Turning a normal 370z to a NISMO ?

JARblue · 07-12-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I don't think any other kit is any cheaper than the factory Nismo, if you compare full front bumper, side, rear not lip kits.
Now you can get replica Amuse kits for the cheap, but not a 1:1 comparison on material used & fitment.

I thought the authentic Amuse kit was one of the more expensive kits and was just barely more than the Nismo kit. Maybe there just aren't as many full kits out there as I thought. But you're right about the replicas - no comparison.

I guess my line of thought is that it seems like the Nismo has a lot of different parts that aren't part of the aesthetics of the kit but are needed for fitment vs an aftermarket body kit designed specifically to replace the main five pieces on the base model (2 bumpers, 2 side skirts, 1 spoiler). I noticed in dm's thread that the extra recommended items just for the Nismo front bumper conversion totaled almost $1K (MSRP). Of course, not all these pieces are probably necessary to install the main visual components of the kits, so I'm sure that, along with diligent price searching and a good compromise on which parts are installed, you could save significantly off the dealer price for the kit. I do wonder what the potential cost difference could be. Maybe $4K for a DIYer with minimal parts? And what about a dealer invoice nearing 10K if you include all possible relevant parts and install costs?

Chuck33079 · 07-12-2013, 08:57 AM

Another factor is his location. Shipping may be a bitch.

theDreamer · 07-12-2013, 08:58 AM

If you buy every little piece from the dealership it can get up to probably 10k, but many of the pieces that are 'different' between the Nismo & coupe are really just cut differently.
It has been found some of the pieces on the coupe or 1 piece where the nismo in is 2, so it works just have to fit it properly. The major costs that Nissan screws people on when converting are the Nismo undertray (but now we have Zspeed) and any 'extra' bolt or plastic pieces they say are needed.

forza370z · 07-12-2013, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

I thought the authentic Amuse kit was one of the more expensive kits and was just barely more than the Nismo kit. Maybe there just aren't as many full kits out there as I thought. But you're right about the replicas - no comparison.

I guess my line of thought is that it seems like the Nismo has a lot of different parts that aren't part of the aesthetics of the kit but are needed for fitment vs an aftermarket body kit designed specifically to replace the main five pieces on the base model (2 bumpers, 2 side skirts, 1 spoiler). I noticed in dm's thread that the extra recommended items just for the Nismo front bumper conversion totaled almost $1K (MSRP). Of course, not all these pieces are probably necessary to install the main visual components of the kits, so I'm sure that, along with diligent price searching and a good compromise on which parts are installed, you could save significantly off the dealer price for the kit. I do wonder what the potential cost difference could be. Maybe $4K for a DIYer with minimal parts? And what about a dealer invoice nearing 10K if you include all possible relevant parts and install costs?

4k would be little hard. Lol. But I will definitely not buy the parts from dealership! Front bumper for example. Dealer quoted me $1200 for the bumper and the diffuser. I can get them online for $980 shipped. So I'd say you prolly can save around 1k if you do some researches and get the parts online instead of dealership.

forza370z · 07-12-2013, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

If you buy every little piece from the dealership it can get up to probably 10k, but many of the pieces that are 'different' between the Nismo & coupe are really just cut differently.
It has been found some of the pieces on the coupe or 1 piece where the nismo in is 2, so it works just have to fit it properly. The major costs that Nissan screws people on when converting are the Nismo undertray (but now we have Zspeed) and any 'extra' bolt or plastic pieces they say are needed.

Yea I agree. The nismo under-tray is like 1k! Ridiculous! The z-speed under-tray is only 400.

The second most expensive part is the nismo wing. It's like $2600?! But since OP is asking for the Nismo-Look, so Evo-R high wing and few other options are out there for you.

theDreamer · 07-12-2013, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forza370z

4k would be little hard. Lol. But I will definitely not buy the parts from dealership! Front bumper for example. Dealer quoted me $1200 for the bumper and the diffuser. I can get them online for $980 shipped. So I'd say you prolly can save around 1k if you do some researches and get the parts online instead of dealership.

Also helps when some lady hits you and she gets to pay for whatever rear bumper I want.

Cmike2780 · 07-12-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by takjak2

If you don't have a build # it's not a nismo. I happen to have a spare nismo plaque I will sell you to complete the conversion. Just another 10k.

All these posers and wanna-be...

The Nismo was suppose to be a track ready sports car.....except.....you'll need an oil cooler, brake cooling upgrade, brake pad upgrade, brake fluid upgrade ......etc. etc.

...and then of course there's the fact that most Nismo owners will rarely, if ever go on a real race track. Maybe you're right though. It's not a real Nismo unless some Asian dude in Japan says so...but so what?

patriotaki · 07-12-2013, 12:06 PM

i started checking out the amuse kit...it seems to have a better look then the nismo :/

How much is the total amuse body kit cost?

JARblue · 07-12-2013, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

The second post had a link to the marketplace where you can search for NismoAmuse components. We're not going to do your homework

Quote:

Originally Posted by patriotaki

i started checking out the amuse kit...it seems to have a better look then the nismo :/

How much is the total amuse body kit cost?

See above

patriotaki · 07-12-2013, 01:20 PM

should i trust this retailer?

Amuse - 370 Vestito Aero Kit - Nengun Performance

Cmike2780 · 07-12-2013, 01:49 PM

IMO, the Amuse Vestito kit is overdone to hell, especially with the large amount of knock off's floating around. Price seems kinda low also. It's pretty good for the real kit, but I'd make sure it was legit before forking over that much loot.

If you want the Nismo Kit, go for the Nismo kit. Z1 Motorsports sells the conversion kit without the rear wing for around $3,700+Shipping.

Chuck33079 · 07-12-2013, 01:50 PM

Never heard of them. Was no vendor here selling the amuse kit?

Cmike2780 · 07-12-2013, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Never heard of them. Was no vendor here selling the amuse kit?

370Tune.com is an authorized seller, but I think they're a bit expensive. I think the kit is made to order also, which means a 1-2 month wait time.

Xplicit97 · 07-12-2013, 03:03 PM

OP,

I was contemplating this very thing myself. However after seeing what it cost I just decided to trade my base model in for a Nismo and get the brakes, 6speed and the kit.. and the possibility it could become a collector's vehicle down the road

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

Guard Dad · 07-12-2013, 11:29 PM

I suspect that you are really are going to freak (I can think of many better words than "freak" but this is a family forum) a lot of people out with this sort of conversion. A lot of people spent a lot of money to buy a Nismo and will not take kindly to someone creating a knock-off Nismo.

I had a 1999 Camaro SS. Chevy was very protective of the SS brand and made you prove that you actually owned an SS before they would sell you any SS specific parts. As an SS owner I appreciated how Chevy protected the SS brand.

I once owned a very sharp modified white '66 Mustang 2+2. It had a Shelby style hood scoop and the pony and cross bar were removed from the grill but all the Mustang 2+2 badging remained and it did not have any GT 350 badging or striping. Never the less I was constantly asked if it was a Shelby, over time I got really tired of explaining that it was my interpretation of what a 2+2 should be not Shelby's. My suggestion is don't do a Nismo clone, make your own custom Z, you'll be happier in the long run.

07-12-2013, 08:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Another factor is his location. Shipping may be a bitch. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	If you buy every little piece from the dealership it can get up to probably 10k, but many of the pieces that are 'different' between the Nismo & coupe are really just cut differently. It has been found some of the pieces on the coupe or 1 piece where the nismo in is 2, so it works just have to fit it properly. The major costs that Nissan screws people on when converting are the Nismo undertray (but now we have Zspeed) and any 'extra' bolt or plastic pieces they say are needed. JARblue likes this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-12-2013, 12:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
patriotaki Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: cyprus Posts: 17 Drives: - Rep Power: 12	i started checking out the amuse kit...it seems to have a better look then the nismo :/ How much is the total amuse body kit cost? Amuse370z likes this.

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	IMO, the Amuse Vestito kit is overdone to hell, especially with the large amount of knock off's floating around. Price seems kinda low also. It's pretty good for the real kit, but I'd make sure it was legit before forking over that much loot. If you want the Nismo Kit, go for the Nismo kit. Z1 Motorsports sells the conversion kit without the rear wing for around $3,700+Shipping. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography] Last edited by Cmike2780; 07-12-2013 at 01:54 PM.

07-12-2013, 01:50 PM	#27 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Never heard of them. Was no vendor here selling the amuse kit? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-12-2013, 01:20 PM	#25 (permalink)
patriotaki Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: cyprus Posts: 17 Drives: - Rep Power: 12	should i trust this retailer? Amuse - 370 Vestito Aero Kit - Nengun Performance

07-12-2013, 03:03 PM	#29 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 45 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 300	OP, I was contemplating this very thing myself. However after seeing what it cost I just decided to trade my base model in for a Nismo and get the brakes, 6speed and the kit.. and the possibility it could become a collector's vehicle down the road Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]2011 Brilliant Silver Nismo 370Z # 0305, 15 Nismo wide body conversion, Motordyne E370/Art pipes, Stillen G3, Airlift suspension,20X10 /20X12 Avant Garde F111 forged wheels

07-12-2013, 11:29 PM	#30 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 14	I suspect that you are really are going to freak (I can think of many better words than "freak" but this is a family forum) a lot of people out with this sort of conversion. A lot of people spent a lot of money to buy a Nismo and will not take kindly to someone creating a knock-off Nismo. I had a 1999 Camaro SS. Chevy was very protective of the SS brand and made you prove that you actually owned an SS before they would sell you any SS specific parts. As an SS owner I appreciated how Chevy protected the SS brand. I once owned a very sharp modified white '66 Mustang 2+2. It had a Shelby style hood scoop and the pony and cross bar were removed from the grill but all the Mustang 2+2 badging remained and it did not have any GT 350 badging or striping. Never the less I was constantly asked if it was a Shelby, over time I got really tired of explaining that it was my interpretation of what a 2+2 should be not Shelby's. My suggestion is don't do a Nismo clone, make your own custom Z, you'll be happier in the long run. __________________ 2010 Brilliant Silver, Base w/Sport Package, AT7, Katzkin leather, upgraded audio and lots of Dynamat and a bunch of small stuff. Last edited by Guard Dad; 07-13-2013 at 03:56 PM.

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