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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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Any issues with the fender liner lining up? Looks good . Fitment on spot.
I had to make the pre-drilled holes bigger so it could line up with the grommet (located on the fender).
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Speed
I had to make the pre-drilled holes bigger so it could line up with the grommet (located on the fender).
Looks like your not going to be the only one with an sl2 thats ppw. I'll be ordering mine real soon. Could you show pics of the front where i can see the radiator, I'm wondering if i would need a black mesh for the center grill.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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hope im not too late fitment was spot on(got it from strafe) but i too had to elongate the holes and move the oil cooler hose for it to clear(or you could cut the bumper)





ps it was a test fit i didn't install it completely
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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looks good bro

how does it feel? heavy? light? decent weight?
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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def heavier, i mean it's fiberglass. The only issue is that since the splitter and undertray are one piece, i fear that any type of flex on one piece will crack or cause it to split from the other. In other works let's say i run over something and it causes the undertray/splitter to flex, it might crack the bumper somewhere as well. And oil changes look like a pita lol
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by hugo350z
hope im not too late fitment was spot on(got it from strafe) but i too had to elongate the holes and move the oil cooler hose for it to clear(or you could cut the bumper)





ps it was a test fit i didn't install it completely
Really nice, Im thinking of getting this bumper from Strafe. What color are you going to paint the lip?
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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Btw, do any of you guys have the AIT V3 bumper? Looks nice too.
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by BaoZer
Looks like your not going to be the only one with an sl2 thats ppw. I'll be ordering mine real soon. Could you show pics of the front where i can see the radiator, I'm wondering if i would need a black mesh for the center grill.
I thought about making a mesh for it, but I still don't know how to make one for this bumper. The bottom part the center gill is longer than the top part, so the mesh has to be 45deg angle. In my opinion, it doesn't look good that way. Here is a pix showing where I had to cut in front of the radiator. Hopefully, it's good enough for your request.

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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by hugo350z
def heavier, i mean it's fiberglass. The only issue is that since the splitter and undertray are one piece, i fear that any type of flex on one piece will crack or cause it to split from the other. In other works let's say i run over something and it causes the undertray/splitter to flex, it might crack the bumper somewhere as well. And oil changes look like a pita lol
Is it possible to remove the fender liners for changing oil filter?
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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Just received my SL2 bumper yesterday.Whats the body shop charging you guys to paint and install this bumper? I heard color matching is pita.
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Maxxed350z
Just received my SL2 bumper yesterday.Whats the body shop charging you guys to paint and install this bumper? I heard color matching is pita.
I installed myself and still looking for a good body shop for painting around here. I suggest do the installation yourself to save some money imo.
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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those were my old wheels ( for sale ).. then I was only droped on the tanabe gf210s

heres some what recent shots... I do not have the tail lights, spoiler/hatch and the oem hood on there anymore.. they have been replaced as well as coilerover/sways etc..





oh btw my rear bumper setup + exhaust combo and side skirts will be up for sale soon..so look out in the maketplace if interested
very nice kit.
if you want to sell this kit, I have the same color Z
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 08:19 AM
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What rear and sides will flow with the SL2 front? Please post pix if available.

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Amuse sides and chargespeed rear
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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How about SL2 sides & chargespeed rear. I'm doing two tone setup.
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Any pics of where the fender liners attachs too on that front bumper?
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Speed
How about SL2 sides & chargespeed rear. I'm doing two tone setup.
Thats the same setup Im doing bro. Or SL2 front, Nismo Sides and CS Rear.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by erickblex10
Thats the same setup Im doing bro. Or SL2 front, Nismo Sides and CS Rear.
Cool bro!. At least I'm not the only one. Just placed my order from Strafe for the SL2 sides and CS rear. Hopefully, it flows well.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by hugo350z
hope im not too late fitment was spot on(got it from strafe) but i too had to elongate the holes and move the oil cooler hose for it to clear(or you could cut the bumper)





ps it was a test fit i didn't install it completely

I did a test fit on mine the other day and had a hard time bolting up the sides of the bumper(looks like you had the same problem?) I'm thinking it would be easier to remove the plastic liners from the wheel wells, they seem to be pushing the bumper down.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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Bebo, did you get it fully test fitted on yet? How are the fender liner under the wheel well bolting on to the bumper? Do you have to take off the oem undertray for the bumper to fit?
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