The Z's stock front bumper really rubs me the wrong way, and i wanna have it replaced with an Esprit. However, i don't really want to mod the side and rear just yet, so i was thinking of doing the front bumper only. Would you recommend me to do that? Will the car look stupid from the side, or will it line up just fine with stock sides? Also, how much should i budget for replica Esprit front and labor?

 

The esprit is different (not wild nor mild, just different) to the stock lines of the Z, so I think you should go for the full kit if u wanna go esprit. Definitely a good looking kit. If you just want a front bumper, I would suggest something more subtle like the Nismo front bumper. But it looks very much like the stock and since it rubs u the wrong way, I would suggest a full kit to have the lines flow together. Good luck.

 

How much would each part cost (material / labor) separately?

 

expect to spend around $600 to $800.

 

Replica front + labor, right?

 

Uhh i personally dont like replicas... VIS is crap... iam not sure about the www.350zforums.org one... they might be the same.. but i heard they are different, and it supposely fits... Only reason that would make me buy the replica is cause Esprit takes 2months to get in (real thing). But you can get the front replica for $275 at 350zforums.org. Your risk on if it fits or not.. if it doesnt.. expect to pay maximum of 3hours probably for labor trying to make it fit perfect.

 

Blitz for me but I'm biased as I have that front on my car......