Local Shop for Tint + Spoiler Installation

b1adesofcha0s · 02-20-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Im not ure how I'd go about planning something like this, I guess what I could do is start a new thread, and get a sense of whos down to do it, and plan it a month to 2 months out. Have people bring their own tools, and hopefully find someone who knows how to actually do it, and have them take the lead on it.

And, you're car is silver, I think, if you found your car's paint color, that would look pretty sick. Just my 2 cents.

Sounds like a plan to make a plan, lol.

I think my headlights are fine the way they are. My car is platinum graphite which is a gray that's darker than the silver color. If it was a darker gray like the 40th Z, then maybe I would do it. After the spoiler, I think my Z is good in the looks department. Now its time to move on to performance

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, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

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

Yeah it does. I get my gas from Sam's Club, so its still cheaper than most gas stations. Filled up for like $3.27/gal a few days ago and it was $3.62/gal across the street

02-26-2011, 08:33 AM	#55 (permalink)
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b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	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: 3886	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	#52 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	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	#53 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	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	#54 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 24	looks good!