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Old 10-14-2008, 03:26 PM
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hi guys, i love the Nismo edition of 350Z, but we don't have any of nismo edition Z for sale here in Canada..

So, my question is, is it possible to fully convert my 08 Grand Tounring Z to the Nismo edition?

What needs to be done for the conversion? thanks in advance!
Old 10-14-2008, 03:34 PM
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I imagine you can get all of the parts if you really wanted to. are you just wanting the styling pieces, or do you want the suspenion and handling too?
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Originally Posted by Entaille
I imagine you can get all of the parts if you really wanted to. are you just wanting the styling pieces, or do you want the suspenion and handling too?
thanks for the relply, i love how the nismo Z looks....so i guess i only wanna convert the body of my Z to nismo edition.

1. how do i do that? what parts do i need to replace ? and btw,

2. where can i get a set of those gunmetel grey rims that comes with the nismo Z.???
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http://www.nissanusa.com/pdf/microsi...ar_catalog.pdf

search the part numbers on google, find some venders to buy from, go to the exterior forums and find vender selling the pieces. often time they are referred to as nismo v1 bumper, v2 bumper, etc.. since there are different ones :]
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Originally Posted by Entaille
http://www.nissanusa.com/pdf/microsi...ar_catalog.pdf

search the part numbers on google, find some venders to buy from, go to the exterior forums and find vender selling the pieces. often time they are referred to as nismo v1 bumper, v2 bumper, etc.. since there are different ones :]
sorry,but i am kinda confused...so what is the difference between V1 and V2 bumper??? does that stand for front and rear bumper???

i can't find any info about nismo bumper in the link above..
thanks tho
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The v1 and v2 are the first and second series of kits (bumpers) that nismo produced for the aftermarket, not on the nismo z. This is a link to the nismo body parts http://mynismo.com/categories/?id=7072
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The additional welding will be cost prohibitive...
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Originally Posted by 350z 6spd
The v1 and v2 are the first and second series of kits (bumpers) that nismo produced for the aftermarket, not on the nismo z. This is a link to the nismo body parts http://mynismo.com/categories/?id=7072

thanks a million.that;s what i am looking for.

btw, will these body parts fit perfectly on my 2008 Grand tourning ?
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Yes they will, however, I believe the wheel well linings are different so you would prob. need those too.
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Originally Posted by 350z 6spd
Yes they will, however, I believe the wheel well linings are different so you would prob. need those too.
yah,i am looking for those gunmetel grey wheels that comes with the Nismo Z....do u have any idea of where i can pick up a set of those rims?
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I don't know but i've heard they're something like 1200 a piece through dealers. But since you have a gt you can powdercoat or paint them the same color as the nismos. The only difference will be that you have dimples on your spokes and mine have a line going down each spoke and a nismo sticker.
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If you want a Nismo, just take the plunge and get one.
Right now is probably the best time to get one at a good price.
Win, win situation for you.
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Originally Posted by SMarinoZR
Why don't you just sell yours and go stateside and pick one up and import it?
It would be a lot cheaper in the long run.
too bad, i picked up my 08 Grand touring only a week ago.. so there's no point of selling it in such a short term..so i guess i will just buy some nismo body parts and convert my GT to look like nismo .:0

i am seriously looking for nismo gunmetel grey wheels..if anyone of you guys are selling them, plz let me now!!!

Million thanks!!!
Old 11-08-2008, 02:30 AM
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I can't help you with the rims but for the same look, front bumper and rear bumper. You can order them from thenismoshop.com. I have the front install on my 05 350z roadster. I am falling in love with bumper. It transform my z totally. I get a lot of attention.
Old 11-08-2008, 08:29 AM
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Rims will be most expensive and hardest to find
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$2600+shipping and paypal and you can have mine
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You would be much better off just selling your GT.

The reason is that NISMO is more then just a body and wheels.

Your looking at $6K just for the body. The front and rear and sides and wing, were all built by Autech for NISMO/NISSAN.

The rear Wing alone will run you $3200 with out any paint.

Also your talking about everything else that goes into making a NISMOz a NISMOz.

If I was you I just go with Full V2 kit and call it a day.
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$4,000 Shipped....With Toyo T1Rs on all 4 tires!
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It will cost you alot doing this. Sell your car and Get a Nismo.

Why would you spend $$ for nothing?
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in fact, i love how the nismo Z looks...so i guess i will just get a set of nismo Z body kit to make it looking good...i am not going to do anything about performance...no go all show for me...how's that?


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