What did you do with your Z today

SPOHN · 07-05-2011, 07:41 PM

Removed the cubby hole door today. I...have...a....plan.

FromG2Z · 07-05-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Howd it turn out?

So I finished the Z's oil change, went to recycle the old oil, fixed the backup camera since I was suddenly getting uncontrolled screen scrolling. Turned out the 12v wire I tapped for the camera module had thin wire inside the thick jacket so I use the wrong size tap.

Used my knife to cut off a section of the jacket and used a smaller wiretap. Tested like 20 times. Fixed.

Then washed my white Fit Sport.

Someday I will have the kohones to install my own rear cam... And nice job on the oil change! Mine is not till fall.

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Removed the cubby hole door today. I...have...a....plan.

Uh oh... what do you have planned?!?!?!?!

SPOHN · 07-05-2011, 07:53 PM

^ It's going to take some time to get what I want right. But it will be my own work. But there's a gauge involved. That's all I'm saying.... Cricket sounds

FromG2Z · 07-05-2011, 07:59 PM

Alright... I just got the car back and took some pics. Overall, I am impressed with the install. Thanks to those who helped convince me to get a clear bra on the hood... I went with the 22" cut. I also 3M ScotchPrinted the b-pillars and front trim (along with rear valence from the other day). Let me know what you guys think

Clear bra, 22" hood (will do the fenders tomorrow)
[can you guys see the line in natural light?]

Here is a more visible line, after playing with the LED flash on my EVO...

Then I had the b-pillars done. I must say, this looks 100x better in person. I love this "mod", if you call it that... lol

And lastly, I did the front bumper trim. So now, it is all "tied" together. The rear valence, the b-pillars, and the front bumper trim. All that's left are the kick plates. Can someone tell me how to remove them???

Red__Zed · 07-05-2011, 08:00 PM

looks great man!

onzedge · 07-05-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

looks great man!

SPOHN · 07-05-2011, 08:03 PM

Needs some painted headlights. Every Z should at least have that. I just hate the chrome.

onzedge...your avatar is crazy looking

onzedge · 07-05-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Needs some painted headlights. Every Z should at least have that. I just hate the chrome.

onzedge...your avatar is crazy looking

Thanks -- It is Zippy the Pinhead, one of my idols.

TypeOne · 07-05-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Needs some painted headlights. Every Z should at least have that. I just hate the chrome.

onzedge...your avatar is crazy looking

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Painted / color matched headlights look cheesy IMO. I just refuse to paint mine.

kenchan · 07-05-2011, 09:02 PM

G2Z- looks good!

happytheman · 07-05-2011, 10:24 PM

G2Z, the CF wrap looks great! I really like the wrap on the bumper finisher as well! Great idea!

I really need to do the B pillars because the prior owner scratched the drivers side one... It doesn't look too bad, but it bothers me.

FromG2Z · 07-05-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

looks great man!

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Originally Posted by onzedge

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Originally Posted by kenchan

G2Z- looks good!

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Originally Posted by happytheman

G2Z, the CF wrap looks great! I really like the wrap on the bumper finisher as well! Great idea!

I really need to do the B pillars because the prior owner scratched the drivers side one... It doesn't look too bad, but it bothers me.

Thanks guys! I appreciate it. Yeah I have to take it back to him tomorrow to do the fenders and door handles. I tried to remove the kickplates tonight, but got pretty worried when I was trying to pry those kickplates off. Was worried I'd snap the darn thing in two. I did find the instructions for it:

http://www.courtesyparts.com/images/...6950-Z34KP.pdf

But not sure what to do about the "tool" needed to pry those 4 snap locks off...

happytheman · 07-05-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Thanks guys! I appreciate it. Yeah I have to take it back to him tomorrow to do the fenders and door handles. I tried to remove the kickplates tonight, but got pretty worried when I was trying to pry those kickplates off. Was worried I'd snap the darn thing in two. I did find the instructions for it:

http://www.courtesyparts.com/images/...6950-Z34KP.pdf

But not sure what to do about the "tool" needed to pry those 4 snap locks off...

Dude, all you need is a $5 interior body panel pawl remover from Auto Zone and you'll be good to go. Gimme a sec, and I'll post a link here:

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...uestid=3413854

happytheman · 07-05-2011, 10:25 PM

Oh yeah, installed GTR starter button and Nismo TI shifter in like 20 minutes! Great coupla mods!

FromG2Z · 07-05-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Oh yeah, installed GTR starter button and Nismo TI shifter in like 20 minutes! Great coupla mods!

Sounds great though, happy! I was thinking about the GTR button, but with my PW z, I think the white button actually fits it better, esp with the black interior, and white stitching that comes stock with my car.

07-05-2011, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	Removed the cubby hole door today. I...have...a....plan. __________________

07-05-2011, 07:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	^ It's going to take some time to get what I want right. But it will be my own work. But there's a gauge involved. That's all I'm saying.... Cricket sounds __________________

07-05-2011, 07:59 PM	#4 (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: 19	Alright... I just got the car back and took some pics. Overall, I am impressed with the install. Thanks to those who helped convince me to get a clear bra on the hood... I went with the 22" cut. I also 3M ScotchPrinted the b-pillars and front trim (along with rear valence from the other day). Let me know what you guys think Clear bra, 22" hood (will do the fenders tomorrow) [can you guys see the line in natural light?] Here is a more visible line, after playing with the LED flash on my EVO... Then I had the b-pillars done. I must say, this looks 100x better in person. I love this "mod", if you call it that... lol And lastly, I did the front bumper trim. So now, it is all "tied" together. The rear valence, the b-pillars, and the front bumper trim. All that's left are the kick plates. Can someone tell me how to remove them??? __________________ 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; 07-05-2011 at 08:03 PM.

07-05-2011, 08:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	Needs some painted headlights. Every Z should at least have that. I just hate the chrome. onzedge...your avatar is crazy looking __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 07-05-2011 at 08:06 PM.

07-05-2011, 10:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1824	G2Z, the CF wrap looks great! I really like the wrap on the bumper finisher as well! Great idea! I really need to do the B pillars because the prior owner scratched the drivers side one... It doesn't look too bad, but it bothers me. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

07-05-2011, 08:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 122	looks great man!

07-05-2011, 09:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	G2Z- looks good!

07-05-2011, 10:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1824	Oh yeah, installed GTR starter button and Nismo TI shifter in like 20 minutes! Great coupla mods! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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