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Old 01-24-2008 | 05:07 PM
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about a month ago, someone hit me in a k-mart parking lot and tried to run. i jumped in the car and chased her down and got all the insurance info. i got my insurance check yesterday so im all set for body work. basically the front bumper and pass fender need to be replaced... i was going to stay stock but i wanted to get you guy's opinions. stock bumper or an aftermarket one for my '04 chrome silver ZR? keep in mind if i get a bumper ill be willing to do a full kit (if its tasteful) thanx!!

and anyone seen the nismo body (from the nismo Z) on a zr before?
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nismo V2 looks hott on a roadster!

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you cant get the 08 nismo Z kit...well not unless you have a serious connection.



id get an aerosync front bumper over stock, its the regular nismo V1 kit

it looks pretty stock with a little extra flair...cant really go wrong with it IMO or if your want a bit more the V2
Old 01-24-2008 | 05:47 PM
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full kit. go for it. there are more than enough stock 350z out there...
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is there a difference between nismo version 1 sides and version 2?
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It looks as though the V2 has a little longer nose and the grill is different than the V1..To me its sleeker. Cant go wrong with either one..also if you go with the nismo skirts, are you going jdm or usdm??
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is there a difference between nismo version 1 sides and version 2?

no diff between kits but there is a difference between USDM sides and JDM sides. The ones above are JDM i think.The flares are a bit more pronounced on the JDM
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no diff between kits but there is a difference between USDM sides and JDM sides. The ones above are JDM i think.The flares are a bit more pronounced on the JDM
Correction, they are actually USDM sides. They flare out more than the JDM sides.
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There is a difference between USDM and JDM sides, but no difference between Nismo V1 and Nismo V2 sides.

USDM sides flare out more than the JDM sides. Both look good for different reasons. i wanted the more subtle look so i went with the JDM sides.
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doh!! i definitely misread that...i thought he was asking about the bumper..my apologies..
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lol if they are paying for the kit and pieces to be properly fitted and painted then yeah go for it..... and that posted kit is really UGLY... like wow... looks like a swollen balloon with a BIG open mouth... as a automotive designer trust me... its one of the ugliest things i seen... but not the ugliest so there is some slack.... good luck on your decision bro
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Gggggooooooooo Aaaaaafffffftttttterrrrrrmaaaarrrrkkkkkeeettt!

I see it as a perfect opportunity being in a similar situation myself
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Originally Posted by o6black350z
and that posted kit is really UGLY... like wow... looks like a swollen balloon with a BIG open mouth...
Blashphemy! <3 Nismo V2

Go aftermarket. The nismo V2 is nice, as well as the V1 or aerosync. Look around, plently of kitted roadsters around. This is definately a good time to upgrade. GL
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Your car is already nice, why change a thing.
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or i could stay stock and get the carbonfiber tonneau, hood, and trunk...

or save for some rims

lol any bias opinions out there on that one?
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I think you know my vote
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Originally Posted by istan
Blashphemy! <3 Nismo V2

Go aftermarket. The nismo V2 is nice, as well as the V1 or aerosync. Look around, plently of kitted roadsters around. This is definately a good time to upgrade. GL
there are better kits out there... im sorry to brake it down to you... just cause its made by nismo doesnt mean its the best looking stuff.... please open your eyes... thank you ....
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get rims first ...then the body kit
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Originally Posted by Armando
get rims first ...then the body kit
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