Want the Sport Pack but dont like spoiler PICS

jmlenz · 06-08-2009, 07:34 PM

For those of you like me; I had to have the Sport Pack but was not a fan of the spoiler. It's not that the spoiler is ugly but I prefer the clean lines of the Z without it...and the spoiler hides the nice character line that wraps around the hatch. Not to worry...there is a free & easy solution with no painting or drilling! Find someone with a non-sport pack car in the same color, swap hatches, and viola!

Didnt know if this was considered a 'mod' to be placed in interior/exterior section or not...move if neccessary admin

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nogoodname · 06-08-2009, 07:40 PM

nice, worked out well....it's just a matter of finding someone willing to trade

zZSportZz · 06-08-2009, 07:41 PM

Looks good. I'm a spoiler fan though, I like the look A LOT better with the spoiler, but to each their own. Looks good either way =)

fly yellow · 06-08-2009, 07:43 PM

That's pretty cool and a good way to save someone 600+ bucks that wanted the spoiler but not the sports package.

Isn't there a black VIN tag on the underside of the hatch? Did you swap that as well?

Modshack · 06-08-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by zZSportZz

Looks good. I'm a spoiler fan though, I like the look A LOT better with the spoiler, but to each their own. )

It, and the front dam are functional too...Good aero and zero lift which is a good thing!

nogoodname · 06-08-2009, 07:49 PM

maybe he likes his Z to look naked on the rear...thats what the spoiler looks like compared with the ex-spoiler Z..........lol

dad · 06-08-2009, 08:15 PM

I also like the 370 without the spoiler!

MetalPiotr · 06-08-2009, 09:17 PM

I think the Z looks alot better with the spoier but to each their own.

AK370Z · 06-08-2009, 09:20 PM

So, you swapped the rims and rear license plate holder?

haha...J/K..Looks good. Kinda has a JDM touch to it (as many Fairlady Z in Japan comes with the sport wheel but no spoiler)

jmlenz · 06-08-2009, 10:46 PM

^^^good call AK - I noticed several pics of JDM 370s have the sport pack with no spoiler, I assume the spoiler is a stand alone option in the JDM?

On a side note --- the hatch is VERY light! Although I didnt have the time to actually put it on a scale I would estimate it weighed about 35-40lbs ish. MUCH lighter than the steel 350z hatch

AK370Z · 06-08-2009, 11:28 PM

The hatch and doors are made of aluminum to reduce weight

. Still there is a 2lb metal weight in the 370Z hatch so that you can close it easily.

CBRich · 06-08-2009, 11:32 PM

I also agree that the rear end looks much cleaner without the spoiler. You're pretty lucky to be able to find someone to swap with. But I gotta ask what some others have asked, VIN sticker swapped?

Pushing_Tin · 06-09-2009, 12:10 AM

I love the look of the spoiler, very tasteful and not too boy racer.

molamann · 06-09-2009, 12:27 AM

Too bad you don't know own a Mag Black, I would've bought it off you asap.

jmlenz · 06-09-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

I also agree that the rear end looks much cleaner without the spoiler. You're pretty lucky to be able to find someone to swap with. But I gotta ask what some others have asked, VIN sticker swapped?

No, we didnt swap the black VIN decal. Didnt see a need to nor do I think its possible to remove and retick that thing without it looking altered.

06-08-2009, 07:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 644	Want the Sport Package but dont like spoiler? PICS For those of you like me; I had to have the Sport Pack but was not a fan of the spoiler. It's not that the spoiler is ugly but I prefer the clean lines of the Z without it...and the spoiler hides the nice character line that wraps around the hatch. Not to worry...there is a free & easy solution with no painting or drilling! Find someone with a non-sport pack car in the same color, swap hatches, and viola! Didnt know if this was considered a 'mod' to be placed in interior/exterior section or not...move if neccessary admin BEFORE AFTER #1 AFTER #2 Last edited by jmlenz; 06-09-2009 at 11:31 AM.

06-08-2009, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 266	That's pretty cool and a good way to save someone 600+ bucks that wanted the spoiler but not the sports package. Isn't there a black VIN tag on the underside of the hatch? Did you swap that as well? __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

06-08-2009, 08:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	I also like the 370 without the spoiler! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

06-08-2009, 09:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	So, you swapped the rims and rear license plate holder? haha...J/K..Looks good. Kinda has a JDM touch to it (as many Fairlady Z in Japan comes with the sport wheel but no spoiler) __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

06-08-2009, 11:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	The hatch and doors are made of aluminum to reduce weight . Still there is a 2lb metal weight in the 370Z hatch so that you can close it easily. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

06-08-2009, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	nice, worked out well....it's just a matter of finding someone willing to trade

06-08-2009, 07:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 19	Looks good. I'm a spoiler fan though, I like the look A LOT better with the spoiler, but to each their own. Looks good either way =)

06-08-2009, 07:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	maybe he likes his Z to look naked on the rear...thats what the spoiler looks like compared with the ex-spoiler Z..........lol

06-08-2009, 09:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
MetalPiotr Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Babylon, NY Age: 37 Posts: 64 Drives: 01 Mitsubishi Spyder Rep Power: 17	I think the Z looks alot better with the spoier but to each their own.

06-08-2009, 10:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 644	^^^good call AK - I noticed several pics of JDM 370s have the sport pack with no spoiler, I assume the spoiler is a stand alone option in the JDM? On a side note --- the hatch is VERY light! Although I didnt have the time to actually put it on a scale I would estimate it weighed about 35-40lbs ish. MUCH lighter than the steel 350z hatch

06-08-2009, 11:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 545	I also agree that the rear end looks much cleaner without the spoiler. You're pretty lucky to be able to find someone to swap with. But I gotta ask what some others have asked, VIN sticker swapped?

06-09-2009, 12:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	I love the look of the spoiler, very tasteful and not too boy racer.

06-09-2009, 12:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	Too bad you don't know own a Mag Black, I would've bought it off you asap.

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