Alright, I'm replacing my front bumper (some idiot back into me) and have narrowed it down to the Kurama Z or the Nismo. I have an 05 Pearl White 6MT with rear spoiler and splash guards and from what I've been seeing the Kurama Z looks awesome with the IM sides and factory rear, The replica Nismo is also nice even without the sides.

If I go with the Nismo I'll save about $800 but my car will still look close to stock where as the Kurama will be a little more aggressive (I wan't it to look a little different then all the others around here). Now I don't have an intercooler so I'm also concerned about that opening looking to empty.


What do you guy's think? I will be ordering on Thursday after I find out what I'm getting from my insurance company for repairs


NOTE: I don't have any after market wheels yet, still rolling on my factory sport 19" wheels

 

kuruma

 

i'll take those oem 19s from ya=)

 

They are pretty sweet and not a scratch on them

 

Kurama Z with IM sides...

what are IM sides?

 

Go with Nismo and paint the vents black, this looks really good on IP. A good way to set yourself apart and give it a non-stock look. Plus it's still hundreds cheaper than the Kuruma and you won't be scraping everywhere you go.

The Kuruma is way expensive, don't get it unless you are absolutely sure it's what you want and have no hesitation.

 

Impul Side Skirts

 

^^^ o ok... i was a little confused there... impul side skirts would look great with Kurama Z... but the front is too aggrressive for stock 19's unless you maybe get some wheel spacers 15mm front 20mm rear to push the wheels out

 

Kuruma Z!!! Any you won't scrape everywhere unless your car is lowered...

 

DAM! This is not an easy decision. My car is not lowered but I plan to change the springs in the near future.

 

i had the same decision (nismo vs. kuruma)... i just couldnt justify the extra expense for the kuruma (specially w/shipping to hawaii) and i couldnt be happier with my nismo now... and i dont think it looks stock at all, it just gives it a sportier, more aggressive stance than stock while still being 'clean'... i'll be posting pics next week, after i get my gt-7's mounted...

 

What about Nismo front and Kenstyle rear VS Kurama Z and Impulse sides ?

 

Nismo front and Kenstyle rear is a disaster. The rear is way too aggressive looking for stock sides, also the Nismo front is rather conservative as well. A common combination is Greddy front and sides with Kenstyle rear.

Kuruma Z and Impul sides is a good combo, as is Nismo front and Impul sides.

 

easy fix.. FI that b!tch

 

Nismo FTW... Kuruma looks too aggressive for stock rims and no intercooler