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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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Hey everyone,

I was looking at some different kits for the Rear Bumper for my 350z. What I am wondering is: What type of material should it be made out of? What do you think about ordering from those two websites I have posted below? Also, do any of you have either of these kits, if so, just please give me some information (fitment, quality, etc..)

The three styles that I am leaning towards (and you can give me your input) are as follows-


Nismo Style Rear Bumper-

http://www.ilovebodykits.com/product...FYqZ4Aod9SgAvg

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R35 Style Rear Bumper-

http://www.bodykits.com/Extreme-Dime...106031/818524/

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AMS GT Style Rear Bumper-

https://my350z.com/forum/photoshop/5...s-fenders.html

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Thanks alot guys!

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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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pics of your car to determine my input...
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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^ +1
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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Post a pic of your car.
I'd research the quality &fit of the bumpers you are showing.
IMO,AIT is junk.
Big question is...what will this rear bumper be going with?
What other body mods have you done to your car?
Your are not just doing the rear bumper...?
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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I like how AIT uses a picture of an actual Nismo to represent their sh*tty replica.
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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I personally like the Chargespeed Type 1 rear bumper: fiberglass if i'm not mistaken

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Here is a few pictures of my z and a video, just watch the video in HD! (it has oem tails on it now, not the ugly bubble ones in the video or first picture) Also, as far as body modifications go, I'm treating myself for Christmas and buying a rear bumper, and either the Nismo V2 front bumper, or just a lip kit, I also bought a Carbon Fiber intake duct.

Also note for why I am wanting a new rear, I was parallel parked in town and some ******* hit my rear bumper lightly but cracked my bumper (about 4 in. crack) and the paint is starting to spider web all around it. Not really visible, but when it's your own car you notice it all the time..


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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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you need wheels first. or at least spacers.
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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You think the AMS would look good with my spoiler? Or the R35 kit?
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
you need wheels first. or at least spacers.
Yea I need a lot of things, but I'm trying to find a bumper right now. Appreciate the input..
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
you need wheels first. or at least spacers.
Since you got me thinking about spacers now -___- can you give me like three different types to choose from that I could pick up? I would like just a flush look... nothing really poking out. I understand that I would have to get the fenders rolled.
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25mm front, 30mm rear.
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
25mm front, 30mm rear.
any specific brand or type? Thanks
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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ichiba, project kics, h&r, etc... search
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Going off that last pic, looks like just 30mm rear?

More current pictures?

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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by KingBaby
Going off that last pic, looks like just 30mm rear?

More current pictures?

Project kics

http://www.conceptzperformance.com/C...on.php?II=1464

I'll try looking for 30mm but those are 25mm ^ ? Also, when you take off the rear wheels, you just install these and then replace the wheel? Or is there more to it than that? I've never dealt with these... I feel like 30mm or even 25mm would be structurally dangerous? i.e. breaking off if I decided to have a bit of fun in the z.? Or am I just being dumb..
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 02:21 AM
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I've got all four 30mm. I think it's about perfect.

I had to roll my fenders tho.


But to answer your question. I personally love the vestito gt kit you have posted. Since you have to have the rear first, I'd go ahead and get it, then save for the rest. As to which brand replica to get, I'm not sure. Poor fitting kits will end up costing you more with install though.
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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+1 for chargespeed...the others look too aggressive for the v2 or a lip.
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