My 78 280z has the stock bumper that I'd like to convert to a sleeker air dam.

 

The problem I'm running into, however, is that the air dam I want (the Kaminari) only fits the 240/260. I think modifying it, and switching the parking lights will be a pain in the arse. So I'm instead considering the MSA type 3 with the grill, but it looks hit or miss in the photos (some looks angular and aggressive, others look rounded and 90s-sequences.)

 

Do anyone have either mounted they can share pics of? Or does recommend one of the other for a 280z? Also open to other solutions and air dam types. Just not a fan of those big arse bumpers!

 

Thanks!

 

 

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I purchased this one through MSA, I did not want the hassle of changing the location of the blinkers.  This is a fiberglass model, the thing I don't link is that it is not flat up front, I say it looks like a buck tooth..LOL.   Otherwise, install was straight forward and I've had it a year without incident.  I did have to do a lot of prep work for a good finish though but believe that's the case with most of the fiberglass parts.  I also installed the fiberglass 240 style bumpers.  

I purchased this one through MSA, I did not want the hassle of changing the location of the blinkers.  This is a fiberglass model, the thing I don't link is that it is not flat up front, I say it looks like a buck tooth...   Otherwise, install was straight forward and I've had it a year without incident.  I did have to do a lot of prep work for a good finish though but believe that's the case with most of the fiberglass parts.  I also installed the fiberglass 240 style bumpers.  

Thanks for responding! Just to be clear, you've had the type 3 with grill for a year? And installed the 240 style bumper? One of the reasons I'm considering the type 3 is because it has a built in bumper look with it.


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I will check my receipt from MSA when I get back in a couple days. It's just an air dam, no aftermarket grill, using the one that was on the car slightly modified. It has no built in bumper look.


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I just looked at the Type 3 on line, not the Style I have.


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Not sure what you think will be different in posts here than by just going here: https://www.google.com/search?q=MSA+type+3+280z&safe=off&source=lnms&tbm=isch

Everyone's free to have their own opinions, but the MSA Type 3 is probably the worst looking of the "regular" options.

I used a 240 air dam and bumpers.  If this floats your boat I can give details.  You should search Eurodat up too.  He did a nice detailed post on the conversion. 

I did the Xenon air dam on my 260Z along with stainless steel bumpers. There is a version of the Xenon air dam for the 280Z that doesn't have the lower turn signals.

 

@Eurodat for the bumper conversion parts. His system is artwork. 

Edited August 14, 20177 yr by wheee!

I did the Xenon air dam on my 260Z along with stainless steel bumpers. There is a version of the Xenon air dam for the 280Z that doesn't have the lower turn signals.
 

Looks great. Thanks!


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3 hours ago, wheee! said:

@Eurodat for the bumper conversion parts. His system is artwork. 

You can read through my thread. Might give yoh some pointers.

If you need anything, just send a pm.

Impo done properly, it really looks good.

Wait, is that a Black Pearl edition? Are you sure you want change the bumpers?

It seems to me that the Black Pearl is worth more that the "regular" 280. Just curious.