R34 GTR, Genuine Nizmo Z Tuned, Worth The Money?

[samurai_gtr]

R34 GTR, Genuine Nizmo Z Tuned, Worth The Money?

Was just wondering what you guys thoughts are on buying a genuine nismo z-tune front bar for an R34 GTR.  Is it worth the extra money to buy genuine as they're literally 4 or 5 times the price of a copy?  Considering that both are FRP.  

Will I devalue my car by getting a copy?  I already have genuine nismo z-tune fenders.  

The freight from Japan is just ridiculous and I'm finding it really hard to justify.  The cost of the bar is  119,491 yen, which is roughly $1390, the cheapest price landed I've gotten is $2120 (surface mail) which means freight and commission is $730 which in my opinion is a little pricey.  Anyone know of any cheaper options?

Edited January 24, 2017 by samurai_gtr

[JGTC]

Worth maybe if you are storing the car with future value in mind, but if you plan to put kms on the car and drive it, it would be hard to justify spending the extra.

There some decent quality copies here in Aus, but there would be a noticeable difference in fit and finish with the genuine article.

[baicai]

Would get genuine as aftermarket don't fit as well. Oem>nismo>aftermarket, even nismo genuine fiberglass bumper needs a bit of marking around to fit right so you can imagine what aftermarket is like. Since you already have genuine fenders might as well get genuine bar. Also genuine holds value better should you decide to sell later. $2120 landed is actually not a bad price, my bar was $1550+freight on top.

[GTR-N1]

This was my former Z-Tune Front Bar Replica made by Bodyformaero at Smithfield.

Peter made a mould that creates a perfect fit. 0416243098

 

The only complaint I had, was the gradual formation of a hairline stress crack next to the front headlights. And that has been strengthened I believe.