Current Coupe shots

[mikethemike]

I never really made a build thread, and it's probably too late for that right now, but I suppose what I can do is supply some photos of when I first bought the car and what I did with it in the past year. I'll start with the shoot then show some "build" photos

Note: I am not a photographer nor anywhere near one
















Removed GT-R style Tints

[mikethemike]

The day I bought the car in Oct of 2011


One of the first mods I did (debadgings and tail tints which can be peeled off)


No drop plus thing tires = 4x4x4x4 mode


My yellow fog wrapping process


Why you shouldn't vinyl wrap anything in the bathroom unless you want someones hair stuck inside it lol


There you have it. Hope you enjoyed the photos =)

[mikethemike]

No love? I need attention NOW!

[Ranga14]

I like it, really nice! Especially your choice of tire, I like my rubber a little thick too.

[mikethemike]

thanks! 245/45's were the largest I could go. The next time I do a shoot will be when I get the wheels powder coated.

[SanoSuKe]

too much tire for my taste but it definitely looks good on your wheels.

[BTUT5]

Looking good man, love the wheels.

[DJ_B_Easy]

Bathroom wrapping, SNC on the lens!

[mikethemike]

Eh, live n learn. It adds character.

[DJ_B_Easy]

^And DNA.

[alphapig]

I like it

The rears look like they could use more meat

The fronts too for that matter

MORE MEAT

*Edit*

SanoSuKe - the tires he has are too small for the drop... If everyone was hella-frush-slammed like your ride then hell yeah, stretch those rubber bands.

However, any other drop needs MEAT, or it just looks half finished and anticipating more low.

[mikethemike]

More meat? Like what on the tires? It'll rub if I go any thicker so I've been told

[BRicci]

You've got plenty of meat, it looks good. And you're not lowered at all? If not, it actually looks really good for no drop.

[mikethemike]

You've got plenty of meat, it looks good. And you're not lowered at all? If not, it actually looks really good for no drop.

Im on Eibachs. And for my tastes, its just what I need. I would like it if I could go like a half inch or 1'' lower, but that would result in me getting coils, and I just never cared for slamming my car as much as most people.

[Mr.HacKeR]

You've got plenty of meat, it looks good. And you're not lowered at all? If not, it actually looks really good for no drop.

Im on Eibachs. And for my tastes, its just what I need. I would like it if I could go like a half inch or 1'' lower, but that would result in me getting coils, and I just never cared for slamming my car as much as most people.

I think you can get Tein Springs (they're for the 3.5, but does it really matter?! )

The car is looking good!! I especially love this shot

[mikethemike]

I wouldnt trust teins. If its not made for the 2.5 i dont wanna take risks.

[mikethemike]

I kinda wish I used a tripod (which I dont have) for some of these shots. Also, the setting I have produces alot of noise as you can see in some of the photo. Whats a basic setting to set the camera on for good night shots? I like how the sky came out because it was night time so it looks pretty cool it picked up some of the city light ambience.

[DJ_B_Easy]

What kind of camera?

Tripod is a necessity for night time shots. Low light = slower shutter speeds + larger aperture. You cant hold a camera steady (even if you think you are) for more than a fraction of a second.

[mikethemike]

Oh I totally agree with you. Some of those shots were one of many many night shots that I chose out of the bunch, and they STILL weren't clear enough as you can tell with the photo Mr. Hacker liked.

[Mr.HacKeR]

Oh I totally agree with you. Some of those shots were one of many many night shots that I chose out of the bunch, and they STILL weren't clear enough as you can tell with the photo Mr. Hacker liked.

Try again with the same settings, but adjust the ISO to 200

[mikethemike]

Thanks I believe mine was set on 800

[DJ_B_Easy]

Umm If his ISO was at 800 originally, ISO 200 will reduce the sensitivity of the sensor and the camera will compensate by further slowing the shutter speed and opening up the aperture (if its set on auto). If it isnt set on auto, then the pic simply wont expose properly. If anything, you need to increase the ISO and increase the shutter speed.

[mikethemike]

Updated photo: I removed my gt-r style tails. I was kind of getting tired of them anyways. Good thing I plasti dipped it with the clear coat first.