Finalforce, you are scientifically modding your car so your final execution is perfect. lol. i love it. This is one of my fav threads.

 

damn that nismo front put my car to shame! nice job!

 

Nicely done Mike, your Z looks sick! I need to go see it soon.

 

fake nismo build, you will never be up to par with waizzz

 

^ Are you gonna show your car this Saturday at the XDC event in Irwindale? I'm gonna be there for media (photography).

-Serf, hope you feel better man. We gotta do another shoot with your new wheels

 

I will.

 

Thanks Mike if I feel better I'll try and stop by for a few this weekend.

 

For sure man…..take your time, but most importantly have FUN!



.....lol haeshik!

 

Thanks!

The foundation for my exterior is “SHAPE”. That form I see on the corner of my eye, or the shadow I see in low light; even the last memory I have of a car that just zoomed by me…..it’s all a basis of shape and that’s what I build my car around. After that I work on detail piece by piece. I do my best to make sure the curves flow soundly, lines aren’t obstruct, and the car “as a whole” is synchronized; not just areas or certain parts.

Next are wheels and to me that is the most important characteristic of any car. The Z33 fenders bulge out, the rear hatch is sleek, the car is comparatively wide, and overall the car has muscle. My wheel choice was the SSR SP1. The fat five spoke design and step lip barrels fit perfectly…..not to mention that the face is a little concave and the screws/rivets add class. Many people asked me why I chose SSR’s instead of the Work’s and to me the choice was clear even though both rims are similar. The star on the Work S1’s are significantly smaller due to the fact that each blade connects to the outer face which allows for the screws/rivets to make a full revolution without any barricade. The star on the SP1’s are longer because the blade blends into the outer face and the screws/rivets start and stop in between each blade. The step lip already decreases the size of the face. Work S1’s star is reduced two fold: by the step lip AND screws/rivets. In this case the wheel looks much smaller and heavier on a 19” diameter wheel. I know it’s a lot to think about, but that’s what I’m talking about when it comes to detail. As for why I went SBC, it’s all relevant to the color. Interlagos Fire never holds a definite color/shade because it’s a color shifting paint. A silver, white, black, gold, bronze, or matte color is too flat. The SBC in this situation compliments the IF because the color is exotic and the super black coating enhances it.

 

I'm not like others on here that live paycheck to paycheck to build my Z. I think it's a beautiful car stock...so adding parts SHOULD take a long time. I don't want to ruin her with parts that were not thought out.

 

I LOL'd!!

Mike, lovin the new setup.

 

I've been getting PM's lately about my front license plate install. I was in my garage earlier today and snapped some pix with my iPhone. I always clean up my inbox, so hopefully those of you who PM'd me see how I installed it.

__________________

Here's a pic of the tabs that hang down which house my license plate bracket. When I cut the front grill, these were what help support the brace around the toe hook.


Here it shows I had to elongate the hole a little because the license plate screws were a little too big to fit.



__________________



For those of you who PM'd me this week and earlier today, here's a pic of my rear lip. It's an older pic, but you can clearly tell it's a legitimate 5.25" lip.

 

updates...? anything?

THIS IS MY FAVORITE THREAD!!!!

 

This is pretty recent.....

 

^^^ wow! well done my fellow critter. I loves the way it looks

 

Thanks man, I finally take her out today and I'm currently stuck in the LA traffic....booooo.

 

Love your work! I'm from the same mindset where I want to think everything through first and make sure it flows together.

Thought about filling in the reflectors? Or going clear? Would remove another colour from the car. If you do consider that the Z Store sells clear turn signal bulbs for the headlights. Just another minor touch.

 

love your car man
keep it up. The nismo front bumper flows soo well, makes it look very aggressive too.

 

love it!

 

This suggestion keeps popping up in your thread (clear). I agree, they do seem to be "soooooo '98", however, filling them may be a fresh idea that hasn't been overdone