Dragonfly Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I finaly got the body work done and the car painted. I did most of the body work myself and I painted the interior (not shown yet), but I paid to have the remainder of the body work done and the exterior painted. The sun was not at a very good angle for taking pictures but here they are any way. If you are wondering if there are small holes in the hood??? Yes there are, the hood is pinned into place because it is carbon fiber (made by John Coffee). Rear hatch is also carbon fiber and also from John Coffee. You can see in the picture that the underside of the car is painted different. I used a single stage epoxy of the same type and color as used on NASCAR cars for both durability and ease in finding anything wrong/leaking. Doors and fenders are just set in place and not lined up yet. Light gray paint on underside of car. Dragonfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Looks awesome! I really like the color! Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleaf Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Looks great, looks close to this insane mint candy color on an old porsche I worked on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Great color... I love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Looks great, with nice upgrades. I like the look of your blended in fender vents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Extremely Nice! Love the custom bodywork that enhances without detracting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 so clean, looks amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003z Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 looks great! I especially like the fender vents and light colored underbody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRTY260Z Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Nice very nice!! What color is it? Where did you get the fenders from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 nice paint.there is only one thing im currious about. why did you paint the carbon fiber!i like the blended flares,and the fender vents.what did you get the fender vents off of a TA? is this going to be a street car or track only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 nice paint.there is only one thing im currious about. why did you paint the carbon fiber!i like the blended flares,and the fender vents.what did you get the fender vents off of a TA? is this going to be a street car or track only? 1980 Camarohttp://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=113785 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 The flares are glass and I purchased them from one of our Hybridz members, if I am not getting my members confused Rick Bowers used to have the same type of flares on his car. The vents did in fact come from a 1980 Camaro. The car is going to be a weekend racer in autocross and drag racing, it will also see some road courses when I am able to get out there. The reason I painted the carbon fiber hood and hatch is because I did not get them for looks I got them for weight reduction and after what they cost (which is a good price for carbon fiber parts) I did not want someone trying to steal them. I can honestly say that other than John Coffee who I bought the parts from I have never seen another Z with a carbon fiber rear hatch so I felt it was a good idea not to make it obvious to strangers. The paint color is a stock GMC color used on the 1991 Corvette. Thanks for the compliments. Dragonfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 VERY nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMWHYR0HEN Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 True, no ones gonna steal your carbon hatch if they dont know its carbon. But then again its not the Nissan community that steals from each other, It's those dahm Honda guys! well at least in CA it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 True, no ones gonna steal your carbon hatch if they dont know its carbon. But then again its not the Nissan community that steals from each other, It's those dahm Honda guys! well at least in CA it is... I live in San Diego which is very close to Tijuana Mexico and makes anything that even looks like it may be of value a target for theft. I have no problem bragging to Nissan guys about the carbon fiber parts I am just leary of people I don't know walking by and seeing dollar signs pinned to the front and back of my car. Dragonfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Here are some more pics. With fenders, hood and doors removed. Engine compartment. Interior shot. Side shot. Dragonfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Your work looks really complete and well done. It's going to be a serious car once it's completed. The underside color is a great idea and it's from NASCAR of all places I like the idea of that---makes complete sense. Thanks for posting the great pics--keep 'em coming! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCchris Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 True, no ones gonna steal your carbon hatch if they dont know its carbon. But then again its not the Nissan community that steals from each other, It's those dahm Honda guys! well at least in CA it is... So if you live in CA and drive a Honda, you're a thief??? Thank god I live in NC......... chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun350Z Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 So if you live in CA and drive a Honda, you're a thief??? Thank god I live in NC.........chris Well yeah, what else is there to do after you lose all of your dignity by driving a honda (and thinking it's cool)? Sources: (Ex honda owner... 92 Civic coupe LS motor swap: Quick... But Not Cool) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMWHYR0HEN Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 So if you live in CA and drive a Honda, you're a thief??? Thank god I live in NC.........chris Either: A. Your a theif B. Your carefull C. Your lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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