Real Nismo Wing installed
08-19-2004, 05:06 AM
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I am about 55 SE of Raleigh. Dealer is Kinston Nissan. His name is jimmy Mitchell. Tell him you saw the spoiler on Performances web site for 300 and he will match it.
08-19-2004, 05:42 AM
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Originally posted by wick3d350Z
notice how the real nismo doesnt have that rub issuse on the wing tips...good spacing.
notice how the real nismo doesnt have that rub issuse on the wing tips...good spacing.
btw, if installed properly there is no "rub issue" on the original kit.
Originally posted by Reggi914
Nice. I like the look of the "old" ones, where the tips actually touched the car. But they rub like crazy and chip the paint. Your car looks great!
Nice. I like the look of the "old" ones, where the tips actually touched the car. But they rub like crazy and chip the paint. Your car looks great!
I did use the clear spacers in between the tips and the body wich leaves about 1/32 gap between the spacer and the wing tip.
Originally posted by djkern
i like the replica ones better. i like how the replica ones sides come closer to the car.
but...still looks good.
i like the replica ones better. i like how the replica ones sides come closer to the car.
but...still looks good.
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08-19-2004, 08:49 AM
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Thanks, Kitkos, for the definitive explaination of the authentic JDM Nismo rear wing. Sounds like nock-offs will cause you grief. So if you want to protect your paint, buy either the real JDM or real US Nismo wing.
08-19-2004, 09:13 AM
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Originally posted by arizzee
Thanks, Kitkos, for the definitive explaination of the authentic JDM Nismo rear wing. Sounds like nock-offs will cause you grief. So if you want to protect your paint, buy either the real JDM or real US Nismo wing.
Thanks, Kitkos, for the definitive explaination of the authentic JDM Nismo rear wing. Sounds like nock-offs will cause you grief. So if you want to protect your paint, buy either the real JDM or real US Nismo wing.
if it comes to within 1/8 of an inch....why is his up so high? poor quality? i don't get it.
08-19-2004, 09:55 AM
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Originally posted by djkern
nope...not really. i have a full replica kit...installed by someone who has installed authentic ones as well. he said the quality of mine was much better than a real one. he had to do less prep work and the fittment was better on mine. i have no rubbing issues at all....never have either.
if it comes to within 1/8 of an inch....why is his up so high? poor quality? i don't get it.
nope...not really. i have a full replica kit...installed by someone who has installed authentic ones as well. he said the quality of mine was much better than a real one. he had to do less prep work and the fittment was better on mine. i have no rubbing issues at all....never have either.
if it comes to within 1/8 of an inch....why is his up so high? poor quality? i don't get it.
08-19-2004, 10:09 AM
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Originally posted by wick3d350Z
who are you talking about? Mine looks long ways from touching...but if you get up on it...its only about an inch i suppose
who are you talking about? Mine looks long ways from touching...but if you get up on it...its only about an inch i suppose
08-19-2004, 10:12 AM
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Originally posted by djkern
yeah. kitkos said the real ones will come to within an 8th of an inch to the car....yet you said yours is an inch away. is the JDM and the US version that different?
yeah. kitkos said the real ones will come to within an 8th of an inch to the car....yet you said yours is an inch away. is the JDM and the US version that different?
The US version is about 2 inches.. I can't recall the exact measurement.
08-19-2004, 10:14 AM
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Originally posted by Cain96
The JDM wing is about an 1/8 of an inch from the body.
The US version is about 2 inches.. I can't recall the exact measurement.
The JDM wing is about an 1/8 of an inch from the body.
The US version is about 2 inches.. I can't recall the exact measurement.
i like the JDM better.
08-19-2004, 10:39 AM
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Originally posted by djkern
ah....i get it. i thought they were going to be the same.
i like the JDM better.
ah....i get it. i thought they were going to be the same.
i like the JDM better.
08-19-2004, 10:50 AM
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Originally posted by arizzee
so do I...where'd you get yours at? sounds like a quality replica.
so do I...where'd you get yours at? sounds like a quality replica.
i wish it was carbon fiber though!!! fiberglass can be a pain.
08-19-2004, 06:58 PM
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you guys are nuts. This one looks better than the replica in person imo. I have seen both. So far i like this one I guess different strokes for different folks.
I guess different strokes for different folks.
08-19-2004, 07:20 PM
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Originally posted by wick3d350Z
you guys are nuts. This one looks better than the replica in person imo. I have seen both. So far i like this one I guess different strokes for different folks.
you guys are nuts. This one looks better than the replica in person imo. I have seen both. So far i like this one
I guess different strokes for different folks.
08-20-2004, 03:22 AM
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i was working with a company in canada (that i would never do business with again). i totally forget the name of the place. a lot of the people on this forum got the spoiler from a group buy i set up ages ago. the company i was working with was a reseller of another company...they tried to screw me over (and the people on this forum) so i went directly to the manufacturer. i was so fed up with dealing with them and their lack of organization....that they ended up sending me a kit for my grief.
i wish it was carbon fiber though!!! fiberglass can be a pain.
i was working with a company in canada (that i would never do business with again). i totally forget the name of the place. a lot of the people on this forum got the spoiler from a group buy i set up ages ago. the company i was working with was a reseller of another company...they tried to screw me over (and the people on this forum) so i went directly to the manufacturer. i was so fed up with dealing with them and their lack of organization....that they ended up sending me a kit for my grief.
i wish it was carbon fiber though!!! fiberglass can be a pain.
08-20-2004, 04:47 AM
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Originally posted by jkoc
was the company called Darknights Tuner Line? these jerks tried to screw me over too.
was the company called Darknights Tuner Line? these jerks tried to screw me over too.