lip kit or new front bumper?

henryy370z · 09-30-2012, 11:08 AM

any suggestions

ZKdoggZ · 09-30-2012, 11:24 AM

I assume there is something wrong with the original bumper???

henryy370z · 09-30-2012, 11:38 AM

no i just want it to have a meaner look

Wiggins3377 · 09-30-2012, 11:45 AM

Amuse seems to be the most popular front bumper replacement, but it's expensive. I personally love the Z's front bumper with the fangs so I think a lip is a better choice, plus you have alot to choose from. I went with a Mines replica and molded to the bumper. Here's a pic.

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ZKdoggZ · 09-30-2012, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henryy370z

no i just want it to have a meaner look

Aero Jacket SS looks pretty aggressive. I like the Carbon Signal TS CF. That is the one I went with. Looks pretty nasty and sleek.

henryy370z · 09-30-2012, 11:51 AM

i like the s tune nismo lip

henryy370z · 09-30-2012, 12:00 PM

anyone have it? yeah that does look nice

kellyefields · 09-30-2012, 12:39 PM

here is something meaner!!!

Bandit_Kaine · 09-30-2012, 04:57 PM

Stillen front bumper!

ohmikegod · 09-30-2012, 08:33 PM

I'm in the same boat. Subb'ed for ideas.

tonybui · 09-30-2012, 10:13 PM

If your car is DD, go with a lip. The stock front bumper is much more durable compare to after market fiber glass. Exclude the stillen front bumper

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axmea? · 10-01-2012, 01:43 AM

To me, there are two aggressive looking lips made for the Z. The Varis and the Sunline. I'd take either one anytime. There are two great looking bumpers and to me it is the Fujimura Raptor or the Amuse. I am using a lip until I can afford the Raptor. If your car is aggressively lowered, find a way to install metal plates at the bottom. These plates protect the lip or bumper from thinning.

In the end, it is less expensive if you go with a lip. Full bumper replacements are expensive, more $$ to paint, and more $$ to install.

henryy370z · 10-01-2012, 08:31 AM

thats true, you guys think is dumb getting the nismo lip?

axmea? · 10-02-2012, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henryy370z

thats true, you guys think is dumb getting the nismo lip?

Not dumb. There are other better options though.

robones · 10-02-2012, 09:48 AM

To be honest, the only thing you are getting with an aftermarket bumper is increased DRAG with absolutely no improvement in AERO Dynamics, more weight, and less durability than the stock urethane bumper and less quaility over the stock bumper.

What's with the wide mouths, additional side vents, etc with all these aftermarket bumpers?

Do you like showing off your washer fluid container? or the A/C condenser?

09-30-2012, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
henryy370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: nj bergen county Age: 31 Posts: 380 Drives: 2011-black-manual Rep Power: 12	lip kit or new front bumper? any suggestions

09-30-2012, 11:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZKdoggZ Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 98 Drives: 2012 370Z 7AT PW Rep Power: 12	I assume there is something wrong with the original bumper??? __________________ Aero Jacket- Seibon- Carbon Signal- Evo-R- Swift- Fast Intentions TDX- Avant Garde- SPC- Takeda

09-30-2012, 11:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Wiggins3377 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,236 Drives: 40th 370 Rep Power: 76	Amuse seems to be the most popular front bumper replacement, but it's expensive. I personally love the Z's front bumper with the fangs so I think a lip is a better choice, plus you have alot to choose from. I went with a Mines replica and molded to the bumper. Here's a pic. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1349023467.755555.jpg __________________ AccuAir/ AirRex/ Amuse/ Bride Japan/ Carbon Fiber Element/ Carbon Signal/ Evo-R/ NRG/ Project Kics/ Samco/ Shine Auto/ SPC/ SPL/ Stance/ Stillen/ Takata/ Top Secret/ Work

09-30-2012, 12:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 47 Posts: 1,149 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 16	here is something meaner!!! __________________ MY 2009 SC BUILD.

09-30-2012, 04:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bandit_Kaine Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Miami Age: 33 Posts: 224 Drives: 16-370Z Nismo-PW-MT Rep Power: 12	Stillen front bumper! __________________ Last edited by Bandit_Kaine; 09-30-2012 at 05:08 PM.

09-30-2012, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
henryy370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: nj bergen county Age: 31 Posts: 380 Drives: 2011-black-manual Rep Power: 12	no i just want it to have a meaner look

09-30-2012, 11:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
henryy370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: nj bergen county Age: 31 Posts: 380 Drives: 2011-black-manual Rep Power: 12	i like the s tune nismo lip

09-30-2012, 12:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
henryy370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: nj bergen county Age: 31 Posts: 380 Drives: 2011-black-manual Rep Power: 12	anyone have it? yeah that does look nice

09-30-2012, 08:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
ohmikegod Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose Age: 34 Posts: 96 Drives: 2012 PW 370z S/T/N Rep Power: 13	I'm in the same boat. Subb'ed for ideas.

09-30-2012, 10:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 426	If your car is DD, go with a lip. The stock front bumper is much more durable compare to after market fiber glass. Exclude the stillen front bumper ImageUploadedByTapatalk1349061269.625390.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Evo-R CF fang \| CF Mirror covers \| 20/25 H&R spacers \| RE-11 \| TopSpeed exhaust + y-pipe \| Stillen HFC \| Carbon Fiber Amuse rear bumper + Amuse Spoiler \| PWJDM

10-01-2012, 01:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	To me, there are two aggressive looking lips made for the Z. The Varis and the Sunline. I'd take either one anytime. There are two great looking bumpers and to me it is the Fujimura Raptor or the Amuse. I am using a lip until I can afford the Raptor. If your car is aggressively lowered, find a way to install metal plates at the bottom. These plates protect the lip or bumper from thinning. In the end, it is less expensive if you go with a lip. Full bumper replacements are expensive, more $$ to paint, and more $$ to install.

10-01-2012, 08:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
henryy370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: nj bergen county Age: 31 Posts: 380 Drives: 2011-black-manual Rep Power: 12	thats true, you guys think is dumb getting the nismo lip?

10-02-2012, 09:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
robones Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 357 Drives: 2011 - Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 14	To be honest, the only thing you are getting with an aftermarket bumper is increased DRAG with absolutely no improvement in AERO Dynamics, more weight, and less durability than the stock urethane bumper and less quaility over the stock bumper. What's with the wide mouths, additional side vents, etc with all these aftermarket bumpers? Do you like showing off your washer fluid container? or the A/C condenser?

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