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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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I recently got my Nismo V3 front bumper. I have an 05 350z, I bought it because I cracked my OEM one, so i decided to take that opportunity to get a nicer one. So my only concern is if i should wait to get the chargespeed or Ings +1 N-spec rear bumper and the Ings sideskirts for better alignment purposes. I would like to install the front bumper ASAP. due to the fact that i dont want to drive around with a cracked bumper, but if I have to wait i will, if i dont need to, then I wont. Thank you in advance for any feedback.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Zchris350
I recently got my Nismo V3 front bumper. I have an 05 350z, I bought it because I cracked my OEM one, so i decided to take that opportunity to get a nicer one. So my only concern is if i should wait to get the chargespeed or Ings +1 N-spec rear bumper and the Ings sideskirts for better alignment purposes. I would like to install the front bumper ASAP. due to the fact that i dont want to drive around with a cracked bumper, but if I have to wait i will, if i dont need to, then I wont. Thank you in advance for any feedback.
huh?

What does installing the front bumper have to do with the rear or sides? Alignment purposes? what does that mean?

If you have all the parts to make the v3 fit then slap it on there. I run a v3 front with stock sides and rear for the time being.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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huh?

What does installing the front bumper have to do with the rear or sides? Alignment purposes? what does that mean?

If you have all the parts to make the v3 fit then slap it on there. I run a v3 front with stock sides and rear for the time being.
Thats what i thought, but ive read some threads, and some people have been saying that for "proper" fitment, its best to do the whole install together. But thanks. I might just do the install tomorrow. I need it!
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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It's a good thing you drive a 350z.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Zchris350
Thats what i thought, but ive read some threads, and some people have been saying that for "proper" fitment, its best to do the whole install together. But thanks. I might just do the install tomorrow. I need it!


The pieces all fit on individually I don't see what *proper fitment* refers to for the kit as a whole, some parts might sit higher or lower on the bottoms I suppose if its stock vs aftermarket.

For the time being why don't you just throw on the front and work on making it fit as perfect as possible?
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 09:14 AM
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only benefit in my area with getting it all done at once is they might give you a better price for everything one go vs going there 3 separate times.
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by vex008
only benefit in my area with getting it all done at once is they might give you a better price for everything one go vs going there 3 separate times.
On a serious note. This is true.

OP just slap the bumper on. Call it a day.
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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I would get that checked out. Sounds like an STD...


Wait... what are we talking about?
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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lol wut?
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