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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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Do you think wind splitters look good on a Z?

Does anybody have any pics of wind splitters on a Z?

What do you guys think about this one?
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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I think they look good with the right lip or bumper. I think they would look a little strange with just the stock bumper. As of right now I don't think anyone makes splitters strictly for the Z. I remember reading a thread of a guy who had some fabricated for his car, and they looked great with it. I'm not sure how those universal ones would fit though. Did you find any dimensions on them?
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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the ones i have posted are from andy's, no dimensions are listed
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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I hate them. Unless you are tracking your car alot and are actually using them for something, it makes the car look like a fast-and-the-furious wannabe.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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Mines just a universal ABS plastic one. it takes all the scraping now instead of my bumper.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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Mines just a universal ABS plastic one. it takes all the scraping now instead of my bumper.
Nice pictures of the Z's side by side
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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i really want to get the stillen for the oem bumper. its proves to be functional and adds that little touch our oem bumpers are lacking.


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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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i really want to get the stillen for the oem bumper. its proves to be functional and adds that little touch our oem bumpers are lacking.



Do you know a good place to get it? (instead of going to stillen.com since they will probably be more expensive.)
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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Does anyone know of any that are sturdy enough without the stupid metal struts conecting to the front bumper?
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by joepark
Do you know a good place to get it? (instead of going to stillen.com since they will probably be more expensive.)
go here. they are about $50 cheaper i think.

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=285806
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by redmike_02
Does anyone know of any that are sturdy enough without the stupid metal struts conecting to the front bumper?
i dont think so. i think its a bit heavier then your typical lip. i like the supports, kinda gives it an aggressive styling.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by redmike_02
Does anyone know of any that are sturdy enough without the stupid metal struts conecting to the front bumper?
Absolutely, definitely not. You must use the support rods or run the risk of ripping the splitter off and causing damage to your bumper. The splitter is designed to protrude a couple of inches and will flex under high mph if you do not use the rods.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by roncfpz
Absolutely, definitely not. You must use the support rods or run the risk of ripping the splitter off and causing damage to your bumper. The splitter is designed to protrude a couple of inches and will flex under high mph if you do not use the rods.
IMO they look kind rice unless it's a race car
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by redmike_02
IMO they look kind rice unless it's a race car
you mean if the car is driving like its meant to be?
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
you mean if the car is driving like its meant to be?
Yes, Exactly.
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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My APR wind splitter...

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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ SMITTY
My APR wind splitter...

FAIL!!
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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haha yeah i sure did
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