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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Well I got clear ones that were on my 06 on and I think Im gonna stick with them until I got bored of them and decied to take the plunge on modifiying the stock bumper. Here are the pics.(sorry they are crappy)

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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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i wouldnt change the front bumper. if you are good you can wire lights into the reflectors and make them functional
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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True, Im sure it will look very smooth, but still I keep looking at the JDM pictures and I love the clean look of no reflectors. The bumper flows better.
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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You can get these for your Nismo Z, I plan on getting these for my V3 bumper. But I do agree the jdm Nismo looks smoother w/o the reflectors.
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/350z04d/50-3080
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Rexy7
You can get these for your Nismo Z, I plan on getting these for my V3 bumper. But I do agree the jdm Nismo looks smoother w/o the reflectors.
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/350z04d/50-3080
Those are pretty sweet! I like the clear ones. So I am guessing you would wire these to the front markers, but does anyone have a write up on which wires to tap?
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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Thanks Rexy7, but I think I wanna to get rid of these....... just how mmmmm?
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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I agree with you DRFTER Z!

I prefer the smooth look! I have not yet decided on how togo about it yet. I plan to order the MCR CF Canards. I may just order the bumper as well. Not sure yet! Mod the bumper and incorporate my own turn signal-markers into it with alittle custom fabrication.

http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=7099

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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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The cheapest option would be to have the reflectors painted body color.

If a body shop does a good job in making this area flush, it should look identical to the JDM bumper.

Or you could just use clear reflectors.
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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Those canards will look sick Lakeside, has anyone gotten their reflectors "filled" in and made to look as if they were never there?
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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Actually, the orange reflectors don't look that bad on my car because my car is solar orange, blends in pretty well.
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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ahhhh thats cool. I have seen it and you can hardly tell. But it sticks out like a sore thumb on black or white.
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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Completely agree, the Nismo Z's front would look even better without reflectors...but personally, I try not to mess with the safety equipment, from my experiences almost being the victim of a few oblivious motorists.

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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 02:24 AM
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I like the way I do not have them on the front of mine. (mines a JDM)
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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Hey Blackiepaul,

You mind posting some pics? I have seen the JDM pics already, but it would be nice to see real world pics..... thanks
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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Man that MCR Nismo Z is sick anyone know where I can see more pics of that?
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DRFTER_Z
Man that MCR Nismo Z is sick anyone know where I can see more pics of that?
It's in japanese, but if you play around, there are some decent pics and videos.

http://www.mcr-ltd.com/
Under the contents heading, try the second link


http://www.mcr-ltd.com/event/z07tc2000.htm
http://www.mcr-ltd.com/z_master_2007_9_15.html
http://www.mcr-ltd.com/z_master_2007_11_14.html






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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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Thanks a lot Sensi09, you see everyone..... Reflectors FTMFL, man they look so clean with out them. I fear this will be my only petpeeve with the Nismo
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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Photoshop....

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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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wow SOLO, that looks nice!!!!

I just cant justify taking off the bumper and getting them filled in and it not coming out right. Im in a pretty tight spot, I might just let it go for now. This weekend hopefully I will be the proud owner of a 2008 MB Nismo Z
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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Wow, that photoshop makes me jealous as I have silver too.

I didn't really care about it before, but I think I'm going to buy an extra set of reflectors and have them painted body color.
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