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Post by **adrianfromthecastle** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:56 pm

Hey, I remember seeing this kouki twice in downey, once in front of Norms, and the other on Florence, I think. lol

Looks clean man. I'll try coming out to the meets again... its been awhile.

Post by **Frank E Bones** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:40 pm

Most likely bro. Ive been seeing your car on Paramount and on here for while, I just never thought they were the same car. Apparently some people on here recognize my car from the previous owner drifting the sh*t out of it before me.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...lated

Post by **mattblancarte** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:48 pm

I have a thing for white cars with carbon hoods. You and I will get along nicely.

Very nice car!

Post by **Frank E Bones** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:55 pm

mattblancarte wrote:I have a thing for white cars with carbon hoods. You and I will get along nicely.

Very nice car!

Thanks man, when im done working on this one (Like any of us ever truly finish huh?) im still gonna try and get an S13 and make a 180SX! Oh and by the way, if u think my car is nice, all I can say is to your RB-Powered coupe.
Modified by Frank E Bones at 12:04 AM 6/9/2009

Post by **Frank E Bones** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:18 pm

Didnt want to start a new thread so just updated my old one. Got some new (used) wheels. Traded my 962's for these

Post by **thebab** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:42 pm

Much better IMO.... get the hood painted :P

Car is beautiful.

Post by **Frank E Bones** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:55 pm

Thanx. Still debating wether or not I should paint the carbon fiber hood, I kinda like how it looks. Id rather repaint the wheels instead.

Post by **AZ89two4Tsx** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:59 pm

If you do paint it, do like a two tone so you can still tell it's cf. Like leave the center part bare, and paint the lower sides.

Painting a cf hood fully is dumb. Why even bother with one then ya know?

Post by **Frank E Bones** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:06 pm

Ha Ha Ha, ill keep that in mind, but its not likely. Either I will paint it completley or not at all. Thanx

Post by **thebab** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:08 pm

AZ89two4Tsx wrote:If you do paint it, do like a two tone so you can still tell it's cf. Like leave the center part bare, and paint the lower sides.

Painting a cf hood fully is dumb. Why even bother with one then ya know?

CF Hood with paint is still lighter than an OEM hood.

Post by **AZ89two4Tsx** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:14 pm

Oh yeah it's what, 10lbs heavier? Huge difference on a stock KA.

This is what I meant. Here's is idahotuner's car.

Post by **Jdmstyles** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:26 pm

im actually a fan of cf hoods on white cars. Im an even bigger fan with cf hood/ trunk combo.

Nice Kouki though. See you around maybe

Post by **thebab** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:58 pm

The argument was for the situation. IMO the weight savings to rock a hood that looks like you couldn't afford to paint it to the average person is dumb.

I'd paint it... and some cars can rock the some CF showing some not... but just a random black stripe is kinda weird.

Doesn't fit....

I will agree to disagree though and not whore his thread up

Post by **JDM Sil4ty** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 4:57 pm

nice pick up .. i wouldve done the same. bump

Post by **bm3r** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 5:26 pm

very nice!

what are the full specs on your wheels/tires/suspension?

Post by **Frank E Bones** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:15 pm

350Z 35th Anniversary wheels, 18x8+30 with 225/45-18 front and 18x8 1/2+33 245/45-18 rear. Tein SuperStreet Suspension with 6KG springs front and back and Polyurethane bushings.
Modified by Frank E Bones at 3:21 PM 9/8/2009

Website · Post by **mRodiek** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:25 pm

Carbon fiber isnt about looks, its about weight savings-my hood is CF and is painted the same color as my car.

Something about it being CF and painted to match the car is kinda cool IMO. Even though it looks good as is

Post by **Frank E Bones** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:47 pm

DriftBoy07 wrote:Carbon fiber isnt about looks, its about weight savings

Although I agree with that, ill be the first to admit that the weight saving are minimal/insignificant at best. I like the contrast it lends to my car, plus the material looks cool. Ill paint it when it gets enough sun damage though.

Post by **Ramonesfreak2010** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:52 pm

Clean kouki. I like the new wheels.

Post by **Frank E Bones** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:37 pm

Thanx bro, I was lucky to get em'

Nice pic

Post by **bm3r** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:35 pm

Frank E Bones wrote:350Z 35th Anniversary wheels, 18x8+30 with 225/45-18 front and 18x8 1/2+33 245/45-18 rear. Tein SuperStreet Suspension with 6KG springs front and back and Polyurethane bushings.

Modified by Frank E Bones at 3:21 PM 9/8/2009

I meant the full specs on the xxr 962 wheels/tires thanks!

Post by **Frank E Bones** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 6:18 am

XXR 962's - 17x9 +35 All around with 225/45-17 tires. Although 245/40 tires would have fit better on that size wheel.

Oh and by the way, they only cleared my suspension by about 2mm.

Post by **baron_harkkonen** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:45 am

Nice kouki ! Welcome to tha club.

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