I have a 2008 350z. I've always been a big fan of the nismo body style. Always loved the rear bumper and wing. Would it be frowned upon if I was to put on the rear bumper and wing on a non nismo 350z? I don't want to look like a phony or anything

 

I think its fine, as long as you don't put on the Nismo badge

 

This is funny, the nismo trim is basically just a body-kit, in the first place. It's your car, if you want to put the body-kit, badges, gauge cluster, w/e.. you can! I doubt anyone is really going to care.

The only thing I think people would care about is if you go to sell it, and then pass it off as a real nismo trim.

 

BZZZZT, beg to differ. Nismo Z33 is way more than that. (The praises of which you can read here.) But in short, the Nismo bodywork works. It's not just for looks. Developing real downforce on both ends (versus lift on every other original Z car). While the drivetrain is no different from any other '07-8 trim level, the magic is really in the suspension. I have NEVER owned a better handling stock car out of the box (except for maybe my Z34N) and that says a lot when comparing to BMWs, my older Z cars, two AMG Benzes, etc. My Nismo 33 beats every one of them hands down and runs right up with my '03 with all the suspension bits. Sorry, don't mean to be defensive but when Nismo puts hands on a car, there's some magic being worked inside the skunk works at Nissan.

Back to original question.... I do agree with Chihuahua that no one is (or should) really care, it's YOUR car. But yeah, also agree that trying to pass it off as the real thing would be frowned on. Not saying you'd do that, just reiteratng his point.

 

Don't forget the extra seam welding the NISMO 350Z got. Even though it's imperceptible to the average consumer, it makes a difference in handling. The body kit, not so much...

 

Very true ^^^, overlooked that as well as the F&R cross supports which further serve to stiffen the chassis. Oh, and while I'm at it, might as well complete the Nismo fandom ... with the actual lift v. down force numbers. Stock, all-other-trim Zs develop 18lbs of LIFT at high speed (75mph+) while the Nismo generates 33lbs of DOWN FORCE at similar speeds. 51 pounds in the right direction. That is significant for a street car! The car is extremely stable at speed and helps the tires do their work!

Why yes, I do miss my Nismos - as I do almost every one of my Z cars of days past.

Was looking around for a late model Z34N to add to the fleet but so many with A/T that I temporarily gave up... but may resume again in a couple of months (after summer).