What did you do with your Z today

kenchan · 06-28-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

^ hehe I figured you'd like that term. I should edit it to say "kenchan'd is hip for motored which is slang for drove"

Yeah as far as keeping good distance, I still do that no matter what, but sometimes on the highway, it's unavoidable to get behind semi's or cars that just go off of the main road into the sides and kick up all these rocks.... Chances are slim, but it's happened to me more than 1x already. And all it takes is that 1 time, then you have a permanent chip arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh

true that.

i have a small ding on my bumper from a dumptruck that dropped a rock when my G was only a week old.

im kinda over it now after 7yrs.

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Originally Posted by Econ

so can i say..."I kenchan boated my gf" in my Z.....

kenchan · 06-28-2011, 12:00 PM

im going to see how well the kid's recaro booster seat fits the Z... my older kid's been pretty good lately.

TruKoi · 06-28-2011, 12:41 PM

At stealership getting front bumper deflector installed...which was missing when I purchased the car..

kenchan · 06-28-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TruKoi

At stealership getting front bumper deflector installed...which was missing when I purchased the car..

sucks. but glad you caught it in time.

those things are pretty easy to install if you have rivet tool... another tool i need to get down the road... (not for this purpose but a tool to have in general).

wth's with the global shortage of 25mm ichiba spacers?

AlexRaymond19 · 06-28-2011, 07:05 PM

So i pulled up to a stop light today at an intersection that only has a left turn, with 2 lanes merging into one. There is a huge line of traffic so i say screw it and went in the right lane where there was no one. I have the windows down and the music going, enjoying myself, when all of a sudden i head ''HEY!'' I think to myself oh god, what now. Figuring someone was trying to yell at me for ''cutting in line''. So i turn my head hesitantly to the left and see a dude hanging his arms out the window. I turn my music down and say whats up? He replies ''sick car man, let me get a photo'' and i said sure. He took several, and the driver was kind enough to let me into traffic with no issues :-) Kinda turned my not so good say better. Has this ever happend to anyone?

kenchan · 06-28-2011, 07:15 PM

Alex- quite a story !

fullmonty · 06-28-2011, 07:34 PM

I had some guy working a Lowes come up to me and chatted me up about the car Sunday. Made my day

Dembflyr · 06-28-2011, 08:11 PM

Sunday must have been a chat up a Z owner day.

I was coming out of a hardware store when I noticed three guys around my Z. As I walked up one said "what kind of turbo kit do you have on that?"

I tried to play it off but they obviously knew what they were looking at.

Turns out one of them has a 2010 Nismo and one of the other had intalled a turbo kit on a 350.

happytheman · 06-28-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dembflyr

Sunday must have been a chat up a Z owner day.

I was coming out of a hardware store when I noticed three guys around my Z. As I walked up one said "what kind of turbo kit do you have on that?"

I tried to play it off but they obviously knew what they were looking at.

Turns out one of them has a 2010 Nismo and one of the other had intalled a turbo kit on a 350.

You tried to play it off as in..."turbo..what turbo"?

FromG2Z · 06-28-2011, 11:25 PM

^ what haters have you seen here towards your car????

FromG2Z · 06-28-2011, 11:39 PM

Make that a Monday too, for people commenting on our cars.

So I took the wife out to dinner tonight for her birthday. Upon returning to my car, a very nice elder gentlemanand his wife were sitting in the car stall next to mine, having some ice cream as it was a gorgeous summer night. Apparently, they've been there a while. As I approach the Z with my wife, the man speaks out, "What kind of car is that???". I proceed to answer accordingly. He goes on to say (I kid you not), "My... That has to be the most beautiful car I have ever seen. They really got the lines right on the car. My wife and I walked around your car and had a real good look at it."

Word for word... that's what he said... Best compliment I have ever gotten for a car I've owned, especially coming from a guy maybe in his 50's or 60's... assuming he's seen his fair share of "beautiful" cars, saying that my Z was one of them, if not the best, says a lot about our cars. Made me feel all giddy inside. We chatted for a while longer, and he was impressed at how our cars cost under 40k... a testament to Nissan design.

Anyways, building off of what I posted this morning, I got the car back from the shop, had the 3M CF rear valence installed, and clear bra for a-pillars and headlights. Here's some pics... forgive the phone quality pics. No DSLR with me. I'll do a better photo shoot this weekend after a good detail. Am really loving the new rear valence look. Much needed to break up all that white in the rear. Draws the attention to my sweet pipes

The 1st pic was also the spot where the old chap was parked next to me... sorry the shot was a little far and quality was low. I zoomed in on my camera phone from the bench across the street as we too ate some ice cream. Since there were a lot of folks out and about, me taking a pic of my own car up close on a busy street prolly wouldn't bode too well.

The 2nd and 3rd pics are of the clear bra on the pillar and headlights, if you're thinking "What's so special about these pics?" That's the whole point... you can barely (if at all) see the edges. My guy made sure to go all the way to the edges... (p.s. now that I have seen his work, I am still debating whether or not to clear bra the hood and fenders.

happytheman · 06-29-2011, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Make that a Monday too, for people commenting on our cars.

So I took the wife out to dinner tonight for her birthday. Upon returning to my car, a very nice elder gentlemanand his wife were sitting in the car stall next to mine, having some ice cream as it was a gorgeous summer night. Apparently, they've been there a while. As I approach the Z with my wife, the man speaks out, "What kind of car is that???". I proceed to answer accordingly. He goes on to say (I kid you not), "My... That has to be the most beautiful car I have ever seen. They really got the lines right on the car. My wife and I walked around your car and had a real good look at it."

Word for word... that's what he said... Best compliment I have ever gotten for a car I've owned, especially coming from a guy maybe in his 50's or 60's... assuming he's seen his fair share of "beautiful" cars, saying that my Z was one of them, if not the best, says a lot about our cars. Made me feel all giddy inside. We chatted for a while longer, and he was impressed at how our cars cost under 40k... a testament to Nissan design.

Anyways, building off of what I posted this morning, I got the car back from the shop, had the 3M CF rear valence installed, and clear bra for a-pillars and headlights. Here's some pics... forgive the phone quality pics. No DSLR with me. I'll do a better photo shoot this weekend after a good detail. Am really loving the new rear valence look. Much needed to break up all that white in the rear. Draws the attention to my sweet pipes

The 1st pic was also the spot where the old chap was parked next to me... sorry the shot was a little far and quality was low. I zoomed in on my camera phone from the bench across the street as we too ate some ice cream. Since there were a lot of folks out and about, me taking a pic of my own car up close on a busy street prolly wouldn't bode too well.

Nice! I love it when I receive totally unsolicited compliments! Makes me feel so good!

I like the rear valance!

in for DSLR pics of it! I've been wondering whether I should get mine done matte, or gloss.

I haven't really been planning on CF bits, but only because of the reported yellowing. Any idea how well the CF vinyl will hold up?

Econ · 06-29-2011, 08:10 AM

looks good FromG2Z

i wish i got clearbra'd when i bought the car.... oh well..

FromG2Z · 06-29-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Nice! I love it when I receive totally unsolicited compliments! Makes me feel so good!

I like the rear valance!

in for DSLR pics of it! I've been wondering whether I should get mine done matte, or gloss.

I haven't really been planning on CF bits, but only because of the reported yellowing. Any idea how well the CF vinyl will hold up?

Thanks bud... I appreciate it. Yeah, I was totally taken aback by that man's compliment. It did really make me appreciate my car EVEN more than I already do. I just love my Z. Best car I have owned... thus far.

As for the CF bits, I used the 3M CF wrap. They actually come in diff't colors... way cool. Buddy of mine used the silver CF wrap on his silver STi to contrast it nicely. It wraps REALLY well, esp around corners...very forgiving. You just need to find a really good installer. Durability wise, I have not heard negative things. I have not heard of yellowing either.

The best part??? If you feel like switching or changing or because for some reason it did yellow, just have it peeled off!!! and put another! It's not permanent, like paint.... Also, I believe it's warrantied from peeling and discoloration anyways (3M warranty), just like the clear bra. I might be wrong. Someone else can chime in.

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Originally Posted by Econ

looks good FromG2Z

i wish i got clearbra'd when i bought the car.... oh well..

Thanks Econ... yeah, the clear bra is probably the best mod a car enthusiast can do on their cars... For me, I really don't like "edges" or lines... so when I do the clear bras, I do a "whole" panel...i.e. front bumper, a-pillars, mirrors, etc. It has really saved my bumper. I have ZERO chips after numerous highway jaunts. Also, it's warrantied as aforementioned...

P.S. What do you guys think of putting 3M CF on my mirrors? I don't want to go overboard... but my 3M guy was saying that would look great?!?!?!?!

Fire · 06-29-2011, 09:47 AM

Hey From. Had a few detractors post in different areas. A couple said they didn't like my flat black on red. Another post says that they think the vert is ugly. And ofcourse you have the many putting down the AT. As I said though I have never had a negative comment inperson. That includes the Imports at Carlisle with hundreds of people at the show. The good thing is that no matter what others say here I'm the only one that I need to please. And I'm very happy with my ride

06-28-2011, 07:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	I had some guy working a Lowes come up to me and chatted me up about the car Sunday. Made my day __________________

06-28-2011, 08:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 17	Sunday must have been a chat up a Z owner day. I was coming out of a hardware store when I noticed three guys around my Z. As I walked up one said "what kind of turbo kit do you have on that?" I tried to play it off but they obviously knew what they were looking at. Turns out one of them has a 2010 Nismo and one of the other had intalled a turbo kit on a 350. __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

06-28-2011, 11:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	^ what haters have you seen here towards your car???? __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

06-28-2011, 11:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Make that a Monday too, for people commenting on our cars. So I took the wife out to dinner tonight for her birthday. Upon returning to my car, a very nice elder gentlemanand his wife were sitting in the car stall next to mine, having some ice cream as it was a gorgeous summer night. Apparently, they've been there a while. As I approach the Z with my wife, the man speaks out, "What kind of car is that???". I proceed to answer accordingly. He goes on to say (I kid you not), "My... That has to be the most beautiful car I have ever seen. They really got the lines right on the car. My wife and I walked around your car and had a real good look at it." Word for word... that's what he said... Best compliment I have ever gotten for a car I've owned, especially coming from a guy maybe in his 50's or 60's... assuming he's seen his fair share of "beautiful" cars, saying that my Z was one of them, if not the best, says a lot about our cars. Made me feel all giddy inside. We chatted for a while longer, and he was impressed at how our cars cost under 40k... a testament to Nissan design. Anyways, building off of what I posted this morning, I got the car back from the shop, had the 3M CF rear valence installed, and clear bra for a-pillars and headlights. Here's some pics... forgive the phone quality pics. No DSLR with me. I'll do a better photo shoot this weekend after a good detail. Am really loving the new rear valence look. Much needed to break up all that white in the rear. Draws the attention to my sweet pipes The 1st pic was also the spot where the old chap was parked next to me... sorry the shot was a little far and quality was low. I zoomed in on my camera phone from the bench across the street as we too ate some ice cream. Since there were a lot of folks out and about, me taking a pic of my own car up close on a busy street prolly wouldn't bode too well. The 2nd and 3rd pics are of the clear bra on the pillar and headlights, if you're thinking "What's so special about these pics?" That's the whole point... you can barely (if at all) see the edges. My guy made sure to go all the way to the edges... (p.s. now that I have seen his work, I am still debating whether or not to clear bra the hood and fenders. __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra Last edited by FromG2Z; 06-28-2011 at 11:46 PM.

06-29-2011, 08:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 20	looks good FromG2Z i wish i got clearbra'd when i bought the car.... oh well.. __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

06-28-2011, 12:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	im going to see how well the kid's recaro booster seat fits the Z... my older kid's been pretty good lately.

06-28-2011, 12:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
TruKoi Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 49 Drives: '11 Z Touring Sport Rep Power: 16	At stealership getting front bumper deflector installed...which was missing when I purchased the car..

06-28-2011, 07:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
AlexRaymond19 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 771 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	So i pulled up to a stop light today at an intersection that only has a left turn, with 2 lanes merging into one. There is a huge line of traffic so i say screw it and went in the right lane where there was no one. I have the windows down and the music going, enjoying myself, when all of a sudden i head ''HEY!'' I think to myself oh god, what now. Figuring someone was trying to yell at me for ''cutting in line''. So i turn my head hesitantly to the left and see a dude hanging his arms out the window. I turn my music down and say whats up? He replies ''sick car man, let me get a photo'' and i said sure. He took several, and the driver was kind enough to let me into traffic with no issues :-) Kinda turned my not so good say better. Has this ever happend to anyone?

06-28-2011, 07:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Alex- quite a story !

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