finalforce's JDM Interlagos Fire
03-17-2010, 12:52 AM
#883
I like the two tone front, but for for me that tone needs to follow throughout the car and I wasn't about to kill the look and two tone my car (side & rear skirts) especially in this color. IF is beautiful which is why I preferred to paint my carbon parts and leave small accents because in person this color still blows me away till this day.....why cover it up? One thing that bothers me with a two tone (front and sides) is that when its dark a car looks thin or short. From a distance, it seems like the bumpers end where the two colors meet. In some cases it makes the car appear to be higher and deprived. Also being two tone, its as if the bumper has an add on lip which is what I was trying to move away from.
I know, I'm very detailed about decisions on my car and some people may not know that I put countless amounts of time into every purchase for this car which is why I'm so slow in building it. I'm having fun so I'm in no rush. The last thing I want to do is get bored and sell her, but I don't intend to ever do that
03-17-2010, 09:18 AM
#885
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Actually I'm going to stick to this setup. The poke on the V2 (JDM spec) side & rear skirts really compliment the bulging fenders and make my car more aggressive. The Nismo add on sides are straight and the bottom slightly slants down towards the rear. When you're on an even drop, it looks like the rear is lower and that irks me. As for the rear, I prefer my exhaust hidden with only the tips showing, plus the rear fins match the mouth up front. There's an even flow front to back and the hood just makes it look meaner.
I like the two tone front, but for for me that tone needs to follow throughout the car and I wasn't about to kill the look and two tone my car (side & rear skirts) especially in this color. IF is beautiful which is why I preferred to paint my carbon parts and leave small accents because in person this color still blows me away till this day.....why cover it up? One thing that bothers me with a two tone (front and sides) is that when its dark a car looks thin or short. From a distance, it seems like the bumpers end where the two colors meet. In some cases it makes the car appear to be higher and deprived. Also being two tone, its as if the bumper has an add on lip which is what I was trying to move away from.
I know, I'm very detailed about decisions on my car and some people may not know that I put countless amounts of time into every purchase for this car which is why I'm so slow in building it. I'm having fun so I'm in no rush. The last thing I want to do is get bored and sell her, but I don't intend to ever do that
I like the two tone front, but for for me that tone needs to follow throughout the car and I wasn't about to kill the look and two tone my car (side & rear skirts) especially in this color. IF is beautiful which is why I preferred to paint my carbon parts and leave small accents because in person this color still blows me away till this day.....why cover it up? One thing that bothers me with a two tone (front and sides) is that when its dark a car looks thin or short. From a distance, it seems like the bumpers end where the two colors meet. In some cases it makes the car appear to be higher and deprived. Also being two tone, its as if the bumper has an add on lip which is what I was trying to move away from.
I know, I'm very detailed about decisions on my car and some people may not know that I put countless amounts of time into every purchase for this car which is why I'm so slow in building it. I'm having fun so I'm in no rush. The last thing I want to do is get bored and sell her, but I don't intend to ever do that
03-17-2010, 09:32 AM
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loved your car before...not sure about it after yet. In for better pics. I'm glad at least you think about your mods before slapping them on like others. Props to a clean clean car.
03-17-2010, 12:00 PM
#892
Here's a pic to compare the OEM bumper and Nismo. I was skeptical at first because my other two options were the C-west and Ings long nose, but I was leaning towards keeping my setup all Nismo. After I measured it, it came out to be a legitimate long nose= 108mm longer than the stock bumper. As for the height, it was only a fraction higher than the stock, but the stock looks thin because on the bottom it slants inwards to where the lower panel connects.
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03-17-2010, 12:05 PM
#893
What's next -> BREAK, not brake LOL. My budget for the exterior and paint ate up the money set aside for the BBK. My car has been sitting too long and I want to enjoy it now. I will probably add or upgrade little stuff here and there, but a BBK is not likely going to happen this year.....maybe next year 
03-18-2010, 05:09 AM
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What's next -> BREAK, not brake LOL. My budget for the exterior and paint ate up the money set aside for the BBK. My car has been sitting too long and I want to enjoy it now. I will probably add or upgrade little stuff here and there, but a BBK is not likely going to happen this year.....maybe next year
. Your z is beyond sick now. Love the new look. You always manage to bring it back with every mod.
03-18-2010, 02:14 PM
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I'm going to take it nice and slow like you...