Hey guys, just got me a 08 350z base, MT. Anyways, the dealer had installed some random spoiler on my Z, and i was wondering if, by the looks of it, if i were to remove my spoiler and install a nismo v1 spoiler, would the holes get covered up or would i have to do some body work to fix the holes?

First pics i have ever taken of my Z btw.





Let me know what you guys think. I love the car, got it for a good price, but i cannot get over how hideous that spoiler is.

 

 

i think you might just clear it. my nismo version 1 measures 32 3/4 inch wide from the bottom of the base end to end. if you wanna completely be safe, get a version 2, or a whletail of some sort like the stillen , veilside ver. 2, etc.

 

I do like the V2 as well, might look into that. Do you have any info as to how wide the V2 measures by any chance?

 

So you bought a Z with a wing you don't like from a dealer?

Why didn't you just get another Z?

 

only one within 150 miles that had stick, and other than the spoiler i loved the color/transmission and price

 

Um, take that off, no matter the cost.

 

+1^

 

get it off ASAP....

 

agreed, what are some good vendors for the nismo v2 spoiler? i did a search through like 3 pages and couldnt find a concrete answer on good vendors

 

dude I would make the dealer remove that thing and cover it up. That thing looks aweful. Nice car/color. Just get that barnacle off though.

 

i guess i could ask... now that its after the fact, wouldnt it be tough for me to get the dealer to do that for free?

 

I think you might be safe taking that spoiler off and getting the nismo but you need to take closer better angled shots. As someone mentioned the Nismo might infact cover whatever holes if there is any.

 

depends on where the holes for that particular spoiler are at. i havent seen that spoiler before, but here's mine for quick comparison. i know v1 has bolt holes clear out to the outer edge, and it being a nissan spoiler, the holes match up nicely with the openings on the underside of the hatch lid.

it looks like u.... just.... might.... clear it.

 

Congratulations on your purchase, it won't hurt to ask the dealership to remove the spoiler and fill in the holes. If the final financial documents haven't been signed yet, you'll have some leverage. That usually happens about 2 days after you drive it off the lot (that has happened to me in purchasing 2 of my last 3 cars).

 

I have the nismo v1 spoiler and I actually like the way that one looks. looks like I am the only one with that opinion *ducks*

 

That wing looks terrible. Take it off asap.

 

well judging from the two posted pictures.......it looks like the OP's spoiler mounts to the outside of the "350z" badge....just past the "3"

and looking at Diablox1 pic, it looks like the Nismo mounts inside the "350z" badge.....right about in the middle of the "5 and the 0 (zero)" is located??




then again, it could just be me and these bad angle pics........but if someone could just measure, that would solve the problem of guessing..

-J

 

Rock it! I don't think its no where near as bad as most think........done right with the correct additions i think it can be pulled off quite nice......

but on a stock Z as pictured.......it looks a bit much...

-J

 

Good luck on this. If you want to go spoiler-less another option may be to check the marketplace for anyone selling their OEM rear hatch and you could just swap it out.

And I like how all these people are like "Take that thing off now!" meanwhile the guy says right in his first post "...I cannot get over how hideous that spoiler is". Pretty frustrating when people can't read the entire post before replying.