Looking for JDM Nismo sides. I assume the real deal is $$$ and hard to come by and wondering who makes the best replicas (fiberglass or urethane)? So far I've just found the VIS ones; anyone know about their quality and fitment? Best place to buy?

 

heard the vis copies wasnt so bad... maybe extreme dimensions?

 

Thanks for the recommendation. Anyone have forst hand experience with the VIS sides?

 

why not just get the US versions?

VIS leaves alot to be desired

 

I don't like the larger humps of the US version and how they extend through and distort the body line integrated into the skirts. My current plan is to use the skirts in conjunction with the v1 front lip and rear skirt and the lower profile JDM version would look better than the US version, IMO. May not be a big difference to some people, but I know how I want my car to look.

If not VIS, then, who else does replica JDM sideskirts? I don't think I could afford authentic ones (if they are even obtainable).

 

what happen with Homer? you didn't buy it from him?

 

I bought the v1 sides and rear from him and then decided to go in another direction, so sold them to someone here locally. Does he do Nismo sides? Guess I should e-mail him. Just dunno if he'd be able to tell me if the ones he can get are US or JDM replicas...

So was any extra work required on your replica sides to get good fitment or were you just able to paint and install?

 

So anybody know where to get the real deal and how much they are???

 

They are $999 a pair plus shipping - sort of a long wait time as they have taken as short as 45 days to get here and as long as about 4.5 months

 

Ahem... well, then... THAT'S deffinitely out. wow.

C'mon, SOMEONE has to have gotten the replicas and have experience with them...

 

bump for interesting topic

 

Bump. I like the JDM sides better myself as well (at least on PPW), and curious as to who makes the best ones out there. I guess I'd be interested in the rear pieces as well.

 

Homer said he will have the nismo stuff by next week. Check with him again.

 

Bump!

 

who is this homer guy you speak of?? lol how much is his stuff and does it fit well?

 

I agree...the JDM sideskirts are much nicer. I purchased a replica from some shop a while back, it doesnt fit...one side is too short. I'm interested in a fitting pair.

 

ouch big delays for you US guys

my wait on the JDM kit was 4 weeks - 3 weeks for Nismo to manufacture and 1 week to ship

 

I broke down and got the USDM Nismo sides. Much cheaper, urethane construction and no worries of fitment issues with replicas. Got a great price from Performance Nissan, though I had to wait a month for them due to backorder. Just took them in for paint yesterday. I would have preferred the JDM sides, but in the end, the difference in looks is minor and I have greater peace of mind knowing they are OEM urethane parts.

 

Got any pictures? I saw a car this morning with the JDM sides....I was jealous of him.

 

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