What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

SLOPOS · 02-20-2022, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by INV_MY_370

U think I didnt try this. I tryed break cleaner, acitone, gas, rubbing alcohal, and few other things. I have no clue what was on there. But ot wasnt any old paint out of a spray can.

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Oh jeeze, that's crazy. Came out great though!

INV_MY_370 · 02-20-2022, 08:23 PM

Yep all the way down to 10,000 grit paper making sure there very lil paper scratches as posable. Then finally the meguiars plastX

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SLOPOS · 02-22-2022, 06:25 PM

Yay, no more front plate holes! I'm usually against carbon fiber that adds weight but I couldn't look at the holes anymore and got this used from a forum member for $80 shipped. Used some 3M 300LSE tape and pretty sure it's permanently bonded to the bumper now.

INV_MY_370 · 02-22-2022, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOPOS

Yay, no more front plate holes! I'm usually against carbon fiber that adds weight but I couldn't look at the holes anymore and got this used from a forum member for $80 shipped. Used some 3M 300LSE tape and pretty sure it's permanently bonded to the bumper now.

Looks good, now get rid of that hamburger badge.

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SLOPOS · 02-23-2022, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by INV_MY_370

Looks good, now get rid of that hamburger badge.

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Every time I've ever used after market badges I ended up regretting it - they just never seem to be the same quality and fit as factory badges. Any you can suggest?

cv129 · 02-23-2022, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOPOS

Every time I've ever used after market badges I ended up regretting it - they just never seem to be the same quality and fit as factory badges. Any you can suggest?

https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/370z03b

I have the Z logo ones (not Evo R) on the wife's car and they felt like OEM. I will replace mine with the satin silver ones when I don't feel lazy.

INV_MY_370 · 02-24-2022, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOPOS

Every time I've ever used after market badges I ended up regretting it - they just never seem to be the same quality and fit as factory badges. Any you can suggest?

I designed and 3d printed my own

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JARblue · 02-23-2022, 08:33 AM

The Z has been in the shop since Christmas. Finally picked it up yesterday. Glad I was able to reschedule today's trip to Dallas for better weather next week.

Been driving a crappy Mitsubishi Mirage G4 5spd lately. First got in the Z and was extremely surprised how unfamiliar it felt. About 1/4 miles and a few gear shifts later it feels like home

NecioVato · 02-23-2022, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

The Z has been in the shop since Christmas. Finally picked it up yesterday. Glad I was able to reschedule today's trip to Dallas for better weather next week.

Been driving a crappy Mitsubishi Mirage G4 5spd lately. First got in the Z and was extremely surprised how unfamiliar it felt. About 1/4 miles and a few gear shifts later it feels like home

Made it a point to go out yesterday for a drive bc you are right - it's COLD in the DFW right now and only going to get worse tonight with ice and whatnot.

ZontheRocks · 02-23-2022, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

The Z has been in the shop since Christmas. Finally picked it up yesterday. Glad I was able to reschedule today's trip to Dallas for better weather next week.

Been driving a crappy Mitsubishi Mirage G4 5spd lately. First got in the Z and was extremely surprised how unfamiliar it felt. About 1/4 miles and a few gear shifts later it feels like home

What was all that was done? Which pile of parts were able to get thrown on the Z?

JARblue · 02-23-2022, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ZontheRocks

What was all that was done? Which pile of parts were able to get thrown on the Z?

Not a planned visit to the shop. The Z has a new bumper, RH fender and wheel after an ill-advised attempt at off-roading.

ZontheRocks · 02-24-2022, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Not a planned visit to the shop. The Z has a new bumper, RH fender and wheel after an ill-advised attempt at off-roading.

Glad you have her back in your hands and fixed up!

FrankEtier · 02-23-2022, 09:03 AM

Looked at the weather and realized the Z is not moving from garage until Saturday at best.

Cyber370 · 02-23-2022, 09:36 AM

Just installed OEM illuminated kick plates on my Nismo. I like them a lot. Not too flashy and love the aluminum. Pretty straight forward install but had to remove a few internal panels to pass wiring. The rest was plug and play using supplied t-harness.

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Spooler · 02-23-2022, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber370

Just installed OEM illuminated kick plates on my Nismo. I like them a lot. Not too flashy and love the aluminum. Pretty straight forward install but had to remove a few internal panels to pass wiring. The rest was plug and play using supplied t-harness.

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I still have a new set in the box. I will get them installed one day. LOL

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Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	Just installed OEM illuminated kick plates on my Nismo. I like them a lot. Not too flashy and love the aluminum. Pretty straight forward install but had to remove a few internal panels to pass wiring. The rest was plug and play using supplied t-harness. 81A4A551-2ADD-4C54-AC83-F5A5D2D6524B.jpg 5E317653-6833-46AC-9B99-7B8386000EC3.jpg __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)* Last edited by Cyber370; 02-23-2022 at 09:42 AM.

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INV_MY_370 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 84 Drives: 2012-Gun Metallic-MT Rep Power: 3363	Yep all the way down to 10,000 grit paper making sure there very lil paper scratches as posable. Then finally the meguiars plastX Sent from my GM1917 using Tapatalk