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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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I designed some vinyls for my Z. I'm installing them next week and was wondering what the general opinion was on this sort of thing. To me the Z is a fast fun car but not art or something thats 'off limits' to this sort of thing. Its not like its a Benz. Plus, I consider myself a creative person (graphic artist for 10 years now) and love the idea of a bit of uniqueness with my car.

This is the mockup, I'll post photos here when they are done.

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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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Eh, I'm for them. This was for a Car Show. I think I'm going to be putting on something that will be more long-term.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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unless its a sponsored track car, or nismo vinyls..not my taste. but nice design none the less
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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Eh, I'm for them. This was for a Car Show. I think I'm going to be putting on something that will be more long-term.
Haha thats AMAZING. I love it.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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Haha thats AMAZING. I love it.
Glad someone likes it. My Vinyl guy wanted to kill me after he was done...but he was also the one to design it, so whatever.
This was for D1/Extreme Autofest. It was a week after Transformers the movie came out.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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im a big fan of vinyl if its done correctly.

the transformers looks pretty cool istan ... you have more pics?
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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I've got more pics somewhere, I just need to dig them up. I'll also stop hijacking this thread. Sorry Proteus.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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I've got more pics somewhere, I just need to dig them up. I'll also stop hijacking this thread. Sorry Proteus.
Actually it'd be great if this was a general thread on different graphics on Zs.
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 08:31 AM
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i cant tell what those are...but i like the design...what exactly is it??
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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i like it

my .02
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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Adds 10 HP!!!!!
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by tonester1011
i cant tell what those are...but i like the design...what exactly is it??[/QUOTE]

Random technology-themed shapes.
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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Ooh, I've been really really considering having some made for my car...they're kind of extensive though. I'll have to get a picture together of them. How much do you think it'd cost to have something like this made?
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Final Version, cutting tomorrow.
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Rowlett
Adds 10 HP!!!!!
+1 good for car show HP. Some are tasteful just dont overdo it. It looks good IMO.
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I guess I'll come out of the closet and admit that I actually like vinyls. If done tastefully. Right now my Z is pretty clean and I dont think it would do to put some on, but I'd love to see some more ideas for vinyls. (I might change my mind someday.)

Heck.. lets get this thread stickied if enough people come up with designs.

Good stuff Istan, got any others?
Proteus, make some more, post em up and see if anyone wants to buy em. Could make yourself some dough.
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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^I have more pics but I have to look for them. I know someone in CA has the same design though, not sure exactly where or on what though. The guy apparently REALLY wanted the design, so my vinyl guy made another one and sold it to him.


So this was the original design. My vinyl guy, in hindsight, did not realize what it would exactly look like once it was on my car. He was slightly rushed because the day he was dropping off my car, he had to fly to CO to instruct. He competed in the Vinyl comp, but got killed by a Scion XB with a full body wrap...

Preemptive joke by "TokenZ"

That's "I8acobra" to the right

My car sat in SinCity350Zs/Relentless Autosports Las Vegas Garage in preparation of the event.

I found Ahn (Abui01)'s Las Vegas Del Sol twin in Vegas

And incase you hate my vinyls, I appologize with:

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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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All done! Getting plenty of head turns.
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THAT is hot.
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Dude you are pretty pro at designing Vinyls. You should do that professionally.
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