Post Your "One-of-a-kind-mods"
#46
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From: Toh-rensa,Ahteesia,Ahcadia,Montree Pak, Longa Beacha
I like that silver carbon fiber interior. Usually the carbon fiber interior doesn't look right in our cars.
If you want pics, here's a bunch of pics, some previously posted, others not:
First some of the polishing work on the engine:
Halfway through polishing the intake manifold.
View from the bottom of the intake manifold portmatched into the lower plenum runner.
View from the intake manifold portmatched to the intake runner of the head.
This is an older pic, but still one of my favorites.
Everything was portmatched, including the venturi ring on the popcharger.
And now some headlight pics:
TSX on top with custom shields to get rid of that rainbow and dip on the right of the beam pattern. The clearance strip is CCFL.
The TL projectors on the bottom have a purple tinted clear lens that sharpened the cutoff.
Beam pattern.
This was another forum member's car that I did the headlights for. Unfortunately I'm too busy with work and other mods to concentrate on headlights ever since I finished my retrofit.
Some interior stuff. I'm not a big fan of changing out the interior, so I only went with minor items, trying to make it look OEM.
The M35/45 shift ****. I typed out a brief DIY somewhere in this forum.
Just the trim piece spray painted, clearcoated, wetsanded, and buffed out.
Brakes:
Brembo calipers, custom relocation bracket that I had to design myself, with a 345mm 2 piece floating rotor. Also using Nismo front pads, Stoptech SS lines, and Motul fluid.
The weight of the front rotor on a bathroom scale.
Rear OEM 6MT calipers painted red with G2 paint to match the front, and then Brembo logo painted on.
The rotors are Stoptech 2-piece floating rotors. Stoptech SS lines, OEM Brembo pads. I'm changing them out to Nismo pads next time. The Nismo pads have about the same amount of bite, but much less dust.
The tires are 265/40/18 Pilot Sport 2's. Unfortunately they wear faster than the regular Pilot Sports.
Now just for some fun pics:
Drift rims!
Installed!
If you want pics, here's a bunch of pics, some previously posted, others not:
First some of the polishing work on the engine:
Halfway through polishing the intake manifold.
View from the bottom of the intake manifold portmatched into the lower plenum runner.
View from the intake manifold portmatched to the intake runner of the head.
This is an older pic, but still one of my favorites.
Everything was portmatched, including the venturi ring on the popcharger.
And now some headlight pics:
TSX on top with custom shields to get rid of that rainbow and dip on the right of the beam pattern. The clearance strip is CCFL.
The TL projectors on the bottom have a purple tinted clear lens that sharpened the cutoff.
Beam pattern.
This was another forum member's car that I did the headlights for. Unfortunately I'm too busy with work and other mods to concentrate on headlights ever since I finished my retrofit.
Some interior stuff. I'm not a big fan of changing out the interior, so I only went with minor items, trying to make it look OEM.
The M35/45 shift ****. I typed out a brief DIY somewhere in this forum.
Just the trim piece spray painted, clearcoated, wetsanded, and buffed out.
Brakes:
Brembo calipers, custom relocation bracket that I had to design myself, with a 345mm 2 piece floating rotor. Also using Nismo front pads, Stoptech SS lines, and Motul fluid.
The weight of the front rotor on a bathroom scale.
Rear OEM 6MT calipers painted red with G2 paint to match the front, and then Brembo logo painted on.
The rotors are Stoptech 2-piece floating rotors. Stoptech SS lines, OEM Brembo pads. I'm changing them out to Nismo pads next time. The Nismo pads have about the same amount of bite, but much less dust.
The tires are 265/40/18 Pilot Sport 2's. Unfortunately they wear faster than the regular Pilot Sports.
Now just for some fun pics:
Drift rims!
Installed!
#47
twinsnails, paranormal, KPierson & E_K where have you guys been hiding all this cool stuff?
Those are some incredible original Mods!!!
twinsnails...I like your Integrated gauges , CF & Suede inserts...
paranormal...
That custom molded Impul rear bumper with retractable license plate is Sick. So how is it retracted springs, servo's, pneumatic arm ???
I used to have a retractable spring loaded tag on my sportbike years ago...
KPierson...
You should build and market that Custom front bumper, thats one of the nices ones I've seen! Can you elaborate a little on how it was built?
Also on your passenger mirror that tilts down when in reverse, is that from a JDM late model Skyline?
E_K... I've seen some your headlight work, but that is amazing! Top notch looks + functionality w/ that sharp cut-off beam pattern!
Your Brembo calipers w/ the custom relocation bracket and 345mm 2 piece floating rotors are really nice. That's what I wanted to do to mine, but had no luck so I ended up getting the A.P.Racing setup. Brembos Rock.
That little Gold Top Secret Silvia in the driveway is really detailed. What scale? RC ? If so, Gas or electric? I'm into RC, I have some 1/10 & 1/18th scale cars & 4 weedeater RC boats, Two "V"hulls a Catamaran & a Hydro...
Those are some incredible original Mods!!!
twinsnails...I like your Integrated gauges , CF & Suede inserts...
paranormal...
That custom molded Impul rear bumper with retractable license plate is Sick. So how is it retracted springs, servo's, pneumatic arm ???
I used to have a retractable spring loaded tag on my sportbike years ago...
KPierson...
You should build and market that Custom front bumper, thats one of the nices ones I've seen! Can you elaborate a little on how it was built?
Also on your passenger mirror that tilts down when in reverse, is that from a JDM late model Skyline?
E_K... I've seen some your headlight work, but that is amazing! Top notch looks + functionality w/ that sharp cut-off beam pattern!
Your Brembo calipers w/ the custom relocation bracket and 345mm 2 piece floating rotors are really nice. That's what I wanted to do to mine, but had no luck so I ended up getting the A.P.Racing setup. Brembos Rock.
That little Gold Top Secret Silvia in the driveway is really detailed. What scale? RC ? If so, Gas or electric? I'm into RC, I have some 1/10 & 1/18th scale cars & 4 weedeater RC boats, Two "V"hulls a Catamaran & a Hydro...
Last edited by RugRatCoupe; 07-07-2006 at 01:07 PM.
#48
Originally Posted by twinsnails
Here are a few of my original mods:
Silver CF center console with custom gauge mounts
Ultra suede dash, headliner and seat inserts
Silver CF trim on door ultra suede door panels
Silver CF hood
Silver CF OE wing
Silver CF center console with custom gauge mounts
Ultra suede dash, headliner and seat inserts
Silver CF trim on door ultra suede door panels
Silver CF hood
Silver CF OE wing
#49
EK
do u offer the headlight painting service??? it looks gorgeous and have ben looking for someone that can do this cleanly.
i think this thread should be stickied so us not so creative owners can copy
jk, i hate the idea of people sharing their ideas and others just taking it... but some of the stuff here are things ide never dare try on my own car
ya, this thread puts me down to n00b status
great work by us G35drivers
do u offer the headlight painting service??? it looks gorgeous and have ben looking for someone that can do this cleanly.
i think this thread should be stickied so us not so creative owners can copy
jk, i hate the idea of people sharing their ideas and others just taking it... but some of the stuff here are things ide never dare try on my own car
ya, this thread puts me down to n00b status
great work by us G35drivers
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From: Toh-rensa,Ahteesia,Ahcadia,Montree Pak, Longa Beacha
Originally Posted by LIUser
EK
do u offer the headlight painting service??? it looks gorgeous and have ben looking for someone that can do this cleanly.
i think this thread should be stickied so us not so creative owners can copy
jk, i hate the idea of people sharing their ideas and others just taking it... but some of the stuff here are things ide never dare try on my own car
ya, this thread puts me down to n00b status
great work by us G35drivers
do u offer the headlight painting service??? it looks gorgeous and have ben looking for someone that can do this cleanly.
i think this thread should be stickied so us not so creative owners can copy
jk, i hate the idea of people sharing their ideas and others just taking it... but some of the stuff here are things ide never dare try on my own car
ya, this thread puts me down to n00b status
great work by us G35drivers
#54
Originally Posted by RugRatCoupe
KPierson...
You should build and market that Custom front bumper, thats one of the nices ones I've seen! Can you elaborate a little on how it was built?
Also on your passenger mirror that tilts down when in reverse, is that from a JDM late model Skyline?
You should build and market that Custom front bumper, thats one of the nices ones I've seen! Can you elaborate a little on how it was built?
Also on your passenger mirror that tilts down when in reverse, is that from a JDM late model Skyline?
The reverse tilt module is all custom designed and built by me (soon to be availible through KPtechnologies)!
#55
Originally Posted by aleok
How did you do that???
This, most likely, will also some day be availible through KPtechnologies.
#56
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im a noob here but wanted some feed back on this idea.!!!
i was thinking of making a custom targa top for my 06 g35 coupe.!!!
it might sound crazy but i think it will look hot az fk rollin down the highway
with the windows up just chillin soakin up the sun rays...u know like the old mkiv supras.!!! i dont know if it can be done because of the roof supports..and rails that hold the car together..im thinkin the frame will bow inward in due time..well let me know what you guys think...yay or nay.?
thanks
i was thinking of making a custom targa top for my 06 g35 coupe.!!!
it might sound crazy but i think it will look hot az fk rollin down the highway
with the windows up just chillin soakin up the sun rays...u know like the old mkiv supras.!!! i dont know if it can be done because of the roof supports..and rails that hold the car together..im thinkin the frame will bow inward in due time..well let me know what you guys think...yay or nay.?
thanks
#57
Originally Posted by caskyline
Things I have created are modified oem grills with no emblem,So far for the coupe, 03-04 sedan,FX 35,soon 05 sedan.My own grounding kit.Custom battery wiring.I do believe I was the first with painted radiator support.Fully polioshed supercharger (mounting plate & pulleys).Mid & Mid bass speaker mounted in doors.Skyline floormats.About 100 polished stainless steel allen bolts replacing oem bolts under hood.Mounted gauges in ashtray location.Digital tire pressure monitor mounted in sunglass holder.Painted tail lights.Digital eq display in cubby.
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#59
Why do I bother to DIY???
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Originally Posted by KPierson
I briefly talked to the guy who made it about doing another one, but without the target car (and its FMIC) it would be really hard to make it fit perfectly. Also, shipping the bumpers is a pain so its not really feasable to ship custom molded bumpers.
The reverse tilt module is all custom designed and built by me (soon to be availible through KPtechnologies)!
The reverse tilt module is all custom designed and built by me (soon to be availible through KPtechnologies)!
#60
Originally Posted by imalazeeass
how did u make that battery holding bar? I just got an optima yellowtop too and i found that the oem black crap doesnt fit nicely at all since the battery seems to be a different size than the oem..