STILLEN 370Z Supercharger System - Announcement!!!

jmlenz · 05-25-2010, 11:06 PM

wow I just noticed this...bummer. Hopefully this is just a fluke on Mikes bumper. Looks kinda deformed under the headlight, can't imagine Stillen wouldn't notice this.

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Originally Posted by stormcrow

You can clearly see it in the first pic of Mike's car wposted above. So, yeah, you will have the same issue. Especially in the Florida sun. Mine on the 350Z did it during sun exposure but only during the summer time when the temps were really high out. At night it would go back to normal...that is...until...it stayed that way. Out of the blue, one day, the bubble never went back down. I sold it right away.

Yup, that's it. Unmistakable if you know what you are looking for. Hate to see this on a new product, but it's seemingly a byproduct of the material that it is made from. One thing I can't figure though - why does this only happen to Stillen bumpers? Never had the problem with any other urethane bumpers, even OEM.

stormcrow · 05-26-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jmlenz

wow I just noticed this...bummer. Hopefully this is just a fluke on Mikes bumper. Looks kinda deformed under the headlight, can't imagine Stillen wouldn't notice this.

I wonder why Stillen hasn't commented on this yet. I'm sure they've seen our discussion over the past two days. :dunno:

EDIT - Meh. Nevermind. Quick Google search shows this has been a problem for years...even in the Supra community. I didn't bother to read any of the other threads about the same issue.

http://www.supraforums.com/forum/sho...94&postcount=4

Modshack · 05-25-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Thanks modshack, I think it would be pretty simple to find something to use.

I found these Got S4 Wheel Liner Vents installed...........(Quick Write-up) - AudiWorld Forums

I like how big they are and flexible

Exactly what I was talking about! Let me know if you need S4 part numbers and I'll look em up...

snapping · 05-25-2010, 06:09 PM

Hm never noticed that before...hopefully stillen can chime in on why that happens and maybe correct it.

RCZ · 05-25-2010, 07:25 PM

WHEEL HOUSE LINE PLASTIC PASSENGERS SIDE
Part No.: 8D0-821-172-G
Clair Price: $ 46.38

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WHEEL HOUSE LINER PLASTIC DRIVERS SIDE
Part No.: 8D0-821-171-G
Clair Price: $ 46.38

So I guess we really derailed this thread....sorry Stillen.

Knives · 05-25-2010, 11:09 PM

Would the wheel liner vents be malleable enough to mold to the Z's liner?

I like the idea though.

RCZ · 05-26-2010, 09:11 AM

Probably...I wonder if Stillen has any plans on making something for us.

Knives · 05-26-2010, 03:54 PM

How about simply cutting vents directly onto the stock liner? Might not be the most elegant looking, though.

snapping · 05-26-2010, 09:31 PM

im very disappointed that they
1) dont say anything about it
2) quality on this product seems to be below what i believed it would have been

BalanBro · 05-26-2010, 09:38 PM

The bumper should probably be annealed after molding. That should help rid the part of excessive residual stresses that are causing heat induced movement.

LiquidZ · 05-26-2010, 09:44 PM

This is unfortunate, but that's what forum feedback is for...

I was dead set on this fascia until Stormcrow pointed out the defect in Mike's bumper. This also isn't the first time I have heard of body components from Stillen having issues.

stormcrow · 05-26-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BalanBro

The bumper should probably be annealed after molding. That should help rid the part of excessive residual stresses that are causing heat induced movement.

A-nnealing and a-bobbing? That usually helps me maintain rigidity.

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

This is unfortunate, but that's what forum feedback is for...

I was dead set on this fascia until Stormcrow pointed out the defect in Mike's bumper. This also isn't the first time I have heard of body components from Stillen having issues.

Hey, don't blame it on me, man! Josh and Kyle probably already have a hit out on me. Don't make it worse.

LiquidZ · 05-26-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stormcrow

Hey, don't blame it on me, man! Josh and Kyle probably already have a hit out on me. Don't make it worse.

hahaha

You were right though, it's plain obvious that there is a deflection under that headlight.

Its issues like this that makes a more expensive kit, say Amuse, a lot more appealing. The initial cost is high, but at least you know the residual work to make it fit right is next to none, thus saving you a lot of money (and stress).

jmlenz · 05-26-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

This is unfortunate, but that's what forum feedback is for...

I was dead set on this fascia until Stormcrow pointed out the defect in Mike's bumper. This also isn't the first time I have heard of body components from Stillen having issues.

dude Im 100% with you! I was dead set on this bumper until discovering this defect. I googled around and there is plenty of complaints about this from Stillen urethane parts. Guess its the type of urethane they use? Anyways, back to the drawing board. Too bad, bumper looks great sans warping.

snapping · 05-26-2010, 10:09 PM

Exactly my thought...really wish there was a reasonably priced good looking kit with good quality...hopefully someone can come out with one.

05-25-2010, 06:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
snapping Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 90 Drives: 09 370z pw 6spd Rep Power: 17	Hm never noticed that before...hopefully stillen can chime in on why that happens and maybe correct it. __________________ Pw 2009 370z 6mt base with sports /stillen g3/FI CBE 18" CF/Nismo rear bumper/KW V3/SPC front and rear camber kit/AMS shortshifter

05-25-2010, 11:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Knives Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 293 Drives: 2009 370z 6MT Rep Power: 17	Would the wheel liner vents be malleable enough to mold to the Z's liner? I like the idea though. __________________ Mods list and pics Click

05-26-2010, 03:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Knives Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 293 Drives: 2009 370z 6MT Rep Power: 17	How about simply cutting vents directly onto the stock liner? Might not be the most elegant looking, though. __________________ Mods list and pics Click

05-26-2010, 09:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
snapping Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 90 Drives: 09 370z pw 6spd Rep Power: 17	im very disappointed that they 1) dont say anything about it 2) quality on this product seems to be below what i believed it would have been __________________ Pw 2009 370z 6mt base with sports /stillen g3/FI CBE 18" CF/Nismo rear bumper/KW V3/SPC front and rear camber kit/AMS shortshifter

05-26-2010, 09:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	This is unfortunate, but that's what forum feedback is for... I was dead set on this fascia until Stormcrow pointed out the defect in Mike's bumper. This also isn't the first time I have heard of body components from Stillen having issues. __________________

05-25-2010, 07:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	WHEEL HOUSE LINE PLASTIC PASSENGERS SIDE Part No.: 8D0-821-172-G Clair Price: $ 46.38 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHEEL HOUSE LINER PLASTIC DRIVERS SIDE Part No.: 8D0-821-171-G Clair Price: $ 46.38 So I guess we really derailed this thread....sorry Stillen.

05-26-2010, 09:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Probably...I wonder if Stillen has any plans on making something for us.

05-26-2010, 09:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1112	The bumper should probably be annealed after molding. That should help rid the part of excessive residual stresses that are causing heat induced movement.

05-26-2010, 10:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
snapping Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 90 Drives: 09 370z pw 6spd Rep Power: 17	Exactly my thought...really wish there was a reasonably priced good looking kit with good quality...hopefully someone can come out with one. __________________ Pw 2009 370z 6mt base with sports /stillen g3/FI CBE 18" CF/Nismo rear bumper/KW V3/SPC front and rear camber kit/AMS shortshifter

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