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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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Okay, I'm seriously thinking about the CF overlay stuff.

*thanks, Charles!*

I'd like to try it out on the door handles and some interior parts. I'm leery about putting it on painted surfaces, though. What does that glue do to the surface of the car?
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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Was a great time looking forward to coming to another meet hopefully i wont have to work and can stay later but it was nice talking to everyone again and nice meeting some new Z owners it was fun and worth the drive. Plus it was a nice night for a drive anyways
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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Good to see you, too. Glad you guys made it back w/o any problems.

I'll have to finalize the next big event.
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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It was awesome to see all the Z's tonight and meet some new peeps!
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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It was nice meeting you all today. I didn't realize MN had such an active amount of Z people (close to me specifically haha)

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What does that glue do to the surface of the car?
It's not a really strong adhesive, just standard vinyl backing stuff. It should not be strong enough to peel paint off.
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
Okay, I'm seriously thinking about the CF overlay stuff.
I've been thinking of doing a few small things too. The 3M di-noc cf comes in a bunch of different colors too.

Amazon 3M Di-noc
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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I heard that the 3M stuff is really good. When I purchased the my wrap though, I went cheap just because I wanted to screw around and see how well it worked. Ended up being pretty good I think.

There are a few parts on the interior I would like to redo now that I have a better understanding on how to work with the material better. But it's not that hard. You just need a heat gun and a cutting knife. Also a proper surface to work on would not be a bad idea (I burnt my ottoman with the heat gun lol )

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-CARBON-FIBER-VINYL-SHEET-WRAP-FILM-60-x12-SUPERFLEX-/400196922481?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d2d986c71&vxp=mtr
The link above is the same stuff that is used on my car.
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Tangerine
It was nice meeting you all today. I didn't realize MN had such an active amount of Z people (close to me specifically haha)



It's not a really strong adhesive, just standard vinyl backing stuff. It should not be strong enough to peel paint off.
You'll be happy to know that we've had over 20 Z's at my house before. It'll get better through the summer.

Thanks for the advice on the 3M stuff. Maybe we should buy a couple of rolls and share? I'd like to do some of the arm rest parts and the door handles.

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I've been thinking of doing a few small things too. The 3M di-noc cf comes in a bunch of different colors too.

Amazon 3M Di-noc
Yep, let's do a group project.
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

Thanks for the advice on the 3M stuff. Maybe we should buy a couple of rolls and share? I'd like to do some of the arm rest parts and the door handles.



Yep, let's do a group project.
All I gotta say is don't change your surroundings while wrapping! I did my roof with the Di-Noc (2months ago) and the garage was getting hot; as I opened the garage door.....a huge gust of wind blew in and ruined the wrap I was almost done with.

Oh and as long as you prep the surface your wrapping, the vinyl shouldn't peel any paint off (3M vinyl); I'd be worried about the cheap ebay stuff tho....I did a lot of testing on with adhesive liners that are used when I was a tech aide at 3M.

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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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Next meet everyone I want to do a new cover photo for the Minnesota Z's front page. So make sure them rides are looking extra clean that day. Not sure on the spot but if anyone has a place in mind or has some photography friends that take awesome pictures bring them with! Jotham you take good pictures maybe you should be in charge of it??
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 10:15 AM
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Clean Z's? That's not hard. Just make sure it doesn't rain.

Just got back from the gym in Lakeville. Took the younger boys with me. After my chest workout, we went to the indoor pool. Man, it was awesome. I sat in the Jacuzzi and sauna and stretched out my hips and hamstrings, then swam laps for 10 minutes. I feel great. I'm trying to stretch out and keep my right ankle and shin from improperly healing.

Erik, I won't make it to your place. The ladies had to go to Cottage Grove. I just realized I no longer have cable tv.
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by silverbullet_Z
Next meet everyone I want to do a new cover photo for the Minnesota Z's front page. So make sure them rides are looking extra clean that day. Not sure on the spot but if anyone has a place in mind or has some photography friends that take awesome pictures bring them with! Jotham you take good pictures maybe you should be in charge of it??
Group photo sounds like a good idea, I may not have many mods but I always make sure my ish is clean.
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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Dre ('Mai-Z' - The370z) here. It was good meeting a few of you guys. There were some sick 350's that give me more motivation to keep modding my car this summer.

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Great turnout! We had 11 Z's show up! Good times, guys. Even after the close call with all the police! lol
What happened here? I hope they weren't after me! I was definitely excessively accelerating as I left.
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SR71
Group photo sounds like a good idea, I may not have many mods but I always make sure my ish is clean.
I'm definitely reading that wrong...
Originally Posted by StayHrd_24/7
Dre ('Mai-Z' - The370z) here. It was good meeting a few of you guys. There were some sick 350's that give me more motivation to keep modding my car this summer.



What happened here? I hope they weren't after me! I was definitely excessively accelerating as I left.
Dre! Nice to see you "over here."

It wasn't you. It was me, Greg, and Ryan.
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by silverbullet_Z
Next meet everyone I want to do a new cover photo for the Minnesota Z's front page. So make sure them rides are looking extra clean that day. Not sure on the spot but if anyone has a place in mind or has some photography friends that take awesome pictures bring them with! Jotham you take good pictures maybe you should be in charge of it??
Hmmm my camera is pissing me off, so if anyone wants to look at my amazon wish list to help me out..... , go ahead; but yea if no one can I guess I could try my best!!

Any who.... here are links of Z meet and Bugatti+supercars (open them in full size the pics are huge so when compressed they don't appear as well):

http://endagtr.com/2013/06/09/bugatt...me-super-cars/

http://endagtr.com/2013/06/09/tcz-meet-2/
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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Pics look good to me
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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You mind if steal those pics??
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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Those are nice pictures from the meet. Thanks for posting the Bugatti ones as well. That is one rockin' car.
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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Anyone here with or know anyone with the frozen north lx?
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by silverbullet_Z
You mind if steal those pics??
yea bruh , but if you make millions off of them........you will get
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