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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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It's been a while since I took off the 350z emblem in the back.
But the shadow is still there no matter how many times I wash the car.

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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ZKansasZ
It's been a while since I took off the 350z emblem in the back.
But the shadow is still there no matter how many times I wash the car.

Any suggestion?
new paint job?!
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ZKansasZ
It's been a while since I took off the 350z emblem in the back.
But the shadow is still there no matter how many times I wash the car.

Any suggestion?
A buffer might help, but what you're seeing is the fade difference between the paint under the emblem and the rest of the car...hard to match if they emblem was on for a significant amount of time.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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Need a paint shop recommendation to paint a black hr hood silver. Somewhat close to Spring if possible. And how bout that "nice guy" who'll make sure my car passes smog since I just put my test pipes back on? Never found one of those last year....cmon, anyone lol
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Kirbaaybaayy
new paint job?!
lol I wish to afford a new paint job, haha

Originally Posted by Old School
A buffer might help, but what you're seeing is the fade difference between the paint under the emblem and the rest of the car...hard to match if they emblem was on for a significant amount of time.
yup I tried the meguair 2.0 thingy and it's still there...damn it...
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Old School
If the bmw Z has the Turbo 6 in it, go for it Mateo. Maintenance and elite tax on the M3 makes it less desirable in my book.
yep... looking exactly for a turbo 6. I have seen they started popping out in the used market... just waiting for the end of this year for ex-lease CPO...
a 24 / 30 month used bimmer can still get the 100.000 / 6 year warranty + maintenance package for cheap.

and the DKG gearbox is just perfect.

looking at the leasing quotes on the new ones I expect being at around 40 for the 35i used and loaded. (residual value on the lease in the low 30s..)
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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so, this past weekend I bought a car. Thinking about what i can do to this thing to kill it. This here isn't EXACTLY it, but it's the same model/color. It's a 1996 Volvo 850R (4WD/TURBO/300whp) Things fun to drive and still pretty hearty.

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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 05:35 AM
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^ You should get 19's with a decent lip stretch the tires then give it a nice drop and your done! and a nice sounding pipe
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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Hey fellas, anybody know any good places to get my wheels powdercoated/painted the GTR wheel color? Also, do you know a good place to get my springs installed? I'm near the Katy area.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 06:52 AM
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I can ask my neighbor to install springs for you. He's done for my car and it's good.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Ataru074
yep... looking exactly for a turbo 6. I have seen they started popping out in the used market... just waiting for the end of this year for ex-lease CPO...
a 24 / 30 month used bimmer can still get the 100.000 / 6 year warranty + maintenance package for cheap.

and the DKG gearbox is just perfect.

looking at the leasing quotes on the new ones I expect being at around 40 for the 35i used and loaded. (residual value on the lease in the low 30s..)
Do it. They look so much better now. Sexy little roadsters. Lease is up on the wife's 328i in August. Might talk her into one of these.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Looking for a good powdercoater/wheel painter? Anyone?
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Who all is going to the baker tuning nissan meet saturday??!!! should be fun and hopefully I'll get to meet alot of fellow Z owners out there.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by AroundMyHorn
Looking for a good powdercoater/wheel painter? Anyone?
Had a tool cart powder coated by them. Also a really good friend had his wheels for his ACR Viper done. Both of us have no complaints.

PrecisionPowder.net
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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Had a tool cart powder coated by them. Also a really good friend had his wheels for his ACR Viper done. Both of us have no complaints.

PrecisionPowder.net
Thanks Robert. I'll give them a call tomorrow and see what they have to say.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Kirbaaybaayy
^ You should get 19's with a decent lip stretch the tires then give it a nice drop and your done! and a nice sounding pipe

I would but mine has bullet holes in it, and I only paid 50$ for it.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 350junkie
I would but mine has bullet holes in it, and I only paid 50$ for it.
you bought the car for 50$?!
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 07:05 AM
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uh yes?
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 350junkie
uh yes?
haha oh does it run?
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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hell yea it runs!

Things a beast!!!

But I sold it today for 150$
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