domino_z Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Hi guys Looking at ordering the stillen skirts from US Anyone here running them and can give me some non-USA unbiased feedback on fitment. Ive read they attach with exterior double sided tape rather than using the oem screws on the door sill/door opening Ive always made it a rule when mod'ing my cars to stick with JDM suppliers as i can always gaurantee quality parts, im always hesistant buying stuff from US cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/359991-anyone-running-stillen-skirts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A® Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Ive always made it a rule when mod'ing my cars to stick with JDM suppliers as i can always gaurantee quality parts, im always hesistant buying stuff from US Then dont do it! Stillen reminds me of the late 90s and Hondas... Anyway, I was at MCR 2 days ago and the whole kit fitted perfectly and looked awesone. Just enough extra showing without too much attention. Not sure if this is MCR but looked like this. For those who have never been there, it is basically a tin shed and even the office area is smaller than some of your bathrooms. Still there were 3 R35s their famous Fairlady Z and in the engine room, they showed me the 800ps engine being prepared for their demo R35. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/359991-anyone-running-stillen-skirts/#findComment-5748918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino_z Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) that's the Zele skirts, rear and oem front - JDM cf quality. The stillen skirts are similar in design to the zele, no doubt where their design came from, but just a bit more subtle MCR do have a few choice products for the 35 Edited April 6, 2011 by domino_z Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/359991-anyone-running-stillen-skirts/#findComment-5749057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A® Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I was thinking of getting the Zele kit, except for front bar, but really like the MCR. I think they have a couple of kits but the latest one looks awesome! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/359991-anyone-running-stillen-skirts/#findComment-5749096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino_z Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) the MCR front lip looks good, very similar to the oem 2011 and not as riced out as most lips on the market, and their skirts carry the lip edge theme, but then the oem rear doesnt suit imo here's the MCR lip, it's not as heavily gtr taxed as the zele parts, ive been quoted around 1200 for the lip through an aussie importer, would be even cheaper for you in japan http://mcr-ltd.com/p...5/09/index.html http://mcr-ltd.com/p...5/10/index.html what i like about the stillen skirts is how subtle they look and how they tie in well with the oem look, especially once painted black on my car. And really that's all i want to do in terms of 'visual' mods (other than wheels ive already changed) and painted lower sills http://www.motorator...illen_GTR_5.jpg Edited April 6, 2011 by domino_z Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/359991-anyone-running-stillen-skirts/#findComment-5749450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
g35me Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Subtle is better. I didnt realise they stick on. I thought they would be bolt on. Thats a bit worrying. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/359991-anyone-running-stillen-skirts/#findComment-5749499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino_z Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) check out the install instructions http://www.stillen.com/product_files/GTRKB12829~inst.pdf they do re-use the two bolts inside either guard edge, but yep the bulk of the skirt going inside the door sill is double sided taped like the body mouldings on a VN vacationer it is worrying, hence why im eager to hear feedback from outside of a stillen sponsored forum Edited April 7, 2011 by domino_z Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/359991-anyone-running-stillen-skirts/#findComment-5749558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
g35me Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 check out the install instructions http://www.stillen.com/product_files/GTRKB12829~inst.pdf they do re-use the two bolts inside either guard edge, but yep the bulk of the skirt going inside the door sill is double sided taped like the body mouldings on a VN vacationer it is worrying, hence why im eager to hear feedback from outside of a stillen sponsored forum Sykaflex. Yep just had a look at the install instructions. I think that the tape would be fine. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/359991-anyone-running-stillen-skirts/#findComment-5749728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino_z Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 hahaha you have to think about removal in the event of smacking one on say a maccas drive thru Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/359991-anyone-running-stillen-skirts/#findComment-5749802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A® Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 the MCR front lip looks good, very similar to the oem 2011 and not as riced out as most lips on the market, and their skirts carry the lip edge theme, but then the oem rear doesnt suit imo here's the MCR lip, it's not as heavily gtr taxed as the zele parts, ive been quoted around 1200 for the lip through an aussie importer, would be even cheaper for you in japan Im happy to guy it and send it over to my fellow GTR Aussie owners, just let me know. Im not sure how much money it would save but the Aussie dollar is really strong today so you might want to get in there quick. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/359991-anyone-running-stillen-skirts/#findComment-5749960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino_z Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) thanks for the offer dude, but im loyal to my aussie importer, he's helped me out alot over the years and proven to be able to source even the smallest of items from Japan waiting for my Top Secret intakes due to arrive next week, and once everything is back to normal in Japan, my Amuse R1 Extra im waiting on another shipping quote for the Stillens, but looks like that's the way im going. Will be a hassle to go through the process of painting, correcting and clear bra'ing again but should be well worth it once on the car Edited April 7, 2011 by domino_z Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/359991-anyone-running-stillen-skirts/#findComment-5750271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nee-san Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 in the event of smacking one on say a maccas drive thru haha, I like the fact that no matter what car you drive, we're pretty much all the same. O/T I usually hate modified skirts on all manner of cars but those zele ones look quite jizzworthy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/359991-anyone-running-stillen-skirts/#findComment-5764401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipR35 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 domino_z I have the Stillen side skirts installed (see pics), we added extra screws along the length of the skirt into the body work (these are recessed into the skirt itself). I'd be nervous just having the side skirts held on with double sided tape if you are planning on doing any sort of track or tarmac work. Double sided tape might be ok for daily driving though. I can PM you some close up pics of the install if you want. Cheers Slip Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/359991-anyone-running-stillen-skirts/#findComment-5765130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM-R33 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/359991-anyone-running-stillen-skirts/#findComment-5765162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino_z Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 awesome mate thanks for the tip and pics i dont do any track work so the double sided tape may suffice Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/359991-anyone-running-stillen-skirts/#findComment-5765494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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