Simply

Bad ass!!

 

Looks Great however you stole my name

 

LOL!

I got the Q for about 2 1/2 months now and here are a few mods that i did to it during this summer and more to come. Huge Lakers and Kobe fan, so i named him "The Black Mamba". Enjoy

First off is the old G







The Black Mamba - Thule Snowboard Roof Rack, Full Chrome Wrap with Gloss Black Vinyl and Plastidip Wheels















Carbon Fiber Wrapped Interior









Hardwired Escort Passport 8500 X50

Looking sick man! Not sure how I feel about the wheels as Plastidip has been letting me down lately. But im actually really digging the carbon wrap inside and might try that! Did you pop the pieces off to do it? And if so was it hard to remove?

 

Ironically, I really like the G37 pics (old), but I'm not feeling the Q50 pics (new)....I have this same color/model Q50 too...I like 'murdered out' look, but for some reason this is looking like a Hyundai to me now...

I wouldn't normally say this stuff, but it's not permanent anyways- it's just plasti-dip so it could always be undone...but each to their own.

 

Ironically, I really like the G37 pics (old), but I'm not feeling the Q50 pics (new)....I have this same color/model Q50 too...I like 'murdered out' look, but for some reason this is looking like a Hyundai to me now...

I wouldn't normally say this stuff, but it's not permanent anyways- it's just plasti-dip so it could always be undone...but each to their own.

The plastidip on the wheels is just temporary until i buy after market wheels, which will be in a year or two. I was going to dip it in Anthracite Gray, but that takes off on the whole Black Mamba theme that i am going for. As for the chrome trim around the car, i practically hate it. Lol. But thanks for the input.

 

Ah, I remember seeing that g37 driving around . Swirving in n out traffic. Smh

Hopefully times have changed. Good start on your Q so far.

 

Ah, I remember seeing that g37 driving around . Swirving in n out traffic. Smh

Hopefully times have changed. Good start on your Q so far.

Really you saw it? Lol. Times have changed. I don't do it as much anymore, plus i baby the gas on this hybrid.

I think anthracite gray wouldve looked pretty cool

I thought about it too and was going to buy it already, but the Black Mamba in me said no. Lol. I have to get used to the black wheels because that is what i will be getting next.

Did you do the chrome wrap yourself? If so, any tips for the grill? I've done wraps myself on previous cars, but by the looks of it, to get that smooth finish all around without creases, you would think a big sheet of vinyl would be needed.

Yes i did it myself. Not perfect, but good enough for my first try. As @Vancity808 said, use a big sheet, work your way from the center outwards, and take your time. Good luck!

 

Did you do the chrome wrap yourself? If so, any tips for the grill? I've done wraps myself on previous cars, but by the looks of it, to get that smooth finish all around without creases, you would think a big sheet of vinyl would be needed.

 

I did it with a sheet of vinyl big enough to cover the whole grill. Take your time and heat/stretch the middle instead of stretching the part thats actually covering the chrome.

 

I appreciate the advice guys. May get started in the next couple of weeks.

Yes i did it myself. Not perfect, but good enough for my first try. As @Vancity808 said, use a big sheet, work your way from the center outwards, and take your time. Good luck![/QUOTE]

 

Another DIY in the works. Stay tuned.

 

Finally done with another DIY. Tail lights and rear reflectors smoked with VHT Nightshades. It looks really good and like glass. Sorry for the dirty car as i just finished last night.

 

Love the carbon wrap something i would actully do myself as for the plastidip wheels not a fan and never will be....

 

Thanks. It is a temporary solution until i get my wheels in. Which is very soon.

 

Awesome man looking forward to it

 

The nightshade tint came out really nice man. Good work.

 

Thanks bro!

 

DIY Paint Calipers

Another DIY finished and could have been more happier. It wasn't an easy task to do, but i was up for the challenge. Now time to get some new wheels! ?

 

Why did you affix an Akebono lettering to the calipers?

 

Because our calipers is really named Akebono in Japan. If you take it out, you will see Akebono engraved on the back side.

 

What'd you spray it with? VHT? Also did you bleed the brakes after

 

I used VHT Caliper Cleaner, VHT Engine Primer, VHT Engine Enamel Paint and Dupli-Color Perfect Match Clear. I bled the brakes using a Motive Power Bleeder.

 

How many cans did it take for all 4 calipers? They've been out of stock of the color I want locally, so I'm thinking maybe I can get by with a single can, but wanted to check before I tear things down this weekend.

Also, I know you posted a followup on the other thread with a list of tools required for removing, but what's your take on painting the calipers while they're still attached? Can't i mask everything really well and just hit the caliper that way?

Trying to avoid purchasing all the tools as I have nothing yet!

 

How many cans did it take for all 4 calipers? They've been out of stock of the color I want locally, so I'm thinking maybe I can get by with a single can, but wanted to check before I tear things down this weekend.

Also, I know you posted a followup on the other thread with a list of tools required for removing, but what's your take on painting the calipers while they're still attached? Can't i mask everything really well and just hit the caliper that way?

Trying to avoid purchasing all the tools as I have nothing yet!

I used 2 cans of the caliper cleaner, 1 can of primer, 1 1/2 can of paint, and 1 1/2 can of gloss. I wouldn't do 1 can of paint as you will only get about 2 coats on all of them and you would need 3 coats at least.

You can paint it while it is still in the car. It is not the right thing to do, but without the tools and garage, you just have to do it. @Brich75206 did his and never took it out and it still looked good. I would suggest using a G2 brush paint than a spray paint as that would be easier and not messy. Still sand the calipers after cleaning so the paint can stick longer. There is a video on youtube of a porsche getting its calipers painted using the G2 brush method and it really looked good. That can give you an idea of how to do it the right way. Good luck. Let me know if you have other questions.

 

Looking good!

 

A Little Wheel Teaser

What's coming next. A little teaser for all of you who hated my plastidipped wheels. Lol

 

Nice. Can't wait to see the shoes on.

 

Thanks bro!

 

hey n_jay888, really off topic here, but huge Kobe fan myself (actually hated the guy up until the last 4 years where I realized he honestly is the closest thing to a MJ replica LOL).

What do you think he's going to do this year? Run and gun or ride off into the sunset? His competitive edge will NEVER let him ride off into the sunset, but you think he's going to take a more backseat approach and maybe mentor the younger guys?

From what I can see already in pre-season, look like he'll be an older version of Westbrook lol (40 FGA a game hahaha).

But back to the proper topic, really feeling the new wheels!!! Can't wait to seem them on the Mumba!

 

hey n_jay888, really off topic here, but huge Kobe fan myself (actually hated the guy up until the last 4 years where I realized he honestly is the closest thing to a MJ replica LOL).

What do you think he's going to do this year? Run and gun or ride off into the sunset? His competitive edge will NEVER let him ride off into the sunset, but you think he's going to take a more backseat approach and maybe mentor the younger guys?

From what I can see already in pre-season, look like he'll be an older version of Westbrook lol (40 FGA a game hahaha).

But back to the proper topic, really feeling the new wheels!!! Can't wait to seem them on the Mumba!

Lol. Thanks bro! Can't wait to get my springs tommorow so i can install it on sunday.

As for Kobe, i don't see him taking a back seat and ride into the sunset. That guy has a lot of ego that he won't let it happen, especially when he is ranked #40 for the 2014-2015 season. I am pretty sure he is so pissed that he will show everybody what's up. Hahaha! He will mentor some of the guys but not to the extent where he would baby sit them. If they don't put up, he will definitely chew them up. Lol

By the way, i am just waiting for my personalized plate to come "3LK MMBA".

 

Kobe's going to make Lin cry sooooo much this season....

HAHAHHAAHAH

 

Kobe's going to make Lin cry sooooo much this season....

HAHAHHAAHAH

Bwahahaha!!!

 

You're killing me with suspense! You get these bad boys fitted yet?

 

Lol. I haven't installed the wheels yet as i didn't have enough time over the weekend, but will be installed tomorrow. The RSR springs have to wait until the 8th for me to install it. Here is more suspense for ya.

 

What a coincidence I had a white 2010 G 37 and noe a black

http://i61.tinypic.com/i44mbl.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/ek1h0y.jpg

 

What a coincidence I had a white 2010 G 37 and noe a black

http://i61.tinypic.com/i44mbl.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/ek1h0y.jpg

Well i didn't really have a choice since this is a CPO car. If i bought one brand new, i would have got white again or the hagane blue. Lol

 

**** man, cant wait to see them mounted

 

It is actually mounted already as of yesterday, but not going to be lowered until next weekend when i have time. Let me clean up the wheels and get some nice pics to post on here.

 

Black Mamba's New Shoes

RSR Super Down Sus springs to be installed next week

Gram Lights 57xtreme (Satin Gloss Black)
20x9.5 +35
20x10.5 +43

Hankook Ventus V12
245/40/19
275/35/19

Project Kics R40 Lug Nuts (Neo Chrome)

 

RSR Super Down Sus springs to be installed next week

Gram Lights 57xtreme (Satin Gloss Black)
20x9.5 +35
20x10.5 +43

Hankook Ventus V12
245/40/19
275/35/19

Project Kics R40 Lug Nuts (Neo Chrome)

Super clean, love it man. Congrats!

 

@Bonbon @Vancity808 no more suspense. Finally mounted.

 

Those look great! Huge improvement over the plasti dipped OEM. Making me want new shoes now!