Originally Posted by theDreamer To many times do we see people post up they bought a bumper for 300-700 and then come back and say they spend another 600 for
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03-21-2013, 01:57 PM | #16 (permalink) | |
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I mean maybe I'm looking at it wrong. I'm looking at it in terms of efficiency. If I can achieve the same look/performance for cheaper, that's the way I'm going to go. My car doesn't have the OEM Nismo bumper..but it's damn close. And my whole kit fit perfect for 1900 including price of the entire kit, fitment and paint and installation. Maybe that extra money is just for piece of mind... |
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03-21-2013, 02:04 PM | #17 (permalink) | |
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I will just say it again, quality comes at a cost. You did not get an exact OEM Nismo front so it is cheaper, I bet you had fitment issues so lower cost, did it bolt up to the coupe undertray? That is one major cost for the Nismo front bumper. The OEM Nismo undertray is $1500 (this is just Nissan being stupid), but there is a good alternative at a higher quality for $500 but cost of front bumper plus this undertray needed adds up.
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If you're talking about quality in terms of taking damage I'm pretty sure that the OEM bumper will be destroyed in any significant impact, just as mine would. No, my bumper didn't line up with the undertray. However, it didn't cost 1500 to make it do so either. And I agree that prices add up.. but damn. It parts alone are costing almost $2000 and I can get a kit completely installed for $1900 I'm always going to go that route. I guess I'm saying I prefer an experienced/user friendly shop over everything. |
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yeah, its not the "fitting" part, its the damn facia pieces. Nissan definitely made a point of not wanting everyone just to hop on the Nismo body pieces to upgrade their cars. This is a huge thing on the G37 side and adding the Aero/IPL kit to sport/base models with a direct swap.
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Parts, paint and labor was under $2k. That does NOT include the Zspeed under tray added later. Even if I hadn't done the conversion, I would have gotten a the regular ZSpeed under tray.
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yes, you purchased a knock off kit and you say "its almost like a Nismo", but really, its not even close to the Nismo front. Yours is most likely fiberglass, it is more bulky and different body lines. Everyone is entitled to their own modding tastes, and all have their own opinions. If we weren't, all of our cars would look the exact same. |
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03-21-2013, 08:25 PM | #23 (permalink) | |
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See here for parts list and prices: http://www.the370z.com/attachments/m...scia-parts.doc
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BTW your thread alone had me fighting with myself about converting mine. I can thank your thread for many sleepless nights and countless hours in front of a computer. LOL Excellent work and beautiful car. |
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03-21-2013, 08:35 PM | #25 (permalink) | |
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If you just want the bumper and the under facia, OEM would cost around $1200. Again, quality comes at price. It might look the same but fit and finish is definitely different if you are comparing OEM vs. aftermarket. Even with high quality, over priced Japanese developed kits, OEM always feels better and fits better. |
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