Notices
New Owners Welcome to the Family!

Just purchased my first REAL CAR a 2005 350z

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 30, 2012 | 10:23 PM
  #1  
hmaringer's Avatar
hmaringer
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
Default Just purchased my first REAL CAR a 2005 350z

....

Last edited by hmaringer; Aug 3, 2017 at 03:29 PM.
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2012 | 11:53 PM
  #2  
taryon's Avatar
taryon
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,286
Likes: 1
From: New Zealand
Default

Congrats on the Z
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 12:26 AM
  #3  
reuben350z's Avatar
reuben350z
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 444
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
Default

Congrats. Yeaa 11k doesn't seem too bad at all.
Any plans for it? Or stayin stock?
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 12:39 AM
  #4  
hmaringer's Avatar
hmaringer
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
Default

Originally Posted by reuben350z
Congrats. Yeaa 11k doesn't seem too bad at all.
Any plans for it? Or stayin stock?
really dont know yet.. would like to get it vinyl wrapped in a Matte Black and switch out the rims, as far as performance goes my knowledge of that is pretty limited, anywhere i can read up on performance upgrades etc.? I do want to get this chip fixed first off

thanks
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 01:31 AM
  #5  
cgkp0925's Avatar
cgkp0925
Registered User
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,207
Likes: 1
From: Syracuse, NY
Default

Originally Posted by hmaringer
really dont know yet.. would like to get it vinyl wrapped in a Matte Black and switch out the rims, as far as performance goes my knowledge of that is pretty limited, anywhere i can read up on performance upgrades etc.? I do want to get this chip fixed first off

thanks
Welcome and congrats!

There are sub-discussion forums within here about any category you can think of. Just go to Discussion Forums on top of the website and you'll see.

Happy modding!
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 01:33 AM
  #6  
10-E-C-350Z's Avatar
10-E-C-350Z
Registered User
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,305
Likes: 0
From: Central Florida
Default

nevermind, the guy above me beat me to it. Welcome the site anyway
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 02:33 AM
  #7  
JCITY's Avatar
JCITY
Banned
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 3,274
Likes: 1
From: GEORGIA
Default

Welcome!
Well,compared to your previous rides,a Z is a rocket!
Depending on how paticular you are about that paint chip,you could probably
apply touchup paint in small layers to build it up to be even with the surface.
Then,buff it out.This method may work since you have a black car.The color match is easier.If you are more particular,you cound spring for some CF covers that extend from the windshield posts back.The chip would be covered.The CF would blend with the black.
Could also get a CF roof overlay(overkill for a chip!).Or,level the chip and get the roof wrapped.
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 03:26 AM
  #8  
Buster FL's Avatar
Buster FL
Registered User
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
From: Sarasota Florida
Default

Welcome..Enjoy !!!
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 04:48 AM
  #9  
BoomerZ33's Avatar
BoomerZ33
Registered User
iTrader: (23)
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 9,714
Likes: 3
From: North Jersey
Default

congrats on your new Z
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 05:34 AM
  #10  
cubs4worldseris's Avatar
cubs4worldseris
Registered User
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 904
Likes: 0
From: Ellicott City, Maryland
Default

Welcome Bud. Read up on this thread, it will answer a lot of your simple questions:

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...questions.html

Remember to always keep her clean, treat her like a princess!
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 06:31 AM
  #11  
Bmurray350z's Avatar
Bmurray350z
New Member
10 Year Member
iTrader: (34)
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 8,075
Likes: 92
From: Burlington, NC
Default

welcome and congrats.. if you're doing vinyl wrap, why even fix the chip for now??
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 06:36 AM
  #12  
Alberto's Avatar
Alberto
Cranky FI Owner
Premier Member
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 34,715
Likes: 8
From: DMV
Default

Auto sports car. Maybe next time you can do it right.
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 06:54 AM
  #13  
dfresh713's Avatar
dfresh713
Master
Premier Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,456
Likes: 3
From: New Jersey
Default

Moved..
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 07:49 AM
  #14  
Syner's Avatar
Syner
New Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 22,798
Likes: 829
From: Alberta
Default

http://www.courtesyparts.com/350z-pa...5_846_849.html

Second section of the page.
72812M

~$150 Unfinished
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 08:49 AM
  #15  
terrasmak's Avatar
terrasmak
Super Moderator
MY350Z.COM
Premier Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 29,119
Likes: 2,400
From: Sin City
Default

Still not a real car, its a Barbie vehicle. Nice car for some dudes trophy wife.
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 09:18 AM
  #16  
hmaringer's Avatar
hmaringer
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
Default

Originally Posted by terrasmak
Still not a real car, its a Barbie vehicle. Nice car for some dudes trophy wife.
Appreciate that... But I worked my *** of work this car. it may not be a real car for YOU, but im only 20 and paid for the thing in cash. I dont come from money like most the people I see on here that are my age whose parents bought them a decked out Z. I am not looking to race the thing i just wanted a car that I could be happy with, have fun with, and get from A to B. I mean i was driving a chevy malibu before dude. Another reason I went auto/tiptronic is i live in LA and the traffic here would be a *****.
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 09:21 AM
  #17  
hmaringer's Avatar
hmaringer
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
Default

Originally Posted by Syner
http://www.courtesyparts.com/350z-pa...5_846_849.html

Second section of the page.
72812M

~$150 Unfinished
Awesome thanks man, wonder how much a bodyshop would charge to paint and install.
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 09:24 AM
  #18  
hmaringer's Avatar
hmaringer
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
Default

Originally Posted by JCITY
Welcome!
Well,compared to your previous rides,a Z is a rocket!
Depending on how paticular you are about that paint chip,you could probably
apply touchup paint in small layers to build it up to be even with the surface.
Then,buff it out.This method may work since you have a black car.The color match is easier.If you are more particular,you cound spring for some CF covers that extend from the windshield posts back.The chip would be covered.The CF would blend with the black.
Could also get a CF roof overlay(overkill for a chip!).Or,level the chip and get the roof wrapped.
Thanks man Ill look into it
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 09:30 AM
  #19  
Erik@R/Ttuning's Avatar
Erik@R/Ttuning
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 969
Likes: 0
From: Doylestown, Pa
Default

A Z car at 20 is pretty nice. You worked hard for it. Enjoy the hell out of the fruits of your labor.
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2012 | 10:01 AM
  #20  
Syner's Avatar
Syner
New Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 22,798
Likes: 829
From: Alberta
Default

Originally Posted by hmaringer
Awesome thanks man, wonder how much a bodyshop would charge to paint and install.
All depends on your area. Just call around and ask for a quote.
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:41 AM.