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The molded rear Nismo "winglets" look soooooooooo good. I have always been a fan of that kit but the little rear underskirts seem like they're just glued on or something. Very nice. The painted hood with only sections left cf looks great too. I really don't like the look of an unpainted cf hood on a car (unless the car is black).
Originally Posted by atar350
Its really easy, when you open the hatch, there is that black plastic cover thing on the underside, that whole things just pops out if you pull on it hard, and pops in real easy again.
Once thats off, you just unscrew the motor, unplug it, take it off, then to remove the actual wiper, you have to close the hatch, and at the end of the wiper near the car, there is a little cover over the bolt you have to unscrew to get it off, be very careful not to be moving the wiper around or you will scratch the car (I did). You can find plugs at a Home Depot for the hole, I found a nice chrome flat plug that had these prongs that you can bend so it holds it in the hole real tight, I forget the size, but you can take the black plug that comes off the wiper for reference. Just go out and mess around, you'll figure it out
Once thats off, you just unscrew the motor, unplug it, take it off, then to remove the actual wiper, you have to close the hatch, and at the end of the wiper near the car, there is a little cover over the bolt you have to unscrew to get it off, be very careful not to be moving the wiper around or you will scratch the car (I did). You can find plugs at a Home Depot for the hole, I found a nice chrome flat plug that had these prongs that you can bend so it holds it in the hole real tight, I forget the size, but you can take the black plug that comes off the wiper for reference. Just go out and mess around, you'll figure it out
thanks bro.. ill remember this for when i get back from Iraq.........
I love that hood! I have to get one of those...Just a quick question...Why didnt you leave the portion carbon fiber that is right in front of the scoop? Or do you think it wont look great?
I was laughin when I saw the hood pins!! You HAD toput them on after your incident...Car looks hot!
I was laughin when I saw the hood pins!! You HAD toput them on after your incident...Car looks hot!
hot ride! Dunno if it's too late (or if you've already considered it), but these would probrably look 100x better than the hood pins you have right now..
http://www.topsecretjpn.com/ac.shtml
http://www.topsecretjpn.com/ac.shtml
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Royal_T - It was painted at Stuart's in Dallas. They do all of the Porsches, Ferraris and Lamos in Dallas. I thought they could handle my car. They did an excellent job. And I rarely use that word for any body shop.
SixRB6 - I had the hood photoshopped a few different ways before I had it painted. I was nervous that it would be too much, but it turned out great. The center scoop was definitely too much if left CF IMHO. I know most people hat the pins, but I actually like them. I considered them before the incident, but after, it was a no brainer!
noodleman - thanks for posting thos, but definitly not my style. I prefer the look of the actual pins.
6swhite350Z - the spray on claer bra was applied to the entire front bumper and the cost was $300 I believe. I do not know if any other shops are using it yet. It is brand new. You can call the shop that did the work at 214-221-6999 and ask them who makes it and where it is available.
Jason - I will see you on the 1st. I know I have been promising to show it to you for a long time.
Thanks for adding it to the gallery Bubble.
Everone else - thanks for all the compliments.
SixRB6 - I had the hood photoshopped a few different ways before I had it painted. I was nervous that it would be too much, but it turned out great. The center scoop was definitely too much if left CF IMHO. I know most people hat the pins, but I actually like them. I considered them before the incident, but after, it was a no brainer!
noodleman - thanks for posting thos, but definitly not my style. I prefer the look of the actual pins.
6swhite350Z - the spray on claer bra was applied to the entire front bumper and the cost was $300 I believe. I do not know if any other shops are using it yet. It is brand new. You can call the shop that did the work at 214-221-6999 and ask them who makes it and where it is available.
Jason - I will see you on the 1st. I know I have been promising to show it to you for a long time.
Thanks for adding it to the gallery Bubble.
Everone else - thanks for all the compliments.
Tim, f the haters--they have no idea what it takes to build a car of this magnitude.
Much props, again. I usually don't "jock" other peoples cars..in fact hardly ever but your car absolutely DESERVES it. Truly an inspiration.
Seriously, brush those idiots off. Jealousy is rampant on the internet--those guys just wish they had even 18% of your car.
Ravi
Much props, again. I usually don't "jock" other peoples cars..in fact hardly ever but your car absolutely DESERVES it. Truly an inspiration.
Seriously, brush those idiots off. Jealousy is rampant on the internet--those guys just wish they had even 18% of your car.
Ravi
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Originally Posted by black_03
what hood did you have before manf. wise? what happened did you forget to close or did the latch not work?