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Old 08-20-2013, 02:38 AM
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Default New look for my Z.

Original DSOM, now matte metallic grey. I've had mixed reviews but most seem to like the new scheme.
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Old 08-20-2013, 03:32 AM
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Looks great , love that rear side hatch design . Where did u get it from ?
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Looks great. Who did the wrap? Is the rear fascia wrapped as well or painted?
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Badass! Are you scrapping those side skirts?
Old 08-20-2013, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 1badzeeeeee
Looks great , love that rear side hatch design . Where did u get it from ?
Are you referring to the flying buttresses? Those can be found on the Callaway C16 and the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.
According to this link, flying buttresses help to reduce drag: 'Ferrari's 599 GTB Fiorano has flying buttress B-pillars designed to channel air to the rear as well -- these help to reduce drag [source: Classic Driver].'.
The ones on ZSS2148's car seem to be too close to the window - there's no gap - to be effective.
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I like it. What rear defuser is that, or whatever you call it?
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Looks serious...I like it, but the rear hatch glass wings have got to go.
Old 08-20-2013, 08:56 AM
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nice color combo but unsure on the rear
Old 08-20-2013, 09:10 AM
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Very nice, I like the new look! No mirrors?
Old 08-20-2013, 09:44 AM
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Well done brotha, I'm gonna do something similar
Old 08-20-2013, 11:44 AM
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I can dig it.

I'd have passed on doing the rear quarter duct area in black, personally. Leave that to the Porsche guys. Considering your new profile/roofline with those hatch-additions, it seems like the lower sections of the halo could go gloss black to corroborate the shiny glass, and help emphasize the modified roofline/window interplay.
Old 08-20-2013, 11:45 AM
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Does it absorb radar? I like it.
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Not bad...Ford Hunter you pick on Mustangs?
Old 08-20-2013, 12:52 PM
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Love the car except for the side skirts and rear underspoiler.
Old 08-20-2013, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06Ronald
Are you referring to the flying buttresses? Those can be found on the Callaway C16 and the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.
According to this link, flying buttresses help to reduce drag: 'Ferrari's 599 GTB Fiorano has flying buttress B-pillars designed to channel air to the rear as well -- these help to reduce drag [source: Classic Driver].'.
The ones on ZSS2148's car seem to be too close to the window - there's no gap - to be effective.
Thank you for the info Ron , I dig that look .
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I like it. How's the wrap holding up? I'm thinking of wrapping mine in satin black but I want to know how well it's doing with rocks and such.
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i dig it. looks really good

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Old 08-20-2013, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 1badzeeeeee
Looks great , love that rear side hatch design . Where did u get it from ?
Vertical Doors out in Corona makes these particular ones. The side skirts are also theirs, as well as the hood.

Originally Posted by WICKEDFRC
Looks great. Who did the wrap? Is the rear fascia wrapped as well or painted?
I have a mobile guy who comes to my garage for tint and wrap. The whole car is vinyl... To preserve the original paint.
Originally Posted by savaGe
Badass! Are you scrapping those side skirts?
The skirts actually are close to perpendicular to the car. Haven't touched them on anything. Even went over a few small speed bumps lately.
Originally Posted by jnv255
I like it. What rear defuser is that, or whatever you call it?
The diffuser is an APR part.

Originally Posted by SlickShoes
I can dig it.

I'd have passed on doing the rear quarter duct area in black, personally. Leave that to the Porsche guys. Considering your new profile/roofline with those hatch-additions, it seems like the lower sections of the halo could go gloss black to corroborate the shiny glass, and help emphasize the modified roofline/window interplay.
I chose to make that area black to protect the bottom grey layer of vinyl from the rocks that the front tires kick back. I was starting to get peppering in my original clear from that. When this area gets worn, ill peel it off and reapply rather than re wrap the entire fender. The lower part of the halo is on the to do list. Gloss to blend the side and rear glass. There's actually tint on the outside of the rear glass to hide the defroster lines as well.

Originally Posted by 619grappler
I like it. How's the wrap holding up? I'm thinking of wrapping mine in satin black but I want to know how well it's doing with rocks and such.
I've had the rear and roof/halo wrapped for over a year now. Holds up well. The front stripe never seemed to get any chips or tears either.
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Looks Bad ***!

Great job!
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Originally Posted by 619grappler
I like it. How's the wrap holding up? I'm thinking of wrapping mine in satin black but I want to know how well it's doing with rocks and such.
Just trying to fiqure out what happens when you wash it. Forget the 25.
car wash or any powerwashing. Sponge bath only. Just turned down a new car wrapped in matte white! A chick from detail shop that see these wrapped cars told me to forget it!
But this looks badass!

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