lip kit or new front bumper?

bdub561 · 10-03-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Verbal21

That was my deciding factor when I made the decision to go with the lip

Beautiful.

axmea? · 10-01-2012, 01:43 AM

To me, there are two aggressive looking lips made for the Z. The Varis and the Sunline. I'd take either one anytime. There are two great looking bumpers and to me it is the Fujimura Raptor or the Amuse. I am using a lip until I can afford the Raptor. If your car is aggressively lowered, find a way to install metal plates at the bottom. These plates protect the lip or bumper from thinning.

In the end, it is less expensive if you go with a lip. Full bumper replacements are expensive, more $$ to paint, and more $$ to install.

henryy370z · 10-01-2012, 08:31 AM

thats true, you guys think is dumb getting the nismo lip?

axmea? · 10-02-2012, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by henryy370z

thats true, you guys think is dumb getting the nismo lip?

Not dumb. There are other better options though.

robones · 10-02-2012, 09:48 AM

To be honest, the only thing you are getting with an aftermarket bumper is increased DRAG with absolutely no improvement in AERO Dynamics, more weight, and less durability than the stock urethane bumper and less quaility over the stock bumper.

What's with the wide mouths, additional side vents, etc with all these aftermarket bumpers?

Do you like showing off your washer fluid container? or the A/C condenser?

Z-Girl 12 · 10-02-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by robones

To be honest, the only thing you are getting with an aftermarket bumper is increased DRAG with absolutely no improvement in AERO Dynamics, more weight, and less durability than the stock urethane bumper and less quaility over the stock bumper.

What's with the wide mouths, additional side vents, etc with all these aftermarket bumpers?

Do you like showing off your washer fluid container? or the A/C condenser?

LOL

kellyefields · 10-02-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by robones

To be honest, the only thing you are getting with an aftermarket bumper is increased DRAG with absolutely no improvement in AERO Dynamics, more weight, and less durability than the stock urethane bumper and less quaility over the stock bumper.

What's with the wide mouths, additional side vents, etc with all these aftermarket bumpers?

Do you like showing off your washer fluid container? or the A/C condenser?

I like to be able to see how much washer fluid I have left and as far as the drag goes that should not bother you to much since you would only be seeing my rear bumper anyway

FI FTW!!!

henryy370z · 10-02-2012, 11:54 AM

a lip sounds good, but i hate drilling a hole in my bumper

1st · 10-02-2012, 12:04 PM

Q: lip kit or new front bumper? any suggestions?
A: oem OEM OEM!!! Slam on stance that’s aggressive!

Personally the Z with no front plate already looks aggressive. Anything else is rice.

Unique_Z · 10-02-2012, 01:01 PM

I say lip kit, here's mine.

Amuse370z · 10-02-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by iwan72

i say lip kit, here's mine.

10/10!

robones · 10-02-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

I like to be able to see how much washer fluid I have left and as far as the drag goes that should not bother you to much since you would only be seeing my rear bumper anyway

FI FTW!!!

LOL I can drift behind you at least! and just wait until your car over heats due to FI and then I can pass you going 30 mph while I wave my hands

kellyefields · 10-02-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by robones

LOL I can drift behind you at least! and just wait until your car over heats due to FI and then I can pass you going 30 mph while I wave my hands

Dont hold your breath those big holes in my front bumper helps that 34row oil cooler breath a little easier and once I finish designing my vented hood I will be running cooler than you all day long.

but back on topic, a lip or bumper all comes down to how much you are willing to spend and what you are going for. a front bumper may not be the best for everyday driving especially if the roads are bad around you. But at the same time I had a front lip and it busted due to roads so no matter what you do you run the risk of breaking something.

robones · 10-02-2012, 07:49 PM

Thats all good bro! happy for you.

You actually have a purpose for all those vents found in after market bumpers. My comment was meant for the 90% of the people who will keep their car stock.

edub370 · 10-03-2012, 10:07 AM

depends on if u want the front of your car to sit lwoer. a lot of people (me) when they lowere their cars have issues scraping errthang! in that case i would say, stillen or ing's front bumper. doesnt sit much lower than factory, but still gives your car a more agressive look

i really like cars looking factory, but different if that makes sense. i like picking mods to where people say "that looks good, is that factory?" which i have gotten with this stillen lip many times.

10-02-2012, 01:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Unique_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brunei Posts: 1,515 Drives: 370Z, 180SX Rep Power: 18	I say lip kit, here's mine. __________________ My Z Build UniqueZ

10-02-2012, 07:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
robones Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 357 Drives: 2011 - Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 15	Thats all good bro! happy for you. You actually have a purpose for all those vents found in after market bumpers. My comment was meant for the 90% of the people who will keep their car stock. kellyefields likes this.

10-03-2012, 10:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	depends on if u want the front of your car to sit lwoer. a lot of people (me) when they lowere their cars have issues scraping errthang! in that case i would say, stillen or ing's front bumper. doesnt sit much lower than factory, but still gives your car a more agressive look i really like cars looking factory, but different if that makes sense. i like picking mods to where people say "that looks good, is that factory?" which i have gotten with this stillen lip many times. dragh5s likes this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,238 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	To me, there are two aggressive looking lips made for the Z. The Varis and the Sunline. I'd take either one anytime. There are two great looking bumpers and to me it is the Fujimura Raptor or the Amuse. I am using a lip until I can afford the Raptor. If your car is aggressively lowered, find a way to install metal plates at the bottom. These plates protect the lip or bumper from thinning. In the end, it is less expensive if you go with a lip. Full bumper replacements are expensive, more $$ to paint, and more $$ to install.

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henryy370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: nj bergen county Age: 32 Posts: 380 Drives: 2011-black-manual Rep Power: 13	thats true, you guys think is dumb getting the nismo lip?

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robones Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 357 Drives: 2011 - Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 15	To be honest, the only thing you are getting with an aftermarket bumper is increased DRAG with absolutely no improvement in AERO Dynamics, more weight, and less durability than the stock urethane bumper and less quaility over the stock bumper. What's with the wide mouths, additional side vents, etc with all these aftermarket bumpers? Do you like showing off your washer fluid container? or the A/C condenser?

10-02-2012, 11:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
henryy370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: nj bergen county Age: 32 Posts: 380 Drives: 2011-black-manual Rep Power: 13	a lip sounds good, but i hate drilling a hole in my bumper

10-02-2012, 12:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Q: lip kit or new front bumper? any suggestions? A: oem OEM OEM!!! Slam on stance that’s aggressive! Personally the Z with no front plate already looks aggressive. Anything else is rice.