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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 04:48 PM
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@Rochester: I left the reflectors unpainted in the headlight as it goes with my gold calipers incidentally.
And I've got another set of headlight painted if anything were to go wrong in these lights (Condensation, cracked, etc) so far so good!
I like that look, keeping the caps chrome, and painting the rest. No so much digging all the extra LED's and whatnot, but the simple design change.

Personally, I'm thinking of keeping the shrouds/caps chrome like you did, then going with a gun-metal finish on everything else, with a simple amber swoop to match the side-marker. And one headlight with the Custom180 decal in white. So assuming Custom180 does the work.

Anyway, thanks for posting the pics.

Two sets of headlights? Wow.
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
I like that look, keeping the caps chrome, and painting the rest. No so much digging all the extra LED's and whatnot, but the simple design change.

Personally, I'm thinking of keeping the shrouds/caps chrome like you did, then going with a gun-metal finish on everything else, with a simple amber swoop to match the side-marker. And one headlight with the Custom180 decal in white. So assuming Custom180 does the work.

Anyway, thanks for posting the pics.

Two sets of headlights? Wow.

No problem! anytime.

Funny thing is, my decision to leave the shrouds/caps chrome, was because I saw how the M37S headlight were done from OEM.

http://media.caranddriver.com/images...s-1280x782.jpg

Hence why I also left that chrome strip at the top of the headlights

When I started working on them, I was worried about the various risks that comes from heating the headlights in the oven.
But actually wasn't that hard, Started it on Friday, and finished it on Sunday night. Most of the wait was for the paint and clear to dry properly.
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 05:35 PM
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Great job on the engine bay! Loving it.

The mods are coming along nicely. Looking good Vic
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 07:19 PM
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Wow, and you cut the fenders on your own. Color me impressed Vic!

I may have to take a cruise up to the great white north and pick your brain a bit. Dinner at the Stout Monk on me!
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RexHavoc
Wow, and you cut the fenders on your own. Color me impressed Vic!

I may have to take a cruise up to the great white north and pick your brain a bit. Dinner at the Stout Monk on me!

@Redfire32: Thanks for the feedback. Hope to do more dramatic mods down the road

@RexHavoc: Bring it on!
I can't wait to see your G one day as well.
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 06:57 PM
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@Redfire32: Thanks for the feedback. Hope to do more dramatic mods down the road

@RexHavoc: Bring it on!
I can't wait to see your G one day as well.
I may be moving again so that could be a definite possibility
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 08:17 PM
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@Redfire32: Thanks for the feedback. Hope to do more dramatic mods down the road

@RexHavoc: Bring it on!
I can't wait to see your G one day as well.
Looking forward to watching your G make its further transformations!! Subscribed.

I want in on the dinner and show off our G's meetup. Chris we gotta get our Menphis meetup planned as well. I just need 2-3 weeks max to finish my ride other than my Ecuteck or Uprev (I can't remember which one is the more expensive one that provides more power) help lol
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Redfire32
Looking forward to watching your G make its further transformations!! Subscribed.

I want in on the dinner and show off our G's meetup. Chris we gotta get our Menphis meetup planned as well. I just need 2-3 weeks max to finish my ride other than my Ecuteck or Uprev (I can't remember which one is the more expensive one that provides more power) help lol
Vic I just booked my trip to Buffalo and Mississauga, I'll PM you once I know what my schedule looks like. I'll be traveling with one of my guys but he's cool.

Red the end of the month should work for me. I'll be around for the most part and should have most my work done.
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RexHavoc
Vic I just booked my trip to Buffalo and Mississauga, I'll PM you once I know what my schedule looks like. I'll be traveling with one of my guys but he's cool.

Red the end of the month should work for me. I'll be around for the most part and should have most my work done.

Sweet, looking forward to it.
Sept 26th. There is a GTR/G/Z cruise happening.
So that day I will be gone the whole day.
Other than that day. I will make time to meet ya!
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 10:00 PM
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Sweet, looking forward to it.
Sept 26th. There is a GTR/G/Z cruise happening.
So that day I will be gone the whole day.
Other than that day. I will make time to meet ya!
I wish I would have known, I fly home the 25th.
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 11:21 PM
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Sweet, looking forward to it.
Sept 26th. There is a GTR/G/Z cruise happening.
So that day I will be gone the whole day.
Other than that day. I will make time to meet ya!
Where is this GTR/G/Z cruise???!!!!
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Redfire32
Where is this GTR/G/Z cruise???!!!!
Its happening in the GTA Ontario, Canada area. Cruising up to the Muskoka area.
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by VQ-Vic
Its happening in the GTA Ontario, Canada area. Cruising up to the Muskoka area.
Oh excellent!!!! I'll start driving that way now and MAYBE I'll be there next month. Good times here we come!!!


Damn damn damn
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 11:42 PM
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Not an update of my G37.

But might as well post my winter beater.

2003.5 Infiniti G35 RWD 5AT (Premium,Sport,Navigation)

I bought it really cheap, and spent a bit to get it to running condition.
And some mods to make it drive better

Mods/Maintenance:

-All the suspension components changed
-2004 Nismo 350Z spring and struts
-Aero front bumper
-New Rear bumper
-3 Doors replaced
-blacked out headlight hosuing
-K&N drop in
-Z-tube
-Front Brembo brakes
-Resonator delete
-Front Coupe Seats
-Aluminum gas & brake pedals
-350Z VLSD
-18" Altima SER Forged wheels

Future mods:
-Nismo Stagea 280km/h speedo
-Rear Brembo brakes
-Plenum spacer
-Power folding mirror
-Paddle shifter

If the engine dies (VQ25DET)




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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 08:35 AM
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Wow Vic, count me as impressed, a build within a build, and looks like you did a great job w/ that one too.
Well done sir, AGAIN!
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