VA Beach/Hampton Roads

Voice59 · 04-17-2015, 06:09 PM

Yeah, I'm selling them for 800 picked up

Voice59 · 04-17-2015, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bkngo

Alright getting a quote from Superior auto body and detailing. It is a flex additive used to make the paint more pliable and limit damage from rock chips and cracks...

After I get it repainted... I'm gonna get it clear bra.

bkngo · 04-17-2015, 06:20 PM

Cool Kai...

Voice59 · 04-17-2015, 08:17 PM

Tuner fest in Portsmouth if anyone's down.

Tigger · 04-17-2015, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bkngo

Alright getting a quote from Superior auto body and detailing. It is a flex additive used to make the paint more pliable and limit damage from rock chips and cracks...

Flex agent can severely yellow your paint. Byproduct of trying to get it to be more flexible. That's fiberglass so there really won't be much in the way of flex. If you get enough flex to chip/crack the paint, you'll be looking at bigger problems such as cracked/broken fiberglass. I wouldn't even suggest they add more flex agent. Get it painted and clear bra the front end after the paint has fully cured. This takes about 30-45 days.

Suggestion for when you go to pick it up from the paint shop. Make damn sure the paint matches. My paint guy had a seriously hard time color matching my **** and it isn't even the 40th color. Lots of shops tend to veer into the reds. Mine was yellow and then red after the repaint. You won't get an exact match but make sure you are ok with it before you roll out.

Also check the fitment around the light housings. Push where the tabs are supposed to be and see if it pops in and then back out when you release. That'll tell you if they actually fitted it correctly. Sometimes they start sanding and cutting and it'll create serious gaps that you won't initially notice. Check and make sure your fender liners are tucked and locked in like they're supposed to be and not hanging free.

Also, MAKE SURE THEY FIT THE DAMN THING BEFORE THEY PAINT IT!!!!!

If there are fitment problems you have to contact the vendor before they paint it or it is on you!

3M has a new clear bra product out that is incredibly thin (almost like plastic wrap) that is remarkable in effectiveness. I know a guy with a new GT3 that got it on the entire car. Can't tell it is even on there.

Tigger · 04-17-2015, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Voice59

Tuner fest in Portsmouth if anyone's down.

bkngo · 04-18-2015, 04:50 AM

John, I might have you stop by the shop with me before I pick her up. LOL... I am paranoid that I will get a rock chip if I waited 30 days because this is my DD.

Tigger · 04-18-2015, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bkngo

John, I might have you stop by the shop with me before I pick her up. LOL... I am paranoid that I will get a rock chip if I waited 30 days because this is my DD.

Lol. If I'm available I'll join you. But yeah man. That's part of the hell that is modding your dd. I had several rental cars for several days at a time. Sucks. But I think that once you do this you will soon find that you'll want a cheap beater for a daily. Not to beat this again but... Fiberglass. Trust me on this. If you go through the trouble to do all this work, get a dd. Repairing fiberglass, while not the worst thing in the world to do, is still a bitch. Not to say it can't happen on a weekend cruise in the sticks, but it is less likely than typical day to day driving.

bkngo · 04-18-2015, 05:34 AM

This is my 3rd body kit that I've owned, but the first for my Z. I know the aches and pains of keeping it clean... I won't drop my ride this time (so stressful getting in and out of driveways) and I will get a clear bra this time around.

BTW, I found a good deal on some Volk GTS in phantom black. I think that would look good with the ZL kit.

bkngo · 04-18-2015, 05:41 AM

Does anyone know of a reputable exhaust shop? I need to weld some SS quad tips to the FI exhaust. I hope it does not change the sound of the exhaust too much...

bkngo · 04-18-2015, 05:49 AM

I am thinking about this for the ZL rear bumper...

Requires welding onto existing pipe.
•Sharp Edge - Highly polished stainless steel.
•Double walled tips.
•Dual outlet - Single inlet.
•Slant cut.
•Round inlet - dual round outlets.
•Inlet Diameter: 2.5"
•Outside Diameter: Dual Round 3"
•Overall Width: 6.38"
•Overall Length: 9.5"

bkngo · 04-18-2015, 05:55 AM

I'm going with this for the mesh sheets:

Tigger · 04-18-2015, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkngo

This is my 3rd body kit that I've owned, but the first for my Z. I know the aches and pains of keeping it clean... I won't drop my ride this time (so stressful getting in and out of driveways) and I will get a clear bra this time around.

BTW, I found a good deal on some Volk GTS in phantom black. I think that would look good with the ZL kit.

Oh ok. Gotcha. Well good luck no matter what!

Tigger · 04-18-2015, 06:14 AM

If you find an exhaust shop that can do some good welding let me know. I'm still looking myself.

bkngo · 04-18-2015, 06:35 AM

John, I will... I might even ask some of my HT friends

04-17-2015, 06:09 PM	#2791 (permalink)
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04-17-2015, 06:20 PM	#2793 (permalink)
bkngo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio Posts: 653 Drives: 09 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 38	Cool Kai... __________________ Fly1 Zele\|Stillen G3\|FI CBE 18" RES w/quad tips\|FI RTP\|UpRev\|IJDM LED Halos\|6k HIDs\|LEDs\|JDM PW Shifter\|NAVTOOL V2

04-17-2015, 08:17 PM	#2794 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Tuner fest in Portsmouth if anyone's down. __________________ Amuse//GTM//Stance//Z1//ONEighty//Defi//VolkRacing//FLy1Motorsports Seibon//FastIntentions//Zspeed//Mishimoto//EBC//Innovate//Defi//Ichiba Quaife//RJM//Galeforce//ShineAuto//TWM//IG @n0w_u_z_me

04-18-2015, 04:50 AM	#2797 (permalink)
bkngo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio Posts: 653 Drives: 09 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 38	John, I might have you stop by the shop with me before I pick her up. LOL... I am paranoid that I will get a rock chip if I waited 30 days because this is my DD. __________________ Fly1 Zele\|Stillen G3\|FI CBE 18" RES w/quad tips\|FI RTP\|UpRev\|IJDM LED Halos\|6k HIDs\|LEDs\|JDM PW Shifter\|NAVTOOL V2

04-18-2015, 05:34 AM	#2799 (permalink)
bkngo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio Posts: 653 Drives: 09 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 38	This is my 3rd body kit that I've owned, but the first for my Z. I know the aches and pains of keeping it clean... I won't drop my ride this time (so stressful getting in and out of driveways) and I will get a clear bra this time around. BTW, I found a good deal on some Volk GTS in phantom black. I think that would look good with the ZL kit. __________________ Fly1 Zele\|Stillen G3\|FI CBE 18" RES w/quad tips\|FI RTP\|UpRev\|IJDM LED Halos\|6k HIDs\|LEDs\|JDM PW Shifter\|NAVTOOL V2

04-18-2015, 05:41 AM	#2800 (permalink)
bkngo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio Posts: 653 Drives: 09 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 38	Does anyone know of a reputable exhaust shop? I need to weld some SS quad tips to the FI exhaust. I hope it does not change the sound of the exhaust too much... __________________ Fly1 Zele\|Stillen G3\|FI CBE 18" RES w/quad tips\|FI RTP\|UpRev\|IJDM LED Halos\|6k HIDs\|LEDs\|JDM PW Shifter\|NAVTOOL V2

04-18-2015, 05:49 AM	#2801 (permalink)
bkngo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio Posts: 653 Drives: 09 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 38	I am thinking about this for the ZL rear bumper... Requires welding onto existing pipe. •Sharp Edge - Highly polished stainless steel. •Double walled tips. •Dual outlet - Single inlet. •Slant cut. •Round inlet - dual round outlets. •Inlet Diameter: 2.5" •Outside Diameter: Dual Round 3" •Overall Width: 6.38" •Overall Length: 9.5" __________________ Fly1 Zele\|Stillen G3\|FI CBE 18" RES w/quad tips\|FI RTP\|UpRev\|IJDM LED Halos\|6k HIDs\|LEDs\|JDM PW Shifter\|NAVTOOL V2

04-18-2015, 05:55 AM	#2802 (permalink)
bkngo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio Posts: 653 Drives: 09 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 38	I'm going with this for the mesh sheets: __________________ Fly1 Zele\|Stillen G3\|FI CBE 18" RES w/quad tips\|FI RTP\|UpRev\|IJDM LED Halos\|6k HIDs\|LEDs\|JDM PW Shifter\|NAVTOOL V2

04-18-2015, 06:14 AM	#2804 (permalink)
Tigger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NM Posts: 8,063 Drives: Awedeeeeee Rep Power: 602	If you find an exhaust shop that can do some good welding let me know. I'm still looking myself.

04-18-2015, 06:35 AM	#2805 (permalink)
bkngo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio Posts: 653 Drives: 09 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 38	John, I will... I might even ask some of my HT friends Tigger likes this. __________________ Fly1 Zele\|Stillen G3\|FI CBE 18" RES w/quad tips\|FI RTP\|UpRev\|IJDM LED Halos\|6k HIDs\|LEDs\|JDM PW Shifter\|NAVTOOL V2

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