Nismo Body Kit Conversion w/ Nismo CF High Wing

scruffydog · 02-15-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NissanGuy23

Well get some huge spacers in there so those sport wheels are flush lol

I know i know =) HAHA....but I have mix feelings about tracking with spacers.

Wabbyyy · 02-15-2013, 12:26 PM

Wow. Looks really good

Boss_302 · 02-16-2013, 08:29 AM

Bottom Splash panel looks good, Have one coming from CZP, probably the same, explains why it’s so much less than factory, still can't understand why the Nismo part is 10X the price of the standard Z splash shield.
Could you do a comparison pic between the new fender liners and the existing ones, interested in see how much difference there is. The fill in pieces I was thinking of using some light gage aluminum sheet metal. Chassis black from Eastwood covers real good and is very durable, Painted the frame connectors on my Mustang and has held up exceptionally well.

scruffydog · 02-16-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Boss_302

Bottom Splash panel looks good, Have one coming from CZP, probably the same, explains why it’s so much less than factory, still can't understand why the Nismo part is 10X the price of the standard Z splash shield.
Could you do a comparison pic between the new fender liners and the existing ones, interested in see how much difference there is. The fill in pieces I was thinking of using some light gage aluminum sheet metal. Chassis black from Eastwood covers real good and is very durable, Painted the frame connectors on my Mustang and has held up exceptionally well.

Thanks for the light gauge aluminum sheet metal idea, I might actually do that instead of plastic sheets and spray paint it flat black.
The only difference we'll have by fabing our own is that the OEM ones fills in nicely between the lines as partially some if the surface steps up. But these Fender liner protectors isn't going to be noticeable.

1cleanZ · 02-16-2013, 10:05 PM

I can't believe how many pieces for this conversion are different. So many guys go from the sport bumper to the Aero/IPL front on the G's, which is weird to me that they don't have a direct conversion for the NISMO from the base.

Anyways, awesome job with this. And thank you for doing it, made me realize how much of a PITA it would be to successfully complete it.

scruffydog · 02-16-2013, 11:31 PM

Yea....sadly it is. The cost of the front bumper being MSRP of $350 (before Nissan jacked the price up to $800 due to high demand) is very attractive until I found out it cost over $1K+ for the rest of the parts. I'll post my detail spreadsheet for others that are interested once I figure out what's needed.

1cleanZ · 02-19-2013, 09:45 AM

man, the more and more I look at all these pics, the more and more frustrated I get FOR YOU on this conversion. I cannot believe how much different all the pieces are between the two, especially coming from as a multiple infiniti owner and all the G's "IPL/AERO" stuff bolts right up with zero issues. Nissan much really not want people to get away with just throwing a Nismo front on and being able to call is a "Nismo".

scruffydog · 02-19-2013, 12:24 PM

I wonder if i should paint my car like the 2014 Nismo...2 tone.

Magnetic Black with Gun metal bottom skirt trim

Link

sinceday1 · 02-19-2013, 03:37 PM

Great info scruff! This will definitely help me when I install my front!

I'm debating whether to paint the front bumper first before I install the bottom facia and other brackets... If the bumper is properly masked, I assume it shouldn't be a problem if car is @ a competent shop for paint.

What do you plan to do? are you going to unbolt/uninstall brackets before you paint?

scruffydog · 02-19-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sinceday1

Great info scruff! This will definitely help me when I install my front!

I'm debating whether to paint the front bumper first before I install the bottom facia and other brackets... If the bumper is properly masked, I assume it shouldn't be a problem if car is @ a competent shop for paint.

What do you plan to do? are you going to unbolt/uninstall brackets before you paint?

I actually dropped off these parts seperatly for my body shop. The bodyshop I'm dropping off is a friend of mine and I trust that he'll be competent enough. I really dunno, after looking at all that work, I want him to be able to just take off the stock bumper and swap it as easiest possible.

OMGiGOTaZ · 06-11-2013, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by scruffydog

I actually dropped off these parts seperatly for my body shop. The bodyshop I'm dropping off is a friend of mine and I trust that he'll be competent enough. I really dunno, after looking at all that work, I want him to be able to just take off the stock bumper and swap it as easiest possible.

No attempt on the rear bumper?

kenchan · 02-19-2013, 03:50 PM

scruffy- the fender trim finisher in that 2014 nismo is i think the j-next piece. japanparts.com can source them for you.

scruffydog · 02-20-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

scruffy- the fender trim finisher in that 2014 nismo is i think the j-next piece. japanparts.com can source them for you.

Thanks Ken. Seems like JDM car manufacturers like those fender trim finishers. It's not very common here is it? They had it for the JDM 350z Nismo too. What exactly does it do? Just visual effect like fender flares?

tjlazer · 02-20-2013, 03:46 PM

I didn't get the Nismo fender liners, I was able to use my OEM ones with a little cutting. I'll post pics later.

scruffydog · 02-20-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

I didn't get the Nismo fender liners, I was able to use my OEM ones with a little cutting. I'll post pics later.

After looking at it side by side, it's totally do-able.

02-15-2013, 12:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wabbyyy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 32 Posts: 126 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 13	Wow. Looks really good __________________ 2009 370z.

02-16-2013, 10:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 21	I can't believe how many pieces for this conversion are different. So many guys go from the sport bumper to the Aero/IPL front on the G's, which is weird to me that they don't have a direct conversion for the NISMO from the base. Anyways, awesome job with this. And thank you for doing it, made me realize how much of a PITA it would be to successfully complete it. __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

02-16-2013, 11:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 718	Yea....sadly it is. The cost of the front bumper being MSRP of $350 (before Nissan jacked the price up to $800 due to high demand) is very attractive until I found out it cost over $1K+ for the rest of the parts. I'll post my detail spreadsheet for others that are interested once I figure out what's needed. __________________ Magnetic Black 2010 370z Scruffydog's Journal

02-19-2013, 09:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 21	man, the more and more I look at all these pics, the more and more frustrated I get FOR YOU on this conversion. I cannot believe how much different all the pieces are between the two, especially coming from as a multiple infiniti owner and all the G's "IPL/AERO" stuff bolts right up with zero issues. Nissan much really not want people to get away with just throwing a Nismo front on and being able to call is a "Nismo". __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

02-19-2013, 12:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 718	Paint Option I wonder if i should paint my car like the 2014 Nismo...2 tone. Magnetic Black with Gun metal bottom skirt trim Link __________________ Magnetic Black 2010 370z Scruffydog's Journal

02-16-2013, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Boss_302 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NY NY Posts: 150 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z S Mt Rep Power: 13	Bottom Splash panel looks good, Have one coming from CZP, probably the same, explains why it’s so much less than factory, still can't understand why the Nismo part is 10X the price of the standard Z splash shield. Could you do a comparison pic between the new fender liners and the existing ones, interested in see how much difference there is. The fill in pieces I was thinking of using some light gage aluminum sheet metal. Chassis black from Eastwood covers real good and is very durable, Painted the frame connectors on my Mustang and has held up exceptionally well.

02-19-2013, 03:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
sinceday1 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	Great info scruff! This will definitely help me when I install my front! I'm debating whether to paint the front bumper first before I install the bottom facia and other brackets... If the bumper is properly masked, I assume it shouldn't be a problem if car is @ a competent shop for paint. What do you plan to do? are you going to unbolt/uninstall brackets before you paint?

02-19-2013, 03:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	scruffy- the fender trim finisher in that 2014 nismo is i think the j-next piece. japanparts.com can source them for you. scruffydog likes this.

02-20-2013, 03:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,497 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	I didn't get the Nismo fender liners, I was able to use my OEM ones with a little cutting. I'll post pics later. scruffydog likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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