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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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Dead as in lose all your money that you put into the car or dead as in your life? Why would replacing all the exterior body with CF be putting your life in greater danger? Isn't the frame of the car the real thing that saves your life and not the exterior body?

Originally Posted by nizzy350
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 ***.
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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Did they use a intercoat clear or something? With all paints you have to top coat after 24hrs.
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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wow the flames are amazing bro...for a show car if you dont win one trophy i will make you one myself lol good stuff bro and props...send some loot this way cuz u seem to be rolling in it haha
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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Knock on wood, but what happens if someone keyed your car or hood? How do you go about fixing that? You're not worried? Not wishing that on you of course, but just wondering...
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by G352NV
Did they use a intercoat clear or something? With all paints you have to top coat after 24hrs.

Nope. Just clear the car and wet sand it.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by highside107
Knock on wood, but what happens if someone keyed your car or hood? How do you go about fixing that? You're not worried? Not wishing that on you of course, but just wondering...

1st I find em and shoot em.

2nd it stays in a garage, and I really dont plan on leaving the car alone to often.

3rd, the airbrush guy is good enough to fix the damage.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 05:05 AM
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If this is soley intended to be a "show" car, then what you've done looks amazing so far. However, if you intend to keep it as your daily driver you might have problems. I couldn't see you pulling up to the grocery store in that car....
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 05:27 AM
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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.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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Looks good!
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 08:13 AM
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Flames look good. The chick is good art, but doesn't fit on the car. It looked like it was pasted on. I'd just stick with the flames ftw.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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i like it - phoenix stands out and adds something although i have to agree that i hope you won't be pulling into 7-11 too often with it. i would hate to have anything happen to that paint!
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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I have that dark phoenix poster! I bought it at a comic store for $5.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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I have that dark phoenix poster! I bought it at a comic store for $5.

Thanks. just went online and bought it.
I only had the comic
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by nizzy350
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 ***.
Can you give me the phone number and websites of those companies? And you do realize that you could install a roll cage to make it safer right?

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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackCrow
Can you give me the phone number and websites of those companies? And you do realize that you could install a roll cage to make it safer right?

Yep. Id rather not though (Roll cage).

Ill check for the emails on the other parts.

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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by nizzy350
After 8 months the 03 z is finally coming along!

19" Volk GTC in diamond black(6 mo wait, and they dont fit).
Fresh diamond black paint job and all the carbon fiber you can buy for a 350Z.
Seibon, Carbon Creations and top secret.

5 coats of a special transparent color to add depth to the carbon and remove the brown. It makes the CF look like a black and gunmetal weave.

The CF consists of :
CC - n1 kit and a vador wing (most of their stuff doesnt fit)
Seibon - Hood, fenders, doors, mirrors, hatch (every thing fits great)
Top Secret - A and B pilars.

Ohh last but not least the true fire flames over the bumper, fenders and hood.
Almost forgot, within the flames is the Dark Phoenix from X-men 3.

Keep in mind, nothing is cleared.

Let me know what you think.
Nice, but you should have used autoartbythekid.com for the best real fire look. He is the one who invented that look.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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the cars paint looks awesome, i dont know about the hood though...
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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Back around 1994 this guy up in Yucca Valley used to to custom paint jobs, he took this black maxima and painted flames like yours, but instead of painting Dark Phoenix he painted Hellraiser on his hood, the thing looked wicked and one of the most awesome paint jobs I've ever seen...

Everything looks cool about your car, but I think I would of gone with something a tad more cool looking then Dark Phoenix.. just my opinion tho..
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by nizzy350
Yep. Id rather not though.
Why supercars are pretty safe and strong. and can you tell me the companies that do make CF structures and roofs? And how good are their CF's like Ferrari and Lamborghini good?
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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nice flames and nice paint!.....subscribing to see final product!
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