Having S-Tune installed this week

resdm50 · 02-15-2010, 10:06 AM

I'm bringing my car in to my local Nissan dealer to have my side skirts replaced with the S-Tune sides. Are there any precautions I should tell the service guys to take before dropping my car off? I'm really paranoid and wouldn't want them to mess anything up. Thanks

blinkme323 · 02-15-2010, 01:55 PM

I'm actually having mine done on Wedensday res. From what I understand, it's a relatively easy install, as they just swap the old ones off and the new ones on.

resdm50 · 02-15-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkme323

I'm actually having mine done on Wedensday res. From what I understand, it's a relatively easy install, as they just swap the old ones off and the new ones on.

Nice, shoot me some pics if you can. I would do it myself, but it seems like it would be a hassle, I think you have to take the wheels off. Does anyone know?

vipor · 02-15-2010, 04:13 PM

Just the side skirts?

If they do the front lip make sure they don't eff with the "NISMO" badge. Looks terrible no matter where it's placed.

corner3garage · 02-15-2010, 04:21 PM

Should be rather easy to install. Since its an oem part there shouldnt be any fitment issues either! Good choice with the nismo.

azn370z · 02-15-2010, 04:58 PM

I believe z1 has instructions on their website. Do a search for nismo, ak made a post about this. You don't need to take the wheels off but it's probaly easier if the car is on Jack stands.

resdm50 · 02-15-2010, 05:18 PM

Thanks for the follow up guys. Ideally I'd like to do it myself, but I have a couple of concerns:

1) I have front splash guards will I have to remove them before removing my stock side skirts, or can I just remove everything in one piece?

2) The temp here right now is in the 30's/40's, would it be safe to install it outside? I think the instructions reccommend installing it at temps above 60.

Thanks

simota1 · 02-15-2010, 08:32 PM

hey resdm how much lower is the s-tune sides compared to the oem ones.... i needa find out cause i have one more inch right before i scrape the speed bump in front of my house.... if it adds more than an inch i cant get them

resdm50 · 02-15-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by simota1

hey resdm how much lower is the s-tune sides compared to the oem ones.... i needa find out cause i have one more inch right before i scrape the speed bump in front of my house.... if it adds more than an inch i cant get them

I haven't installed them yet, but from what I understand they aren't much lower than stock, if at all.

simota1 · 02-16-2010, 02:03 AM

o ok.... do u think u can take measurements of them when u have them installed... for me?

resdm50 · 02-16-2010, 03:38 AM

Yeah, not a problem.

Does anyone know if the existing skirts can be taken off with the splash guards in one piece or do they have to be taken off seperately?

simota1 · 02-16-2010, 07:46 AM

thanks bro

blinkme323 · 02-16-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by resdm50

Yeah, not a problem.

Does anyone know if the existing skirts can be taken off with the splash guards in one piece or do they have to be taken off seperately?

I checked on my car and it looks like they might be able to come off in one piece, it's hard to tell though.

resdm50 · 02-16-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkme323

I checked on my car and it looks like they might be able to come off in one piece, it's hard to tell though.

Thanks Blink, yeah it seems like you should be able to take them off in one piece, but I'm not sure either. If that was the case, I might just do it by myself.

jmlenz · 02-16-2010, 02:30 PM

this isnt a job I would pay the dealer to do. Should be pretty straight forward and simple with basic hand tools. No wheel removal needed.

02-15-2010, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
resdm50 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 80 Drives: 2008 350z Rep Power: 16	Having S-Tune installed this week I'm bringing my car in to my local Nissan dealer to have my side skirts replaced with the S-Tune sides. Are there any precautions I should tell the service guys to take before dropping my car off? I'm really paranoid and wouldn't want them to mess anything up. Thanks

02-15-2010, 04:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Just the side skirts? If they do the front lip make sure they don't eff with the "NISMO" badge. Looks terrible no matter where it's placed. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-15-2010, 04:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 35	Should be rather easy to install. Since its an oem part there shouldnt be any fitment issues either! Good choice with the nismo. __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

02-15-2010, 04:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I believe z1 has instructions on their website. Do a search for nismo, ak made a post about this. You don't need to take the wheels off but it's probaly easier if the car is on Jack stands. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

02-15-2010, 08:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	hey resdm how much lower is the s-tune sides compared to the oem ones.... i needa find out cause i have one more inch right before i scrape the speed bump in front of my house.... if it adds more than an inch i cant get them __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

02-15-2010, 01:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
blinkme323 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 227 Drives: 09 370z Base w/Sport Rep Power: 16	I'm actually having mine done on Wedensday res. From what I understand, it's a relatively easy install, as they just swap the old ones off and the new ones on.

02-15-2010, 05:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
resdm50 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 80 Drives: 2008 350z Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the follow up guys. Ideally I'd like to do it myself, but I have a couple of concerns: 1) I have front splash guards will I have to remove them before removing my stock side skirts, or can I just remove everything in one piece? 2) The temp here right now is in the 30's/40's, would it be safe to install it outside? I think the instructions reccommend installing it at temps above 60. Thanks

02-16-2010, 02:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	o ok.... do u think u can take measurements of them when u have them installed... for me? __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

02-16-2010, 03:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
resdm50 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 80 Drives: 2008 350z Rep Power: 16	Yeah, not a problem. Does anyone know if the existing skirts can be taken off with the splash guards in one piece or do they have to be taken off seperately?

02-16-2010, 07:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	thanks bro __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

02-16-2010, 02:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 643	this isnt a job I would pay the dealer to do. Should be pretty straight forward and simple with basic hand tools. No wheel removal needed.

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