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JMMZ 05-19-2012 08:54 PM

NISMO wing replacment
 
Anyone ever replace the NISMO wing with the sport model spoiler?

I was never a fan of the wing, I prefer the look of the sport model spoiler. Wonder how the bolt holes match up? I'd like to replace it, but don't want to deal with body work and holes.

Does the sport model spoiler at least cover the Nismo wing holes?'

Input from anyone with experience is appreciated.

LakeShow 05-19-2012 09:01 PM

I'll buy it from you.

JMMZ 05-20-2012 08:20 AM

I'll take you up on that if I can figure out how to replace it.

dmhenderson 05-21-2012 01:10 PM

Spoke to a dealership a while back re: going the other direction putting a Nismo spoiler on a sport and was basically told there are multiple parts involved in that wing and that it's not "cost effective" to even attempt it.

If you get the ~2009 S-tune wedge spoiler it will probably cover the holes. I doubt the tiny sport model lip spoiler would though.

tjlazer 05-21-2012 01:16 PM

I believe the Sport spoiler will cover up the holes. I read that they use some of the same holes too as one member said he actually installed the Nissan Nismo spoiler (Not S-Tune) and it used the same holes.

280z/300zx 05-21-2012 01:31 PM

Might just be easier to swap trunks with someone. I know that was popular with the 350z's back in the day. Find someone who you want to swap spoilers with and just swap the whole trunk lid; preferably someone with the same color car as yours to avoid having to repain.

tjlazer 05-21-2012 02:06 PM

Yeah I am pretty sure if you advertize a one for one trunk swap no cash, someone will DRIVE all the way to you to do the deed. lol Problem easily solved! :)

JMMZ 05-21-2012 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 280z/300zx (Post 1729411)
Might just be easier to swap trunks with someone. I know that was popular with the 350z's back in the day. Find someone who you want to swap spoilers with and just swap the whole trunk lid; preferably someone with the same color car as yours to avoid having to repain.


I was thinking this maybe the easier route. But where is the key sensor for the trunk? If it's in the hatch you're swapping, no more trunky open.

dmhenderson 05-21-2012 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer (Post 1729474)
Yeah I am pretty sure if you advertize a one for one trunk swap no cash, someone will DRIVE all the way to you to do the deed. lol Problem easily solved! :)

FYI I would have done this in a heartbeat with my old ride. People love that wing. Guarantee you someone will do it.

Edit: Ha ha, the poster above makes a good point. Also the struts that regulate how fast your rear hatch goes up won't be calibrated properly for sure since the NISMO spoiler is a lot heavier. No idea if this can be changed or not.

fuct 05-21-2012 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JMMZ (Post 1727590)
I'll take you up on that if I can figure out how to replace it.

make sure you check the going rate on that nismo spoiler. i think when its all said and done a factory fresh one with all the parts will set you back over 2 grand.

martin82 05-21-2012 05:25 PM

The stock sports spoiler should cover all the holes for the nismo. The sports spoiler has CRAZY amount of holes take a look here. I took off my sports spoiler and installed a nismo seibon replica.

Here are all the holes (not necessary really....) With the 4 bolts, its more than enough just double side tape the rest... I can take better pics of my stock sport spoiler if u want. It is just sitting in my room.

I can get you more pics if needed.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...93545870_n.jpg

MacLean 05-21-2012 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct (Post 1729874)
make sure you check the going rate on that nismo spoiler. i think when its all said and done a factory fresh one with all the parts will set you back over 2 grand.

Ouch..... If one has a Nismo & doesn't like the spoiler, then why buy a Nismo to begin with. Another thing to take into account is if you already have a backup camera installd. If so & swapping out trunks will probably be a very big headache.

Armhunter 05-21-2012 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct (Post 1729874)
make sure you check the going rate on that nismo spoiler. i think when its all said and done a factory fresh one with all the parts will set you back over 2 grand.

Yea, that is one expensive mod. Not for me. I get compliments on the spoiler. Saying how much better it looks then a crazy one sticking out too much. Its also not just for looks, the Nismo spoiler has 140 lbs of down force at 70mph.

dmhenderson 05-22-2012 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct (Post 1729874)
make sure you check the going rate on that nismo spoiler. i think when its all said and done a factory fresh one with all the parts will set you back over 2 grand.

Confirming this was about what I was quoted as well.

fuct 05-22-2012 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armhunter (Post 1729921)
yea, that is one expensive mod. Not for me. I get compliments on the spoiler. Saying how much better it looks then a crazy one sticking out too much. Its also not just for looks, the nismo spoiler has 140 lbs of down force at 70mph.

150 ;)


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