McLarenF1Kid

So I called Concept Z today concerning installation of my front lip. They said that the front would have to be cut out to fit it properly, if I wanted functional ducts (which I do want for my swap next year). So after much thinking, I just decided to tackle it. I actually just got done 10 min ago from typing this up!

It's 2am, and I can't sleep. I decided to head to Wal-Mart for a new carbide Dremel bit to cut out the notches. Here's my progress:

This is the first time I've ever taken the front bumper off. Not too bad once I finally did it


I know my car's been in some sorta wreck, nothing major though. This is the condition of my front bumper (you can also see the fog light housing cracked)


Test fitting the front. It physically wouldn't fit on if I didn't cut the slots.


Notches cut out (doing this made me nervous)


Quickley fitted to see how it sits. Turned out nice and flush


AND done! (hard to see since its like 6:45am)




I'm going to the paint shop today to see how much it's gonna be to have it painted......surely not that much. With Stillen side skirts, I think it's really gonna set it off.

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js9krcr01040

Looks good. I get nervous as all gtet out doing anything with the body. Or anything with the Z in general, lol. Cant wait to see it finished.


(And I am not the Shortest guy in a Z either, lol Haha, Shorty! [I am 5 4])

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freakonaleash1187

looks awesome. i have always like the look of a lip on a Z.

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Spyder Z 15

Effin Midgets. Lol. Lookin good bro.

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Loki Z

very nice job. Looks good as always.

js9krcr01040

Spyder- I honestly dont get how you fit in the car. I had a soldier in my car yesterday that was maybe 6 2 and didnt fit all that well. Physics man, beyond me...

Spyder Z 15

Passenger side has waaaaay less room than driver's. I fit in the 2+0, but am much more comfortable in my 2+2. There should be a pic of me with the t-tops off and the seat all the way up and my head sticking out of the car. I just wish my club member's would upload them.

js9krcr01040

lol... must be nice to be able to ride all the rides at the amusement park and get stuff off the top shelf...lol

Spyder Z 15

I can't ride space mountain at disneyland. It'll decapitate me if I sit up straight. And I have to sit in 2 seats. Not because I'm fat (which I am), but because I'm so tall. I miss that ride.

js9krcr01040

I havent been to Disney in like 17 years . I want to go. We can have a Z meet and greet at Disney.

Spyder Z 15

You got $75 to go/ With parking and 1 effing ticket that's about how much you'd spend. Not including the $4 for a can of coke.

McLarenF1Kid

When I ride rollercoasters and put my harness all the way down, I usually still have space to move around when its fully secured. Airtime is great!

Curious.....I'm going to finish securing the lip, once painted, with 3M mounting tape, like Stillen recommends. Anyone have any experience with it and how strong it is?

Spyder Z 15

I had teh N/A lip and it was fastened with rivets. Damn father. The rivets would've been covered by that black strip though.

tnkrstoyco

The 3m tape is what was used to put my front "Fairlady Z" plate on, it doesn't have any pressure or weight on it. It's had the daylights washed out of it and still holding up. I think as long as the surface is clean and dry it'll be ok.

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My Fairlady Z

3M tape is what they supplied me with to put my spoiler on.

Other than the 2 bolts that go into the stock 3rd brake light mounting place deal.

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ZMANZ32TT

Looks good

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McLarenF1Kid

I'm getting it painted tomorrow. Can't wait to see the outcome!

KENZ

looking good bro. almost as nice as mine


j/k

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McLarenF1Kid

^You're absolutely right! Jspec is the way to go........I'm just a college student trying to get by on a budget. Maybe next year. Actually, I want the Escort more than anything.

My Fairlady Z

Escort is FRP though.

And everyone knows Urethane > Fiberglass

ZMANZ32TT

College is for losers.... drop out, get a job as a mechanic make tons of money buy as many Zs as u want get a big house put them in the garage, go buy a TV that cost a couple thousand dollars, get a huge 1000 dollar sectional couch, a 900 dollar bed and still spend money on your Zs at your own free will all in the same week....and all that with only one semester of college lol Maybe i will go back

McLarenF1Kid

Well, I have a 52" HD widescreen, decently plush couches, and a chiropractic matress. It's not as "baller" as you described, but it'll do.

and......MY FRONT LIP IS DONE, YAY! Pictures coming tomorrow

ZMANZ32TT

well see your set, just drop out of school lol BTW the front lip looks awesome bro

freakonaleash1187

there better be a lot of pic whoring. most people dont know how to pic whore right.

diflictedminds

hmm looks great! can you do some plastic welding for that puppy? or are they of two different materials?

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McLarenF1Kid

Just.......wow. I can't be more pleased of how it looks.








Some "artsy" pics



And our car group, 419 Creations. Behind the name: We do all the work on our cars at my house, and my home address is 419. My buddy made the name and logo. I love it!


I've finally made up my mind on everything I want to get, and its come down to Stillen side skirts and the '99 spoiler. My "look" is almost complete.

JBender

Mmm I like that painted lip a lot...I'd put it above the USDM and one notch below the J-spec, but not much below. Very clean looking Z you have there.

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tnkrstoyco

Damn bud that looks good.
When your ready for the 99 spoiler get hold of Jose at http://www.ionicdynamics.com/ he makes the replica spoiler.

McLarenF1Kid

And that was my whole idea. I didnt' want to change up the front so much that it didn't look like a Z. I want everything I do to this car to basically highlight this car, not change it. The front still looks just like a stock Z, just with a lip.

Thanks for that link......great price!