Nismo Body kit for Cheap

370ZBLACK09 · 09-23-2010, 05:53 PM

What are your opinion of this kit? Is it worth it? Is the material worth putting on? Does it come with all that is needed for the complete kit? Any help would be great. The only other kit I can compare it to is the one from Z1 Motorsports which is much more expensive. Dont really know all the differences between the two thought the forum might be of some help for this.

Link - 09-11 Nissan 370Z N-Spec Body Kit

azn370z · 09-23-2010, 06:09 PM

That is a replica nismo kit. They made some visual changes. It's probably made from cheap fiberglass that doesn't fit well and will require a lot of prep work. If you really want the nismo look, just save your money and buy the real thing.

Raven · 09-23-2010, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azn370z

That is a replica nismo kit. They made some visual changes. It's probably made from cheap fiberglass that doesn't fit well and will require a lot of prep work. If you really want the nismo look, just save your money and buy the real thing.

X2 i was about to say that. the Z1 kit is a real nismo one. with all the hardware needed to fit perfectly...

BalanBro · 09-23-2010, 06:12 PM

You'll be spending more for body work to make if fit properly. In the end, the OEM stuff will probably be cheaper and will definitely fit better.

370ZBLACK09 · 09-23-2010, 06:32 PM

Alright OEM it is price isnt a problem for me I just wanted to make sure I wasnt overpaying for the same thing
Thread can be closed

Cmike2780 · 09-23-2010, 07:00 PM

That FRP bumper is going to be a lot heavier than the Nismo bumper. I would rather get something along the lines of aftermarket bumper, like the Stillen facia if your looking to save. I think it also looks better than the Nismo. I just hope they fix the fit issues.

Jordo! · 09-23-2010, 07:04 PM

I'd say the major advantage to going OEM is that PU won't break and hopefully it will come painted.

That said, from what I understand, it's difficult to order the OEM nismo stuff unless you have the vin for a nismo car...

Also, if it's like 3x the price, unless it comes painted, it's not worth it even if you have to have the FG modified.

Mike · 09-23-2010, 09:11 PM

well, the difference between the Z1 Nismo stuff and this kit, is that Z1 is selling the nismo S-tune stuff (and the rear nismoZ bumper). This kit is a replica of the Nismo Z and not the S-tune, the first one I have seen actually.

We have seen you need a lot of stuff to convert to a nismo, so even with the large amount of body work that will ultimately be required to make any knock off kit look good, it still might be a deal in the end.

Mike · 09-23-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

That FRP bumper is going to be a lot heavier than the Nismo bumper. I would rather get something along the lines of aftermarket bumper, like the Stillen facia if your looking to save. I think it also looks better than the Nismo. I just hope they fix the fit issues.

I don't know. I replaced the front bumper on my C6 with an FRP one, and the 370z with another urethane one, and they all weighed pretty close to the same. Maybe a 5 pound difference max. Unfortunately, the Stillen fascia has some fitment issues.

370ZBLACK09 · 09-24-2010, 11:57 AM

I'm pretty sure Z1 sells the real Nismo kit as well I'll post a link to it
NISMO Z34 Full Aero Package

Mike · 09-26-2010, 03:44 PM

cool, I didn't know that. Nissan will definitely be better quality, but you can get a lot of bodywork done for the additional 2900 for their kit.

Jordo! · 09-26-2010, 04:07 PM

At least in my experience, I find FG or FRP to generally be lighter than PU -- however, it can crack pretty easily.

09-23-2010, 05:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
370ZBLACK09 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro Posts: 170 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 15	Nismo Body kit for Cheap What are your opinion of this kit? Is it worth it? Is the material worth putting on? Does it come with all that is needed for the complete kit? Any help would be great. The only other kit I can compare it to is the one from Z1 Motorsports which is much more expensive. Dont really know all the differences between the two thought the forum might be of some help for this. Link - 09-11 Nissan 370Z N-Spec Body Kit

09-23-2010, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	That is a replica nismo kit. They made some visual changes. It's probably made from cheap fiberglass that doesn't fit well and will require a lot of prep work. If you really want the nismo look, just save your money and buy the real thing. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

09-23-2010, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1111	You'll be spending more for body work to make if fit properly. In the end, the OEM stuff will probably be cheaper and will definitely fit better. __________________ 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG P31 Sedan, ROW, aFe, Eurocharged Dyno Tune. 438WHP/415WTQ 2010 SOLD: 40th Anniversary 370z

09-23-2010, 07:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	That FRP bumper is going to be a lot heavier than the Nismo bumper. I would rather get something along the lines of aftermarket bumper, like the Stillen facia if your looking to save. I think it also looks better than the Nismo. I just hope they fix the fit issues. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

09-23-2010, 07:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	I'd say the major advantage to going OEM is that PU won't break and hopefully it will come painted. That said, from what I understand, it's difficult to order the OEM nismo stuff unless you have the vin for a nismo car... Also, if it's like 3x the price, unless it comes painted, it's not worth it even if you have to have the FG modified. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

09-23-2010, 06:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
370ZBLACK09 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro Posts: 170 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 15	Alright OEM it is price isnt a problem for me I just wanted to make sure I wasnt overpaying for the same thing Thread can be closed

09-23-2010, 09:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	well, the difference between the Z1 Nismo stuff and this kit, is that Z1 is selling the nismo S-tune stuff (and the rear nismoZ bumper). This kit is a replica of the Nismo Z and not the S-tune, the first one I have seen actually. We have seen you need a lot of stuff to convert to a nismo, so even with the large amount of body work that will ultimately be required to make any knock off kit look good, it still might be a deal in the end. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

09-24-2010, 11:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
370ZBLACK09 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro Posts: 170 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 15	I'm pretty sure Z1 sells the real Nismo kit as well I'll post a link to it NISMO Z34 Full Aero Package

09-26-2010, 03:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	cool, I didn't know that. Nissan will definitely be better quality, but you can get a lot of bodywork done for the additional 2900 for their kit. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

09-26-2010, 04:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	At least in my experience, I find FG or FRP to generally be lighter than PU -- however, it can crack pretty easily. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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