shire350Z Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Right guys finally got hold of my new bumper, the Nismo V2 with carbon lip i nearly went ahead with this last year then decided against it but its my favourite bumper by far so decided to take the plunge this year. After waiting for it to arrive for months from far away shores i didnt waste any time in getting it trial fitted just to make sure we didnt have any fitment issues which im glad to say we didnt and more importanly that i could get over speed bumps which i can with about a inch clearence when im lucky . Theres a few niggles around the lights and corners that will have to be adjusted but overall for a 'copy' its a really good fitment! (Thanks very much to Rik at prestige Styling for the bumper, I know he had some grief on the forum but i cant knock him for my dealings with him only thank him as the bumper arrived when promised in good condition, packed well and at a good price, thanks again Rik ) Iv decided to do the mouth and grill in gloss black to help enhance the carbon lip (what i must say is great quality) but its the badge and lines either side im unsure what to do with. At first i was going to smooth them out but then think the lines follow on nicely with the bonnet ones and if i smoothed the badge out to it may look a little 'to smooth' what would you guys go for??! Be great if anyone could find a picture with a Z fitted with the early model bonnet but with smoothed out lines and badge iv tried but failed Then theres the sideskirts, iv decided on the nismo skirts but to make them slightly different i may smooth the line that runs just above the buldges all the way through the skirts, would you agree?! Then my final decision is whether or not to lacquer the roof? I know this divided opinion when i first did it some liking it and others not. Decisions decisions eh anyway ill shutup now and show you some pictures As you can see rather close getting it on the wood chocks, god know how ill go on with the skirts on The line in question i think it'll look loads better smoothed out not sure if anyones done this before?!! And while i had the wheels off i gave them a really good clean and wax came up Picture of the carbon wrapped roof for those who havent seen it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMIE MOY Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Very nice mate......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Coming along nicely James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurrish Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Shaweeeeeeeet Looking awesome matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunmetalzgt Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Does this mean I may be able to come and see you sooner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Should look tops James. Don't think anyone has filled in the sideskirt lines, should be a nice wee tweak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 My view James for what it's worth Smooth out the badge and the lines on the bumper gloss black the mouth but not the grill No comment on side skirts .... would have to see one first lacquer the roof That's gonna be PS I want some wheels like yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Does this mean I may be able to come and see you sooner? Afraid not buddy original bumpers back on and im booked in at the bodyshop first week of april so the fourth is fine Should look tops James. Don't think anyone has filled in the sideskirt lines, should be a nice wee tweak. Thanks Andrew and thats what i thought but may be wrong sure someone will post a picture up with them done somewhere either here or US what do you think about lines and badges on bumper? if i had your bonnet then id def be smoothing them out but think they follow on quite nicely!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Very nice James, will be looking good for this season When I looked into getting the Nismo sides, Phil said they were no lower than stock, so you should be fine with clearance on them. As for the line, I think it would look good with it deleted, or maybe paint below the line black and above it colour matched to the car, I've seen that before and it looks good. But smoothed would definately look good. Still not sure on clearcoating the roof. I think it would be a lot of effort to get it deep enough to flat back to give a glass like finish. Maybe get the shop to try it on a small piece if you can get hold of some to see how much effort it is and if it will even work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunmetalzgt Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Sure!! We'll stick to the original plan!! I picked up my Fidanza flywheel and exedy clutch this week. Fitting next Sat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Well James, I often look at my skirts (USDM Nismos) and think it'd look better with the line smoothed so I'm with you on that 100%. I'd be tempted to smooth the front but it might look too smooth. Mine is very smooth and I like the look but I know it divided opinion at the time I fitted my bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 My view James for what it's worth Smooth out the badge and the lines on the bumper still unsure may look to smooth can any1 find any done? gloss black the mouth but not the grill not the grill wont that look a little stupid No comment on side skirts .... would have to see one first find me some pictures then because id like to aswell lacquer the roof think im going to if the bodyshop can do it there not sure as the wrapping isnt smooth That's gonna be PS I want some wheels like yours You make me able to buy them if i decide to stretch my pockets for some volks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 i would smooth out the badge on the bumper but leave the lines from the bonnet, looks like a decent fit though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Very nice James, will be looking good for this season When I looked into getting the Nismo sides, Phil said they were no lower than stock, so you should be fine with clearance on them. As for the line, I think it would look good with it deleted, or maybe paint below the line black and above it colour matched to the car, I've seen that before and it looks good. But smoothed would definately look good. Still not sure on clearcoating the roof. I think it would be a lot of effort to get it deep enough to flat back to give a glass like finish. Maybe get the shop to try it on a small piece if you can get hold of some to see how much effort it is and if it will even work. There def lower chris as there'll run the same height as what my splashguard shows but all the way down i thought about maybe bottom half black but then it may look daft with the front carbon, not sure!! exact view i have on the roof to chris it may be very expensive and by the end of it just look black instead of carbon as that much lacquers on and i wont be able to achieve the 3d depth of real carbon anyway Well James, I often look at my skirts (USDM Nismos) and think it'd look better with the line smoothed so I'm with you on that 100%. I'd be tempted to smooth the front but it might look too smooth. Mine is very smooth and I like the look but I know it divided opinion at the time I fitted my bumper. Funny you should say that stew as its your front end (without sounding a ****) thats making me think maybe i shouldnt smooth the front as yours looks good but then think the lines could look good to following on. If no one else has smoothed the skirts in the UK ill def do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Should look tops James. Don't think anyone has filled in the sideskirt lines, should be a nice wee tweak. Thanks Andrew and thats what i thought but may be wrong sure someone will post a picture up with them done somewhere either here or US what do you think about lines and badges on bumper? if i had your bonnet then id def be smoothing them out but think they follow on quite nicely!! I don't mind the Nissan burgers too much, although some people are apparently snobbish about it! On my V1 front bumper the sideskirt line is continued across the bottom of it above the splitter, but as it appears to be virtually invisible above the CF on your V2, I think you'll be fine to get rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 looks good, be interested to see how the clear coat comes out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 For me shire i would say gloss the mouth... and a yes to smooth out the line in the sideskirts! I think lacquer on the wrap may be difficult but would look the nuts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 i am glossing the mouth its just wether i smooth the lines or badge or both or neither Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richt Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Go smooth on both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 As for the line, I think it would look good with it deleted, or maybe paint below the line black and above it colour matched to the car, I've seen that before and it looks good. i thought about maybe bottom half black but then it may look daft with the front carbon, not sure!! What about carbon vinyl wrap below the line with the same vinyl as the roof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 As for the line, I think it would look good with it deleted, or maybe paint below the line black and above it colour matched to the car, I've seen that before and it looks good. i thought about maybe bottom half black but then it may look daft with the front carbon, not sure!! What about carbon vinyl wrap below the line with the same vinyl as the roof? but then id have the wrapped matt carbon on the side real carbon on the front so may look a little odd think iv decided all one colour and smooth line out on the skirts its just the bumper that im not sure on still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Smooth everything imo, I think it would improve the sideskirts no end and the front end would look better without the badge as well. Loving the carbon roof as well Not sure what to do with the front bumper though, follow your instincts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Problem is my instincts are telling me to ask you guys! If I dint have the lines in the bonnet the lot would be getting smoothed but thinking that the lines would look good and maybe just loose the badge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Just need the KW full lift system to go with the kit now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I love the nismo V2 James, I do think you should smooth out the badge lines though You car will look schweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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