nismo wing copy or real?

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Apr 11, 2006 | 11:23 PM

mista350z

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nismo wing copy or real?

thinking about getting the nismo wing.

i see a nismo style wing on ebay and a usdm one.

which one should i get. about a $100 difference.

does anyone know if there would be any fitment issues for a spoiler?

authentic for $335shipped

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

or copy for $253 shipped

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

let me know what your opinions are.

thanks.

Apr 11, 2006 | 11:30 PM

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do you already have the oem lip spoiler? if so you gotta get the replica unless you want to fill holes that will be left visible on your hatch.

some replicas can leak so if you dont mind the extra 100 i personaly would get the real one just to insure perfect fit. alot of people on here have replicas and are happy with them though.

there are small visual differences aswell

the differences in the replica depending on the maker of the replica is that they usually copy the authentic JDM.

the JDM spoilers base is usually wider and the tips of the wing usually touch the car.

Apr 12, 2006 | 10:10 AM

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Thanks for the info mc350z. i do not have a spoiler on there right now. also, any idea how much for paint/install should I be looking at.

Apr 12, 2006 | 11:17 AM

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Thanks for the info mc350z. i do not have a spoiler on there right now. also, any idea how much for paint/install should I be looking at.

i see that one auction says they will paint it for $80. but the only thing about that is if you get it and its one shade too light or dark your stuck with it. if you have a good body shop they will work with you and i guess a rough estimate would be maybe $200-250

Apr 12, 2006 | 01:29 PM

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I wouldn't advise having the wing painted pre-shipping, especially from an ebay vendor. I've seen lots of wings end up with not just bad color matching, but a horrible lumpy finish due to them not prepping before painting. definately order it unpainted and have it painted and installed at a reputable shop. make sure they properly seal the holes and use SS bolts otherwise you could end up with rust in your hatch later. also make sure you have enough clearance on the wing tips after they finish the install. many nismo replicas need to have washers added to the bolts so that the wing tips don't rub the hatch.

Apr 15, 2006 | 07:41 AM

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I bought the same wing, and I have been kicking my self in the *** ever since. The fitment was pretty bad. The wings base was twisted and the quality of the fiberglass was terrible. It was really wavey. I ended up spending the $355 plus $100 to paint and put on the real one. Needless to say the replica wing and the real one don't have the same bolt up, so I had to have the holes filled. One big pain in the ***. Spend the extra couple of bucks, you'll be better off.