Official Cheap Mod Thread

SurfDog · 06-29-2012, 02:44 AM

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edub370 · 06-29-2012, 11:26 AM

3M di noc cf wrapped panels. $20 for a 12" X 48" sheet. TONS left over

got the first one done in about an hour. took a little bit to figure out how to strecth/heat/manipulate the material so you dont have any wrinkles

second one only took me about 45 min

re-installed:

the hardest part was definately wrapping around those tight radius curves at the front of the panel and figuring out what to do with the inset area for the window switch. just ended up trimming a nice line around it. trying to form 1 piece down inside that are was impossible

yellogixxer · 06-29-2012, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edub370

3M di noc cf wrapped panels. $20 for a 12" X 48" sheet. TONS left over

got the first one done in about an hour. took a little bit to figure out how to strecth/heat/manipulate the material so you dont have any wrinkles

second one only took me about 45 min

re-installed:

the hardest part was definately wrapping around those tight radius curves at the front of the panel and figuring out what to do with the inset area for the window switch. just ended up trimming a nice line around it. trying to form 1 piece down inside that are was impossible

Looks good. I have some Di-Noc left over from my headlight project, and I was thinking of doing this as well. Looking at how yours came out, I think I will do it this weekend.

I was also thinking about the silver ring around the shifter. Based on the pliability of the Di-Noc, do you think it would work on that?

b1adesofcha0s · 06-29-2012, 11:59 AM

I tried to put Di Noc on my phone case and failed miserably

It was hard to get it around the curved edges, but probably didn't help that I was using a hair dryer and scissors instead of a heat gun and xacto knife.

edub370 · 06-29-2012, 12:59 PM

lol i was all about the hair dryer on high heat. get it really warm to where it becomes flexible. it took me about 45 min to an hour to do each. take your time and do a small section at a time (i started with the hardest curves first)heated up about 1" and stretched, formed, and dewrinkled. dont get discouraged tho. i messed up on my first attempt and had to peel off and start over. the learning curve on this stuff is quick tho once you figure out how to manipulate it.

i imagine the silver ring around the shifter would be a little tricky but coule be done. i would like to do mine as well. i think i may do part of my engine cover tomorrow (see kenchans album to see what im referring to).

b1adesofcha0s · 06-29-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

lol i was all about the hair dryer on high heat. get it really warm to where it becomes flexible. it took me about 45 min to an hour to do each. take your time and do a small section at a time (i started with the hardest curves first)heated up about 1" and stretched, formed, and dewrinkled. dont get discouraged tho. i messed up on my first attempt and had to peel off and start over. the learning curve on this stuff is quick tho once you figure out how to manipulate it.

i imagine the silver ring around the shifter would be a little tricky but coule be done. i would like to do mine as well. i think i may do part of my engine cover tomorrow (see kenchans album to see what im referring to).

I just gave up on it and decided to go in a different direction with my phone case

GTMat · 08-24-2012, 11:06 AM

Hey, GTMat is an official cheap mod! If you're tired of the drone of your aftermarket exhaust set up or just simply want a quieter cabin, give us a call. For $90 you can have enough GTMat to cover the hatch, doors, wheel wells and then some.

Check out our reviews in this thread: FREE! GTMat Automotive Sound Deadener

Pricing can be found here: GT MAT SOUND CONTROL, LLC Automotive Sound Deadener Dampning Material Dynamat Alternative

Huck · 08-24-2012, 11:31 AM

I can attest to the quality of this stuff, I'll be calling them for some more soon

Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff

GTMat · 08-24-2012, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

I can attest to the quality of this stuff, I'll be calling them for some more soon

Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff

Thanks Huck! We have received great reviews from you 370Z guys as well some other forums. Call me for a discount if interested!

Huck · 08-24-2012, 12:12 PM

Will do! Also I can't do a review on amazon from my phone so I'll have to do it at the house sometime.

Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff

simota1 · 10-30-2012, 04:30 PM

subscribed.... +1 for gtmat they have my vote

Vichtz · 10-30-2012, 05:02 PM

I want to do this

is there a DIY?

Z370Z011 · 10-30-2012, 06:42 PM

Loving this thread!

and lots of great ideas from everyone too!

nmjaxx9 · 10-31-2012, 02:41 PM

where has this thread been, one of THE best threads. everyone likes a bargain.

Z370Z011 · 10-31-2012, 08:24 PM

Yeah where can i get one of those^^^

06-29-2012, 02:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
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06-29-2012, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 22	3M di noc cf wrapped panels. $20 for a 12" X 48" sheet. TONS left over got the first one done in about an hour. took a little bit to figure out how to strecth/heat/manipulate the material so you dont have any wrinkles second one only took me about 45 min re-installed: the hardest part was definately wrapping around those tight radius curves at the front of the panel and figuring out what to do with the inset area for the window switch. just ended up trimming a nice line around it. trying to form 1 piece down inside that are was impossible __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

06-29-2012, 11:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 143	I tried to put Di Noc on my phone case and failed miserably It was hard to get it around the curved edges, but probably didn't help that I was using a hair dryer and scissors instead of a heat gun and xacto knife. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

06-29-2012, 12:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 22	lol i was all about the hair dryer on high heat. get it really warm to where it becomes flexible. it took me about 45 min to an hour to do each. take your time and do a small section at a time (i started with the hardest curves first)heated up about 1" and stretched, formed, and dewrinkled. dont get discouraged tho. i messed up on my first attempt and had to peel off and start over. the learning curve on this stuff is quick tho once you figure out how to manipulate it. i imagine the silver ring around the shifter would be a little tricky but coule be done. i would like to do mine as well. i think i may do part of my engine cover tomorrow (see kenchans album to see what im referring to). __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

08-24-2012, 11:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
GTMat Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 252 Drives: R8 / Z34 Rep Power: 14	Hey, GTMat is an official cheap mod! If you're tired of the drone of your aftermarket exhaust set up or just simply want a quieter cabin, give us a call. For $90 you can have enough GTMat to cover the hatch, doors, wheel wells and then some. Check out our reviews in this thread: FREE! GTMat Automotive Sound Deadener Pricing can be found here: GT MAT SOUND CONTROL, LLC Automotive Sound Deadener Dampning Material Dynamat Alternative __________________ Tracie@GTSound \| 1-855-GTSOUND \| BUY GTMAT HERE!

08-24-2012, 11:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 43 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 35	I can attest to the quality of this stuff, I'll be calling them for some more soon Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

08-24-2012, 12:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 43 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 35	Will do! Also I can't do a review on amazon from my phone so I'll have to do it at the house sometime. Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

10-30-2012, 04:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 407	subscribed.... +1 for gtmat they have my vote __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

10-30-2012, 05:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	I want to do this is there a DIY? __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

10-30-2012, 06:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	Loving this thread! and lots of great ideas from everyone too!

10-31-2012, 02:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 27	where has this thread been, one of THE best threads. everyone likes a bargain.

10-31-2012, 08:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	Yeah where can i get one of those^^^

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