JDM v1 Nismo Rear Wing, authentic vs replica?
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JDM v1 Nismo Rear Wing, authentic vs replica?
I am interested in a JDM nismo v1 rear wing for my car. I'm still on the fence about this. But I would like to know how I can tell an authentic v1 wing from a replica? Is there a serial number on the bottom of the base plate or something else? I supposedly found a used authentic v1, but I don't want to scammed or tricked into buying a used replica.
But if I do go the replica route...what are the best fitting brands/vendors? I'm wanting mine fully painted to match my car...so I guess the Evo-R or Seibons are out of the question...carbon fiber usually doesn't look too good with paint over it.
I want the wing to touch the hatch evenly on both sides. I see a lot of them that only touch on one side. Or some that have a gap on the front of the base plate (near the bottom of the rear glass).
What is the best replica...period. I post photos if you can please.
I normally use the search feature a lot...I'm know for digging up threads that are YEARS old, but this time I had to start a new one.
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But if I do go the replica route...what are the best fitting brands/vendors? I'm wanting mine fully painted to match my car...so I guess the Evo-R or Seibons are out of the question...carbon fiber usually doesn't look too good with paint over it.
I want the wing to touch the hatch evenly on both sides. I see a lot of them that only touch on one side. Or some that have a gap on the front of the base plate (near the bottom of the rear glass).
What is the best replica...period. I post photos if you can please.
I normally use the search feature a lot...I'm know for digging up threads that are YEARS old, but this time I had to start a new one.
Thanks for your help
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I used to not even like this wing until recently...but I can really see how it flows with the rest of the kit that I have.
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sorry I can't remember the specific company, but it's not overly expensive to get authentic.
what was already said.. generally, there is a lil bit of a gap between the hatch and the tips on authentic ones, replicas tend to hit the hatch or even push against it.. I had to return a replica because of that.
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I bought a USDM authentic nismo spoiler for around 200$. I bought it from another member here, but he left his receipt on the box and he paid similar from a US company..
sorry I can't remember the specific company, but it's not overly expensive to get authentic.
what was already said.. generally, there is a lil bit of a gap between the hatch and the tips on authentic ones, replicas tend to hit the hatch or even push against it.. I had to return a replica because of that.
sorry I can't remember the specific company, but it's not overly expensive to get authentic.
what was already said.. generally, there is a lil bit of a gap between the hatch and the tips on authentic ones, replicas tend to hit the hatch or even push against it.. I had to return a replica because of that.
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I definitely want a wing where the tips touch the hatch...no gaps. The pics of the EVO-R that I have seen shows gaps.
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I think the USDM wing sits lower but both the wing and the base plate appear to be thicker. So I think the JDM both sits higher and is thinner.
Is EVO-R still a vendor on here? I saw their site, but they did not have this exact wing on there....it was a modified version where the base plate is open.
I am also hearing that the tips touching the hatch might depend on the installation?
Is EVO-R still a vendor on here? I saw their site, but they did not have this exact wing on there....it was a modified version where the base plate is open.
I am also hearing that the tips touching the hatch might depend on the installation?
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Is it even possible to get an authentic JDM Nismo V1 wing? I thought they stopped making those a long time ago and were very rarely imported..
EDIT: oh you have a used one.. go for it.. it's rare.. tips touch depending on how far back you install it on trunk..
mine doesn't touch on one side because i had to maneouver it to cover holes from the OEM wing I had on there frmm factory..
EDIT: oh you have a used one.. go for it.. it's rare.. tips touch depending on how far back you install it on trunk..
mine doesn't touch on one side because i had to maneouver it to cover holes from the OEM wing I had on there frmm factory..
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