oem kit question
#17
12-06-2009 | 02:41 PM
you over-exaggerate the poly vs fg... I've got FG all over my car - no problems... lots of guys have been running custom fg body kits for years. Every one of the fore mentioned look/fit as good or better than the nismo.
There are boatloads of fg body kits coming out for the sedan... do you really think all these things could happen if it was the disaster that you portray?
Wake up and realize fg isn't the evil entity you think it is.
There are boatloads of fg body kits coming out for the sedan... do you really think all these things could happen if it was the disaster that you portray?
Wake up and realize fg isn't the evil entity you think it is.
You don't live in an area that sees snow. A FG bumper isn't going to last when you've got to plow thru 5"+ of snow or have to deal with cars on the highway loosing sheets of frozen snow off their roofs. Same goes for the sills. Large chunks of frozen snow, ice, and sand will obliterate FG. I see wrecked FG kits on nearly a daily basis.
Just because the Nismo kit is 7 years old now doesn't mean it's dated. It's super clean and not everyone is trying to be wildly different like many in Socal where the goal is clearly to out-do one another, regardless if it looks crappy or not. A lot of us prefer the clean look rather than a something like the Rookie that has a weird overbite or other bumpers on the market that have lines, grilles, openings, etc that don't match the overall lines/design of the car.
FG isn't evil. However IMO, it's best left to show cars that see minimal street use and to guys who have connections to body shops that can blend them in since the fit is never quite like stock.
#18
12-06-2009 | 02:58 PM
#20
12-06-2009 | 06:02 PM
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GL op, I share your opinion of the clean and subtle hotness of the full nismo kit.
I highly doubt any FG kit fits as good as the OEM kit. That's a pretty bold claim after the pics I posted of the ill fitting Rookie bumper and even Rookie claimed it wasn't deisigned for an OEM fit. The Nismo kit was desiged by Nissan engineers. FG kits are made by guys in shops and garages. There is a huge difference. Fiberglass is easy and cheap to make. That's why there are 400 kits for Hondas and all these new G kits as well. Poly urethane is plastic and requires are more elaborate design and manufacturing process. To claim FG is just as strong as PU is crazy. PU can bend and flex. FG is far more rigid and usually thinner therefore it's impact resistance is far lower.
You don't live in an area that sees snow. A FG bumper isn't going to last when you've got to plow thru 5"+ of snow or have to deal with cars on the highway loosing sheets of frozen snow off their roofs. Same goes for the sills. Large chunks of frozen snow, ice, and sand will obliterate FG. I see wrecked FG kits on nearly a daily basis.
Just because the Nismo kit is 7 years old now doesn't mean it's dated. It's super clean and not everyone is trying to be wildly different like many in Socal where the goal is clearly to out-do one another, regardless if it looks crappy or not. A lot of us prefer the clean look rather than a something like the Rookie that has a weird overbite or other bumpers on the market that have lines, grilles, openings, etc that don't match the overall lines/design of the car.
FG isn't evil. However IMO, it's best left to show cars that see minimal street use and to guys who have connections to body shops that can blend them in since the fit is never quite like stock.
You don't live in an area that sees snow. A FG bumper isn't going to last when you've got to plow thru 5"+ of snow or have to deal with cars on the highway loosing sheets of frozen snow off their roofs. Same goes for the sills. Large chunks of frozen snow, ice, and sand will obliterate FG. I see wrecked FG kits on nearly a daily basis.
Just because the Nismo kit is 7 years old now doesn't mean it's dated. It's super clean and not everyone is trying to be wildly different like many in Socal where the goal is clearly to out-do one another, regardless if it looks crappy or not. A lot of us prefer the clean look rather than a something like the Rookie that has a weird overbite or other bumpers on the market that have lines, grilles, openings, etc that don't match the overall lines/design of the car.
FG isn't evil. However IMO, it's best left to show cars that see minimal street use and to guys who have connections to body shops that can blend them in since the fit is never quite like stock.
Last edited by Texan1; 12-06-2009 at 06:22 PM.
#24
12-06-2009 | 07:29 PM
if you read the entire post it would... I said, I'd stay stock over spending over 1K on a worn out body kit.
BTW - I was stock bumper, sides and rear for a looong time - and still didnt look like any other... so when you are able to think beyond you limited comprehension, maybe you'll understand.
I know it might be a little much for you to comprehend - but that's what separates me from you.
BTW - I was stock bumper, sides and rear for a looong time - and still didnt look like any other... so when you are able to think beyond you limited comprehension, maybe you'll understand.
I know it might be a little much for you to comprehend - but that's what separates me from you.
#25
12-06-2009 | 07:31 PM
I highly doubt any FG kit fits as good as the OEM kit. That's a pretty bold claim after the pics I posted of the ill fitting Rookie bumper and even Rookie claimed it wasn't deisigned for an OEM fit. The Nismo kit was desiged by Nissan engineers. FG kits are made by guys in shops and garages. There is a huge difference. Fiberglass is easy and cheap to make. That's why there are 400 kits for Hondas and all these new G kits as well. Poly urethane is plastic and requires are more elaborate design and manufacturing process. To claim FG is just as strong as PU is crazy. PU can bend and flex. FG is far more rigid and usually thinner therefore it's impact resistance is far lower.
You don't live in an area that sees snow. A FG bumper isn't going to last when you've got to plow thru 5"+ of snow or have to deal with cars on the highway loosing sheets of frozen snow off their roofs. Same goes for the sills. Large chunks of frozen snow, ice, and sand will obliterate FG. I see wrecked FG kits on nearly a daily basis.
Just because the Nismo kit is 7 years old now doesn't mean it's dated. It's super clean and not everyone is trying to be wildly different like many in Socal where the goal is clearly to out-do one another, regardless if it looks crappy or not. A lot of us prefer the clean look rather than a something like the Rookie that has a weird overbite or other bumpers on the market that have lines, grilles, openings, etc that don't match the overall lines/design of the car.
FG isn't evil. However IMO, it's best left to show cars that see minimal street use and to guys who have connections to body shops that can blend them in since the fit is never quite like stock.
You don't live in an area that sees snow. A FG bumper isn't going to last when you've got to plow thru 5"+ of snow or have to deal with cars on the highway loosing sheets of frozen snow off their roofs. Same goes for the sills. Large chunks of frozen snow, ice, and sand will obliterate FG. I see wrecked FG kits on nearly a daily basis.
Just because the Nismo kit is 7 years old now doesn't mean it's dated. It's super clean and not everyone is trying to be wildly different like many in Socal where the goal is clearly to out-do one another, regardless if it looks crappy or not. A lot of us prefer the clean look rather than a something like the Rookie that has a weird overbite or other bumpers on the market that have lines, grilles, openings, etc that don't match the overall lines/design of the car.
FG isn't evil. However IMO, it's best left to show cars that see minimal street use and to guys who have connections to body shops that can blend them in since the fit is never quite like stock.
Try again.
#26
12-06-2009 | 07:35 PM
If someone spends 1 G to make their car look look clean and subtle like the OEM kit, what's the big deal? You could be equally criticized for spending thousands on body modification to create a unique look, which upon casual inspection of the rear end reveals a look too similar to the Lexus IS
Are you all together here today???
#27
12-06-2009 | 07:52 PM
hmm its gona be really hard to find a new one. I would look around the market place, g35papa is selling his front bumper. Also check out ur local junkyard to see if they got any nismo parts. Another option would be to get a vis nismo body kit, ive heard its not the best fitment tho, so it will require some prep work.
Hello All.. I'm a noob to the G35 community. i have done a lotta research the past few weeks and wanted to know is it next to impossible to get a full oem kit new from Infiniti anymore for a 03-04 sedan? i was gonna try Everythingg35.com or call up my local Infiniti parts dept..any info? thanks in advance
#28
12-06-2009 | 10:30 PM
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I think you meant altogether.
Relax already, everything will be ok.
NISMO>FG
Last edited by Texan1; 12-06-2009 at 10:35 PM.
#29
12-06-2009 | 10:33 PM
Originally Posted by OCG35
with all the new stuff (finally) coming out for sedan - why in the world would you want a 6 year old body style?
#30
12-06-2009 | 10:51 PM