What did you do with your Z today

kenchan · 08-07-2011, 12:22 PM

wow, my droidx's camera sucks...

Alchemy · 08-07-2011, 12:28 PM

Painted fangs and rear, as some of you will also see in photo chat.

onzedge · 08-07-2011, 12:34 PM

Very cool.

Red__Zed · 08-07-2011, 12:36 PM

I actually like the matte black fangs on the blue

Alchemy · 08-07-2011, 12:43 PM

Thanks guys

FromG2Z · 08-07-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

black fangs look good in silver too, i thinks but i prefer CF.

it's a shade lighter than matte-black so give it a nice blending contrast on silver/white cars.
guy.

I agree... I love my CF on my PW. Much better than black.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

oh yah...wanted to show you guys this pict... it's off my droidx so not a serious photo but wanted to show how well SpeedShine alone can wax the car when you kenchan after each drive.

there is no 'wax' or 'sealant' on the car, just watever wax that is in Griot's SpeedShine.

Nice Ken... although, beading is not necessarily a good thing

Actually, sheeting is much better. You should try Optimum opticoat sometime... it's sheets uber fast. Beading will remain on the surface after rain, attracting dirt/etc... then drying up (esp in sun), then mineral deposits (if tap water) and dirt will leave an etch in the paint... ala magnifying glass.

btw, the beading you see can also be effects of the existing wax or sealant (which I am sure you have on there at some point in the past, right?). The speedshine, though it has some wax/sealant properties also extends the life of the existing LSP.

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Thanks guys

Alchemy... looks awesome!

kenchan · 08-07-2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Nice Ken... although, beading is not necessarily a good thing

Actually, sheeting is much better. You should try Optimum opticoat sometime... it's sheets uber fast. Beading will remain on the surface after rain, attracting dirt/etc... then drying up (esp in sun), then mineral deposits (if tap water) and dirt will leave an etch in the paint... ala magnifying glass.

btw, the beading you see can also be effects of the existing wax or sealant (which I am sure you have on there at some point in the past, right?). The speedshine, though it has some wax/sealant properties also extends the life of the existing LSP.

Actually for cars that get QD'ed often you want beading as lubricity does not run off and maintains to be between the towel and surface. For dd's that are not QDed sheeting is preferred to prevent water stains...so I use prima Hydro on my G.

kenchan · 08-07-2011, 12:56 PM

Yah, the fang looks great! Nice job on the rear valance too.

Roadster4Us · 08-07-2011, 01:56 PM

Nice Alchemy,

Definitely gives it a more aggressive look.

pL4tiNumfi5t · 08-07-2011, 03:39 PM

Finished my radar hardwire w/center console mounted mute button and relocated aux power port to shifter ring

Red__Zed · 08-07-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pL4tiNumfi5t

Finished my radar hardwire w/center console mounted mute button and relocated aux power port to shifter ring

Thinking about doing the same whenever I have time. How'd it go?

pL4tiNumfi5t · 08-07-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Thinking about doing the same whenever I have time. How'd it go?

Hardwire was easy enough, fabbin' the button and securing the aux port to the shifter ring insert took some time. Ended up using epoxy on the aux after an existing bracket modification was proving not to be strong enough for constant plugging and unplugging. It wont be going anywhere now, but its placement is much more practical now

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A few quick pics (I'll be adding some more to the port relocate diy eventually):

FromG2Z · 08-07-2011, 04:46 PM

^ nice! But wouldn't that block access to the temp controls? Either way nice clean install!

pL4tiNumfi5t · 08-07-2011, 05:07 PM

Thanks

I guess that would depend on the size of the charger. The topper isn't really in the way.

I took my time and tried to make it as clean as possible.

Footloose301 · 08-07-2011, 05:36 PM

That is pretty cool actually

08-07-2011, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 46 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3526	Painted fangs and rear, as some of you will also see in photo chat. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

08-07-2011, 12:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 65 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684738	Very cool. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

08-07-2011, 12:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 46 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3526	Thanks guys __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

08-07-2011, 01:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 18	Nice Alchemy, Definitely gives it a more aggressive look. __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

08-07-2011, 04:46 PM	#13 (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	^ nice! But wouldn't that block access to the temp controls? Either way nice clean install! __________________ 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

08-07-2011, 12:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	wow, my droidx's camera sucks...

08-07-2011, 12:36 PM	#4 (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	I actually like the matte black fangs on the blue

08-07-2011, 12:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	Yah, the fang looks great! Nice job on the rear valance too.

08-07-2011, 03:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
pL4tiNumfi5t Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 520, AZ Posts: 121 Drives: 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro Rep Power: 16	Finished my radar hardwire w/center console mounted mute button and relocated aux power port to shifter ring

08-07-2011, 05:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
pL4tiNumfi5t Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 520, AZ Posts: 121 Drives: 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro Rep Power: 16	Thanks I guess that would depend on the size of the charger. The topper isn't really in the way. I took my time and tried to make it as clean as possible.

08-07-2011, 05:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 23	That is pretty cool actually __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

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