Difference between JDM nismo body kit and USDM
i've noticed that there are some say lip, and some say front bumper! some say different look in side skirts!
anyone could help putting pics of each kit?
thanks,
anyone could help putting pics of each kit?
thanks,
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Originally Posted by Spy Guy
but does both lips look the same?
how about the sides?
how about the sides?
ok i got the lip pic up. i had to find one on the site that was a good example.
no the side are different aswell. the USDM one have larger bulges you can the see the comparisons in the pics
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As for the spoiler, IIRC, JDM one has a wider base and when installed correctly, its edges touch the hatch. The wide base is the reason why those with OEM spoiler often use the JDM Nismo spoiler when adding a bodykit, as the base covers the OEM's mounting holes.
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Originally Posted by usmanasif
As for the spoiler, IIRC, JDM one has a wider base and when installed correctly, its edges touch the hatch. The wide base is the reason why those with OEM spoiler often use the JDM Nismo spoiler when adding a bodykit, as the base covers the OEM's mounting holes.
+1 thats one of the reasons i still have the OEM. i dont want to hassle with getting the holes filled and the authentic JDM one is hard to get. the other reason is i kinda like it better now that ive had it for a while and if i went to a spoiler it would be the nismo V2 instead of V1
i'll say what's in my mind and you guys tell me what do you think.
i'm not into performance...
so far i got Fuji Legalis R exhaust and Y pipe, HKS replacement filter.
i'm thinking of:
1- nismo USDM front lip only
2- nismo JDM side
3- nismo US or JDM rear
4- VOLK GT-7 19" wheels, 8.5"F, 9.5" rear
5- Eibach 1.2" drop..
would this work?
i'm not into performance...
so far i got Fuji Legalis R exhaust and Y pipe, HKS replacement filter.
i'm thinking of:
1- nismo USDM front lip only
2- nismo JDM side
3- nismo US or JDM rear
4- VOLK GT-7 19" wheels, 8.5"F, 9.5" rear
5- Eibach 1.2" drop..
would this work?
mc, you're absolutely right. I discovered just three days ago that JDM v1 spoiler is nowhere to be found. Even japanparts.com doesn't have it (I was 100% positive they will). Above all, when Google is unable to point to ANY site selling it, that's definitely not good. As Performance's site is down, I can't see if they have it, but I doubt they do.
I am now having to look into getting USDM version and getting the holes filled...something I did NOT want to have to do.
I am now having to look into getting USDM version and getting the holes filled...something I did NOT want to have to do.
Yes, they don't even have a listing for it.
EDIT: I just rechecked. They only have it listed for sale with the entire kit, not separately like they have the sides, lip, and rears.
EDIT: I just rechecked. They only have it listed for sale with the entire kit, not separately like they have the sides, lip, and rears.
Last edited by usmanasif; Apr 16, 2006 at 12:30 AM.
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Originally Posted by usmanasif
Yes, they don't even have a listing for it.
EDIT: I just rechecked. They only have it listed for sale with the entire kit, not separately like they have the sides, lip, and rears.
EDIT: I just rechecked. They only have it listed for sale with the entire kit, not separately like they have the sides, lip, and rears.
thats what i was gonna say. its offered with the complete kit.
send them an email and ask for koji. he might can get it for you. i think its about $700
the rear under spoiler is different on the JDM vs USDM as well. The USDM rear under spoiler is more rounded and overall a larger piece (both pictures above). The JDM piece, in keeping with the skirts, is more subtle and has a flat edge where the wheel arch is. It also doesnt extend as high up the bumper
Ive got my JDM V1 bumper and skirts to fit now (had to wait 3 weeks for manufacture in Japan), and just deciding whether to fit the JDM rear under spoiler as well.
Also worth noting, all the JDM Nismo parts are FRP. The USDM parts are urethane
JDM skirts + rear

USDM skirts + rear
Ive got my JDM V1 bumper and skirts to fit now (had to wait 3 weeks for manufacture in Japan), and just deciding whether to fit the JDM rear under spoiler as well.
Also worth noting, all the JDM Nismo parts are FRP. The USDM parts are urethane
JDM skirts + rear

USDM skirts + rear
Last edited by TiPIACE; Apr 16, 2006 at 01:05 AM.
fair enough, everyone has their preference. I only began noticing the difference recently when looking at rear add-ons
i chose the V1 bumper over the V2 because its more subtle, especially on black. And it's that reason i originally ordered skirts and bumper only, the rear under spoiler is only starting to grow on me now. But id go the JDM so it flows with the skirts and front bumper. It's either those or Ganador mirrors
btw i dont understand why the V2 bumper is so expensive/rare in the US. My importer quoted me AUD $1180 shipped on the V2, only $50 more expensive than the V1, and the same 3 week wait to be manufactured in Japan
i chose the V1 bumper over the V2 because its more subtle, especially on black. And it's that reason i originally ordered skirts and bumper only, the rear under spoiler is only starting to grow on me now. But id go the JDM so it flows with the skirts and front bumper. It's either those or Ganador mirrors
btw i dont understand why the V2 bumper is so expensive/rare in the US. My importer quoted me AUD $1180 shipped on the V2, only $50 more expensive than the V1, and the same 3 week wait to be manufactured in Japan
Originally Posted by Spy Guy
i'll say what's in my mind and you guys tell me what do you think.
i'm not into performance...
so far i got Fuji Legalis R exhaust and Y pipe, HKS replacement filter.
i'm thinking of:
1- nismo USDM front lip only
2- nismo JDM side
3- nismo US or JDM rear
4- VOLK GT-7 19" wheels, 8.5"F, 9.5" rear
5- Eibach 1.2" drop..
would this work?
i'm not into performance...
so far i got Fuji Legalis R exhaust and Y pipe, HKS replacement filter.
i'm thinking of:
1- nismo USDM front lip only
2- nismo JDM side
3- nismo US or JDM rear
4- VOLK GT-7 19" wheels, 8.5"F, 9.5" rear
5- Eibach 1.2" drop..
would this work?








