I Need a New Front Bumper

abm89 · 12-06-2021, 09:45 PM

I can't decide. My Stillen has seen too much abuse. I'm split between the following:

Ings NSpec II (ver nismo) - less drag integrated brake ducts
Amuse 20th Anniversary - rare AF, takes design queues from the 17+ GTR
A brand new Stillen Bumper - draggy, but it looks aggressive.

The Stillen is super heavy being polyurethane, so I'm curious if either FRP options are lighter.

For skirts, I'd be ok with matching the Ings kit with its own skirt, and the Amuse with the OEM Nismo skirt. However, If wanted to get fenders, I would only get the Varis Arising II fender with the matching Arising II skirts.

My rear bumper is OEM-cut, so I will just keep it and get filled, sanded, and repainted. I have a diffuser that only works on OEM standard bumpers i'd like to keep.

OptionZero · 12-06-2021, 11:22 PM

The amuse anniversary seems like a massive waste of money if you’re going to track it. It’s not just a JDM import, it’s a limited JDM import, good luck replacing it if damaged

I’d pick the ings+1. Not too many people run it, and it appears functional

varis arising II needs the varis bumper to match, or else a custom piece to flow with another bumper brand

abm89 · 12-06-2021, 11:30 PM

I would be nuts enough to track it, but I'm leaning towards the Ings kit. All of the damage on my car has come from public roads, which is pretty crazy. Zero damage from the track and I've been off a few times. I swear I saw there was a part number specifically for the Varis Fender that will fit an "OEM" bumper last night. Oh well. I guess I just figured it out.

redondoaveb · 12-06-2021, 11:35 PM

What about the Fujimura?

Ventruck · 12-06-2021, 11:41 PM

I would've said Nismo OEM just because it's probably easiest to get your hands on and the fit is nothing to really think about.

But those ready ducts on the Ings look like it makes the most sense functionally.

OptionZero · 12-07-2021, 12:25 AM

The front of the INGS also has some kennards and a large built in lip

Looks good imo

Sadly the INGs sides and rear look like ***. Just random sharp edges that dont flow with the body

Check out @tonyz34 on instagram

abm89 · 12-07-2021, 12:38 AM

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What about the Fujimura?

admittedly I've never been a fan of that one.

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I would've said Nismo OEM just because it's probably easiest to get your hands on and the fit is nothing to really think about.

But those ready ducts on the Ings look like it makes the most sense functionally.

The cost to upgrade to the OEM Nismo v1 with all of the hardware is insane, and I'm not a fan of the v2 look. The Ings is basically a more aggressive v1 bumper.

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The front of the INGS also has some kennards and a large built in lip

Looks good imo

Sadly the INGs sides and rear look like ***. Just random sharp edges that dont flow with the body

The side skirts are quite aggressive, But I don't think they're too bad if the full kit is purchased. 2850 is decent for all three pieces. I can make use of that diffuser elsewhere.

It's like a Nismo, but you'd have to do a double-take to realize it's not one.

OptionZero · 12-07-2021, 01:01 AM

Ings front with nismo v1 sides and rear

NorthStyle · 12-07-2021, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

Ings front with nismo v1 sides and rear

Pretty much my next cosmetic mod (Ings+1 front)

Jayhovah · 12-07-2021, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle

Pretty much my next cosmetic mod (Ings+1 front)

Dibs on your V1 Nismo. I am happy to switch out all my non-nismo bumper/fender liners/undertray bits to fit your new Ings.

OptionZero · 12-07-2021, 05:18 PM

I dig this setup for the front

Jayhovah · 12-07-2021, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

I dig this setup for the front

Thats hot. I wish someone made a replica bumper.

sirnixalot · 12-07-2021, 06:10 PM

replies to OptionZero with the word "replica"

Bold move cotton

OptionZero · 12-07-2021, 07:36 PM

Theres no reason to support a knockoff of Ings+1, they have done nothing wrong. Pandemic makin JDM parts harder to get in a timely matter aint their fault

I’ve bought seibon copies of my Garage-Seigu hood for my S14 back in the day. Why? Bc a tree fell on it and broke the real thing, then garage-s went out of business so the copy was the only replacement

I bought some Fly1 sideskirts for the Z which are extended versions of the Carbon signal. If they’re changing or improving the design, and the original sucks…sure. Hel, even my CS front lip doesnt fit properly, i shoulda bought the fly1 copy of that too just to see if it fit better

abm89 · 12-07-2021, 08:32 PM

I know price is relative to everyone's budget, but Ings is fairly priced for authentic JDM Aero Kits. I think it's well worth the wait to have it fit perfect, or near perfect.

I just remember my experience with fly 1 absolutely ridiculous.

12-06-2021, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	I Need a New Front Bumper I can't decide. My Stillen has seen too much abuse. I'm split between the following: Ings NSpec II (ver nismo) - less drag integrated brake ducts Amuse 20th Anniversary - rare AF, takes design queues from the 17+ GTR A brand new Stillen Bumper - draggy, but it looks aggressive. The Stillen is super heavy being polyurethane, so I'm curious if either FRP options are lighter. For skirts, I'd be ok with matching the Ings kit with its own skirt, and the Amuse with the OEM Nismo skirt. However, If wanted to get fenders, I would only get the Varis Arising II fender with the matching Arising II skirts. My rear bumper is OEM-cut, so I will just keep it and get filled, sanded, and repainted. I have a diffuser that only works on OEM standard bumpers i'd like to keep. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

12-06-2021, 11:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	The amuse anniversary seems like a massive waste of money if you’re going to track it. It’s not just a JDM import, it’s a limited JDM import, good luck replacing it if damaged I’d pick the ings+1. Not too many people run it, and it appears functional varis arising II needs the varis bumper to match, or else a custom piece to flow with another bumper brand __________________ OptionZero Build Thread Last edited by OptionZero; 12-07-2021 at 05:21 PM.

12-06-2021, 11:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	I would be nuts enough to track it, but I'm leaning towards the Ings kit. All of the damage on my car has come from public roads, which is pretty crazy. Zero damage from the track and I've been off a few times. I swear I saw there was a part number specifically for the Varis Fender that will fit an "OEM" bumper last night. Oh well. I guess I just figured it out. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

12-07-2021, 12:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	The front of the INGS also has some kennards and a large built in lip Looks good imo Sadly the INGs sides and rear look like ***. Just random sharp edges that dont flow with the body Check out @tonyz34 on instagram __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

12-07-2021, 01:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Ings front with nismo v1 sides and rear NorthStyle likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

12-06-2021, 11:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 785 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22898	I would've said Nismo OEM just because it's probably easiest to get your hands on and the fit is nothing to really think about. But those ready ducts on the Ings look like it makes the most sense functionally.

12-07-2021, 05:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	I dig this setup for the front God-Speed, Rusty, Jayhovah and 1 others like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

12-07-2021, 06:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57454	replies to OptionZero with the word "replica" Bold move cotton God-Speed, Rusty, abm89 and 1 others like this. __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

12-07-2021, 07:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Theres no reason to support a knockoff of Ings+1, they have done nothing wrong. Pandemic makin JDM parts harder to get in a timely matter aint their fault I’ve bought seibon copies of my Garage-Seigu hood for my S14 back in the day. Why? Bc a tree fell on it and broke the real thing, then garage-s went out of business so the copy was the only replacement I bought some Fly1 sideskirts for the Z which are extended versions of the Carbon signal. If they’re changing or improving the design, and the original sucks…sure. Hel, even my CS front lip doesnt fit properly, i shoulda bought the fly1 copy of that too just to see if it fit better Jayhovah and sirnixalot like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread Last edited by OptionZero; 12-07-2021 at 11:30 PM.

12-07-2021, 08:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	I know price is relative to everyone's budget, but Ings is fairly priced for authentic JDM Aero Kits. I think it's well worth the wait to have it fit perfect, or near perfect. I just remember my experience with fly 1 absolutely ridiculous. God-Speed likes this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

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