regularly.

eastwest2300 · 02-21-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'd be afraid to open up the headlight housings. Always be afraid that condensation would form inside.

Custom headlights look good, but it's one mod I'm passing on solely due to risk.

Yeah I hear ya on that, but Im always willing to take chances, so Im gonna play the odds.. lol, and see what happens.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-21-2011, 11:37 AM

Yeah I don't think its worth the trouble. It's also makes it more difficult to bring the car back to stock when trying to sell it. You would have to go through the trouble of buying new headlights and replacing the painted ones or find someone willing to buy it as is. I'm planning on selling it in like 3 years, so I don't want to do something that would be hard to bring back to stock.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-24-2011, 11:10 AM

Spoiler is finally installed!!! Got it done from Christian Auto Body in Laurel for $80. They did a great job.

4r3s · 02-24-2011, 01:59 PM

looks good!

eastwest2300 · 02-26-2011, 08:33 AM

Blade, that looks Bad*ss... excellent job buddy, im loving it. I'm looking forward to getting all my stuff done just like you've done, its on my "to do list"

b1adesofcha0s · 02-26-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Blade, that looks Bad*ss... excellent job buddy, im loving it. I'm looking forward to getting all my stuff done just like you've done, its on my "to do list"

Thanks man! I have some things on my to do list to, but I need to save some money first

You coming out to the track day next Sunday? It would be the perfect chance for you to see my car in person.

eastwest2300 · 02-27-2011, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Thanks man! I have some things on my to do list to, but I need to save some money first

You coming out to the track day next Sunday? It would be the perfect chance for you to see my car in person.

You need to save money? I need to save up money too, thats the story of both our lives.. hehe, I owe less than 12k on my Z, and Im in the final stretch of paying it off, but it seems soo far away..haha.

And track day, I can make it out there, but its gonna be later in the day, I'll get off 2, than head out there, I may bring the girlfriend out there too,

we'll see.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-27-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

You need to save money? I need to save up money too, thats the story of both our lives.. hehe, I owe less than 12k on my Z, and Im in the final stretch of paying it off, but it seems soo far away..haha.

And track day, I can make it out there, but its gonna be later in the day, I'll get off 2, than head out there, I may bring the girlfriend out there too,

we'll see.

Actually it looks like its gonna rain that whole weekend

If it does I will probably reschedule it for the following Sunday.

eastwest2300 · 02-27-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Actually it looks like its gonna rain that whole weekend

If it does I will probably reschedule it for the following Sunday.

Gotcha bro.. Hey blade, how do you like them gas prices?? sucks doesnt it??

b1adesofcha0s · 02-27-2011, 11:54 AM

Ok so I noticed some bubbles in the tint on my right tail light in the past few days, but it wasn't really that big of a deal to me. I woke up this morning and I saw that there was a huge pocket of air underneath the vinyl

I just sent an e-mail to the guy at Xlnt Tint. I hope this gets fixed soon. I washed my car for the first time after getting the tint done yesterday, maybe that Is what caused the problem. I will let you guys know how it goes.

Here are some pics of the tail light:

All the problems are around the edges of the reverse light.

eastwest2300 · 03-01-2011, 10:14 AM

Blade let me know how that works out for ya with your tail lights... Sorry to hear that, but Im glad you're letting us know about it, so we are aware.

02-26-2011, 08:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,035 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684553	Blade, that looks Badss... excellent job buddy, im loving it. I'm looking forward to getting all my stuff done just like you've done, its on my "to do list" __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium*

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eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,035 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684553	Blade let me know how that works out for ya with your tail lights... Sorry to hear that, but Im glad you're letting us know about it, so we are aware. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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02-21-2011, 09:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 143	What about doing something like this: DIY: Headlight LED's and blackout It looks really difficult and complicated though.

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888	I'd be afraid to open up the headlight housings. Always be afraid that condensation would form inside. Custom headlights look good, but it's one mod I'm passing on solely due to risk.

02-21-2011, 11:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 143	Yeah I don't think its worth the trouble. It's also makes it more difficult to bring the car back to stock when trying to sell it. You would have to go through the trouble of buying new headlights and replacing the painted ones or find someone willing to buy it as is. I'm planning on selling it in like 3 years, so I don't want to do something that would be hard to bring back to stock.

02-24-2011, 11:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 143	Spoiler is finally installed!!! Got it done from Christian Auto Body in Laurel for $80. They did a great job.

02-24-2011, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 26	looks good!

02-27-2011, 11:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 143	Ok so I noticed some bubbles in the tint on my right tail light in the past few days, but it wasn't really that big of a deal to me. I woke up this morning and I saw that there was a huge pocket of air underneath the vinyl I just sent an e-mail to the guy at Xlnt Tint. I hope this gets fixed soon. I washed my car for the first time after getting the tint done yesterday, maybe that Is what caused the problem. I will let you guys know how it goes. Here are some pics of the tail light: All the problems are around the edges of the reverse light.