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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Smile Shadow Sport nose: Finished

Here are the final photos. Initially, we had the chin spoiler installed but it was so low that we could not back out of the driveway without loosing the spoiler. So it was taken off and we will be driving it without it (at least until we can pour some concrete at the curb).

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I hope that this gives everybody an idea of what the Shadow Sport Design nose looks like in the real world. About the only angle that is less than excellent (at least to us) is looking back toward the nose from the rear quarter as it accentuates the 'cheeks' as the nose curves from the wheels around to the front (just below the headlights). Otherwise, we are very pleased with the appearance and think it adds to the lines of the car.
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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reminds me of a porsche front end.
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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I like the way it looks, but it DEFINITELY needs the chin spoiler for a complete look.
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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put the lip back on
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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+1 on the lip! It looks weird without it.
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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not a fan of this particular bumper but it looks pretty good with that chin spoiler. the gap between the hood and the bumper looks too big. nice job on the color match.
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Abishop
reminds me of a porsche front end.
Hmmmm...seems I have heard that before. Check the original thread for lots of comparsion photos;

https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-and-interior/319682-shadow-sport-design-front-end.html

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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ SMITTY
I like the way it looks, but it DEFINITELY needs the chin spoiler for a complete look.
Yeah, we agree. Pouring the concrete tomorrow. That way I can KEEP the spoiler on when I go to work.
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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Looks like it hangs pretty far off the front end... Might make going up driveways or ramps more hazardous if you actually put a lip on it... Do those side vents actually do anything, or are they just there to create additional drag?

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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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front end looks good (better with the lip), but you need to finish out the kit!
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Abishop
reminds me of a porsche front end.
Reminds me of the Stillen front bumper - only a little longer.
Looks really good though.
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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hehe google up 1999 3000gt pretty much same exact front end...
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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Looks good
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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looks really good, that would be a great front for forced induction to get lots of air flow.
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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With the lip......... Without the lip.....
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Looks great, but I would definitely keep the chin spoiler on. Also, I would consider adding the rear end at some point to really round it out. I saw some pictures of the on a red Z, and I fell in love with it. The only thing that comes close is the Amuse. Congrats though.
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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it's too bad the chin spoiler is scraping...just doesn't look quite right without it. It's so hot when you have the whole bumper on though!
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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nice.....
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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Looks pretty good. The back looks aweful high compared to the front, a good even drop would compliment the front bumper and over shape of the car.
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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sticks out too far on the car, it doesn't look like it flows very well
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