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twofortysx
03-19-2002, 09:50 PM
I washed my s14 and went out with my digital camera tonight. I love my car <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':love:'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':love:'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':love:'>
What do you guys think of these?
http://www.freedombound.com/matt/pictures/240e.jpg
http://www.freedombound.com/matt/pictures/240f.jpg
http://www.freedombound.com/matt/pictures/240c.jpg
wa-fu
03-19-2002, 09:57 PM
Good pictures. I love white s14's. Mine is black and seems like I need to wash it every time I drive it.
nokuntrol
03-19-2002, 10:00 PM
Sweet Pics! i love the background and the time of day when you took the pic. cool.
Bomix
03-19-2002, 10:04 PM
<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notify.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':notify:'> Looks nice, i like the picture of the rear end, with the nice view of the S-skirts.. nice.. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>
*cries* thats the exact car i want but cant find at a decent price! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>
thats one fuckin sexy car
LanceS13
03-19-2002, 10:58 PM
dude, you take some awesome pics
<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>
I think I like the other ones on the bridge better, though...those were sweet.
twofortysx
03-19-2002, 11:11 PM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (LanceS13 @ Mar. 19 2002,9:58)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">dude, you take some awesome pics
<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>
I think I like the other ones on the bridge better, though...those were sweet.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Thanks. The ones on the bridge were done by my friend using my digital and my video camera. He's a kick ass photographer (you should see his other work, it's amazing). I would love to be able to take pics like his, but I'm trying to catch on <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>
Arcane
03-20-2002, 06:28 AM
dude...you should get rid of the side skirts...can i have them?? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>
v8killer
03-20-2002, 06:46 AM
That car is absolutely beautiful! I think that's gonna have to be my all-time favorite body style...Lovin' the white too- now all ya need is about 15 grand, or more, and overnight parts from Japan! LOL! Seriously, that car is super-nice! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>
twofortysx
03-20-2002, 09:44 AM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (v8killer @ Mar. 20 2002,05:46)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">That car is absolutely beautiful! I think that's gonna have to be my all-time favorite body style...Lovin' the white too- now all ya need is about 15 grand, or more, and overnight parts from Japan! LOL! Seriously, that car is super-nice! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
"It will dessimate all" <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
Arcane: Yeah, I'll get right on that one. Do you want them shipped Fed EX or UPS? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>
BlackFox
03-20-2002, 02:35 PM
Anyone else notice that the color of their bumper is slightly off from the rest of the car?
twofortysx
03-20-2002, 02:52 PM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (BlackFox @ Mar. 20 2002,1:35)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Anyone else notice that the color of their bumper is slightly off from the rest of the car?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Thanks, that's neat of you to point that out.
I've noticed that quite a bit on my car and always wondered about it because all the VIN numbers are present and there is no indication of accident damage to the car. All of the other white s14's I have seen are the same exact way. The only thing I can think of is that the difference in material (plastic vs. steel) is causing the difference.
KiDyNomiTe
03-20-2002, 03:01 PM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (twofortysx @ Mar. 20 2002,3:52)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (BlackFox @ Mar. 20 2002,1:35)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Anyone else notice that the color of their bumper is slightly off from the rest of the car?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Thanks, that's neat of you to point that out.
I've noticed that quite a bit on my car and always wondered about it because all the VIN numbers are present and there is no indication of accident damage to the car. All of the other white s14's I have seen are the same exact way. The only thing I can think of is that the difference in material (plastic vs. steel) is causing the difference.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Ya its not your car. I am nto sure the exact reason but every White 97-98 240 has a different colored rear bumper.
96SEChick
03-20-2002, 08:05 PM
I don't thing a car exists where the plastic bumpers and metal door panels match perfectly, unless it's a BMW or some other expensive car. My rear & front bumpers are both darker than the rest of my car. My bf's TA was the same way from the factory (he bought it w/ 18 miles on it--no chance of repaint before he got it). Plastic does "take" paint differenty than metal.
BadMoJo
03-20-2002, 09:27 PM
Yeah, same deal on my 95, same color white. Every one i have ever seen looks the same way
twofortysx
03-20-2002, 10:27 PM
Thanks for backing me up. I knew I wasn't the only one.
nissan_s14
03-21-2002, 01:08 AM
http://www.geocities.com/wachinggansta/3quartershot.JPG
BadMoJo
03-21-2002, 01:11 AM
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Yeah, that could be my car. looks the same....odd isnt it? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'>
nissan_s14
03-21-2002, 01:15 AM
Vierd...very vierd indeed...:look:
Ya need to take off your middle caps on ur rims!
Fuzzy Ewok
03-21-2002, 02:34 AM
Nice pics! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>
As a sidenote, here are some things to consider while taking photos. No clue what kind of digital camera you have either, so some of this may not apply. I don't shoot digital, just not my cup of tea. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'>
When shooting a large subject that is white like that, you need to open up at least 1 stop to render it white, and probably more like 1.5 stops, even. Unless, of course, you are trying to make it a different shade for artistic reasons, then don't bother.
Notice on the car you've got some major reflections going on (like off the doors and stuff). If I'm not mistaken, a polarizing filter will NOT clear this up much, because it's off a metalic surface, and the light is pretty much polarized already. The reflections aren't bad (I think you chose a decent off-frame background), though, but a way to reduce them further is to use a white sheet or something like that out of the picture on the reflecting side, so the reflection is white, like your car. You could have buddies hold it up or something.
If you want to get some absolutely amazing shots, go scout out a really nice location where you can shoot some good sunsets. The one you have would work just fine, too, though from a photographer's standpoint, I think you could also do better. Anyway, when you stop up to render the car a nice white, you'll blow out the sunset by a couple stops at least. So, if you have the ability, get a neutral grad density filter (2x or 3x should work, I think). This has the dazzling affect of rendering the car, foreground (to some extent), and the background in good detail and color. It takes practice and some time, but the shots are worth it.
Also, an interesting idea I tried with my friend's VR-4... Find an approaching storm, mount your camera on a tripod, and use a very long exposure to attempt to capture some lightning in the background. This is very hard to do (it requires figuring out the proper exposure to render the foreground and car visible, as well as the clouds and lightning), and takes some luck...and sometimes some courage. The meaner the storm that's rolling in, the better lighting you can get normally (and the nastier looking clouds too). Just don't stand on top of a hill, and don't let the storm get too close before you get in the car and move. But, it's fun to try and you learn a lot pushing the envelope with your camera like that. If you want to cheat, you can get a storm pic and photochop it back behind your car...but how boring is that?? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>
Like I said, I don't know what kind of setup you and your friend have, but that's a few ideas to think about. Even if none of them are feasible, it might spark some other interesting ideas for pics of your car that you can do. Since you said you're trying to pick stuff up, I thought I'd share a bit of my experience in that area.
Have fun with your cameras, our cars are very photogenic!! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'>
silvia240
03-21-2002, 10:02 AM
fuzzy... wow.... too Complicating for me bro...
and damn i love white cars... i dont know why..
it must have started with my white rx7 back in 96
and also because of my cousins white gsr...
XylathaneGTR
03-21-2002, 12:50 PM
Nice Pictures....they look pretty good
i wish i had a silvia to take pics of.
...damn you Shaw FTP...going so slow...bah
twofortysx
03-21-2002, 12:51 PM
Ewok: I hear you on everything you're saying. Unfortunately my digital doesn't give me those options. At least not when it comes to fstops and the like. My old Pentax K1000 did (that camera owned) but this one is all auto.
I really like the way they came out, I kinda liked the reflections but can see your point from a photographers view.
Thanks for the input. I truly do appreciate it.
- Matt <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
nismo270r
03-22-2002, 08:28 AM
damn Matt...I still think you should make a brochure out of your pics...It'd kick the crap out of the one Nissan put out. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'> You have a Coolpix 775, right? I'm currently looking into the 995. IIRC, it has quite a few features that lets you play around with the exposure manually. I'm a complete novice when it comes to photography, but it's always been something that has interested me, and something that I've always wanted to get into. I like the idea behind digital photography with a camera that allows you to manually control exposure, because you can snap a few pics using different settings, and just trash the ones you don't like. No wasted film. Any suggested reading materials for a photograpy newbie? Oh...BTW...nice Avatar twofortysx...LOL
BEISSEN
03-22-2002, 08:37 AM
My rear bumper is a darker red then the rest of my car except fpr the bumper it is more orange for right now.I painted my front bumper and filled it in cus i was in in an accident.So i fixed it so it did not look like shit.I will repaint it this summer so it matched better.But that is a nice car white loks pretty damn good.
Josh
Red 97 240
Injen Intake
Colored Valve Cover
twofortysx
03-22-2002, 09:46 AM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (nismo270r @ Mar. 22 2002,07:28)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">damn Matt...I still think you should make a brochure out of your pics...It'd kick the crap out of the one Nissan put out. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'> You have a Coolpix 775, right? I'm currently looking into the 995. IIRC, it has quite a few features that lets you play around with the exposure manually. I'm a complete novice when it comes to photography, but it's always been something that has interested me, and something that I've always wanted to get into. I like the idea behind digital photography with a camera that allows you to manually control exposure, because you can snap a few pics using different settings, and just trash the ones you don't like. No wasted film. Any suggested reading materials for a photograpy newbie? Oh...BTW...nice Avatar twofortysx...LOL</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
I couldn't recommend any reading material. Ewok might have some good info on that stuff, you should PM him. I took a photo class at the local JC about two years ago, and I'm not usually one to point blame, but that teacher was horrible.
I understand some of the basics about photo now like framing the image, but usually don't take the time to hunt out that perfect spot <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> To me a good picture is something that sparks emotion. IE: anything with my car in it. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
mrmephistopheles
03-22-2002, 05:51 PM
Yummy.. I love a nice clean S14. Esp the 97-98s! If i was to get an S14 it'd have to be a '97 SE.. preferably in black.
Love those wheels.. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>
twofortysx
03-22-2002, 05:53 PM
Thanks! I have been oggling (sp?) over your s13. That's gotta be one of the nicest I've seen. Your wheels show much class <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
mrmephistopheles
03-22-2002, 06:01 PM
Thanks dude.. It's really rather doody. I have alot of little problems to shore up. I was just lucky to get a decent body with decent paint.. The wheels were part of the 5 lug equation as I didn't have the $$ to buy the wheels i REALLY want. As it is, I love the look of these wheels on an S13. I want some more OEM Nissan wheels now.. ie R32, R33, and maybe even R34 GTR wheels..
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