Gaz350 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hey guys, Unfortunately the paint on my red '05 Z front bumper is delaminating, as opposed to just getting the rather tired looking front end resprayed I figured now is a good time to invest in a new front bumper! I've ummed & ahhed for ages between a Nismo V1 or V2 replica & I've finally decided a V1 might work better as the rest of the car is standard & I don't want the front end to look over styled compared to the rest of the car! Basically if anyone could give me advice on which (if any) of the replica V1 bumpers are good quality & fit we'll I'd really appreciate it, they're a few to choose from I know & I don't want to end up buying a pig of a bumper! Many thanks in advance, Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 If you have a look on the traders on here RT performance make their own one which is supposed to fit like a glove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I haven't got the V1 from RT but I have bought splitter, and chargespeed rear and skirts. Body shop always says they had 0 issues fitting them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz350 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Excellent thank you guys, to be honest I had seen the RT performance one & I'd earmarked it as a possibility so if it fits well then that seems to be a good option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz350 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Also, opinions on whether the V1 or V2 would look best & fit in with the rest of the car (standard) would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Honestly don't see the point in buying the V1 as the V2 is too nice for the rest of the car you know when you fit this you will end up fitting new side skirts,,, then rear spats after that the V2 all the way for me plus RT is having a christmas sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz350 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Haha yes I must say I prefer the styling if the V2, I just want it to look too aggressive so as to make the rest of the car look a bit lame! Excellent, ill be ordering soon then in that case, Christmas bumpers for everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 personally I think its got to be a V2.......minus the cannards it just blends so well with/without any kit etc ...add canards and its crying out for side skirts splitters etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wls350 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 V2 just do it Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 As above V2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I'd go V2 Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz350 Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Oh wow, ok V2 it is! Hoorayyyy! Thanks for all your help guys, just one more question though, do you need a number plate mounting bracket for the V2, if so, where can I get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Do what I did and get a motorbike plate, have it then affixed to a small plate that resides on the V2 with double sided number plate tape. Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz350 Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Cheers Wasso, I was looking at your picture & wondering if that was a standard plate or smaller, so that's a motorbike plate? Do you remember the dimensions off the top of your head? I think I'll go for the grille section in gloss black but have the lip painted body colour to keep it (slightly) subtle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Cheers Wasso, I was looking at your picture & wondering if that was a standard plate or smaller, so that's a motorbike plate? Do you remember the dimensions off the top of your head? I think I'll go for the grille section in gloss black but have the lip painted body colour to keep it (slightly) subtle! I can't I'm afraid, purchased it around 3 years ago. I couldn't even tell you which website I got it from, but it's a standard motorbike size that would appear on the back of a bike. (Legal size for bikes) Your next question will be have I been pulled on this? No, I think because the perception is that it's clear and can still be picked up by camera's which is one of it's main purposes, then it's been accepted. I would say anything smaller and they'd be pulling you on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz350 Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Haha you read my mind! Ok that's good news then, if it's just a standard motorbike plate I'll not have any trouble finding one! Where did you get your V2 bumper from, RT Performance? What was the fitment like? Also, how much lower than the standard bumper does the V2 sit? I'm sat on Eibach springs (30mm drop) & obviously don't want to be taking chunks out of my nice shiny new front end haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg tl Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 A company called Medusa do the full V1 kit and can sell the individual components separately. May be worth giving them a call and see if they have the V2 aswell. From personal experience, the V1 fits perfectly so hopefully if they do the V2 its the same quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Haha you read my mind! Ok that's good news then, if it's just a standard motorbike plate I'll not have any trouble finding one! Where did you get your V2 bumper from, RT Performance? What was the fitment like? Also, how much lower than the standard bumper does the V2 sit? I'm sat on Eibach springs (30mm drop) & obviously don't want to be taking chunks out of my nice shiny new front end haha! Okay I had issues with the Eibach and V2 and went over to Coilovers and lifted it some 5mm. You WILL have issues with multi storey car parks, some aggresive speed bumps and some driveways like I had at my old house. That extra 5mm gives me more allowance without compromising the look. You could swap them out for Tein springs which offer around 15-17mm or just fork out and do it nice with Coilovers. The advantage is you can alter the stiffness of the suspension with the coilovers. It can get expensive so make sure you have some cash for suspension. You can live with 30mm but as I say speed bumps and car parks can affect your parking and driving routes. My front was a perfect fit, source unknown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz350 Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Hmm that's a shame, I'm reluctant to swap the eibachs as I've only just had them fitted! Maybe I'll have to settle for the V1 after all :/ thank you for all of your help guys, I'll post pictures up once it's done! Hmm V1 & play it safe, or V2 & be careful, choices choices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I miss the days of traders here selling shine parts. Polyurethane so if you hit a bump it would flex and not crack like fibreglass and fitted as good as oem every time. They made a decent v2 aswell didn't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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