bhavin85 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hi All, I have had a look through the Traders section and can't seem to find anyone that sell Shine Parts. Specifically I am after the following: http://www.shineautoproject.com/portfolio/z34-370zspec-a-aero/ Suggestions on who / where to get this from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Not Shine of course, but I think RT Performance do that kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhavin85 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks KyleR...I have seen a thread from them but it seems to have died with no prices available. I had Shine parts on my 350z and they were great fitment / quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks KyleR...I have seen a thread from them but it seems to have died with no prices available. I had Shine parts on my 350z and they were great fitment / quality Nobody sells shine anymore, shame really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhavin85 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Interesting...if there is enough of a demand for these things I am sure we could arrange a group buy of sorts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I also wanted a good quality yet more flexible Nismo V1 bumper, unfortunately Shine only do the V2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I heard that EPRacing made some of the shine kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I'd but up for a pic a mix shine group buy. Most of the cost comes from the shipping from the states, should be considerably cheaper in bulk and shipped separately in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Have you asked Tarmac yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks Mark but.. Not for me, I saw the hassle the last trader had. Body kits aren't my bag, fitting is pot luck, quality is questionable, shipping is expensive and a ball ache as they damage easily and are a pain to pack. I'm opting out from anything but my own brand or lip kits or polyurethane Good luck to anyone willing to take it on though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I'm opting out from anything but my own brand or lip kits or polyurethane If you ever get PU Nismo V1s give me a shout, happy to be a guinea pig fitting wise! Probably cheaper to switch than keep respraying my fiberglass one which always seems to get whacked by a big rock or similar within a month or 2 of a respray, last respray was in May and there was a big accident on my way through France in July which threw a load of debris in front of my car causing more f'ing cracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I can get these in polyurethane, pretty much the same as Aerosyncs http://www.visracing.com/newcatalog/Nissan/350Z/2003-2008-350Z/Front-Bumper-1525/2003-2008-Nissan-350Z-2Dr-Techno-R-Front-Bumper-Polyurethane.html If I ordered 5 it would be about £495 shipped. Bodykits need to be bought in bulk though and at present I don't want any in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I can get these in polyurethane, pretty much the same as Aerosyncs http://www.visracing...lyurethane.html Doing a Google on Vis racing bumpers makes me think you should stick with your "no body kit" policy: http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/933427-vis-asm-bumper-review-stay-away/ http://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/vis-racing-sports-body-kit-review-210701/ http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?650731-Any-Experience-With-VIS-Racing-Bodykits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Yeah like all replicas they are hit and miss, although their 350z products do get good praise V1/V2/Chargespeed rear especially and their CF Bonnets are supposed to be the best in the business. Trust me I have spoke to numerous contacts in the USA about getting a good replica supplier and its the same old story, Pot luck, plus if you want OEM fitment then buy OEM parts. VIS seem to be best of a bad bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Well I'm happy to give it a go assuming there's some form of refund policy from your supplier if the body shop says it's a no go fitting wise. Not sure how much other interest you'll get though and I guess shipping one unit for test fitting would be costly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Well I'm happy to give it a go assuming there's some form of refund policy from your supplier if the body shop says it's a no go fitting wise. Not sure how much other interest you'll get though and I guess shipping one unit for test fitting would be costly. And that there just hit the nail on the head which is why I don't do overseas replica bodykits... It costs between £500-£700 to import say 10 front bumpers, and if one doesn't fit, a) the suppliers just going to turn around and say well its a replica part and its industry standard that you have to "make them good" and guess how much it costs to return one bumper... about £500-£700...same price paid for all 10.. Too much hassle dealing with replicas outside the UK unless your dead sure they are a good fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 as long as the fibre glass work is of good qulaity most bumpers can be adjusted to fit. the issue usually comes with thin fibre work, bad gel coats with lots of pin holes, or poor quality fibre glass that blows holes when the paint is dried in an oven. with the cheap kits sometimes the main issue is such a made layup that the panel gaps are huge. from what i've read the vis stuff is good quality fibreglas work, but will need adjustment to fit. not like other cheap crap that does all the above stuff mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhavin85 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 for anyone that is interested in Shine auto parts I had a chat with Garage Whifbitz and they are an approved Shine auto dealer, they should be able to get parts in for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 as long as the fibre glass work is of good qulaity most bumpers can be adjusted to fit. the issue usually comes with thin fibre work, bad gel coats with lots of pin holes, or poor quality fibre glass that blows holes when the paint is dried in an oven. with the cheap kits sometimes the main issue is such a made layup that the panel gaps are huge. from what i've read the vis stuff is good quality fibreglas work, but will need adjustment to fit. not like other cheap crap that does all the above stuff mentioned. We're talking PU not FRP, having said that if a company produces good quality FRP stuff they're more likely to produce good quality PU stuff as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I'd but up for a pic a mix shine group buy. Most of the cost comes from the shipping from the states, should be considerably cheaper in bulk and shipped separately in the UK. I need some supra bits from Shine if we can arrange it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsakaBen Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I'm in for some shine bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I ordered direct from Shine for the last few bits of my 350z. Shipping is expensive but can be cheaper if you order a few bits. I am sure RT performacne still have the amuse style kit on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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