Hello from Brazilian in Atlanta, GA! (New 370 Z 2013 dark Grey with Black Rims etc
 

Hello Dear Nissan Z Lovers (Or Nissan at all!).

Before I even begin to introduce myself, I must say it is a real shame that I did not know about the 370 Z (or even 350 Z) a lot better before I bought it.

My name is Guilherme (Gui nickname). I've moved from Brazil to USA last year Nov. 2012, but lived in California for 7 years when younger.

I went from renting 2013 Mustang's, Mazda 3, etc in one full year until I gained enough credit history to make my purchase. I was going to buy a one down payment car, but long story short, the deal of my life came up with a friend here (also brazilian) who sold me a brand new Nissan 370 Z 2013 test drive from Nissan dealer for an excellent price with only 1,200 miles. I ended up financing a small portion to boost my credit history even more. It is a Win-Win situation in all aspects. More credit history, top notch car, low mileage, low price, extremely fast car, 2 years warranty in still.

I am in love. This resumes the entire story.

In less than a month, already did some major modification on the visual side.

The Z when purchased and washed. I'm missing the left front LED. It came to his dealer this way and he asked if I wanted the new LED back which would cost 800 at Nissan, or 500 more less at aftermarket, or the discount. I went with discount and trying to figure out cheaper options. Any suggestions on workarounds?
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The special 18' Enkei Rims designed for Nissan
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Tint windows done.
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Front
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G35 19' Loaner rims while doing muffler delete. I am in love with the sound, seriously.
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Plasti Dip on Enkei 19' rims, and front bumper to a "somewhat GTR look a like".
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Door handles were a bit off being shiny silver, so I dipped them too.
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Front done.
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Exhaust tip painted black and finally back done.
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Edited to attach a new "back" angle picture without being shaky.
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Please, feel free to send compliments, or any good suggest criticism for me to get it better.

I personally don't like rear spoilers because I like the "Panamera somewhat kinda of look like" (Yeah, I love somewhat kinda of looks haha).

Thank you guys!

Gui

72 views and no reply? not even 1 welcome (even from moderators lol)? I was hoping to make "370" friends :( haha

Congrats on your new Z!


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Let me be the one of the first to say :welcome: ! Great looking ride and this is the best forum on the Interweb.

Maybe everyone is still Christmas shopping, that's why no one said :tiphat: yet.

Thank you Sir.

Haha so it actually worked. I'm no big drama, but those always get attention, huh? hahah

Actually xxAGAVExx beat you to it haha, but thanks for the welcome and compliments Mr. mults!

I haven't been this excited about a car I had in a long while, and I love cars. There are so many other things I want to keep doing to it which makes part of all the fun. My goal is to learn from the best here.

Welcome and Congrats! :hello:

awesome job, throw some spacers and make the dipped rays pop baby...looking really good though!

Congrats! :hello:

Hi

Bem-vindo

Haha, now it was me with delay on replys. That was due to Holidays, sorry about that.

Thank you!

Thank you Ma'am! By that you mean, lower it? I'm not familiar with all tunning terms, since I come from Brazil hehe. Thanks for the compliments though. You got a nice one too!

Thank you!

Hi there!

Opa, obrigado Loiro! :)

By the way, this pic from the "back" sort of angle is better. The other one was a little shaky.

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Welcome aboard - I got my Z this year too.

Thanks buddy! Welcome to you too!

You got crickets after your 1st post with lots of pics? Not one after 72 views? Let me prescribe some welcome pills. WELCOME aboard! Hope you don't go overboard on the dip.

Check out Zatlanta on Facebook. We have tons of events always going on.

Ok, I googled spacers and all.

Anybody recommend a specific "not too expensive" spacer to go with the Z's? Or does that depend on rim sizes, tire, etc? I'm new to spacers.

Thanks!

Hahha, exactly! I know I might not have the best looking car on everyone's opinion (although its the most in mine :D), but I was looking for some feedback. I appreciate the pills, Doc!

I'm done with the dip. That is truly all I wanted. I wasn't planning on the door knobs (not sure you call it that in the US), but it was just too shiny compared to the car overall.

Now all I'm doing is fixing my LED on the left so I can turn it on all the time, and then maybe throwing some spacers, or lowering it just a tad so the rims look bigger. What you think?

AWESOME! I will def. join that. Thanks for that!

Oi!
I ordered the Z1 spacer, those are not expensive, $88 f $103 rear,
went with 20mm front and 25mm rear.
gonna install the spacer this weekend, will post some Pict before and after.

Or does that depend on rim sizes, tire, etc? I'm new to spacers.
no, the spacer help the Z look better, give it a wide stance and more aggressive look :tup:

Congrats and Welcome!