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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Default My new setup: MSA Type 7 front with Nismo side and rear add on

I cracked my V1 couple weeks ago and I was debating between the MSA type 7 or V2. I always like the MSA front bumper, but I wasnt sure if it would flow with the rest of my kit. I was looking for some pic for this exact setup couple weeks ago, but couldnt find any.

I pulled the trigger anyway because I want try something different. The quality of the bumper is good. My body shop guy said the fitment is good for a after market bumper. I am pretty happy with the new setup overall.

Here are some of the pic.

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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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I think it looks good bro, you got it from the z store?
Some black housing 06+ headlights would look even better imo.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 11:57 AM
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I like the new look Leong
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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good. Shine the tires and jazz the brakes.

- RB.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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Looks great.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by omsin523
I think it looks good bro, you got it from the z store?
Some black housing 06+ headlights would look even better imo.
Thanks man. Yeah, I got it from the Z store.

I am happy with my blackout 05 light for now. Maybe get the 06+ one later sometime down the line.

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I like the new look Leong
Thanks Shawn!

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good. Shine the tires and jazz the brakes.

- RB.
Yeah, I totally forgot do that.

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Looks great.
Thanks mang.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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Looks great Leong, I knew it would!!

Color match looks good too, congrats!!
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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Clean!
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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It flows nicely with the side skirts. Looks like it scoops up a little bit toward the front which should help with ground clearance too. Also don't see too many Z's around with that front end so it's more original than some other choices out there. Nice job!
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Looks great Leong, I knew it would!!

Color match looks good too, congrats!!
Thanks Waise, good call.

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Thanks sir!

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It flows nicely with the side skirts. Looks like it scoops up a little bit toward the front which should help with ground clearance too. Also don't see too many Z's around with that front end so it's more original than some other choices out there. Nice job!
Thanks man! That's why I chose this one over the others.

Yeah, this bumper seems longer than the V1, but it doesnt sit too low which works out fine with the longer bumper.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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+1 for something diff.... looks good

but i IMO (dont get offended bro) the paint doesnt match the rest of the car... its darker ... and there is a gap in the middle of the hood


other than that i say, it looks good
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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Good stuff..
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SQBassHead
+1 for something diff.... looks good

but i IMO (dont get offended bro) the paint doesnt match the rest of the car... its darker ... and there is a gap in the middle of the hood


other than that i say, it looks good
Thanks!

I know what you mean about the paint. I guess paint of the front bumper cant be 100% match with the rest of my car since the car and the paint is over 5 yrs old, I just got to live with it. No offense taken!


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Good stuff..
Thanks Serf!
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SQBassHead
+1 for something diff.... looks good

but i IMO (dont get offended bro) the paint doesnt match the rest of the car... its darker ... and there is a gap in the middle of the hood


other than that i say, it looks good
In defense of the OP even OEM paint is not a 100% match between the front and rear bumper.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Sickboy101
In defense of the OP even OEM paint is not a 100% match between the front and rear bumper.
I've noticed the same thing. Hood, fenders, roof, mirrors all look slightly different depending on the angle.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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Really like that bumper, haven't seen it before. Great lookin' Z
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
I've noticed the same thing. Hood, fenders, roof, mirrors all look slightly different depending on the angle.
Yeah, especially with PPW. You see a slightly different color in different angle under the sun light.

Originally Posted by cliffrlp
Really like that bumper, haven't seen it before. Great lookin' Z
Thank you mang!
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 06:13 AM
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nice! sexy
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by hkman78
I was looking for some pic for this exact setup couple weeks ago, but couldnt find any.
Now I feel bad for not posting my new pics a month ago when I got my MSA Type 7 installed with my Nismo kit! I just posted the pics last night!

I am glad your happy with it, so am I. Quality of the bumper is amazing.

I just WISH I had your color. Love the PPW

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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 08:17 AM
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sweet dude. is the bumper poly or FRP?
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