stillen body kit

toner123

Alright I did do the search function so don't come get me forum police.=) I was just unable to find the info I wanted.

I was wondering how peoples stillen body kits were holding up and any other factual information on them. I really have been considering in getting one and I like the agressive look of it. Also my main concern is that I have the GTM stage 2 TT on my car and will it all be able to fit behind the bumper. Any info would be aporeciated.
Frank

christian370z

I can't say from personal experience if it will clear your GTM hardware but the large opening in the front bumper would be absolutely perfect for your application. I think the front Stillen bumper matched with a good set of side skirts looks great and if you have any clearance issues with the intercooler, I am sure you can just trim the internals of the bumper to suite.

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Chris_1

toner123

I am not to worried about the intercooler as much as I am about the intakes. I know with the stock bumper they get tight in there and I am worried about the side vents not letting them clear. Also I seen some mixed reviews with people having issues with the bumper fitment wise but stillen makes it sound easy. Any info in that area. I would rather of had it on piece and worked it out with picking up from the truck company. Thanks for your inputs

Jamaica

From personal experience the stillen bumper is ok. I had some fitment issues therefore I had to take my car back to stillen to fix it. After that stillen decided to change the mold. After that I got ride of my bumper and went to amuse. Personally they have not chimed in how they plan to fix the issues. All in all I would personally get another bumper. Pm if you need any help.

kielbasa16

Though Im not in the FI market yet, I do have the Injen intakes which I have been told will not fit behind the Stillen bumper. I have also been advised to stay away from this bumper, which is a bummer because if Stillen addressed its issues it would likely be one of the hottest sellers.

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Jjaden

It's a shame hearing this because personally in terms of looks the Stillen front bumper is my favorite.. if a second hand bumper is ever for sale can I safely assume the fitment issues on said bumper have been dealt with since it has already been fitted on a 370z?

wretched_z

I have it unfornuately, if I had to do it over again I would not get it if I knew of all the problems I had with it on getting it to fit, the bubbling under the headlights and now it is starting to sag a little. I also have the stillen sideskirts and on the flat part under the door it is starting to sag too, also had fitment issues with them too.

Chris_1

This stinks to hear, I love the bumper with the fangs to be honest. It also looked like a great option for anyone with the tt, or Gtm s/c since it has a front mount b/c of the cooling. This is a bummer to hear.

toner123

Well damn this sucks to hear since I really liked it and was really considering in getting it. I am glade I asked first though. I also like the amuse one alot just don't want to spend 1100 on the front bumper and then pay to get it installed and painted. I guess the moto of this is you got to pay to play. I wish Stillen would jump in and provide info to the issue's that you guys had.
Frank

Chris_1

I think Stillen will eventually bring a one piece mold, just takes a bit. I mean in the industry as long as they fix the issues, to me their good. I have ordered even wheels and had issues, but I was taken care of and its all that mattered to me. (everyone cross their fingers, I have faith and Stillen knows how to handle business thats for sure)

toner123

Yea I hope but I know alot of people were complaining about the 3 pc design saying its a pain and requires work to make it fit, but what about the bubbeling under the head lights? I thought they fixed all that with the V2 bumper. I guess with everything going on I am just getting really scared to do bussiness with stillen.
Frank

Kyle@STILLEN

All-

The issues that were in the original bumper as far as the bubbling under the headlight has been resolved. It was an issue with the lack of structure and we fixed that. It actually has been corrected for a little while now. We have not had any issues or complaints recently regarding the fitment or the sag. It is my understanding that if anyone had this issue on the Version 1, we offered a free replacement. Some people took us up on that offer, some did not.

Jamaica951- You are correct, your fascia was one of the first produced and as such it did have the bubble under the headlight, also, it was not properly installed and we did some minor changes and correctly mounted it. I remember you had the fascia popping out under the headlight because it had not been properly installed into the factory mounting location beneath the light.

Wretched_Z- please feel free to contact me directly regarding any fitment issues you might be experiencing. My email is kmillen@stillen.com if you would like to shoot me an email with photos?

Cmike2780

Is there any word on resolving the 3-piece issue. Will there be a 1-piece "version 3" available in the near future?

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toner123

Well thank you Kyle for the response and clearing that last bit up. Now do you happen to know the answers to my other questions such as my intakes being able to fit behind this bumper? Also how much work is required as to getting this to fit properly, meaning sanding and all.
Frank