bmccann101

iTrader: (16)

turbo kit is done being wrapped.
Wow, 100 feet, didn't think it would take as much as it did.

dboyzalter

iTrader: (3)

That looks nice, are you supposed to paint that wrap after you apply the fabric? I was going to wrap my headers but I read mixed reviews about the wrap so I just repainted them and called it good.

What a stinky mess of horror the first time I started the car after I installed them... And half the paint bubbled off.

bmccann101

iTrader: (16)

Nope.. This is the dei titanium version... No Silicone spray necessary. Dry installation also. And way less smoke and mess and smell

bmccann101

iTrader: (16)

welp I survived my 40th birthday... and the harness should be installed fully within the next two hours.
had to extend the drivers upstream o2 wire using a weather pack plug.

the oil pan I bought has a stripped drain plug.. and everything else is snafu of course, but we are hoping for the best.

Updates soon this week.. and the Martini graphics should be here by tomorrow as well.

bmccann101

iTrader: (16)

car runs, the stumble issue is totally gone. we are officially back in business.

All hail David Ferrara. lol. So glad I have good buddies like that to help me out.

I need a stiffer bov spring, and the decals landed here today.

Time to put this interior back together and get the bay pretty again, wheels back on, and dropped on to the ground.

Time for alignment, final brakes bed in and bleeding, and then it can be off to have the flares reshaped.

bmccann101

iTrader: (16)

Row2K

iTrader: (10)

that's very nice. The Martini design is such a timeless look, right up there with the Gulf livery.

savedbygrace

iTrader: (4)

Friendly feedback?

The blue in the martini stripes is way too dark and the wrong hue...makes it look like a matchbox car sort of since the color accuracy is way off. The real martini blue is a lot softer and not so purple, (real color is much more of a cyan) so the decal is making your car look like a little rice (and I mean that politely...just as constructive criticism).

Either the file is far too rich in the blue or the printer isn't color calibrated well at all.

The car is looking fantastic of course, but if you have the colors of the decal re-done I wonder if you'd like the hood better if it didn't have all the black accents on it? Those four items, the latches and accents, are making the hood very busy looking rather than letting the lines of the martini graphics sweep the eye across the hood....too many spices in the soup....just choose the right ones and let the flavor be?

Love the new steering wheel and the interior re-do, etc., but the car will be more sophisticated and mean looking without all the visual clutter and distractions from the lines of the car.

Hope this helps...just one car guy to another

bmccann101

iTrader: (16)

these are what's going on the car. I specifically looked for brighter hues that match my wheels, and the brighter hue images on google are the ones I more enjoy.
Everyone has their own process for creativity. I enjoy mine as it is.

dboyzalter

iTrader: (3)

[/URL][/QUOTE]


Looks good just might wanna... Well you know

bmccann101

iTrader: (16)

after my ptp lava blanket literally fell apart, I decided to try a Zero Thermal. Hopefully this one works out a bit better.







Starting to put things back together.

bmccann101

iTrader: (16)

fk.. I cant win.. lol, but I also knew I was cheaping out a bit.. the graphics I bought are decal film, means wet application and wont stretchy... had to have them all remade here locally, hopefully they are done by Monday though Hey its only MORE MONEY... smh.

KingBaby

iTrader: (3)

yeah just got a roll of that myself for my 392...

A must when it comes to wet application

Nismo Ninja

iTrader: (1)

Damn, at this point I think you could have had that painted on lol. Jokes aside, I'm pretty sure this is going to come out pretty dope.

bmccann101

iTrader: (16)

trust me.. they're STILL not ready.

fml.. headed to Formula Drift Irwindale in LA area this weekend though.. wont be here for my dude to install them, so early next week Ill have pics.
My best friend pits for Alec Hohnadell, should be a good time.

bmccann101

iTrader: (16)

my new vinyl is here... and is wrong.. again.
..and I trusted my friend to ok the proofs.. so im totally out the money, yet again.

TRUST NO ONE.

bmccann101

iTrader: (16)

Sad but true... My work finally blocked this site on the domain list.. And I barely ever Fite up my own laptop at home.. Sorry for the lack of posting here.. Photobucket has been blocked too... I'll be sure to add some current pics soon though.. The car runs now, although it has a little bit of a stumble to it, and a slight misfire that will need to get looked into.. It's aligned now and will soon be ready for us to rebuild the rear fender flares... We're going to do it ourselves. Me and a buddy.

lifekenophobic

We miss you and your posts, Brian. Although with net neutrality going the way of old yeller, we'll probably all be blocked from My350z soon enough. 'Merica.

bmccann101

iTrader: (16)

Not sure how long photobucket will last but the car has come out to see the light of day finally... Had some pics taken in progress.. We should be starting on the rear flares bodywork next week.. We're doing it ourselves.. Me and a buddy... Here's a few shots from friday:

bmccann101

iTrader: (16)

And now here is the drawing I did on top of another picture taken Monday.. The flares were missing in this pic , this is the side stripe size and location, as well as the plan for the flare shape and size.
Were building front fender vents, and opening up the bumper nose to get more air to the radiator above the fmic.. Aside from the flare rebuild.. It's all just done w vinyl, color and cutting holes w nice mesh behind them.. Easy n cheap..

Hope yal like.