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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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Cool Car Graphics!!! taking the plunge ... need help!!

Ok guys! I am going in the graphics direction and need some info to get me started. I have some ideas to keep this tasteful (if any graphics can be considered tasteful )

1. Who is good in this area MD/DC/VA?
2. How are the prices determined? expensive?
3. easy application? should I do it myself?
4. hard to take off? How?

Thanks guys in advance.

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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 01:38 PM
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I'll get you the number for a guy that I know.. he is the best. He did Jordons Z, and recently Ryans Z....

Some of his work ... he'll be doing my Z as well...

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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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Me too Mike...PM me with the number
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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I dont like graphics like these on cars. YES the drawing is tight, but that kind of stuff on a sports car is just plain cheesy and tacky. Those cars have good engine mods and bodykits, but that is all washed away by a huge piece of cartoon graphics... Hey, but to each his own...
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 03:25 PM
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I am very interested in this as well. I feel like I've gone about as far as I can externally on this car without somevery tastefully done graphics (minus the upcoming vert door conversion of course ). I don't want anything too wild or 'cartoony' as TIGHT-Z said, just something to add a little texture to the car. I'm curious what ball-park pricing is on this as well.
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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Well the two of you concerned with graphics have very heavy cars with very weak engines...why not put that graphic money towards your FI ..ok ? Ok.


But I do Loooooove some graphics.. i just think it isnt justified until you have FI
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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Please pm me his number or email address
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by valdeztke
Well the two of you concerned with graphics have very heavy cars with very weak engines...why not put that graphic money towards your FI ..ok ? Ok.


But I do Loooooove some graphics.. i just think it isnt justified until you have FI
What a typical Juan post.. Aren't you the guy who flamed Shahrum for being negative in another recent thread? You should drink some of your own kool-aid....sheesh.
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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Im just giving you guys a hard time
Im just jealous you beat me to the vizage kit ..
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by valdeztke
Im just giving you guys a hard time
Im just jealous you beat me to the vizage kit ..
ha ha...Yes, but you have the "shinny" (mis-spelled in your sig....you really need to fix that) Vortech under the hood, which I'm sure is sooooo much fun.
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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The Z with the veilside has very nice graphics.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 02:38 AM
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Kelly are you moderating grammatics in our signatures now ...
What a commy!!



mod-dictator of the mid atlantic...






Ill be waiting on a nice slap to the head when you see me ..
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Let me check, I know I have the number to west coast customs somewhere... j/k .
Im also not a fan of hello kitty art on cars unless the car is strictly a show piece hauled to/from shows but thats just me!!
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Originally Posted by mdracer76
I'll get you the number for a guy that I know.. he is the best. He did Jordons Z, and recently Ryans Z....

Some of his work ... he'll be doing my Z as well...


Wow that is amzing!

But I think mine will be a whole lot more conservative. I want there to be graphics but I do not want that to be the only thing you see. I am hoping to accent the car and not have the car accent the graphics.

But yes. If you could get the contact info I would appreciate it.

Originally Posted by valdeztke
Well the two of you concerned with graphics have very heavy cars with very weak engines...why not put that graphic money towards your FI ..ok ? Ok.


I hope graphics are a little cheaper than FI. With my wife you kinda have to ease into the big money. Small money is ok, but I am still working on the $5k for FI!!!
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NOTED EVERYONE:


FI before WIFE ...

"Noted"
"Dually"
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Originally Posted by valdeztke
Kelly are you moderating grammatics in our signatures now ...
What a commy!!
Only for you Juan....only for you. Oh, and FWIW, mis-spelling is not a grammatical error, so you go that one wrong as well.



mod-dictator of the mid atlantic...

Hey I'm pretty easy going, however if you have a problem with me, the site admins are Kyle and Vic (GodZilla and Mike Wazowski respectively). They will be more than happy to hear any complaints you might have.

Perhaps I should demonstrate for you how I've seen some mods do things. It might affect your post count since about half of what you post will be deleted as "off-topic", but you seem to have plenty to say, so I'm sure it won't slow you down too much.


Ill be waiting on a nice slap to the head when you see me ..
Nah, there's no need for violence. These contests via the forums are so much more fun.

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Kcobean you do a fine job moderating ... if you didnt have a lil good intentioned problem children, moderating would be such a mundane and uneventful chore.

Face it, I'm a vital part of your career here with my350z.com :P



Are you coming out to this BBQ Sunday?
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Originally Posted by valdeztke
Kcobean you do a fine job moderating ... if you didnt have a lil good intentioned problem children, moderating would be such a mundane and uneventful chore.

Face it, I'm a vital part of your career here with my350z.com :P



Are you coming out to this BBQ Sunday?

LOL....True 'dat, my brotha.....True 'dat.
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Sorry guys for the late post. Work has been totally kicking my butt. Lemme ask Pag if its OK to post his info on this thread rather than sending 10,000 PMs
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Originally Posted by TIGHT-Z
I dont like graphics like these on cars. YES the drawing is tight, but that kind of stuff on a sports car is just plain cheesy and tacky. Those cars have good engine mods and bodykits, but that is all washed away by a huge piece of cartoon graphics... Hey, but to each his own...
I agree on the to each his own. These cars are a rolling piece of art stock.. when properly modded they become incredible works. I am a HUGE fan of this type of personalization, as long as it is done with tact. I think that this only adds to the presence of the car.

unless it really does have the power puff girls on it....

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