Won My First Show!

[NJZGuy]

Re: Won My First Show!

Congrats! That is one slick looking Z. What did you use to get that nice shine?

Pre-show Prep:

* Meguiar’s G1016 Smooth Surface Clay Kit
* Meguiar’s NXT Generation Car Wash
* Meguiar’s NXT Generation Tech Wax
* Meguiar's NXT Generation Glass Cleaner
* Meguiar's Natural Shine Vinyl & Rubber Protectant
* Meguiar's Quik Out® Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner

At-show Touch-ups:

* Meguiar's Quik Detailer Interior
* Meguiar's Gold Class Endurance High Gloss (Tires)
* Meguiar's NXT Generation Speed Detailer

[NJZGuy]

Re: Won My First Show!

Congrats! Good lookin Z

The guy in second doesn't seem as happy as you!

That's Justin Combs, owner of ImportXpressions.net--he's a pretty cool guy, and his 2004 350Z is absolutely incredible--way more mods than mine, killer paint job, genuine Veilside 1 body kit, lambo doors, engine work. I was sure he was going to come in first place (especially after he did the nitrous purge for the judges--which looks a lot cooler in real-life than in games like Need for Speed Underground 2). His car certainly got more attention from the crowd than mine, which is understandable:



I was stunned when he told me that he lost one show to a drift car that had a banged-up fender. I enter shows mostly for the fun of it, and I would have been just as happy to have won third or second place. I don't expect my car to be a contender against one with top-of-the-line JDM parts and high-dollar, exotic mods and paint. The common thread among the compliments my Z always gets at shows, is how clean or simple it is. Maybe that's what the judges saw (first show I've been to where two judges go over the car). I thought it might have been the audio system I had installed, which seemed to impress them more than anything else (at least that was my impression). I'll probably never know what it was--but I'd be less than honest if I said I wasn't happy with the outcome. In spite of what some folks might think, winning any award--especially first place--is a very humbling experience. At any rate, Justin was happy that he won a trophy, and I was also happy for him as well.

[NJZGuy]

Re: Won My First Show!

any more pics????

Here are the ones I took:

http://picasaweb.google.com/njzguy/NJZGuy#

Here are some from StreetSource.com:

http://www.streetsource.com/ShowCoverage/ViewShow.aspx?Id=142&Page=1

And RIX Magazine:

http://rixmag.com/coverage%20photos/2009/04_05_09_StreetWars5/index.htm

[MrCLRider]

Re: Won My First Show!

thanks man!! Great Pics!!

[pampos]

Re: Won My First Show!

[NJZGuy]

Re: Won My First Show!

Thanks, everyone! There are three more local shows coming up--the first at the end of May. My Stop-Tech Big Brake Kit should be coming this week. Should provide a substantial improvement in braking performance, while looking much better than the stock Nissan brakes and rotors...

[Nappers]

Re: Won My First Show!

Great looking Z car!

Congratulations on winning!

That smile just says it!

Bet you checked out all the other cars' paint jobs eh? note any big time swirls or holograms on any of the cars? I bet a couple may have eh?

Good show!