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Upgraded front bumper that won't scrape?

Old Jun 3, 2015 | 11:14 AM
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Question Upgraded front bumper that won't scrape?

Hi guys, I'd like the get a front bumper for a '06 350Z but I don't want something way lower than the stock one. I have a veilside kit on right now and I can't get over anything without scraping. What would you guys recommend that looks nicer than stock? I'm thinking a poly v2, but I'm not sure how much lower it sits...
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 12:42 PM
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There really isn't anything in a front bumper that won't scrape, compared with OEM. Even a V2 bumper is lower than the standard body piece.
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 03:41 PM
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This will sit higher.

http://www.stillen.com/product/front...35010-891.html
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SR71
Really? After actually examining the Stillen V2 bumper cover, it sits no higher than the OEM bumper.
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dkmura
Really? After actually examining the Stillen V2 bumper cover, it sits no higher than the OEM bumper.
That is actually perfect height, but I'm really not a fan of the way it looks... Thank you for the recommendation though!
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dkmura
Really? After actually examining the Stillen V2 bumper cover, it sits no higher than the OEM bumper.
I worded that wrong I guess, I meant to say it will sit higher that his current set up yet is different than the stock style and will give him the clearance he's looking for.
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 06:17 PM
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Raise up the car, I did after scrapping my oem v3. Broke my heart.
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 04:43 AM
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valentin_84, I have the same problem, Veilside V3 currently installed for about 4-5 years, it is a mission to drive without scraping.
Probably will go back to stock.
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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 12:27 PM
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Go with stillen splitter - it gives nice visual touch and doesnt lower the front end much
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