austin350z Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Although i've been into modified cars since i could drive, its only now at the ripe age of 30 i'm actually doing the modifiying work myself with some help from experts when required. I feel its only fair to make newbie people aware that these spoilers/splitters/body accessories countless people sell you require a lot more that just Bolting/ bonding on or Tiger sealing! whilst you can go down this route and it will look like the 'chav down the road's bolt on Corsa kit' they don't ever fit as perfectly as people would lead you to believe, they require trimming, filing, filling/blending some more than others to look good I'm no idiot or nieve but its opened my eyes and respect more now for what bodyshops have to do to create our dreams. Please someone back me up and agree or is it all the body kit bits ive come across / bought ' don't say what they do on the tin' Reality is you will pay at least the same again and probably more what you paid for your item to get fitted, prep'd and painted Before: During: After TBC: around friday this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I have had a fair bit of work done. Buying parts is easy. I have also comee to modding quite late. From experience, largely due to the great work done by Phil and his bodyshop I now like the one stop approach, supply, spray and fit. A good paint match isnt simple and a good bodyshop is worth the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Yup, not very far from the truth but it helps to buy the genuine article or a good known kit copy eg like what CS and Co do. any nice work and you will enjoy he end result Need spacers though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 good body shops are worth their weight in gold. and generally i find they don't tend to advertise that well either. most go on word of mouth. is it worth us building a thread page of bodyshops around the country that do a good job with contact details and a pic of their work. make it a sticky or something so that 9i nthe future we have a directory of good places to go. could always make a matching one with places to avoid as well with pics of the devastation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 most go on word of mouth. Exactly what i done when i made the huge trek to ESR, well worth its weight in gold though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Its quite simple... dont buy a copy kit unless its from a company like shine that specialises in replicas... They buy the used molds and use the same process and materials as the originals... the reason why they are cheaper is that they dont have the R+D I dont think I have seen or heard many reports where the original kits are a problem, mine certainly wasnt... Seen some shocking copys recently and seen ones where the body shops have said "sorry not touching that its not worth it!" when you get a body shop like that you know you have a good one as they wouldnt want to put their name to rubbish... If a kit dosnt fit properly when its offered up then its basically gash... As the old saying goes, you cant polish a turd.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin350z Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 probably true, as you see in the pics the V2 lip i had off CS fits sweet with a tiny little bit of prep'n required. Other kits he had in the body shop had in some places 2 inch gaps !! which needed filling and fibre glassing, not a 30 min job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincolnbaggie Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Genuine Nismo kit I bought fitted like a glove - actually better than the oem bumper and skirts. I got them sprayed and then fitted them myself. Perfect gaps and everything. Maybe I was just lucky, or maybe buying genuine parts such as Nismo means they will fit without any prep work? They may be more expensive, but then you save on bodyshop bills! As said previously, cheap replicas are not worth the money IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilly199 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Genuine Nismo kit I bought fitted like a glove - actually better than the oem bumper and skirts. I got them sprayed and then fitted them myself. Perfect gaps and everything. Maybe I was just lucky, or maybe buying genuine parts such as Nismo means they will fit without any prep work? They may be more expensive, but then you save on bodyshop bills! As said previously, cheap replicas are not worth the money IMO. "Someone correct me if im wrong here" Because nismo are directly related to Nissan, a Genuine kit should in theory fit using minimal mods and i mean minimal. its like buying a standard car but then putting a genuine "SRI, GTI ect" upgrade kit on. The part are made in conjunction with nissan so they should fit right on with no mess. so your right my friend buying genuine means piece of mind that the kit will fit as nismo intended. (dam i sound like a carpet sales man ) Gilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 i bought OEM aftermarket parts before, but i normally buy 2nd hand crash damamge stuff cheap and rebuild it, so i know exactly how much work is involved in it. i currently have a nismo copy in the garage which needs work, but it was previously fitted so all the work has been done. all i have to do is repair all the damamge and flush the badge, and change a few bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 During: that lip is huge!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 During: that lip is huge!!!! doubles as a snow plough in winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin350z Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Yup, not very far from the truth but it helps to buy the genuine article or a good known kit copy eg like what CS and Co do. any nice work and you will enjoy he end result Need spacers though I hear ya! Spacers bought today ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 During: that lip is huge!!!! I thought it was a step to get up onto the bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin350z Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 haters !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Any updates Austin? Hows the Zed coming along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin350z Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 ready for paint monday/tuesday whenever my mate gets round to it, spacers from CS hopefully this week, carbon fibre bonnet from subzero i hope to collect this week too although i get the impression it will be a week or 2 before that gets fitted reckon it will need some TLC Hopefully all done for dyno day you can let me know what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 ready for paint monday/tuesday whenever my mate gets round to it, spacers from CS hopefully this week, carbon fibre bonnet from subzero i hope to collect this week too although i get the impression it will be a week or 2 before that gets fitted reckon it will need some TLC Hopefully all done for dyno day you can let me know what you think Ah sound, sure it'll look good mate You having the CF painted or refurbed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin350z Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 refurbed all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin350z Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 fresh paint ready for fitting tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 looking good bud, looks like a good job, you happy with it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Who did the respray and how much was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin350z Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 my buddy did the respray and he did it mates rates so it wouldn't be a true comparison The bodyshop he works in is over in rugeley, nr cannock, hes a big Vee Dub fan usually pimps golfs and campers and he's a knowledgeable detailer to boot! + he rents a house off me i just knock it off the rent what i owe him !! He's taking on the CF bonnet next week i bought off subzero hopefully he will do a start to finish piece to post on here on restoring carbon fibre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 The finish looks great, can't wait to see it fitted... PM replied... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 my buddy did the respray and he did it mates rates so it wouldn't be a true comparison The bodyshop he works in is over in rugeley, nr cannock, hes a big Vee Dub fan usually pimps golfs and campers and he's a knowledgeable detailer to boot! + he rents a house off me i just knock it off the rent what i owe him !! He's taking on the CF bonnet next week i bought off subzero hopefully he will do a start to finish piece to post on here on restoring carbon fibre Ah okay. Anyway, get cracking - the 27th isnt far away now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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