1JZ E30 Vert Build Thread with Pastry filled wheels

[Jdesign]

So I cut some vinyl for my license plate. I think I am sticking with the brushed aluminum finish, but I will have to slim down the font I made as it overlaps the stamping and causes some distortion in areas(see above the number "8"). Overall I think it turned out awesome, and seeing it complete, I don't think the cops with bother me at all about it. (knocks on wood)

I also FINALLY got my barrels for my wheels so I can start assembly. It looks ridiculous having 10 barrels for 1 set of wheels. I need to order tires so I can get them on the car. 

Next up is turbo rebuild!!

[straight6pwr]

modifying a Wisconsin license plate? i hope you like getting pulled over.

i love it, though!

[Bassboy3313]

Add a tiny bit of heat to the top of that "8" and it should smooth out the wrinkles. Not too much heat tho

[Jdesign]

straight6pwr said:

modifying a Wisconsin license plate? i hope you like getting pulled over.

i love it, though!

LOL yeah yeah. Its not like its not legible. I know a guy that polished his whole plate and was pulled over for it only a few times. Only received warnings. If im getting pulled over, its for no front plate, speeding, or doing something really idiotic.

Bassboy3313 said:

Add a tiny bit of heat to the top of that "8" and it should smooth out the wrinkles. Not too much heat tho

Good idea, but this vinyl is really thick, im not sure how well it will conform.. I will try that first.

[Jdesign]

Heat failed to help the vinyl, but I am just going to print new letters. For now this is how it turned out. 

Super crunch time now as I was invited to Eurowerks. I plan on trailering the car, but the most important thing that concerns me is getting my wheels installed and on the car. I have the titanium hardware in my tumbler at work and all the parts ready to go. I just have to find time to make it all happen before tomorrow night.  Suddenly I feel a **cough** cold coming on and might not make it into work.

[YoungCR]

Priorities

[Jdesign]

YoungCR said:

Priorities

For sure. 

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Wheels are together and going in to get tires mounted in an hour. Im going to just wrap my engine harness and I should be all set. I will be going stand alone this winter so this harness is garbage to me now. 3 harness' spliced to make one has been annoying since the start. Electrical tape and shrink wrap it is!

Will post pictures of the wheels and them on the car later. No time!!!!!!

[YoungCR]

updates!

[The Full Banana]

Saw it this weekend. Looked good on the new wheels!

[Jdesign]

Updates. 

• Tires are one size too big in the rear, and I had to raise the car a touch.
• Spring rates are still way too soft and I need to get some swifts
• Eurowerks was a blast and I will be back next year.

[Earl]

No bunny mask roller? Missed opportunity!

[Jdesign]

Earl said:

No bunny mask roller? Missed opportunity!

Oh it exists, Cher just hasn't sent it to me yet. 

[Jdesign]

Also, I  noticed that my plate from about 20' looks like I just painted numbers on my car. 

[Jdesign]

Bunny roller as I promised @Earl

[B C]

I will trade you 2 of my cars for your vert. Thats how much I like it/thats how crappy my cars are

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Would it be worth putting some 3/8" standoffs behind the plate so it sits proud and casts a slight shadow to define the plate edge? Just a thought

[cpandrewschmidt]

Jdesign said:

Also, I  noticed that my plate from about 20' looks like I just painted numbers on my car. 

Maybe just a licence plate frame to break it up?  Also, I believe I've asked this.  What sideskirts are you rockn' in that rolling picture?

[Jdesign]

Snap said:

I will trade you 2 of my cars for your vert. Thats how much I like it/thats how crappy my cars are.

Would it be worth putting some 3/8" standoffs behind the plate so it sits proud and casts a slight shadow to define the plate edge? Just a thought

You're too kind sir. I like that the plate blends in to be honest.

cpandrewschmidt said:

Maybe just a licence plate frame to break it up?  Also, I believe I've asked this.  What sideskirts are you rockn' in that rolling picture? 

I tried putting a frame on it but everyone looking over my shoulder said it looked dumb so I will leave ti for now. Anything is better than the JohnDeer theme.

[Earl]

I wish license plate tubs on our cars were actually flat because I fear my plate will touch my trunk. #mypaintcostmorethanipaidforthecarsoicareaboutittoomuch

[Jdesign]

Earl said:

I wish license plate tubs on our cars were actually flat because I fear my plate will touch my trunk. #mypaintcostmorethanipaidforthecarsoicareaboutittoomuch

What ever do you mean? Mine is flat, but then has plastic stand offs so the plate doesnt touch. This is the best example I could find:

[jc43089]

^ My e36's and e30's have all had those plastic pieces too.  No issue of the plate touching the paint.