My Datsun 280Z "Rustoration"

[HaZmatt]

Today I got my car into the shop to install some paint protection film aka "clear bra". This is what I do for a living so it was fun to finally be able to do my Z! No need to worry about rock chips. I wrapped the entire hood, full fenders, air dam, and rockers.

 

Heres a shot of a Ferrari 458 Speciale we did today too

 

 

Wrapping the hood

 

 

 

 

 

Working on the fenders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All done!

[HaZmatt]

Also the UPS man dropped these off for me....    

 

 

 

 

Cant wait to get them installed!

 

 

[rossiz]

wow - amazing how that film goes from looking like a shower curtain to invisible! nice work.

looking forward to hearing how the suspension feels. have you put many miles on the stock setup for a decent baseline comparison?

[wheee!]

That's crazy how easy you make things look Matt! You need to move closer....

Sent from my iPizzle ringy dingy device....

[jnh-280z]

Matt,

Amazing. When do we get a video of you driving? I'm dying to hear your car run through the gears!

Edited May 6, 2015 by jnh-280z

[HaZmatt]

wow - amazing how that film goes from looking like a shower curtain to invisible! nice work.

looking forward to hearing how the suspension feels. have you put many miles on the stock setup for a decent baseline comparison?

 

I've only driven it for a few miles. The suspension feels pretty good though, should be interesting to feel the difference. I will hopefully start putting them in next week. 

[HaZmatt]

Matt,

Amazing. When do we get a video of you driving? I'm dying to hear your car run through the gears!

 

Very soon! Still have some things to button up.

[Colbino]

Also the UPS man dropped these off for me....    

 

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Cant wait to get them installed!

 

Jones'n to know how these work out as well! I really want to go the same route, but would love for someone else to be the Guinea pig! You planning on welding them yourself?

I would have to find a local shop or dood to do this for me.

[HaZmatt]

Jones'n to know how these work out as well! I really want to go the same route, but would love for someone else to be the Guinea pig! You planning on welding them yourself?

I would have to find a local shop or dood to do this for me.

I will try the first one to see how it goes. If im not comfortable with it I will have a shop do it.

[Luxmantom]

Hey Matt,thought I'd check on your (almost done)Z.As always first rate all the way.I've talked with a bunch of us sports car guy's around here,and if you come over here this summer we'll do a tour of the coast(Hwy 101).We'll talk,Tom.

[HaZmatt]

Big update!

 

The car is about 90% done. I still have some random odds and ends to finish up but other than that its mostly complete. 

Its been a long and busy 1 and 1/2 years. 

 

Last week I got the exhaust installed. I went with 2.5" mandrel bent 304 stainless into a Borla sport muffler and a polished slant tip. It turned out really nice and sounds great.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'll get a video posted soon!

 

 

[rcb280z]

Nice!