blueovalz Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 As was stated earlier on another string, I enjoy the build part of my Z car work, and as usual, I can't leave well enough alone. Well, I experimented with the side vents behind the front wheels to see what some side strakes , inserted into the vent sculpturing, would look like. They will be attached with screws so it wont be permanent should I decide not to use them, but they seem to "work" to help lengthen the front clip (as if that were a problem?). Here is what I came up with: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Not sure I like it, what does it look like without them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted May 16, 2004 Author Share Posted May 16, 2004 A "before" shot. The photos above don't do the strakes justice, but thought I'd throw them out for comment regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74_5.0L_Z Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 I like it better without the grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Gotta say, I agree...looks bitchin w/out the grill insert.....again Terry, you remind us of our unworthiness!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 As usual, it looks good to me. . .with or with out the vents. (hows that for being right down the middle) Terry, do have any shots from a different angle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Is that going to be deep enough to pull air from inside the fenderwell, or is it even intended to? Looks really cool , but I'm guessing you got your inspiration from the Indonesian guy with the dubs and his seemed deeper, plus he's got a lip in front to help create a little vacuum there. My wife read this and thought it was insulting (she is a little sensitive though), I hope you don't take it that way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-TARD Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 I like it. My only suggestion would be to make them flush on the outer edge of the fender, and tapered on the trailing edge so that it doesn't leave such an abrupt ending. Definitely keep us posted though, looks awsome, as always Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Without Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeizm Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Terry, As usual your car is looking incredible, I cannot post enough of these: :hail: :hail: :hail: or these: I like it with and without, I can see it looking really good painted a dark blue or red with the black vents, very cool no matter what. Hopefully someday I will see that car in person, especially after seeing all its transformations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 the sculpturing of those vents is a work of art.... i think the strakes take away from that. BADASS without!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 I vote without. I agree with z-rex, the vents are so cool that it is a shame to cover them up. Either way though Terry, awesome work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 I've got to vote without as well. Starting to verge on the "too busy" look. Perhaps if there were fewer strakes, maybe only two or three but more of a bulkier strake. You've designed bold accents into your car, one reason we all love it so, those thin little strakes are just too delicate to fit into the more substantial persona of your Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted May 16, 2004 Author Share Posted May 16, 2004 Thanks for ALL the comments. These have enlightened me to other avenues in this area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Terry, Maybe something a bit less busy, like the Mercedes ones: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Terry' date='Maybe something a bit less busy, like the Mercedes ones: [img']http://bache4cars.com/img/items/item_33_18f.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerware Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 without. just much cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Without, Terry. The added grill seems to put into two dimensions what is a wonderful set of three dimensional curves. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love-my-V8-280Z Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 You are a artist!! i have no idea how you have been able to custom make those fenders and have the lines so perfect.... I bang and sand for hours just to get a a patch flat.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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