Some body work/tweaking/etc. on the S30, opinions needed!

[xleonx]

Damn, now Im ready for it to warm up today so I can throw them on and get them painted.

So Im guessing most agree that I was in the right by removing the tacky looking black/chrome stripe, even if it leaves less than perfect paint on the side? Compare my Z's body lines to others, and that stupid stripe makes mine look so much more boxy, and for some reason takes away from the S30s curvy sex appeal.

Believe it or not, due to the way those side skirts are made.. they dont affect how much I can lower it, seeing as how they are 100% flush with bottom of the Zs chassis still, and dont "drop below" it.

I also have the front grill out atm, for cleaning and repainting. Im debating on whether or not I want to keep it out

For wheel selection, tbh, Im not doing the whole "2000 dollar wheel" thing again. Ill be spending 1800 on Arizona Zcar coilovers as is, and tbh... even if I did have much over 800 or so left in pocket to spend on wheels alone, id rather take that money and apply it to a set of control arms, or more suspension goodies. Thats why Diamond Racing was an option for me.

[quickdodge®]

Damn, now Im ready for it to warm up today so I can throw them on and get them painted.

So Im guessing most agree that I was in the right by removing the tacky looking black/chrome stripe, even if it leaves less than perfect paint on the side? Compare my Z's body lines to others, and that stupid stripe makes mine look so much more boxy, and for some reason takes away from the S30s curvy sex appeal.

Definitely on the louvers. Period correct and a distinct, old school look.

The black/chrome piece. Are you referring to the door guard/molding piece?

I would remove it, but if you're not going to fix the paint behind it, I'd think twice on it. I had it removed on my car, but at the same time my car was being painted. To me it looks great without it.But I wouldn't do it if you're going to have an unsightly unpainted strip down the side. Later, QD.