What did you do to your Sedan today?
#3961
Registered Member
Got some coupe sport wheels painted gunmetal, i wont lower the car until spring comes...carbon fiber wrapped the trim (think imma just wrap it gloss black), window tints & decals lol,
#3962
DIY Cheapskate/Mod
I got a new door today lol. My bodywork job was spot on (if you remember that hit and run I had to deal with) but the paint, clearcoat, didn't hold up too well. Ill try to fix the current clearcoat with some fresh 2k clear, but just in case grabbed a new door for $150.
#3963
Lights, lights, and lights
Had to drop the bumper and remove the headlight assemblies. Somehow my HID fog light harness died on me and Diode Dynamics sent me a new one. Plus I needed to put in the LED city and turn signals. Some tired hands later, all is well again!
#3964
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Put on my duckfeet and a/s tires after replacing the 2 rears(down to the wear bars). Why did I wait till the last possible minute??
While at it, can anyone recommend a powder coater around Atlanta? Thinking about changing the summer wheels color while off for the winter. And what's a good price? Had a 1st quote of $750, including remounting and balancing my tires.
While at it, can anyone recommend a powder coater around Atlanta? Thinking about changing the summer wheels color while off for the winter. And what's a good price? Had a 1st quote of $750, including remounting and balancing my tires.
#3965
Movin On!
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I'd just get a quote for powdercoating the wheels, the price for the powdercoater to remove, replace & balance the tires will inflate the price quite a bit vs. just getting the tires R&R'd at a tire shop.
Price like $75 to $100 per wheel to sandblast & powdercoat is a fair price. Here's one place for an example
https://boneheadperformance.com/powd...oating-prices/
If wheels are rashed/dinged and require some work to get proper, then the cost may go up quick.
Price like $75 to $100 per wheel to sandblast & powdercoat is a fair price. Here's one place for an example
https://boneheadperformance.com/powd...oating-prices/
If wheels are rashed/dinged and require some work to get proper, then the cost may go up quick.
#3966
Registered Member
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blnewt, I found a local company and got an estimate of $100/wheel. They said they can usually clean them before powder coating and if sandblasting is necessary it's just a little more. Best thing is no shipping involved. Hopefully I can get it done around the first of the year. They have alot of pics and references so I'll check them out further in the coming weeks.
#3968
Registered Member
I then replaced it the screws with a kit similar to this
The caps are nice because it blends in with my license plate frame.
#3969
Registered User
I posted screenshots before but I'm too lazy to go back for them... but Tire Rack tests tires regularly, and UHP A/Ss are not far off in ultimate wet/dry performance from UHP summer tires. We are talking .05-.1g at the absolute limit. Who drives that hard on the street?
And what's wrong with that? If someone prioritizes performance, they'd get a Z. The G is a luxury car with a little sport, not the other way round.
#3971
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The Z isn't all that either, in stock trim. It's why we mod them, because the platform can easily be tweaked into something more. I think you're romanticizing your old car a bit much.
#3972
Registered Member
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If you don't prioritize shorter stopping distances, increased grip or the accompanying feedback through the steering wheel, I certainly understand, hence my comment that not everyone wants to drop $1k on tires every 12-15,000 miles. Rochester drives like 3k a year and I average 12k, so it's a little easier to justify than if I drive 20k.
The G is a plenty capable car, LSD, huge brakes, aluminum suspension, 6mt, supportive seats and fantastic steering. I actually think it's a little short on luxury, but I think it's a wonderful platform, with plenty of mod paths to fit anyone's budget and vision.
#3973
Registered User
I'm not romanticizing it at all; I sold it for a reason and will never get another one. But if performance is the priority the 500lb lighter Z is the obvious entry point in the platform. Likewise prioritizing performance doesn't mean having to commit to spending $1000/yr on tires to drive on the street.
#3974
Registered Member
Not really today, but over the last month:
Added front plate bracket (wife pressure/tickets)
Replaced both front stabilizer links
Cleaned both intakes and subsequently learned the idle re-learn process
SeaFoamed intake
Replaced battery
Changed oil (Mobil 1 5w30/Nissan filter) yesterday
-Eric
Added front plate bracket (wife pressure/tickets)
Replaced both front stabilizer links
Cleaned both intakes and subsequently learned the idle re-learn process
SeaFoamed intake
Replaced battery
Changed oil (Mobil 1 5w30/Nissan filter) yesterday
-Eric
#3975
Administrator
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I'm not romanticizing it at all; I sold it for a reason and will never get another one. But if performance is the priority the 500lb lighter Z is the obvious entry point in the platform. Likewise prioritizing performance doesn't mean having to commit to spending $1000/yr on tires to drive on the street.
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