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Hey guys I'm pretty new to "mods" I guess and the first things I'd like to do are cosmetic upgrades until I eventually feel comfortable enough to do performance parts. Anyways, I'm looking into a body kit and am trying to figure out cost of it all. I realize it's not just the cost of the body kit itself as there is installation and the procedure. I'm currently looking at the Greddy Aero Kit as I like the feel to it how it keeps the 350z original look to it. (if you guys have any other recommendations I'd like to see them as well). But my other question is what ALL do I need to look into for expense wise and/or if I can possibly do this myself.

Edit: http://www.andysautosport.com/nissan...d00073343.html

It's not the GT one it's just a pretty simple kit I believe.

dikspiel

iTrader: (70)

Welcome to the forum. Try to use the search function, check vendor and private classifieds for pricing, and browse the galleries for ideas on style. I dont know what you mean by do it yourself but its very simple to unmount and mount a bumper at the most you will need a drill to make holes.

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I have tried that (not the best at search functions though guilty). And I mean is it something that I should be able to mount myself? I mean it is the front lip/side skirts/rear bumper. But also I need to look into getting it painted correct? Stock silver is my color and not sure which one that is in the color code thread >_< couple silvers look the same to me. And is it something I paint myself or is there any stepbystep here anyone can point me to? Thanks by the way

dikspiel

iTrader: (70)

You will want it painted professionally and I would suggest having the body shop mount it since it seems you don't know much about body work.

As far as which color you have, allow me to be of assistance.

If you have a light silver and your car is from 2003-2005 it is Chrome Silver.
If you have a dark silver and your car is from 2003-2005 it is Silverstone

If you have a light silver and your car is from 2006-2008 it is Silver Alloy.
If you have a dark silver and your car is from 2006-2008 it is Carbon Silver.

You can also look at the door jam to get the color code.

ReUhssurance

Chromse Silver it is! Yeah.. I mean I'd like to do it myself possibly but that's why I'm trying to do as much research as I can you know? Only one way to learnnnn I mean if it's all pre-drilled then it sounds like it would just take a little effort on my part. But how much does having it all professionally done generally cost? Vague question I'm sure but I'd just like some sort of idea you know.

dikspiel

iTrader: (70)

Depends on the shop and the amount of work thats needed to make it fit. You are looking at around 250-550.

ReUhssurance

Damn. I'll look into diy type deal. If it's predrilled Im not too worried thenthe only thing I'm worried about is the pain, my dads not too bad with te stuff either so either way it's not just a total nub doing this hehe

Thermal1

iTrader: (23)

Don't start spending your dad's money on a body kit until he knows how much its going to cost him at the body shop that has to fix the mess you make of the car.

Or do some research on stuff like prep work, painting, color matching, fiberglass, body filler, plastic filler, sanding, etc...

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not his money it's mine. I purchased the car and I'm paying for everything about it heh. Hence the research i've been asking what I néed to look at for. I just said my dad knows a bit about it haha

Waiz

iTrader: (57)

Dik gave you the answer you were looking for.

I would suggest you look around in your regional subforum and make some calls.

Good luck!!

JEKL

iTrader: (24)

The fitment of the kit will determine if you can do it yourself or not. I test fit my front bumper and it was a perfect swap so I just had my guy paint it and I mounted it myself. But the sides that the rear bumper took A LOT of work so there was no way I was going to touch that.

If you go with a replica kit, chances are it will take a professional to get them to fit right. In many cases, you would be better off buying the authentic pieces instead of buying the replica ones and paying your shop a ton of money to make them look right.

haeshik

iTrader: (36)

shine auto makes great replica kits

ReUhssurance

Interesting. I've searched for the GReddy Aero Body kit reviews and haven't found any, anyone wouldn't happen to know how well those would fit would they?>

Hexxus

iTrader: (22)

I had the authentic side skirts. The fitment was 99%.

ReUhssurance

You wouldn't happen to have any pictures by chance any of you? Only picture I get is of that white curious as to other colors as well. And that's good news if it's that close then I'm not too worried eh.

robbinsj

iTrader: (29)

The sides are easy its the front lip lines and gaps I hate about this kit. I would get a full bumper if I was you. Lip kits seem to need more work inmy opinion but of course I got an authentic V3 "Nismo not that Veilside crap" and fitment is 100%.

ReUhssurance

Interesting I would have thought a lip kit would be a little easier. I don't know of a full front bumper though that gives that effect that keeps the original look of the 350 o.o

Hexxus

iTrader: (22)

They fit just like the ones in the picture. I don't have any anymore.

ReUhssurance

Well I was hoping you had a different color actually haha but ah no biggie. I can't decide I still have quite a bit to go before I have the money to get it done but so far I like this one a lot. Always had a thing for good ground effects with no sproiler. (I got a performance Ed.) there's no stock sproiler on mine don't worry haha god i'm a scrub.