Anyone with experience, taking off 15+ Nismo flares?

Gatz · 04-13-2017, 05:04 PM

Hey guys, new here. I ordered a 2017 Nismo, should be here in May. I hate the look of the fender flares and was wondering if anyone has taken them off and was it easy too do?

God-Speed · 04-13-2017, 05:52 PM

Gatz, shoot DPE G a PM. He has done this mod and a few others as well. Make sure to post some pictures of the new ride once you get it.

Gatz · 04-13-2017, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by God-Speed

Gatz, shoot DPE G a PM. He has done this mod and a few others as well. Make sure to post some pictures of the new ride once you get it.

Thanks for the info. I will definitely post pics once I get it

DMo4434 · 04-13-2017, 07:28 PM

I took mine off my Nismo -- found this link pretty helpful.

Factory Service Manuals - NICO Club

Go to page 32 of the document, pretty straightforward

HIZZY · 04-14-2017, 11:28 AM

don't be too hasty to make changes before you get the car.

factory ordered mine, picked it up yesterday....

absolutely left me speechless in person.

Nismo <3

Jayhovah · 04-14-2017, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HIZZY

don't be too hasty to make changes before you get the car.

factory ordered mine, picked it up yesterday....

absolutely left me speechless in person.

Nismo <3

I am jealous of your new car boner. Always quite a rush!

Gatz · 04-14-2017, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HIZZY

don't be too hasty to make changes before you get the car.

factory ordered mine, picked it up yesterday....

absolutely left me speechless in person.

Nismo <3

I've seen the car in person and obviously pictures. In my opinion it looks a lot cleaner without the little flares on the fenders 😊👍

New car boner is an awesome feeling lol

OptionZero · 04-14-2017, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HIZZY

don't be too hasty to make changes before you get the car.

factory ordered mine, picked it up yesterday....

absolutely left me speechless in person.

Nismo <3

no, those flares need to go.

First, they aren't really flares. The way they're attached protrudes inward actually causes more rubbing and reduces wheel clearance.

second, they look stupid. Its cute trim for like a honda civic trim package for secretaries that wanna get a sporty looking ride. Its a joke for a real sports car.

They're attached with clips on the inside and some adhesive.

Electrify904 · 04-17-2017, 05:17 PM

The sooner you do it, the easier it will be to take them off. I just used a small drill bit to drill out the rivets and there are parts that just have a regular screw. They all have double sided tape and this is the time consuming part, you have to be patient. I was able to use my fingers to peel and roll most of it off. For the stubborn parts I used Goo Gone on a microfiber because it's citrus based and won't harm the paint.

04-13-2017, 05:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gatz Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 27 Drives: 18 Nismo Rep Power: 8	Anyone with experience, taking off 15+ Nismo flares? Hey guys, new here. I ordered a 2017 Nismo, should be here in May. I hate the look of the fender flares and was wondering if anyone has taken them off and was it easy too do?

04-14-2017, 11:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
HIZZY Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Boston Posts: 151 Drives: 2017 NISMO 370 Rep Power: 3363	don't be too hasty to make changes before you get the car. factory ordered mine, picked it up yesterday.... absolutely left me speechless in person. Nismo <3 wideglideleon likes this.

04-17-2017, 05:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Electrify904 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 174 Drives: 16 Nismo 6MT BS Rep Power: 10	The sooner you do it, the easier it will be to take them off. I just used a small drill bit to drill out the rivets and there are parts that just have a regular screw. They all have double sided tape and this is the time consuming part, you have to be patient. I was able to use my fingers to peel and roll most of it off. For the stubborn parts I used Goo Gone on a microfiber because it's citrus based and won't harm the paint. __________________ JAX GZ-R BC Forged 2016 Brilliant Silver NISMO 6MT Past: 2004 6MT G Coupe and 2004 6MT 350Z

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God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,363 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684377	Gatz, shoot DPE G a PM. He has done this mod and a few others as well. Make sure to post some pictures of the new ride once you get it.

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DMo4434 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 4 Drives: 16 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 9	I took mine off my Nismo -- found this link pretty helpful. Factory Service Manuals - NICO Club Go to page 32 of the document, pretty straightforward