25k make over - True fire over Carbon Fiber, and an x-men chick in the flames
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Originally Posted by maximXL
I think the end result is going to be quality but as it is now I can't imagine what that will look like.
Here are more pics. All sponsors names are being airbrushed onto the doors.
It will look like they were branded onto the door and caught fire.
Keep in mind nothing is cleared in these pics, but the doors.
Please do not take the pics and repost them on the web. I would like only my sponsors to have my pics on their site.
Thank you for respecting this.
Thanks,
Tom
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Show and go
Originally Posted by BlackCrow
Is this a show car or are you installing any performance upgrades on it?
This winter Forged Internals will be getting the car. She will have 450-500 rwhp.
Greddy TT
Return fuel system
Utec
clutch, flywheel, pullies
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Just don't drive by any fire stations or they'll be chasing you down the road ready to hose you down... =)
Flames are not my thing and I couldn't imagine putting this kind of paint jpb on my Z, but it looks pretty killer, so more power to you.
Flames are not my thing and I couldn't imagine putting this kind of paint jpb on my Z, but it looks pretty killer, so more power to you.
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Originally Posted by cfdemarco
I'd hate to say this, and please don't take offense because it's just my opinion, but I think that looks absurd. A 350Z isn't the kind of car you put flames (or any images) on, it's the kind of car that is attractive because it's sporty yet classy in stock form. I'm not a big fan of putting any kind of graphics or designs on cars (save for racing stripes on certain cars) because I think it cheapens the look of the car, makes it look like a toy.
And to have an X-Men character painted on the hood of your car...I don't even know what to say to that.
Like I said, this is just one person's opinion so don't take offense. If it matters I do think that the actual artwork is very impressive.
And to have an X-Men character painted on the hood of your car...I don't even know what to say to that.
Like I said, this is just one person's opinion so don't take offense. If it matters I do think that the actual artwork is very impressive.
That said, I think the flames are very nicely done, and I guess show cars can get away with that sort of thing, but I would scrap the chick.... The flames can be classic, but given time, I think you will get tired of looking at this chick on your hood and you'll find it cheesy. I mean do you really want to drive the "x-men mobile"? Are they your sponsors? She's not painted as well as the flames either...
Just my straight up honest opinion before show judges look at it... take it or leave it
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Originally Posted by sential
I agree with this point of view... I like to look at a car and admire it's natural lines, I don't like graphics and paint jobs mucking it all up...
That said, I think the flames are very nicely done, and I guess show cars can get away with that sort of thing, but I would scrap the chick.... The flames can be classic, but given time, I think you will get tired of looking at this chick on your hood and you'll find it cheesy. I mean do you really want to drive the "x-men mobile"? Are they your sponsors? She's not painted as well as the flames either...
Just my straight up honest opinion before show judges look at it... take it or leave it
That said, I think the flames are very nicely done, and I guess show cars can get away with that sort of thing, but I would scrap the chick.... The flames can be classic, but given time, I think you will get tired of looking at this chick on your hood and you'll find it cheesy. I mean do you really want to drive the "x-men mobile"? Are they your sponsors? She's not painted as well as the flames either...
Just my straight up honest opinion before show judges look at it... take it or leave it
I through the chick on the car, because not to many people realize she is from xmen. Not everyone is a comic book junky, so I needed a piece of art that would stand out. Must work, because it got your attention(negative or positive). I had the true fire idea for a while, but a 2 - G35's beat me to the punch. No one has done the flames over carbon fiber. Not even the inventory of True flames (mike) would attempt this. The depth and realizm it adds to the flames, is unbelievable. Once cleared, the car will truely look like its on fire.
It took courage to spend a boat load of money on parts and have someone airbrush it. In fact I bought a spare bumper to work with before i had it airbrushed. I divided the bumper into sections and painted multiple layers of my special kandy coat to determine the depth I wanted. 5 coats did the trick. It eliminated the brown tint.
Once again, I appreciate the info(even though its negative). My only suggestion is to keep an open mind. There are many 350Z's out there, and I had to find a way to separate mine from the rest.
I believe this job was accomplished.
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roof
Originally Posted by BlackCrow
Do you plan on CFing the structure of the car? I want to get wide rear CF fenders and roof.
There is a company that makes the roof. There is also another company that would make the remaining structure. For about 30k I could of had it done.
Not worth it in my book. Im pretty much dead as it is if I get into an accident, I dont need to seal the deal. Plus that diamond black color is kick ***.
