Need some exterior suggestions

JARblue · 01-23-2015, 08:51 AM

HAHA!! **points and laughs**

jk man although that is a pretty broad question. I'm not much of a body kit guy, but what I do know is that expensive is relative, so you will want to give everyone an idea of your budget if you really want their advice. Also, aesthetics are incredibly subjective.

Real body kits can get very expensive. Replicas are cheaper but still cost money. Enough people are ok with replicas that there is obviously a market. However, know that you get what you pay for. The real deal is typically much better fitting with much less labor involved to get the body kit installed properly. Also, make sure you find a good shop for the install and budget for labor. Labor can be 2-3 times the estimate if you buy a replica kit because much more work may be involved to get proper fitment.

I suggest you start with familiarizing yourself with the various body kits available and see what you like best. Do your research for any questions you might have about those kits. You should be able to find a variety of threads on this forum using the search function.

There are lots of small addons to buy like lips and spoilers and such. You'll need to do some research to see what you like best. Just don't be this guy

Etzio · 01-23-2015, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

HAHA!! **points and laughs**

hahaha

that is gold

ZeroZeta · 01-23-2015, 03:34 PM

OP - I would strongly recommend you limit your search to front lips, rear spats, etc.

A lot less money and work involved and I think you will be happy with the results. Lots of members here have killer Z's without going through the hassle of bodykits. Also think about your wheels and stance too.

01-23-2015, 08:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	HAHA!! points and laughs jk man although that is a pretty broad question. I'm not much of a body kit guy, but what I do know is that expensive is relative, so you will want to give everyone an idea of your budget if you really want their advice. Also, aesthetics are incredibly subjective. Real body kits can get very expensive. Replicas are cheaper but still cost money. Enough people are ok with replicas that there is obviously a market. However, know that you get what you pay for. The real deal is typically much better fitting with much less labor involved to get the body kit installed properly. Also, make sure you find a good shop for the install and budget for labor. Labor can be 2-3 times the estimate if you buy a replica kit because much more work may be involved to get proper fitment. I suggest you start with familiarizing yourself with the various body kits available and see what you like best. Do your research for any questions you might have about those kits. You should be able to find a variety of threads on this forum using the search function. There are lots of small addons to buy like lips and spoilers and such. You'll need to do some research to see what you like best. Just don't be this guy 1325 likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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01-23-2015, 03:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 13	OP - I would strongly recommend you limit your search to front lips, rear spats, etc. A lot less money and work involved and I think you will be happy with the results. Lots of members here have killer Z's without going through the hassle of bodykits. Also think about your wheels and stance too.