Central 20 Body Kit Fitment and Install
05-05-2006, 12:19 PM
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ST350z: The front fits perfectly, no gaps at all anywhere. The sides are almost perfect. Some parts are not 100% flush. Unlike the stock sideskirts, even the C20 JDM replacements do not come with any harnesses to secure it to the car on the portion of the sideskirt near the rear fender area. You can't really tape it down either so it kinda is like a flap. I have some ideas of what I might do to secure it but I might be lazy and just leave it as is. As for the rear, the tail lights, bumper lights all fit very well. The gap between the rear bumper and hatch is minimal. I did sand down a bit of my rear bumper but I really don't know if it did anything and in fact I regret doing so.
On many pictures of the rear, I did not close the hatch btw so there is a huge 1.5 inch gap. Only on the very last ones with the tail lights outs did I close the hatch for maybe a 1/2 gap.
As for my rear bumper, I will have to shave down my hatch release/license plate bracket that sits above the license plate behind the bumper. Two points from it were protruding out and created dimples on the bumper. I also need to fabricate a harness or bracket to hold that rear flap on the middle bottom of the bumper in place. I am referring to that middle part painted a different color. I think the actual C20 kit comes with a bracket or something. I will have to fabricate one else the middle flap will seriously do some flapping around. I also had to buy nissan pop rivets from the dealer for the sideskirts.
Stuff like that does make this project take some extral work.
All in all, things turned out well. Shine Auto was really cool about everything and their customer service was awesome. Still there was and is work involved getting everything to fit right and go on right. I still may need to play around with some screws and washers to tighten everything correctly but I assume maybe even the real aftermarket stuff may have those issues.
On many pictures of the rear, I did not close the hatch btw so there is a huge 1.5 inch gap. Only on the very last ones with the tail lights outs did I close the hatch for maybe a 1/2 gap.
As for my rear bumper, I will have to shave down my hatch release/license plate bracket that sits above the license plate behind the bumper. Two points from it were protruding out and created dimples on the bumper. I also need to fabricate a harness or bracket to hold that rear flap on the middle bottom of the bumper in place. I am referring to that middle part painted a different color. I think the actual C20 kit comes with a bracket or something. I will have to fabricate one else the middle flap will seriously do some flapping around. I also had to buy nissan pop rivets from the dealer for the sideskirts.
Stuff like that does make this project take some extral work.
All in all, things turned out well. Shine Auto was really cool about everything and their customer service was awesome. Still there was and is work involved getting everything to fit right and go on right. I still may need to play around with some screws and washers to tighten everything correctly but I assume maybe even the real aftermarket stuff may have those issues.
05-05-2006, 12:22 PM
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James: Good stuff with the kit. I just drilled two new holes on my front bumper and will attach a plate. I know your front will look much better sealed in but I'm just gonna put in the plate and hopefully cops leave me alone. As for the front bumper holes, I will get mesh to cover it up.
Yesterday I drove to Shine Auto with my kit on unpainted and I think people were confused if my car was painted black or what. Some cop started tailing me on the freeway for a while and drove to my side but I think he was checking out the car more than anything.
Yesterday I drove to Shine Auto with my kit on unpainted and I think people were confused if my car was painted black or what. Some cop started tailing me on the freeway for a while and drove to my side but I think he was checking out the car more than anything.
05-05-2006, 01:33 PM
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James: Sorry for the trouble but can you take measurements of the open areas in the front for the big opening and the 2 little holes? I forgot to take measurements and now I need it to go buy mesh sheets. Thanks in advance.
05-06-2006, 08:16 PM
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Haha the kits fits perfectly in those pics! Thanks again for everything Ken. Your team of guys kick *** too. Car should be done soon.
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05-09-2006, 06:45 AM
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Hi Tekkensux, did you get the opening measured yet? i just did a trace. Have you gotten your grill material yet? what kind are you going with. Well, today i take my car and front bumber to the body shop.
05-09-2006, 09:15 AM
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Yeah i got the specs thanks. So i am going with a black mesh grill. I will check out super autobacs since they have one that should fit. I am now thinking of fog lights. You think they can attach to the car or need to be connected to the bumper? I have not looked at it that closely. Good luck with your kit!
05-09-2006, 10:00 AM
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Thats cool, im thinking about getting something from the local Homedepot or lowes or something for my mesh grill. I got my drive lights from pepboys last week, they are round and fit nicely in the holes. I to am thinking about how to attached the lights, ill have to look closer once i get my car and bumber back from the body shop. It is IN now 
Im also having them remove that burger badge and going smooth.
Im also having them remove that burger badge and going smooth.
05-09-2006, 11:55 AM
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James posted a hex grill recommendation in one of the Vertex threads that came from customcargrills.com. I haven't checked it out, but you might want to give it a look.
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05-09-2006, 01:58 PM
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Super Autobacs has a really decent mesh grill for $18. Unfortunately the black color is sold out. It would have been perfect but they say it is backordered and they have no ETA.
Customgrills.com seems cool. I just need one asap so I can have my body shop install it for me.
Customgrills.com seems cool. I just need one asap so I can have my body shop install it for me.
05-09-2006, 07:59 PM
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James: Can you tell me which fog lights you bought for the bumper at Pep Boys? I might go the same route if it works well.
JDM: your bumper should go well with the C20 kit imo. good luck.
JDM: your bumper should go well with the C20 kit imo. good luck.
