Hey G'dup35sedan, wheres the new bumper?
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I'll talk to Gabe (damineg35) about what he wants to do for the sides. He was already considering getting the nismo sides, and he has a set of the mud guards.
Looking at Chicos pics he sent me. If we lower how high up the mud guard goes up on the body, and raise the sinny part that flows towards the rear of the bumper it should have the affect we're looking for of making all the pieces flow together.
Going all the way around with a piece of fiberglass would be a tricky piece, making it in poly would be way more than I think it is worthwhile. Just my opinion, keep the ideas coming guys. I'm willing to try some different things with you guys to have good options for you but it's got to be ideal for everyone.
Has anyone tried to modify the nismo rear to fit the 05-06? Auto Explosion is great at making stuff fit that wasn't really intended to fit, just not sure if anyone else has already tried it or not.
Looking at Chicos pics he sent me. If we lower how high up the mud guard goes up on the body, and raise the sinny part that flows towards the rear of the bumper it should have the affect we're looking for of making all the pieces flow together.
Going all the way around with a piece of fiberglass would be a tricky piece, making it in poly would be way more than I think it is worthwhile. Just my opinion, keep the ideas coming guys. I'm willing to try some different things with you guys to have good options for you but it's got to be ideal for everyone.
Has anyone tried to modify the nismo rear to fit the 05-06? Auto Explosion is great at making stuff fit that wasn't really intended to fit, just not sure if anyone else has already tried it or not.
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A little crude MS paint work but how's this.
Areas you guys don't like. Mud/splash guard too high up on the wheel well arch, and the little extra panel that could be hidden.
Raise your black valance line to go wider and go higher up for an aero affect. Have the splash guards end at the valance line. If the valance line is widen, the splash guards shouldn't need to wrap around the bumper much if at all. It would be trying to get closer to the coupes rear valance design.
Areas you guys don't like. Mud/splash guard too high up on the wheel well arch, and the little extra panel that could be hidden.
Raise your black valance line to go wider and go higher up for an aero affect. Have the splash guards end at the valance line. If the valance line is widen, the splash guards shouldn't need to wrap around the bumper much if at all. It would be trying to get closer to the coupes rear valance design.
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^^ that's exactly why I took mine off. I tried to find someone in my area that would try to mould them into the body of the car, but no luck. FWIW, the rear of the '06 - '05 is longer by at least 1" and wider than the '03 - '04 sedans. I know this as my HKS muffler that I had on my old '03 fit perfectly aligned with the rear bumper, but when I put it on my '05, it had to be extended by 1" to make it look right. Something to consider for anyone adding anything to the rear.
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The Kenstyle spats are a good example of what would work for the rear bumper take a look at these. should be cheap to produce...
https://g35driver.com/forums/media-share-v36-sedan/187318-my-lp-g35s.html
https://g35driver.com/forums/media-share-v36-sedan/187318-my-lp-g35s.html
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painting more of our rear bumper grey would work but I'm sure blue bat wouldn't mind making something for us to take care of that. Another option would be a 3 piece rear valance the modified side splash guards and an apron to go across the back bumper with wind diffusers and mesh it would make the rear just as agressive looking as the front. sort of simular to the current TL type S factory aero kit
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Originally Posted by rookie
I dig it. Your black valance line is much lower than the coupes, as well as the 07s. How do you guys feel about painting the line higher? It would make sense to me to follow the line of the modified splash guard all the way around.
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Originally Posted by Chico
I'd do it...but I agree with Perry's idea to ask Andy (bat) to make something for us. It looks simple enough and he's local to you and Grant. BTW, I'll measure it later today when I get home...it's snowing here right now.
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http://www.ravspeconline.com/shop/ca...-rearsprat.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...5rearsprat.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...5rearapron.jpg
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Originally Posted by rookie
Thanks for the pics man. I think Grant's going to end up with some one offs. lol, I don't see a reason why the Nismo sides shouldn't be mated up with this new front. They look good, fit well, and even come pre-painted.
Hey Chico, can you measure with a tape measure from the corner of the sidemarker (towards the headlight) to the lowest point of the bumper with the lip?
This would pretty much answer the height question.
Hey Chico, can you measure with a tape measure from the corner of the sidemarker (towards the headlight) to the lowest point of the bumper with the lip?
This would pretty much answer the height question.