Need some exterior suggestions

Etzio · 01-23-2015, 08:38 AM

Can anyone give me some ideas or links to a few nice looking kits or addons that aren't insanely expensive? hopefully that isn't too stupid and broad of a question. Feel free to make fun of me if it is.

Just painted the fang and headlights

JARblue · 01-23-2015, 08:49 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.

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

cooltoy · 01-23-2015, 08:56 AM

I think you should put on the new Varis kit or an authentic JDM Amuse.

mag_black · 01-23-2015, 10:09 AM

^^ best bang for your buck kits out there

Etzio · 01-23-2015, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

HAHA!! **points and laughs**

hahaha

that is gold

cooltoy · 01-23-2015, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mag_black

^^ best bang for your buck kits out there

That's what I was thinking.

But everyone's ideas of expensive is different.

Repped for getting me.

Etzio · 01-23-2015, 01:53 PM

So lets say I wanted to go for this kind of look, does this look like its been lowered?

Tadpole · 01-23-2015, 02:01 PM

Curb feelers and fuzzy dice hanging off your mirror would be a good start!

cooltoy · 01-23-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Etzio

So lets say I wanted to go for this kind of look, does this look like its been lowered?

Definitely lowered.

Etzio · 01-23-2015, 02:13 PM

ok so I should start looking at lowering kits first then. How difficult is that to make happen. Assuming difficult is ........relative.

JARblue · 01-23-2015, 02:24 PM

Try some searching please. You're asking us to spoon feed you.

Springs, coilovers, and air suspension are the typical methods. There are a variety of options at varying costs. Difficult is very relative. Are you DIYing this stuff? Then it will depend on your skill and experience. If you're farming the work out to a shop then more difficulty typically equals more costs. Do you have a budget? There's a lot to consider here.

That doesn't even cover the need for certain suspension upgrades to keep your alignment in check depending on what you install and how low you want to go. It sounds like you have much to learn

Zoren 370 · 01-23-2015, 02:51 PM

Try to attend some Z meets in your area. Try to hook up with fellow Z members and see and ask what you think is best fits your budget.
Im from FL about 1hr from jax.

Modding a car is never cheap. Especially when you decide to mess with your suspension.

cooltoy · 01-23-2015, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Etzio

ok so I should start looking at lowering kits first then. How difficult is that to make happen. Assuming difficult is ........relative.

PM Jonathan Vach, it's his car. Probably coilovers with a camber kit and maybe SPL arms. Just guessing though.

cooltoy · 01-23-2015, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Try some searching please.

01-23-2015, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Etzio Base Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 101 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 10	Need some exterior suggestions Can anyone give me some ideas or links to a few nice looking kits or addons that aren't insanely expensive? hopefully that isn't too stupid and broad of a question. Feel free to make fun of me if it is. Just painted the fang and headlights Last edited by Etzio; 01-23-2015 at 08:40 AM.

01-23-2015, 08:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	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. Zoren 370 likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

01-23-2015, 08:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	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 \|

01-23-2015, 08:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,941 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	I think you should put on the new Varis kit or an authentic JDM Amuse. JARblue and mag_black like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

01-23-2015, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 666	^^ best bang for your buck kits out there cooltoy likes this. __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™

01-23-2015, 01:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Etzio Base Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 101 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 10	So lets say I wanted to go for this kind of look, does this look like its been lowered?

01-23-2015, 02:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 17	Curb feelers and fuzzy dice hanging off your mirror would be a good start! __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

01-23-2015, 02:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Etzio Base Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 101 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 10	ok so I should start looking at lowering kits first then. How difficult is that to make happen. Assuming difficult is ........relative.

01-23-2015, 02:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Try some searching please. You're asking us to spoon feed you. Springs, coilovers, and air suspension are the typical methods. There are a variety of options at varying costs. Difficult is very relative. Are you DIYing this stuff? Then it will depend on your skill and experience. If you're farming the work out to a shop then more difficulty typically equals more costs. Do you have a budget? There's a lot to consider here. That doesn't even cover the need for certain suspension upgrades to keep your alignment in check depending on what you install and how low you want to go. It sounds like you have much to learn cooltoy likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

01-23-2015, 02:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Try to attend some Z meets in your area. Try to hook up with fellow Z members and see and ask what you think is best fits your budget. Im from FL about 1hr from jax. Modding a car is never cheap. Especially when you decide to mess with your suspension.

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