Nismo V2 Advice
#1
Nismo V2 Advice
So I'm awaiting my V2 kit from Shine, and I've been contemplating what to do with the paint scheme for a long time now.
I'd like opinions and thoughts on the subject.
At the moment, I had chosen to do the black grill and lip all along the kit along with the black canards.
I've also thrown around the idea of getting my handles painted black if the lip part is painted black.
Another question... What color should the lip be painted if at all? Gloss black? Matte black? What is the color of the lip on the Nismo RS concept?
For the record, I plan on purchasing Hotchkis springs over the winter to lower it a little. If you suggest other lower springs, keep in mind I don't want to get camber arms, etc. at the moment.
Pictures are EXTREMELY welcome, as they will help me in my decision a lot.
Here is the most recent picture of the car that the V2 kit will be going on:
Here is what I'd like to go for (I don't know whose picture it is, but whoever owns this Z... It is GORGEOUS. If you want me to take the picture down, feel free to say so):
I'd like opinions and thoughts on the subject.
At the moment, I had chosen to do the black grill and lip all along the kit along with the black canards.
I've also thrown around the idea of getting my handles painted black if the lip part is painted black.
Another question... What color should the lip be painted if at all? Gloss black? Matte black? What is the color of the lip on the Nismo RS concept?
For the record, I plan on purchasing Hotchkis springs over the winter to lower it a little. If you suggest other lower springs, keep in mind I don't want to get camber arms, etc. at the moment.
Pictures are EXTREMELY welcome, as they will help me in my decision a lot.
Here is the most recent picture of the car that the V2 kit will be going on:
Here is what I'd like to go for (I don't know whose picture it is, but whoever owns this Z... It is GORGEOUS. If you want me to take the picture down, feel free to say so):
#6
Originally Posted by whitecel
i like how the third pic is. The only thing is, it looks a bit odd to me. I'd rather have black w/ polish lip rim instead of all silver. But that's my opinion...
Originally Posted by lgear080
Think about your decision long and hard bud. I say fill the immediate
grill area in a muted gloss black and leave the entire remaining in CS.
Did you pickup the skirts and rears too? Hope so.. Best.
grill area in a muted gloss black and leave the entire remaining in CS.
Did you pickup the skirts and rears too? Hope so.. Best.
Originally Posted by Apothyosis
I think that car would look good with black door handles, dark tint and black wheels
Originally Posted by jammin
thats dimeryder(sp)'s z i believe
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When I say "muted" - I mean not full gloss. There are many different shades
of black. I prefer a black inbetween a matte and gloss. Its my opinion that
if you paint the lower lip you're obligated to paint the balance of the kit
two tone also for appearances sake. devils in the details. Photoshop helps..
of black. I prefer a black inbetween a matte and gloss. Its my opinion that
if you paint the lower lip you're obligated to paint the balance of the kit
two tone also for appearances sake. devils in the details. Photoshop helps..
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Oooo, so satin black will be a better black.
Somewhat glossy but not too glossy? I'll be painting my emblems and possibly badges satin black now after getting everything painted and installed.
Somewhat glossy but not too glossy? I'll be painting my emblems and possibly badges satin black now after getting everything painted and installed.
Well, it depends on your taste. I liked satin over the matte because there is a little bit of shine, not like gloss, but just a hint. Matte was just too flat looking to me, but you may like that, I don't know.
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did you get your v2 from shine? did you made them paint your bumper from makito? dont shave your emblem,i got mine painted by makito and i have a pink stain infront of my bumper and have a small crack near the headlights.
but overall the v2 bumper is nice.
heres mine.
but overall the v2 bumper is nice.
heres mine.
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I didn't get it painted from Shine. Just ordered the bumpers. When my car goes in to have the keyed driver door fixed, the bumper, sides, rears, and canards will be painted as well.
The entire side is being redone to prevent mismatching, and my bumper is full of rock chips so I asked him if now would be the best time to by a bumper or if I should have them redo the stock one. He told me redoing the stock bumper would probably take longer and be more expensive laborwise rather than just sanding/prepping/painting a new bumper. So I opted to spend a little more on a different look He gave me a deal I couldn't turn down.
Some pictures that have been posted are making me drooooool. I'm excited sitting here thinking of the result. I like to sit outside and stare to imagine it. Between just the mouth or mouth and lips, I'm still debating furiously. Thanks guys for your input. Please, keep it coming! And the more pics the better! If possible, anyone have pics of a silverstone z with the v2 kit painted like this?
As for the matte black vs satin black, I'm not completely a fan of completely flat black, I want a little shine to it, but to still have the essence of the flat black. I've seen shiny versions and completely dull versions but I had assumed before that they were both called matte black. Thanks for the clarification!
My hood is also chipped to hell, so I've been looking into the Seibon TS hood. FOr extra safety precautions, I'm also opting to install some hood pins
So keep that in mind if it would change your guys' decisions.
Like I stated before, I will be purchasing the Nismo V2 wing later down the road to balance out the canards, etc. The center wing blade will be black like the lips, etc. My door handles will also be painted the same black like the lips, etc.
The entire side is being redone to prevent mismatching, and my bumper is full of rock chips so I asked him if now would be the best time to by a bumper or if I should have them redo the stock one. He told me redoing the stock bumper would probably take longer and be more expensive laborwise rather than just sanding/prepping/painting a new bumper. So I opted to spend a little more on a different look He gave me a deal I couldn't turn down.
Some pictures that have been posted are making me drooooool. I'm excited sitting here thinking of the result. I like to sit outside and stare to imagine it. Between just the mouth or mouth and lips, I'm still debating furiously. Thanks guys for your input. Please, keep it coming! And the more pics the better! If possible, anyone have pics of a silverstone z with the v2 kit painted like this?
As for the matte black vs satin black, I'm not completely a fan of completely flat black, I want a little shine to it, but to still have the essence of the flat black. I've seen shiny versions and completely dull versions but I had assumed before that they were both called matte black. Thanks for the clarification!
My hood is also chipped to hell, so I've been looking into the Seibon TS hood. FOr extra safety precautions, I'm also opting to install some hood pins
So keep that in mind if it would change your guys' decisions.
Like I stated before, I will be purchasing the Nismo V2 wing later down the road to balance out the canards, etc. The center wing blade will be black like the lips, etc. My door handles will also be painted the same black like the lips, etc.
Last edited by Spork; 08-21-2008 at 05:02 PM.
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Originally Posted by 2k6-z33
I had the lip and center of mine painted flat black also the black on the lip shows a lot of rock chips.
here is picture of my v2.
here is picture of my v2.
Really nice.