Goodbye Bumpers!
10-08-2007, 10:24 AM
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Goodbye Bumpers!
I've had it with the 280zx bumpers, are bumpers legally required? Is it possible to get a classic look like the 240 on a zx even though it's an S130 design? I don't know if the body kits will even cut it...
10-08-2007, 10:42 AM
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10-08-2007, 12:41 PM
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NisTuner
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I wish I still had the picture, but wasn't there someone on these forums that was doing a whole custom fiberglass airdam for their 280ZX? I remember they left an opening that reminded me more of the S30 style and I thought it looked pretty good. I think the MSA II airdam looks pretty good though.
10-08-2007, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoPick
There's been several people who have removed the bumpers... IMO it doesn't look as good as the S30 tho.
10-08-2007, 02:15 PM
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The Evil Twin
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The guy with the projector beam headlights (besides NismoPick) was cutting up a MSA II air dam for a larger opening. Maybe it was only photoshop. he doesn't post much anymore.
Do you not like this look? I know a lot of people have this one, but out of the limited selection for the 280ZX it really is the best looking besides stock.
Do you not like this look? I know a lot of people have this one, but out of the limited selection for the 280ZX it really is the best looking besides stock.
Last edited by Bleach; 10-08-2007 at 02:19 PM.
10-08-2007, 07:57 PM
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I just seem to appreciate the luxury and (somewhat) power of the zx with the classic open grill look of the S30. I'm going to see if i can work on it this weekend maybe go to the junkyard and have some results hopefully soon. College applications are due soon so..
10-14-2007, 06:22 PM
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Does anyone have any good suggestions for a vehicle with a large mesh grillle? i'm looking for about a 12" X 43" and i'd like a fine mesh, just something without a large gaps, or billets. I've made a list so far of vehicles, that just might fit, what do you think?
1988-1995 CHrysler town and country
1985-1988 Cadillac Deville
1990-1994 CHrysler leBaron
1988-1993 Chrysler new Yorker
1990-1993 Chrysler Imperial
1992-2006 GMC GMT400/800 Tahoe/Yukon
1988-2000 Lexus LS400
there are 12 auto salvage yards within a 3 mile radius of wilmington, right down the road, so i don't know if selection is too much of a hassle. what can you suggest?
1988-1995 CHrysler town and country
1985-1988 Cadillac Deville
1990-1994 CHrysler leBaron
1988-1993 Chrysler new Yorker
1990-1993 Chrysler Imperial
1992-2006 GMC GMT400/800 Tahoe/Yukon
1988-2000 Lexus LS400
there are 12 auto salvage yards within a 3 mile radius of wilmington, right down the road, so i don't know if selection is too much of a hassle. what can you suggest?
10-14-2007, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by thetremendousti
Do you know of any websites or anything?
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ill&category0=
You can get expanded sheet metal at any hardware / metal store, like Home Depot, Lowes, Ace, etc...
10-14-2007, 08:14 PM
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IM" ON THAT EXACT PAGE RIGHT NOW!!! 8-o that's crazy
but i didn't know it was just expanded sheet metal i thought it was some special aluminum alloy or what not
actually, i just found this not too far away, thought it might be helpful for anyone else...
http://www.bobcometal.com/catalogue.htm page 18, first option (3/8")
but i didn't know it was just expanded sheet metal i thought it was some special aluminum alloy or what not
actually, i just found this not too far away, thought it might be helpful for anyone else...
http://www.bobcometal.com/catalogue.htm page 18, first option (3/8")
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