Deleted Chrome and Seat Mounts

[thinkmonkey]

Has anyone deleted some/most/all of the chrome on their car, and if so how does it look. I've heard of some people cutting off the drip rails, and does this look odd or too custom. Right now the chrome that I still have is the frame around the windshield, rear hatch, the door windows, the mini windows, the drip rails, and the rear tail lights. I've decided to shave the bumpers, bumper mounts, side turn signals, handles, hatch key, fuel door, antennae, fender emblems, rear quarter emblems, and hood ornament. I'm doing this to 'release' the natural body lines of the z that are hidden by superflous junk. I may get the z emblem off the new 350z's fender and use it as the hood ornament, but other than the wheels and exhaust, that will be the only chrome on the car. Any suggestions are welcome.

One more problem I have is with the stock seat mounts. I'm putting Corbeau Forza's in my car, and they will barely clear the ceiling of the car unless I remove the east to west seat mounts which I fear are somewhat structurally important. Can I do this and just reinforce the rocker to tunnel connection or am I fine? Thanks guys.

-David