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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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My transformation into a Nismo Bodykit. Enjoy...more pics later.

























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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Nice, although I would have used a different rear bumper to not totally copy the nismo.

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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Nice.
No, because at the time I didn't have an extra 10-13K and I have done everything to this car inside and out before I had a change of heart with the nismo kit. I mean, yes I would have but wasted and lost a lot of money in the long run. So to answer your question it would be a stupid move. If my car was still stock at the time, then yes, I would have sold it, then purchased the nismo edition.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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No, because at the time I didn't have an extra 10-13K and I have done everything to this car inside and out before I had a change of heart with the nismo kit. I mean, yes I would have but wasted and lost a lot of money in the long run. So to answer your question it would be a stupid move. If my car was still stock at the time, then yes, I would have sold it, then purchased the nismo edition.
You caught me before the edit.... I noticed after my initial reply that your had major mods so I understand why switching to a nismo would have been going backwards and not cost feasible. I still would have gone a different route on the bumper but in any matter, badass car man.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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Your paint is a lil off on the kit.......hahaha, just kidding. I think it will look great once its all painted up. Ive always been a fan of the frong, but undecided on the rear. It's your car tho-do it up!


Oh, yea....almost forgot. I'm going to need you to give me your wheels. No no no, don't ask questions.... just make it happen.


Good luck with the rest of the transforming!
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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looks good so far.

i like seeing fellow WA plates
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Looking good!
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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going to look good congrats! love the evo 2!
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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Are these OEM NISMO bodypanels? Did you also install the full lower valence on both the frant and rear bumper sections?
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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did you pick a body shop yet? gotta love OEM fitment - no ugly gap on the front bumper/hood line here, a car done right .. : )

gotta say I love those wheels on your car, too.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by omsin523
going to look good congrats! love the evo 2!
Evo2? EvoTT son.

Originally Posted by dkmura
Are these OEM NISMO bodypanels? Did you also install the full lower valence on both the frant and rear bumper sections?
Yes, oem full nismo v3 kit. You mean the lower front/rear fascia's. Kit isn't complete without those. Gotta have them. The answer is yes.

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did you pick a body shop yet? gotta love OEM fitment - no ugly gap on the front bumper/hood line here, a car done right .. : )

gotta say I love those wheels on your car, too.
Yes, I went with Phantasy Kolors. All around cool guy and has done everything I asked so far.

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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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dammit i was thinking of going this route. I love the oem V3 nismo front bumper + sides but i too would have gone with a different rear (even tho i grew to like the V3 rears). Nice job tho..and you do have the v3 sides right?
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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Looking good!!! I'm gonna be doing the samethin kinda!! Oem v3 front and sides, but not sure on the rear bumper yet?? Let me know how the nismo sides fit on?
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Toby-22
dammit i was thinking of going this route. I love the oem V3 nismo front bumper + sides but i too would have gone with a different rear (even tho i grew to like the V3 rears). Nice job tho..and you do have the v3 sides right?
Hated the rear but finally grew on me and with the wing it's fine. Yes, v3 full kit. Front, sides, rear, wing.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tony530
Looking good!!! I'm gonna be doing the samethin kinda!! Oem v3 front and sides, but not sure on the rear bumper yet?? Let me know how the nismo sides fit on?
ings+1 n spec would tie in very nicely .. I love the chargespeed rear as well, but it wouldn't flow as well with v3 front/sides.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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I was thinking more like a diffuser??? I'll still keep looking tho! If nothing I'll stick with the oem rear v3 bumper!!?
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Duckeee
looks good so far.

i like seeing fellow WA plates
I know right? I need to meet local forum members!

Second. +1 on the committment to the kit. I would lose sleep at night because I couldn't decide on a rear to go with the V3 front and sides. I like the V3 rear, but it's a little too flashy for me.
I ended up going with V2 kit from Strafe. Couldn't afford authentic

Third. How much did Fantasy quote you on the paint match?
I've had my V2 kit on for a few days and I want it painted ASAP!
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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don't waste your time with the clearcorners crap.

have the shop shave the lights. add mcr canard for effect.

also worth considering asm or nismo wheel arches.

you're close. don't blow it with silly led's.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Looks great man. Can't wait to see it finished.


*One day will do this or the Greddy GT widebody kit.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by lgear080
don't waste your time with the clearcorners crap.

have the shop shave the lights. add mcr canard for effect.

also worth considering asm or nismo wheel arches.

you're close. don't blow it with silly led's.
+1 Lgear080 hit it on the head
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