suggestions on GOOD FITTING side skirts. s14 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Father Time · 07-03-2005, 12:40 PM

Not looking to spend some $700. but i also don't want any shade tree made fiber fallout. Something with clean lines.

Drunk Bastard · 07-03-2005, 12:44 PM

oem polyurethane

Father Time · 07-03-2005, 01:04 PM

hard to find. and my dealer wants 700

OptionZero · 07-03-2005, 02:30 PM

um...zilvia.net for sale section, and ebay?

Father Time · 07-03-2005, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

um...zilvia.net for sale section, and ebay?

never heard of those brands. but thanks for the suggestion.

OptionZero · 07-03-2005, 03:47 PM

look, you don't want fiberglass, which pretty much what the aftermarket uses, and you don't want to pay $700 at the stealership.

"good fitting" and "aftermarket" do not always go hand in hand, and it's nearly impossible to gaurantee fitment from one piece to another.

That means you want urethane for its durability and OEM fitment, but that means going with OEM sideskirts, whether from Japan or a junked USDM s14 kouki.

If you want to save money, look on ebay, where kouki skirts and optional aero skirts go fairly regularly for around $300, sometimes more, sometimes less, depending on condition and shipping.

Getting 100% new shit will cost money, that's just a fact of life.

So here are your choices:
1. aftermarket, which is fiberglass, which u don't want
2. new Nissan optional aero or kouki aero, which is too expensive
3. used Nissan optional aero or kouki aero, which you don't know or want to look for

help us help you and make up ur mind

snp_ethan · 07-03-2005, 09:40 PM

clap clap clap

SR240DET · 07-04-2005, 12:24 AM

look... for side skirts it doesnt really matter.... you can make shit side skirts with a lil work... fit.. to save a couple hundred.. it all just depends...

i seriously dont see the need for urethane side skirts... or rear... but the front on the other hand... thats about it... fiberglass front ends suck... thats where your prone to bump stuff.. so.. yeah.. urethane front ends... fiberglass the rest..

like i said.. it all depends.... like how low your car is.. how low the side skirts hang... ect.....

Father Time · 07-04-2005, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

look, you don't want fiberglass, which pretty much what the aftermarket uses, and you don't want to pay $700 at the stealership.

"good fitting" and "aftermarket" do not always go hand in hand, and it's nearly impossible to gaurantee fitment from one piece to another.

That means you want urethane for its durability and OEM fitment, but that means going with OEM sideskirts, whether from Japan or a junked USDM s14 kouki.

If you want to save money, look on ebay, where kouki skirts and optional aero skirts go fairly regularly for around $300, sometimes more, sometimes less, depending on condition and shipping.

Getting 100% new shit will cost money, that's just a fact of life.

So here are your choices:
1. aftermarket, which is fiberglass, which u don't want
2. new Nissan optional aero or kouki aero, which is too expensive
3. used Nissan optional aero or kouki aero, which you don't know or want to look for

help us help you and make up ur mind

calm down captain comeback. i wasn't trying to get you all worked up.
I know the facts of life by now thanks. I dont mind fiberglass, ive had it before with no problems ( as long as its not some $50 ebay part). I was hoping something like c-west was a good fit. It would match the lines of my front bumper better than oem sides. Im sure something out there fits better than others. correct?
does that help you help me help you?

BoostInnovations · 07-04-2005, 12:20 PM

do you have the Msport front bumper?

OptionZero · 07-04-2005, 12:35 PM

1. You said OEM was hard to find. It's not.

2. There's a picture thread. Dig through there for cars you like, and PM/email/MSG the owners to see how fitment was

3. Search by company, GP sports, Cwest, Msport, V:S, Vertex, Uras, etc, and see what feedback people got. Or, again, contact the owner.

A broad post like "what side skirt fits good on an s14"? doesn't accomplish much

Furthermore, even within a company, there's no gaurantee you're going to get a good side skirt. Even if C-west has good fitment reputation, your particular piece is no sure thing to be up to par. Some companies are, obviously, better than others, but no aftermarket piece will have quality standards as high as OEM Nissan.

If you care so much about fitment, go OEM. Otherwise, get whateveryou think looks and be prepared to pay a body shop to make it perfect.

Father Time · 07-04-2005, 12:41 PM

no its a vis

Father Time · 07-04-2005, 12:46 PM

optionzero. stop getting so mad about nothing.
I was looking for help.

*revat619* · 07-04-2005, 01:32 PM

He's not getting mad. He's making a point, which believe it or not, is valid.

Nothing fits better and is as good quality as oem. And its not that hard to find. Check ebay or the for sale section. Hell, check my sig.

You dont want oem. Ok, thats fine. As you already know there's a crap load of aero companies out there. Vertex, C-West, Origin, M-Sports, Uras, BN Sports, etc. All those companies are good, but its not a gurantee that the set you get will fit perfect. Its fiberglass. It warps. So some trimming may be necessary. Just pick the one you think looks nice and if it doesnt fit super perfect, take it to a body shop and have them trim them a little bit.

There, i just told you exactly what optionzero has been telling you in his last couple of posts....

Father Time · 07-04-2005, 01:58 PM

lol. guys. i never said i wanted a perfect fit. I just dont want one of the companys that send you some 3 layer part that will take a week to fit.
c-west is what i really want. thanks for the help

OptionZero · 07-04-2005, 02:12 PM

lemme get this staright.

You bought a front bumper at ViS. Now you want good fitment?

Father Time · 07-04-2005, 09:13 PM

the vis fit fine, no work needed.

deep in silvia · 07-04-2005, 11:54 PM

let me help you out

got to www.baysonr.com

check out the only side skert they have and buy it if you like.

I bought mine from them because it was at a good price and fitment was perfict. It is fiberglass but im sure he (simon) will give it to you for a good price. Got my full kit for 300.00 no tax

OptionZero · 07-05-2005, 12:55 AM

What the FUCK? Thats a knockoff Nismo kit, hahahahah

Dude, screw this. Enjoy your 2nd rate fiberglass, this is your car and your money, you can spend it however you want it on whatever you think is best.

Father Time · 07-05-2005, 01:09 AM

better a second rate kit than a second rate attitude.

*revat619* · 07-05-2005, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Father Time

better a second rate kit than a second rate attitude.

Dude, STFU. PLEASE. You're really annoying. You come on here asking for opinions and then when somebody tells you the truth, you get all butt hurt. You obviously had your mind set already, so why even bother making this thread in the first place?! Buy what YOU want for YOUR car. end of story. Dont ask for peoples help when you really dont want and or need it. If anybody has a second rate attitude, its you. What a tool...

I should've locked this BS a lot sooner.

07-03-2005, 12:40 PM	#1
Father Time Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: AR Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	suggestions on GOOD FITTING side skirts. s14 Not looking to spend some $700. but i also don't want any shade tree made fiber fallout. Something with clean lines.

07-04-2005, 01:32 PM	#14
revat619 Retired General Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,672 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	He's not getting mad. He's making a point, which believe it or not, is valid. Nothing fits better and is as good quality as oem. And its not that hard to find. Check ebay or the for sale section. Hell, check my sig. You dont want oem. Ok, thats fine. As you already know there's a crap load of aero companies out there. Vertex, C-West, Origin, M-Sports, Uras, BN Sports, etc. All those companies are good, but its not a gurantee that the set you get will fit perfect. Its fiberglass. It warps. So some trimming may be necessary. Just pick the one you think looks nice and if it doesnt fit super perfect, take it to a body shop and have them trim them a little bit. There, i just told you exactly what optionzero has been telling you in his last couple of posts.... __________________ www.Jspec.com www.SpeedAlliance.com www.PoweredByMax.net Instagram: @rjsladerade

07-03-2005, 12:44 PM	#2
Drunk Bastard Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,405 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	oem polyurethane

07-03-2005, 01:04 PM	#3
Father Time Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: AR Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hard to find. and my dealer wants 700

07-03-2005, 02:30 PM	#4
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	um...zilvia.net for sale section, and ebay?

07-03-2005, 03:47 PM	#6
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	look, you don't want fiberglass, which pretty much what the aftermarket uses, and you don't want to pay $700 at the stealership. "good fitting" and "aftermarket" do not always go hand in hand, and it's nearly impossible to gaurantee fitment from one piece to another. That means you want urethane for its durability and OEM fitment, but that means going with OEM sideskirts, whether from Japan or a junked USDM s14 kouki. If you want to save money, look on ebay, where kouki skirts and optional aero skirts go fairly regularly for around $300, sometimes more, sometimes less, depending on condition and shipping. Getting 100% new shit will cost money, that's just a fact of life. So here are your choices: 1. aftermarket, which is fiberglass, which u don't want 2. new Nissan optional aero or kouki aero, which is too expensive 3. used Nissan optional aero or kouki aero, which you don't know or want to look for help us help you and make up ur mind

07-03-2005, 09:40 PM	#7
snp_ethan Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 41 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: snp_ethan Feedback Score: 0 reviews	clap clap clap

07-04-2005, 12:24 AM	#8
SR240DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: orida Posts: 1,490 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	look... for side skirts it doesnt really matter.... you can make shit side skirts with a lil work... fit.. to save a couple hundred.. it all just depends... i seriously dont see the need for urethane side skirts... or rear... but the front on the other hand... thats about it... fiberglass front ends suck... thats where your prone to bump stuff.. so.. yeah.. urethane front ends... fiberglass the rest.. like i said.. it all depends.... like how low your car is.. how low the side skirts hang... ect.....

07-04-2005, 12:20 PM	#10
BoostInnovations Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 39 Posts: 322 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	do you have the Msport front bumper?

07-04-2005, 12:35 PM	#11
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	1. You said OEM was hard to find. It's not. 2. There's a picture thread. Dig through there for cars you like, and PM/email/MSG the owners to see how fitment was 3. Search by company, GP sports, Cwest, Msport, V:S, Vertex, Uras, etc, and see what feedback people got. Or, again, contact the owner. A broad post like "what side skirt fits good on an s14"? doesn't accomplish much Furthermore, even within a company, there's no gaurantee you're going to get a good side skirt. Even if C-west has good fitment reputation, your particular piece is no sure thing to be up to par. Some companies are, obviously, better than others, but no aftermarket piece will have quality standards as high as OEM Nissan. If you care so much about fitment, go OEM. Otherwise, get whateveryou think looks and be prepared to pay a body shop to make it perfect.

07-04-2005, 12:41 PM	#12
Father Time Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: AR Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no its a vis

07-04-2005, 12:46 PM	#13
Father Time Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: AR Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	optionzero. stop getting so mad about nothing. I was looking for help.

07-04-2005, 01:58 PM	#15
Father Time Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: AR Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol. guys. i never said i wanted a perfect fit. I just dont want one of the companys that send you some 3 layer part that will take a week to fit. c-west is what i really want. thanks for the help

07-04-2005, 02:12 PM	#16
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	lemme get this staright. You bought a front bumper at ViS. Now you want good fitment?

07-04-2005, 09:13 PM	#17
Father Time Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: AR Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the vis fit fine, no work needed.

07-04-2005, 11:54 PM	#18
deep in silvia Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: BAY AREA (Santa Rosa) Age: 41 Posts: 194 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	let me help you out got to www.baysonr.com check out the only side skert they have and buy it if you like. I bought mine from them because it was at a good price and fitment was perfict. It is fiberglass but im sure he (simon) will give it to you for a good price. Got my full kit for 300.00 no tax

07-05-2005, 12:55 AM	#19
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	What the FUCK? Thats a knockoff Nismo kit, hahahahah Dude, screw this. Enjoy your 2nd rate fiberglass, this is your car and your money, you can spend it however you want it on whatever you think is best.

07-05-2005, 01:09 AM	#20
Father Time Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: AR Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	better a second rate kit than a second rate attitude.