Then a full wrap, you know you want to or even just the bonnet for that fullhectixcarbonfiberlookyo haha the roof in black looks nice though. also matte black brake calipers go all out!!!
and I JUST needs highlights IMO. next zed will be matte black wheels on gloss black body with heavy tint, but red brakes, red rim stripes, red engine bay hoses and red FMIC hoses.
Sounds good, still rolling on stock rims though, upgrade you can take them with you to the next zed!!!
That's the plan baby, picking them up personally from California in November and flying them back there... http://oi51.tinypic.com/s4qvzl.jpg http://oi56.tinypic.com/2q0vscj.jpg then there's just - rubber - coilovers - front and rear camber arms - front and rear guard rolling - labour on all of the above woooo
woke up today with a reply e-mail from VMR stating the low low price of $825 US for all 4 - a pair in 18 x 8.5 +22 and another in 19 x 10 +38 http://speedhunters.com/archive/2009/11/24/car-feature-gt-gt-edgar-s-slammed-amp-functional-z32.aspx it's going'a be HAWWWWWWT edit: and - redrilling to 114.3 bolt pattern - reflective rim tape
Anti, those rims are to die for!!! I know you're getting them redrilled cause they are ment for BMW's, but are you getting that done over here or in the USA?
never seen anyone apply vinyl to exterior panels before. if that gets moisture in between the coats its going 2 cause all kinds of hell
every time you see a company car with signage on it you looking at exterior vinyl. and by coats do you mean the vinyl and the paint? if so..water is never getting under this stuff. I went to trim up the back part where the infill panel goes and it had been stuck there for a good week or 2 and it was bloody stuck down good and proper. The sun has been on my first panels for a good month and a bit now, still looks brand new. So im more than happy with the product so far. If anything happens though ill be sure to report on it. cheers, matt
I want the that un-named rear spoiler on top of the hatch does anyone know what it is? or of a similar design? Car's looking great murci! can't wait to see the finished car!
I think it will deterioate around the edges first. from UV and water from both rain and washing it. I hope i am wrong on this, cause he has put a lot of work into it.
Concern noted. i just went out to the zed and had a really really close look at some of the first bits i did which was on the 13th of august, a good 1.5 months ago. These panels have been exposed to the sun, hose, rain... everything. They look immaculate, i cant fault them at all, even the colour is the exact same as the fresh piece i just put down on the bonnet. The secret i think is...wrapping the edges up and underneath so that they are hidden and also super heating it to 80+ degrees to remove the vinyl memory and then about a week or so and its fully set..NOTHING is getting under there i can assure you As far as the product itself goes, A+! Applying it is a whole different story...i don't claim to be an expert but i usually have a knack for these kinds of things. Tt has been extremely difficult in some places to say the least. if anyone is considering doing the same and you have a good amount of time and patience i say go for it, you wont regret it. It comes in all colours for gloss and white/black in matte. cheers, matt
Keep up the good work Matt. I've been watching this thread with interest over the weeks, and look forward to seeing the finished product in the flesh one day. Have you considered getting a spare set of door handles and painting/powdercoating them matt black? PS. You could also change your surname to 'Black' by Dpol
hahahahahah thats great! i like those little play on words. Good to know there's people keeping up with it but not commenting I told myself i was going to keep the 2 tone look for awhile until i could figure out a new front bar. I think the front bar is closer to happening now so im more determined to get cracking on the lower part of the zed. After doing the bonnet im craving more blackness so on Monday i plan to do a section of the back and then work my way forward. I haven't put much thought into the door handles, just figured i would disassemble them at wrap it...hmm. i plan on attending all the Qld events so im sure you will get to see it at some point pregz cheers, matt black
You onto it by making sure the edges are wrapped under well. My laser was fully covered and after 9 months, still all good. Mind you mines in a carbon fibre wrap, a material with the fibres woven into it and I had to use a spray on glue. You have patience I can say that for sure. Good work too.
Glad iam wrong so far. by wraping around the edges I can see how thats going to help prevent damage. Your doing a great job of it keep it up, I can imagine its tedious lol,. Are you doing the whole bonnet?
