View Poll Results: Which bumper to go with???
Kurukie (rookie's)
15
23.08%
Nismo/Aero
49
75.38%
Stock 03/04 OEM color matched
1
1.54%
Voters: 65. You may not vote on this poll
Need Opinion: Kurukie or Nismo Bumper
Looks wise, I really like both. I have the Nismo and love it and if I were in the market now, I'd probably solely lean towards the Nismo simply because it's poly. There are just way too many negatives with fiberglass, especially hand-layed FB. FB is used often in aftermarket parts because it's far cheaper to manufactuer (much equipment needed). Problems with FB include:
1) Inconsistency in manufactuer between units. It's very rare you'll find an aftermarket FB part fit the same way everytime. When you have humans building them by hand, there will be QC problems. Poly is injection molded and tolerances are far tighter.
2) FB is more fragile. Period. End of discussion. It's just the nature of the material. It's light and rigid, but when push to the limit, it will fracture.
3) FB repair (non-fracture) is time consuming and rarely comes out right. With poly, you can sand, fill, and repaint.
4) Hand-layed FB often times will have odd waves. I can see such a wave in the lower middle lip of OCG35's bumper.
It's going to take a pretty large peice of debris to fracture a poly Nismo bumper. With the Kurukie, you could potentially wreck it by simply hitting parking lot curb 1" up on the face. It might not split on the face, but chances are it will be damaged at one of the many mounting points and areas around corner lamps and headlights.
FB is fine for show cars, but I wouldn't use it on my DD. Just my IMO.
1) Inconsistency in manufactuer between units. It's very rare you'll find an aftermarket FB part fit the same way everytime. When you have humans building them by hand, there will be QC problems. Poly is injection molded and tolerances are far tighter.
2) FB is more fragile. Period. End of discussion. It's just the nature of the material. It's light and rigid, but when push to the limit, it will fracture.
3) FB repair (non-fracture) is time consuming and rarely comes out right. With poly, you can sand, fill, and repaint.
4) Hand-layed FB often times will have odd waves. I can see such a wave in the lower middle lip of OCG35's bumper.
It's going to take a pretty large peice of debris to fracture a poly Nismo bumper. With the Kurukie, you could potentially wreck it by simply hitting parking lot curb 1" up on the face. It might not split on the face, but chances are it will be damaged at one of the many mounting points and areas around corner lamps and headlights.
FB is fine for show cars, but I wouldn't use it on my DD. Just my IMO.
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Yeah I agree with what people are saying about the nismo. my car is definatly a DD and poly will obvisouly be stronger no matter what anyone can say.
Besides the fact, I will be so cautious with whatever bumper I end up choosing.
Besides the fact, I will be so cautious with whatever bumper I end up choosing.
Originally Posted by DaveB
4) Hand-layed FB often times will have odd waves. I can see such a wave in the lower middle lip of OCG35's bumper.
I've seen my bumper once or twice
... I've never noticed what you are referencing
rookie should be proud to have an independent project be compared like this!
Kurukie vs Nismo!!! That’s triumphant!
I don’t think I've ever seen a small-shop mod have such grandeur!
Nice job Viet!
Kurukie vs Nismo!!! That’s triumphant!
I don’t think I've ever seen a small-shop mod have such grandeur!
Nice job Viet!
Originally Posted by DaveB
Looks wise, I really like both. I have the Nismo and love it and if I were in the market now, I'd probably solely lean towards the Nismo simply because it's poly. There are just way too many negatives with fiberglass, especially hand-layed FB. FB is used often in aftermarket parts because it's far cheaper to manufactuer (much equipment needed). Problems with FB include:
1) Inconsistency in manufactuer between units. It's very rare you'll find an aftermarket FB part fit the same way everytime. When you have humans building them by hand, there will be QC problems. Poly is injection molded and tolerances are far tighter.
2) FB is more fragile. Period. End of discussion. It's just the nature of the material. It's light and rigid, but when push to the limit, it will fracture.
3) FB repair (non-fracture) is time consuming and rarely comes out right. With poly, you can sand, fill, and repaint.
4) Hand-layed FB often times will have odd waves. I can see such a wave in the lower middle lip of OCG35's bumper.
It's going to take a pretty large peice of debris to fracture a poly Nismo bumper. With the Kurukie, you could potentially wreck it by simply hitting parking lot curb 1" up on the face. It might not split on the face, but chances are it will be damaged at one of the many mounting points and areas around corner lamps and headlights.
FB is fine for show cars, but I wouldn't use it on my DD. Just my IMO.
1) Inconsistency in manufactuer between units. It's very rare you'll find an aftermarket FB part fit the same way everytime. When you have humans building them by hand, there will be QC problems. Poly is injection molded and tolerances are far tighter.
2) FB is more fragile. Period. End of discussion. It's just the nature of the material. It's light and rigid, but when push to the limit, it will fracture.
3) FB repair (non-fracture) is time consuming and rarely comes out right. With poly, you can sand, fill, and repaint.
4) Hand-layed FB often times will have odd waves. I can see such a wave in the lower middle lip of OCG35's bumper.
It's going to take a pretty large peice of debris to fracture a poly Nismo bumper. With the Kurukie, you could potentially wreck it by simply hitting parking lot curb 1" up on the face. It might not split on the face, but chances are it will be damaged at one of the many mounting points and areas around corner lamps and headlights.
FB is fine for show cars, but I wouldn't use it on my DD. Just my IMO.
Originally Posted by OCG35
really I've seen my bumper once or twice ... I've never noticed what you are referencing
I've seen my bumper once or twice ... I've never noticed what you are referencing
Originally Posted by DaveB
Maybe it's the photos then, but it's odd that I can see the waves in the lower central air dam in both photos. Maybe it's the camera angle.
heres a head on pic (you might be seeing the "design" of the bumper, the "waves" I see are purposeful - nothing off)
I stand corrected. The bumper looks pretty damn straight. What are you using for the mesh? I'm debating about using mess on the intakes of my Nismo (I'll remove the inner fin).
Originally Posted by DaveB
I stand corrected. The bumper looks pretty damn straight. What are you using for the mesh? I'm debating about using mess on the intakes of my Nismo (I'll remove the inner fin).
Viet was kind enough to include it with the Kurukie - but I think you can order it for $50 or so... not positive on the price.
FWIW, I would leave the fins on the Nismo (unless you're having a problem with road debris).
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From: DFW, TX
Originally Posted by Klubbheads
big intercooler = Kurukie
na = nismo
na = nismo
for the record i have option c, painted 03/04 black plastic bumper.
wish i could find an nismo kit for cheap
Last edited by mr_ecktid; Jul 13, 2008 at 12:50 PM.
