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Old 07-30-2012, 10:23 PM
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Old 07-30-2012, 11:53 PM
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Congrats on the Z
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Congrats. Yeaa 11k doesn't seem too bad at all.
Any plans for it? Or stayin stock?
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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
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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
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Old 07-31-2012, 01:33 AM
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nevermind, the guy above me beat me to it. Welcome the site anyway
Old 07-31-2012, 02:33 AM
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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.
Old 07-31-2012, 03:26 AM
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Welcome..Enjoy !!!
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congrats on your new Z
Old 07-31-2012, 05:34 AM
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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!
Old 07-31-2012, 06:31 AM
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welcome and congrats.. if you're doing vinyl wrap, why even fix the chip for now??
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Auto sports car. Maybe next time you can do it right.
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Moved..
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http://www.courtesyparts.com/350z-pa...5_846_849.html

Second section of the page.
72812M

~$150 Unfinished
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Still not a real car, its a Barbie vehicle. Nice car for some dudes trophy wife.
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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 *****.
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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.
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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
Old 07-31-2012, 09:30 AM
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A Z car at 20 is pretty nice. You worked hard for it. Enjoy the hell out of the fruits of your labor.
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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.


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