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Old 05-13-2017, 04:55 PM
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Default Anyone installed this front bumper?

Not sure if this is pretty new-ish? but has anyone installed it? I'm thinking of trying it, when I can.


Old 05-13-2017, 05:12 PM
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Looks like a370 to me. Is that what you have, or a 350?
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duraflex 370Z nismo replica bumper for Z34
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Right, but do you have a Z33? This is a Z33 forum.
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Originally Posted by dcains
Right, but do you have a Z33? This is a Z33 forum.
Well, we have sections for Z34 but only a handful of 34 owners ever post here. Far fewer than I'd like to see, given my penchant for the VQVHR and newer Zs in general.
But yeah, the pic the OP posted is decidedly Z34 and clarification needs to happen if OP is asking about front end for 33 or 34?

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Old 05-14-2017, 11:20 PM
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Sorry got confused with this one below, but the 370 style one is the one I want.. so duraflex make it happen for us 350z owners.


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Might want to do some research before buying Duraflex.
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^^ any bad experience with them >?
I am in the market for a body kit and its always duraflex that makes the kit I want
Please let me know!
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Originally Posted by dcains
Might want to do some research before buying Duraflex.
I'll help you with the research. This is a fiberglass with a plastic flex resin hand made hand laid bumper. It's not a factory stamp, meaning some extra work is involved. Primarily the following:

* dry test fit
* trim & drill mounting points
* begin block sanding & bondo skimming
* primer adhesion promoter & base to clear.

This is why we require body shops with experience in FRP install & paint to do the work. In the world of body work, this is the most advanced type. Not typically suitable for collision centers or dealerships (but talent can be found anywhere).

But this is also why we have a dedicated support staff, a majority of the common complaints stem from lack of install knowledge with this type of product. The very few issues that are truly bad if purchased directly are taken care of and the customer appeased. But please, do your research and try to ignore a majority of the photos of parts being installed in people's driveways.
DryFit (no mods done)


After being installed professionally.







As far as making that gen bumper for a 350z, I'll bring it up. How many people would want one? Say "I".
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Thank you for the reply.. I am interested in buying the n2 kit
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Originally Posted by AreBeAre
Sorry got confused with this one below, but the 370 style one is the one I want.. so duraflex make it happen for us 350z owners.


God, this one is ugly...
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Originally Posted by shovonb
Thank you for the reply.. I am interested in buying the n2 kit
I'll shoot you a quote to your PM!
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Hey man, thanks for the reply. I know what you mean when it comes to fitment, I had some issues with my rear bumper but it turned out fine. Its all about finding good installers like you mentioned.
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Originally Posted by AreBeAre
Hey man, thanks for the reply. I know what you mean when it comes to fitment, I had some issues with my rear bumper but it turned out fine. Its all about finding good installers like you mentioned.
I'm not going to claim my parts are the best looking or fitting out of the box, but they are the most affordable. I would say 90% of the simple install problems go away once you find an experienced installer.
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