Replica vs. the real NISMO V2 bumper ???
07-03-2007 | 10:16 AM
#22
07-04-2007 | 12:08 AM
#23
Originally Posted by DaProdigy
i've been trying to find the shine n2 replica can someone hit me with a link? gsazabi?
thankz ounce
thankz ounce
they're BACKED UP with other projects.
Try looking for one in classified section on the board. You'll find V2 replicas
made by different companies for sale.
I believe they are all FRP though.
07-04-2007 | 10:52 AM
#25
Originally Posted by synth19
You cannot beat nismo quality. They require practically no prep at all.. But as far as authentic vs. original, it depends on the product and quality. There are some AUTHENTIC products out there actually INFERIOR to the replicas. I would rather have the quality replica then the authentic in those situations.
I bough front shine autoproject V2 and original Nismo sides... I was present at the body shop on install, and the nismo sides required more prep than the nismo fronts.... my car is also lowered and I have scraped the bottom at least 3 times, e/ any cracks to the rest of the paint.... Why pay 1200 if you can pay 800??? shine is the way to go....even if you have to wait 3 weeks... a original v2 bumper takes 5 weeks to get it anyway./.....
shine autoproject all the way....
07-04-2007 | 03:44 PM
#26
Originally Posted by tourinz
I bough front shine autoproject V2 and original Nismo sides... I was present at the body shop on install, and the nismo sides required more prep than the nismo fronts.... my car is also lowered and I have scraped the bottom at least 3 times, e/ any cracks to the rest of the paint.... Why pay 1200 if you can pay 800??? shine is the way to go....even if you have to wait 3 weeks... a original v2 bumper takes 5 weeks to get it anyway./.....
shine autoproject all the way....
shine autoproject all the way....
07-04-2007 | 03:53 PM
#28
Originally Posted by playa6tnine
if you go with the shine replica, is there a place where you can buy the intake duct separately?
regarding the lines, if look at it from the front they enhance the hood bump...
07-04-2007 | 05:13 PM
#29
Originally Posted by Forever Z
While they were doing that prep on the sides. You should have had them shave the lines on your bumper. IMO they don't look right on the '07.
looks out of place on the 07
07-04-2007 | 05:23 PM
#30
Originally Posted by playa6tnine
if you go with the shine replica, is there a place where you can buy the intake duct separately?
PM Punksterz at the marketplace. I remember asking him one for it and he was willing to sell just the air duct for me.
07-05-2007 | 07:04 AM
#31
Originally Posted by tonywenzel
Your statement is correct for most of the replicas out there... The Shine bumper is an exception imo because it actually doesn't require that much prep work at all. There are many happy people on this forum with that bumper. However I bought the Punkster GB replica first which fitment was not that great and was still brittle fiberglass.
With as low as my car is, honestly the authentic part isn't worth it to me. I would crack it in less than a month and then pay expensive fiberglass repair costs.
I recently purchased the Shine bumper which will be more forgiving on the speedbumps because of its flexibility. If I spend a couple extra hundred to get it to fit right (I doubt it will cost any extra) I still come out on top because it will last MUCH longer than if I went with the Authentic Nismo.
With as low as my car is, honestly the authentic part isn't worth it to me. I would crack it in less than a month and then pay expensive fiberglass repair costs.
I recently purchased the Shine bumper which will be more forgiving on the speedbumps because of its flexibility. If I spend a couple extra hundred to get it to fit right (I doubt it will cost any extra) I still come out on top because it will last MUCH longer than if I went with the Authentic Nismo.
07-08-2007 | 10:07 PM
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thanks for all your guy's kind words and positive feedback, our mission is to provide the most highest quality parts and great customer service
being into cars back since 1994 when my brother owned a 1991 integra i have experienced many shops with "crappy" service and parts. What these companies do not know is in the long run people would never buy from them ever again. we try to provide the best service we can and our products are produced overseas, they are made inhouse in our stateside facility were we can monitor the quality and assurance of our products. Also unlike many companies we do back up and guarantee our products, as long as you are fair to us we are fair to you as well.
thanks for the support
being into cars back since 1994 when my brother owned a 1991 integra i have experienced many shops with "crappy" service and parts. What these companies do not know is in the long run people would never buy from them ever again. we try to provide the best service we can and our products are produced overseas, they are made inhouse in our stateside facility were we can monitor the quality and assurance of our products. Also unlike many companies we do back up and guarantee our products, as long as you are fair to us we are fair to you as well.
thanks for the support
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