350Z Gulf Drift Machine

This is my choice to be part of a Gulf e-group building, as i am a big fan of japanese car, i´ve decided to create a version of what could be a Gulf Drift Machine.

primer applied
http://images56.fotki.com/v547/photos/8/1478088/8575271/22032010878-vi.jpg

White base coat to apply the Gulf orange stripes
http://images40.fotki.com/v1332/photos/8/1478088/8575271/22032010879-vi.jpg

Orange applied
http://images40.fotki.com/v1332/photos/8/1478088/8575271/22032010880-vi.jpg

Masking to create the central stripes
http://images56.fotki.com/v1597/photos/8/1478088/8575271/22032010881-vi.jpg

Masking tape used to do the stripes
http://images17.fotki.com/v4/photos/8/1478088/8575271/22032010882-vi.jpg

Masking applied
http://images19.fotki.com/v286/photos/8/1478088/8575271/22032010883-vi.jpg

Masking applied to the whole car
http://images41.fotki.com/v9/photos/8/1478088/8575271/22032010885-vi.jpg

I know that the stripes looks a bit .. weird but it is some kind of effect from the camera or from the photo, don´t know
http://images46.fotki.com/v1518/photos/8/1478088/8575271/05042010901-vi.jpg

Rear side, i was not sure about the stripes going to the end of the car
http://images32.fotki.com/v1102/photos/8/1478088/8575271/05042010902-vi.jpg

It´s very hard to make the stripes perfectly, but i´m very happy with the results.
http://images56.fotki.com/v541/photos/8/1478088/8575271/05042010899-vi.jpg

Side look, skirts was painted with black
http://images18.fotki.com/v438/photos/8/1478088/8575271/05042010900-vi.jpg

Following a tip from a friend, i´ve removed the stripes from the bumper skirts and where was painted in black, now have carbon fiber.
http://images19.fotki.com/v1612/photos/8/1478088/8575271/gulf_2-vi.jpg

I noticed that all cars have flags from the country that they belong, wouldn´t be fair if the car doesn´t have a a japanese flag.
http://images12.fotki.com/v539/photos/8/1478088/8575271/gulf_1-vi.jpg

Another tip from a friend, wheels will be painted in black, just don´t know if i do a orange thin stripe on the wheels or let a trim chrome.
http://images116.fotki.com/v1596/photos/8/1478088/8575271/gulf_3-vi.jpg

Fantastic idea, I love Gulf liveries, and very well done so far too.

Can I make a suggestion? I know this is purely my personal taste but I'm not sure the wheels in pictures suit the car. And I would paint them orange ;) (http://www.autosportdesigns.com/Sales/images/1738-46863.jpg)

The Z looks good with the gulf colours!

Can I ask, what type of tape did you use for the thin stripes?

Thanks for the commets guys

Here a new wheels options, think that this fits better

Ales, thank you for the orange wheels reference.. looks nice.. i´m definetely not sure about what to do...


http://images50.fotki.com/v399/photos/8/1478088/8575271/350zGulf_4-vi.jpg
http://images43.fotki.com/v1382/photos/8/1478088/8575271/350zGulf_5-vi.jpg

Regards

Go with the 2nd Wheel choice, I used those on a Charger I built & they look great in gloss black. Nice work

Just a small progress of the chassis built, i still need to work on the weathering but it is possible to check how does it will look when it get ready.
http://images56.fotki.com/v1602/photos/8/1478088/8575271/gulf_4-vi.jpg

Tought that it got too lowered and i don´t even changed anything
http://images34.fotki.com/v1195/photos/8/1478088/8575271/gulf_5-vi.jpg

Ashman i´ve Followed your suggestion, wheels in gloss black , i loved the new look, it also helped to contrast with the orange brake disk pad and the PE that came from Hobby Design
http://images18.fotki.com/v25/photos/8/1478088/8575271/gulf_6-vi.jpg

Sorry for the dark photos, i´ll try to take others during the day.
http://images56.fotki.com/v1602/photos/8/1478088/8575271/gulf_7-vi.jpg

Next steps, interior and clear coat.

Thanks for visiting

Very good Cris!

Just a small update, rear spoiler and side view mirror with carbon fiber.

http://images56.fotki.com/v1602/photos/8/1478088/8575271/Gulf_5-vi.jpg

http://images54.fotki.com/v514/photos/8/1478088/8575271/Gulf_6-vi.jpg

Today it will shine!!!

looks fantastic. great job on the cf. How did you get the mirrors so perfect?!?!