My Datsun 280Z "Rustoration"

May 5, 20159 yr

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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!

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May 5, 20159 yr

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

Cant wait to get them installed!

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May 5, 20159 yr

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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?

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May 6, 20159 yr

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

Sent from my iPizzle ringy dingy device....

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May 6, 20159 yr

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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, 20159 yr by jnh-280z

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May 6, 20159 yr

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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.

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May 6, 20159 yr

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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.

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May 8, 20159 yr

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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.

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May 10, 20159 yr

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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.

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May 14, 20159 yr

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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.

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May 17, 20159 yr

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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.