Congratulations on the trophy! Shows that other people think that your Z is awesome; well, it is!

 

thanks dude!

hood held up like a champ w/ no hood pins. i was kinda worried as i initially set off, the speed limit in Texas was 75. Realistically i was doing more like 80 & had zero issues.

 

Sofa, are you thinking of going with a hood pin setup? I'd potentially look into them myself; when I have taken mine up to some high speed (over 130) the hood moves around a bit which makes me a little nervous; not worried about the speed but the hood flip wouldn't be too cool.

*feel free to let me know what brand/kit you may be eyeballing for your mcr hood if you don't mind.

 

The center part by the rear vent (closest to the windshield) bounces around a bit but I think that's just because it's the thinnest there. Down by the main vents I would lean over the steering wheel to take a look. & it looked solid. So as of now, I'm not really shopping hood pins.

 

I did sebring without hood latches. No issues. Now if you were doing track days every week. I would get them. The back part is the thinnest and does bounce a little. I have aerocatches. Just scurred to cut...

Chris

 

lol agreed! seems pretty solid, plus i dont want to cut into it.

i just noticed yesterday that my rear diffuser is almost sheared in half, right down the middle. i remember hitting a few things in DFW but damn! luckily its only fiberglass!



Page 3 needs some pics. look at the buffer trails i put on the front bumper corrected that before SN TX. I was prolly moving too quickly with the buffer, n00b!




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Headed back to Dallas in August!


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Amazing color and car, can't wait to see more updates!

 

Stance Magazine Japan showing love!!


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Stopped a few more time on the way to Dallas this time, my *** didn't hurt as much. lol at a random rest stop in West Texas.

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Showed up to Slammed Enuff right after a 500 mile drive, i was sweating my *** off while wiping it down for the show the next day.



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i kind of liked the roll-in being the day prior, i showed up at my leisure the next day for the show.


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Even though i didn't take any awards home i received a ton of positive feedback about the car, especially the hood.


First stop the next morning was to fill up on fuel! $2.03 for 93 wasn't bad at all!


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Stopped by downtown Fort Worth before heading back home to desolate NM/TX border. Many neck were snapped including a bike cop who stopped mid pedal to watch me go by.

 

Wish I was cool enough to go to meets

 

Such a nice car sofa. any plans for the future?

 

Car looks good sub'd

 

thanks dude. i honestly dont, i spent the last year fulfilling this vision that i dont know whats next.

i appreciate it

 

Headed to WekFest in Houston I wanted to get out to more events this year & I've tried my hardest! El Paso, Fort Worth, Dallas & now Houston.

The reactions & responses i get makes it all worth while. If you're in Houston, say hi!!!


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The car looks awesome sofakiing! Good luck at the events!

 

am sure your car look like 10 more times sexier in real life than photos!

well done!

 

thanks br0s!


Drove 100 miles one way to Lubbock C&C. Got lots of love from young & old.



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Haven't really driven it in about a month...Most of the bugs are still on there from the Lubbock trip beginning of Sep :/



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Have to give it a proper cleaning inside & out for WekFest this weekend. Ill need warning signs for the paint looking so wet.

 

700+ miles to Houston for WekFest. i broke it up into 2 days since my parents live in San Antonio. Many potholes were dodged & some were taken on the chin.

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Gave it a through wash/wax before i left home. The more work done now makes it easier to clean after the miles are put on.


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After 8 hours i finally made it to the first pit stop. San Antonio. my ears were ringing & my body still vibrating from the harsh ride. it was truly brutal & i still had 3 hours to Houston the next day. I say 3 hours, but i forgot about the unreal traffic there.



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Buccee's Gas Station is a must stop if you're ever in Texas.




Went to the Mayday Garage Pre-meet the night before the show. It was something out of a movie. People lined down the street for miles & legit cars everywhere.


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At the hotel after the meet...doesnt stand out at all...


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The Weekend traffic wasn't so bad, living in a farm town its almost therapeutic cruising up & down major highways.



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pull up to the entrance & you're immediately greeted with amazing cars.





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Parked & made sure the Z had a hard time picking 1 color.





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I've seen most of the cars here before, but never in person. Its a completely different experience, something photos simply can't capture.




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1st place Z?! my cars good, but it aint that good. shocked & humbled.




I raced out of there before they realized they gave the award to the wrong dude! lol being on E, i had to stop and OVERPAY for fuel! **** Houston.


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Car made it back to New Mexico with zero problems! Simply driving it to 1 show is more than i ever did with the S14. This is why i got the Z and its rewarding me with a good time on every trip i go on!

 

Great job putting this together! Looks like it was a fun experience and your car placed well!

 

Oh she pretty