What did you do with your Z today

Red__Zed · 06-29-2011, 10:57 PM

Word. I was gonna make a dragon run, but it looks like time will not permit

FromG2Z · 06-30-2011, 08:24 AM

am seriously on the fence on the clear bra for the hood (1/3) and fenders right now. I think i might go ahead and do it. The edges will be barely visible on pearl white. Plus all it takes is ONE chip, one rock, and it's over. My worry about the edge being visible as it gets dirty might be unfounded because I never drive my car in adverse weather, and she gets detailed all the time..... What you guys think? go for it?

Econ · 06-30-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

am seriously on the fence on the clear bra for the hood (1/3) and fenders right now. I think i might go ahead and do it. The edges will be barely visible on pearl white. Plus all it takes is ONE chip, one rock, and it's over. My worry about the edge being visible as it gets dirty might be unfounded because I never drive my car in adverse weather, and she gets detailed all the time..... What you guys think? go for it?

i would man.

hansoac · 06-30-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

am seriously on the fence on the clear bra for the hood (1/3) and fenders right now. I think i might go ahead and do it. The edges will be barely visible on pearl white. Plus all it takes is ONE chip, one rock, and it's over. My worry about the edge being visible as it gets dirty might be unfounded because I never drive my car in adverse weather, and she gets detailed all the time..... What you guys think? go for it?

I am in the SAME boat man..been thinking about it for weeks and haven't pulled the trigger. Main thing holding me back is I think I want to get an aftermarket front.

kenchan · 06-30-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

am seriously on the fence on the clear bra for the hood (1/3) and fenders right now. I think i might go ahead and do it. The edges will be barely visible on pearl white. Plus all it takes is ONE chip, one rock, and it's over. My worry about the edge being visible as it gets dirty might be unfounded because I never drive my car in adverse weather, and she gets detailed all the time..... What you guys think? go for it?

i still recommend you do the full hood and fenders, not just the fronts. this way you wont see the offending line and you wont have to worry about fitment cause the installer can wrap and tuck it into the seams.

i also recommend you do the rocker panel as well. ever since using spacers on stock 19's and my current Weds i have quite a bit of hit forward of the quarter-panel arch near the bottom. im using a long strip of Xpel down there and it's been great.

will replace in a year or so and re apply.

Econ · 06-30-2011, 08:27 AM

hmmm....should i order a front lip today, or some lowering springs?

Red__Zed · 06-30-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Econ

hmmm....should i order a front lip today, or some lowering springs?

Swifts ftw

Econ · 06-30-2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Swifts ftw

i would order them now, if i didnt need to order camber kits as well....

Red__Zed · 06-30-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Econ

i would order them now, if i didnt need to order camber kits as well....

I'm running swifts with no camber kits. Rear is a tad more than ideal, but no camber wear at all. I can post a pic after work.

Econ · 06-30-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I'm running swifts with no camber kits. Rear is a tad more than ideal, but no camber wear at all. I can post a pic after work.

hmm this pleases me. did you do the install yourself?

FromG2Z · 06-30-2011, 08:32 AM

So I pretty much will have the following clearbra'd when I am done with all of this

bumper - DONE
hood (1/3)
front fenders (1/3)
a-pillars - DONE
lower skirts - DONE
mirrors- DONE
door handles
rear valence 3M CF- DONE
front bumper trim 3M CF
b-pillars 3M CF
kick plates 3M CF (ala opposite of what Kenchan did - black plastic in 3M, and leave brushed aluminum exposed)

what you guys think?

kenchan · 06-30-2011, 10:13 AM

this am i was treated by a white 370Z driving in front of me to work.

completely stock but still looked awesome.

im going to see if my local stores have the backless booster seats for my kid later on tonight. my wife's going to take my older kid to school on Sat she said so that I can play with my Z, but i dont want to ask her every weekend... she's not a real good morning person.

hahaha.

lazywolfe · 06-30-2011, 10:34 AM

Just got it washed/waxed at work.

Econ · 06-30-2011, 11:47 AM

ordered a set of swifts....

they will be here in 4 days.....

i know people

Alchemy · 06-30-2011, 11:56 AM

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ordered a set of swifts....

they will be here in 4 days.....

i know people

EXCELLENT CHOICE!!! Where did you find them in stock???

06-30-2011, 08:24 AM	#2 (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	am seriously on the fence on the clear bra for the hood (1/3) and fenders right now. I think i might go ahead and do it. The edges will be barely visible on pearl white. Plus all it takes is ONE chip, one rock, and it's over. My worry about the edge being visible as it gets dirty might be unfounded because I never drive my car in adverse weather, and she gets detailed all the time..... What you guys think? go for it? __________________ 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

06-30-2011, 08:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 20	hmmm....should i order a front lip today, or some lowering springs? __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

06-30-2011, 08:32 AM	#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	So I pretty much will have the following clearbra'd when I am done with all of this bumper - DONE hood (1/3) front fenders (1/3) a-pillars - DONE lower skirts - DONE mirrors- DONE door handles rear valence 3M CF- DONE front bumper trim 3M CF b-pillars 3M CF kick plates 3M CF (ala opposite of what Kenchan did - black plastic in 3M, and leave brushed aluminum exposed) what you guys think? __________________ 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

06-30-2011, 11:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 20	ordered a set of swifts.... they will be here in 4 days..... i know people __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

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06-29-2011, 10:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	Word. I was gonna make a dragon run, but it looks like time will not permit

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