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I'm already working on it, but you can reference my thread: http://www.the370z.com/1212653-post6.html All I did so far was enlarge the fang opening by cutting out the remaining plastic. I also

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Old 07-18-2011, 05:03 PM   #16 (permalink)
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I'm already working on it, but you can reference my thread:
Engine bay cooling improvements? DIY?

All I did so far was enlarge the fang opening by cutting out the remaining plastic. I also thought about cutting out a vent in the license plate area (similar to GT-R bumper mod or Evo X), but there's nothing good out.
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OMG...*rolls up newpaper and hits owner over the head* "NO!.....what were you thinking....NO!"

with all the sh*t he did to that car he cant get some nice custom lights, nice quality rims, or a tasteful front bumper....wtf!?I dont even see an intercooler...why does he have all those stupid vents up front...This car makes me so angry for some reason!
you should see the interior...overkill.
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ill do it. just drop your car off by my place.



haha ok ok, hate the car!


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1st of all those cf intakes cost more than a brand new bumper. Secondly your better off buying a aftermarket bumper. We are coming out with a few body kits this year with 100% oem fitment. Thirdly that bumper posted has well over $1k invested into it! We are working to improve airflow and cooling capability.

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I'm very interested in a modded bumper, but I don't want to stray too far away from the stock NISMO setup.....
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you should see the interior...overkill.
oh man! Im in a good mood and thiat car still pisses me off lol. I dont think I want to see the interior
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I'm very interested in a modded bumper, but I don't want to stray too far away from the stock NISMO setup.....
Our new jgtc bumper is based off the nismo
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when can i expect that "race diffuser"
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With everything else lol we have about 5 projects going on and we need to finish them like asap before going on to the rest of our projects... It takes a lot of work!!!
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I plan on adding those Intake vents to my Z. But I need to find a body shop I trust enough to cut my bumper.

Talk to Wally at performance autobody....

I am pretty sure he would be able to do anything you would want to do... But what are you trying to do ? PM me
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yo what kind of lights is that? or did someone just do an amazing job at painting the front? they look like a different projectors
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