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Old Mar 6, 2015 | 01:31 PM
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I was going to get a patient but they are easy to get around to be honest. Because this isn't software or a mechanical design, there are lots of loop holes.

The bumper really isn't as hard to put on as some may think. I'm going to have the video for the sedan soon and I'll show you.
Old Mar 6, 2015 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Kingston Kustoms
The bumper really isn't as hard to put on as some may think. I'm going to have the video for the sedan soon and I'll show you.
Still no pictures
Old Mar 6, 2015 | 03:27 PM
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Still no pictures
There were pictures in the OP. Are those prototypes? Or are you asking for a picture of the finished product as a product...not installed on a car?
Old Mar 6, 2015 | 03:32 PM
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I like the way it looks...I'd get one in a minute if I could and I knew I could get it put on. I know I can't do it.But to me it looks great ! Good work...If Infiniti steals your design you'll know it was good.
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I like it a lot! I have a 2008 I've done almost everything on but no aero stuff. I've been looking furiously and this front end is the best I've seen IMHO. If you have any technical info. I'd really like to see it. why not think about a patent then Infiniti would have to pay to still it. Just a thought fron a old guy.
Infiniti didn't steal this design from him, he stole it from Infiniti. Infiniti released a concept car called the Essence at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show that featured this front bumper design. Not too long ago, this replica of that bumper was marketed as the "Essence Bumper". After a year or so on the market, Nissan must of caught wind of this and asked very sternly for their name to be taken off of the product. Now he is calling the bumper the "RLO Bumper", which is still a knockoff of the 6 year old Infiniti Essence concept car.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_Essence
Hopefully that clears things up.

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Old Mar 6, 2015 | 03:46 PM
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Infiniti stole the idea from Mother Nature...

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Yes.... I took the idea from the Essence hence "Essence inspired bumper". I'm not sure how obvious that was but I'm glad they finally decided to go this direction with current models. I still am working on the sedan bumper so I won't be posting pics just yet. Sorry!

Plus I'm trying to get better shipping rates.... At $240 - 340 canadian for shipping.... I'm surprised I've sold as many as I have. But rest assured I have been talking to fedex and better rates are coming. I'm also going to be making a small kit for the rocker covers. Basically the mud flaps with an additional piece in front of the rear wheel. Again.... Pics to come.
Old Mar 12, 2015 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Kingston Kustoms
Yes.... I took the idea from the Essence hence "Essence inspired bumper". I'm not sure how obvious that was but I'm glad they finally decided to go this direction with current models. I still am working on the sedan bumper so I won't be posting pics just yet. Sorry!

Plus I'm trying to get better shipping rates.... At $240 - 340 canadian for shipping.... I'm surprised I've sold as many as I have. But rest assured I have been talking to fedex and better rates are coming. I'm also going to be making a small kit for the rocker covers. Basically the mud flaps with an additional piece in front of the rear wheel. Again.... Pics to come.
It's understandable no pictures for sedan yet since it's work in progress but what about more pictures for the coupe? If you have sold a few already then I'm guessing it's a finished product yet only 2-3 pictures are shown. Sorry if I'm sounding skeptical.
Old Mar 12, 2015 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by G37Xtreme
There were pictures in the OP. Are those prototypes? Or are you asking for a picture of the finished product as a product...not installed on a car?
Want to check out both on and off the car if possible. OP stated he sold a few and I doubt majority of the people would buy something without seeing first. If I was proud and prideful of something, my natural instinct would be to display it ESPECIALLY in a business POV. Just kinda sounds like the k1 attack "proposal" who never produced any real evidence.
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 07:38 PM
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I actually will post better and finished product pics of both. I already have the coupe finished and I actually am trying to Reach out to my customers to have them send me pictures of the finished product. I do have a few on Instagram but I've sold way more than I have seen. Eventually when I get a website I hope to put up a bunch! So if you do have my bumper and you are reading this please send me a picture! Kingstonkustoms@hotmail.com or attach here. And while were at it, since it does seem to be a theme… Maybe some animals with really big mouths. Lol. The original grill opening was massive LOL. It is actually smaller now by over 4 inches. Again, I know everyone has their own style but I do appreciate a lot of the positive comments I've gotten either on here or through email. No, this isn't my original design but I get to sit back and say that I did something pretty cool that people in Russia, Australia, Dubai, Mexico, Canada and all across the USA since that's my largest market! Regardless, I'm sure we all have fun with our car in our own way but I'm glad many of you have shared it with me.
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Here's a video on some of the problems you guys have been having with body shops. There are two mods that are common and required. The rest is basic set up. It took me two hours to install this bumper from removal of the original to the fitment you see.... Plus making a crappy video lol.

http://youtu.be/JS51Cfd5Okc
Old May 23, 2015 | 10:27 AM
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Here's one pic.... I can't upload from my phone for some reason. I'll have to try uploading more later. You can also check out my Instagram.

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Old May 23, 2015 | 03:45 PM
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Here's another pic
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Old May 24, 2015 | 03:02 PM
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Some Chrome.
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Originally Posted by Kingston Kustoms
Here's one pic.... I can't upload from my phone for some reason. I'll have to try uploading more later. You can also check out my Instagram.

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Dude posting pics on here from and iPhone is impossible lol. The trick is to go to your Instagram, hit share link, then copy, and throw it up on the g37 site. Works like a dream.

Ps I love the bumper n was one of the guys who pm'ed saying how sweet it is back in the day. I say keep Doing what your doing.
Ins sharing how many you've sold with us? That may silence the haters. Everyone's opinion matters, but you can't argue with an idea if it has created a viable business



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