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ZilviaBot · 02-05-2010, 03:00 PM

02-05-2010 01:30 PM

Remember the 350Z seemingly ruined by a bodykit installed with woodscrews and bondo? A year and a full makeover later, Jalopnik reader Brian Gee now has a slick photoshoot to show off the Z he always wanted.

Brian's experience created an epic 96-page thread on My350Z.com, eventually leading to a lawsuit against the Los Angeles-area shop IDesign/Import Image.

Before:

After:

Let's let Brian describe all this in his own words:

The shop owner was a good friend of my good friend (yeah, I know...first red flag) and his business was really slow at the time. Earlier that week, my car was damaged on the freeway. Another car kicked up a wooden block and it damaged the OEM sideskirt under the passenger door. Rather than pay $300+ for an unpainted OEM replacement, I figured I would buy an aftermarket body kit that wasn't very aggressive (another red flag) and get that painted and installed. So, after getting the body kit, I thought I'd take it to him and get it installed and then spread the word on the internet about his good work. And here we are today.

Second of all, I know the style isn't for everyone. But let me present this...is it not very different from muscle car guys pouring all of their money into their motors and not working on the suspension and tires to keep that power on the ground? Or from the muscle car guys putting chrome all over the engine, wheels, and trim and paint, but nothing else? It's all different styling. It's not what I like, but I certainly respect it.

[via My350Z.com]

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**mrmephistopheles** · 02-05-2010, 04:46 PM

Repost, noob bot.

sickstatus · 02-05-2010, 04:50 PM

lmaorofl!!!

juve_240sx · 02-05-2010, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmephistopheles

Repost, noob bot.

i agree with you

S14Serge · 02-12-2010, 02:24 PM

Wow what a turn around!!

Iron_Zenki · 02-17-2010, 02:39 PM

um. whats the point if this again?

stinky_180 · 02-17-2010, 02:53 PM

WHOA idesigns /import image did that work???? isn't idesigns on zilvia? i remember buying complete s13 energy suspension bushings from him/them....

DreamN · 02-17-2010, 02:57 PM

Yeah, Mike (AKA widegts) did quite a number on several cars, but apparently the Z got the worst of it. I've seen some actual good work from him, but it doesn't out weigh all the bad stuff I've seen and heard from others.

02-05-2010, 03:00 PM	#1
ZilviaBot Zilvia.net Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ruined 350Z Finally Put Right [Custom Cars] 02-05-2010 01:30 PM Remember the 350Z seemingly ruined by a bodykit installed with woodscrews and bondo? A year and a full makeover later, Jalopnik reader Brian Gee now has a slick photoshoot to show off the Z he always wanted. Brian's experience created an epic 96-page thread on My350Z.com, eventually leading to a lawsuit against the Los Angeles-area shop IDesign/Import Image. Before: After: Let's let Brian describe all this in his own words: The shop owner was a good friend of my good friend (yeah, I know...first red flag) and his business was really slow at the time. Earlier that week, my car was damaged on the freeway. Another car kicked up a wooden block and it damaged the OEM sideskirt under the passenger door. Rather than pay $300+ for an unpainted OEM replacement, I figured I would buy an aftermarket body kit that wasn't very aggressive (another red flag) and get that painted and installed. So, after getting the body kit, I thought I'd take it to him and get it installed and then spread the word on the internet about his good work. And here we are today. Second of all, I know the style isn't for everyone. But let me present this...is it not very different from muscle car guys pouring all of their money into their motors and not working on the suspension and tires to keep that power on the ground? Or from the muscle car guys putting chrome all over the engine, wheels, and trim and paint, but nothing else? It's all different styling. It's not what I like, but I certainly respect it. [via My350Z.com] More...

02-05-2010, 04:50 PM	#3
sickstatus Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Age: 33 Posts: 1,539 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	lmaorofl!!! __________________ straights are for fast cars, corners are for fast drivers.

02-12-2010, 02:24 PM	#5
S14Serge Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 337 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Wow what a turn around!! __________________

02-17-2010, 02:53 PM	#7
stinky_180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pale Blue Dot Age: 39 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	WHOA idesigns /import image did that work???? isn't idesigns on zilvia? i remember buying complete s13 energy suspension bushings from him/them.... __________________ SoCal RallyX Coverage and MTB Ride Reports WheelsDirty

02-17-2010, 02:57 PM	#8
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 39 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Yeah, Mike (AKA widegts) did quite a number on several cars, but apparently the Z got the worst of it. I've seen some actual good work from him, but it doesn't out weigh all the bad stuff I've seen and heard from others. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD