Help me install my amuse bumper correctly

wheee! · 03-27-2014, 03:13 PM

Factory bumpers are urethane. No fitment issues because it is so pliable and soft.

Realale · 03-28-2014, 01:39 PM

I have the Shine rear and fitment is 99% perfect. I've been to Aero Jacket's install shop to get my fenders installed and there kits seem to have more issues.

wheee! · 03-28-2014, 02:52 PM

I think we would all love 100% fitment out of the box, but at what price? I don't mind the few extra bucks in body work versus 1000's more for an almost perfect fit.
Now if they came painted and fit perfect..... That's another story!

///PureSwank · 03-28-2014, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

I think we would all love 100% fitment out of the box, but at what price? I don't mind the few extra bucks in body work versus 1000's more for an almost perfect fit.
Now if they came painted and fit perfect..... That's another story!

A few extra buck at a shop can be hundreds even 1000+ at a body shop if the panel is garbage. Especially a full kit.

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wheee! · 03-28-2014, 04:25 PM

True. But that's when you send the kit back if it fits that bad...

Danny370 · 03-29-2014, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NickTurnon

I have some experience with molding a rear bumper on the car, as I just added a duraflex Nismo a couple months ago..

Right below your finger in the third photo, there is a bracket beneath the body. Its attached to the frame of the car. It has 5 clips that were made for OEM bumpers to clip into and hold them into place right below the taillight.

When I got my duraflex bumper, there was extra paneling near that bracket, but no HOLES or INSERTS for the bumper to clip into. So i had to custom drill holes for the bracket to connect to... It seems to me that may be your issue. The sagging or not filling out looks like its from not being properly fitted onto that bracket/mount on the underside of the bumper, I could be wrong though.

My rear bumper was off fitment by around 8-10 inches. Took 2 hrs of heat gun and custom molding to make it fit and look perfect..

Goodluck and hopefully its fixable

Did u do the molding urself cuz I'm thinking of trying that lol since I'm dipping my car

jlbrenne · 03-29-2014, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

True. But that's when you send the kit back if it fits that bad...

Most places you can't send back after you inspect and sign for them. That's been my experience. If your having troubles instating they will recommend a place for you.

That's why you it's very important to know a good fabricator

jlbrenne · 03-29-2014, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

I have some experience with molding a rear bumper on the car, as I just added a duraflex Nismo a couple months ago..

Right below your finger in the third photo, there is a bracket beneath the body. Its attached to the frame of the car. It has 5 clips that were made for OEM bumpers to clip into and hold them into place right below the taillight.

When I got my duraflex bumper, there was extra paneling near that bracket, but no HOLES or INSERTS for the bumper to clip into. So i had to custom drill holes for the bracket to connect to... It seems to me that may be your issue. The sagging or not filling out looks like its from not being properly fitted onto that bracket/mount on the underside of the bumper, I could be wrong though.

My rear bumper was off fitment by around 8-10 inches. Took 2 hrs of heat gun and custom molding to make it fit and look perfect..

Goodluck and hopefully its fixable

^^^^exactly! Mine was the same way. You must custom drill the holes. And then the 5 holes he was talking about are not round holes they are OEM punched square holes which are a bit$$ to custom make.

wheee! · 03-29-2014, 02:23 PM

Mine too...

NickTurnon · 03-30-2014, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny370

Did u do the molding urself cuz I'm thinking of trying that lol since I'm dipping my car

Yeah, was quoted $1650 for the nismo rear, install, and full car dip.

Did all the molding/sanding/shaping/drilling/bondo and then dipped my car..
Its all in my build thread. But I ended up installing the rear and adding SL front lip, full car dip, and a couple other things.. Ended up spending $700 something.

Saved a TON of $$$ and researched and did it myself. Heres a teaser. More photos in my build thread, also i made DIY so when you are ready to do it... you can have something to work off of.

equalme · 04-27-2014, 09:13 PM

Were you able to get the gap figured out? If you look at the pictures aerojacket posted up for his kit there are gaps in the same area as well.

Danny370 · 05-02-2014, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by equalme

Were you able to get the gap figured out? If you look at the pictures aerojacket posted up for his kit there are gaps in the same area as well.

Where can I see those photos ?

wheee! · 05-02-2014, 08:23 AM

It seems every FRP product requires a little massaging.
Here's mine at the shop this week. Looks a lot worse than it is! But these are really just minor issues. Mostly dealing with fitment at the fenders and quarter panels.

And finally, primed and ready for finishing.

Sent from Canadia

NickTurnon · 05-02-2014, 08:06 PM

What hood did you go with? Also, why did you decide to go with those wheels?

Nice work! Looks a lot like mine, except I didn't sand and bondo as much as you

wheee! · 05-02-2014, 09:38 PM

The hood is a jpr triple vented model from extreme dimensions.

The wheels are just my winter storage tires lol

03-27-2014, 03:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Factory bumpers are urethane. No fitment issues because it is so pliable and soft. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

03-28-2014, 02:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	I think we would all love 100% fitment out of the box, but at what price? I don't mind the few extra bucks in body work versus 1000's more for an almost perfect fit. Now if they came painted and fit perfect..... That's another story! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	True. But that's when you send the kit back if it fits that bad... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

03-29-2014, 02:23 PM	#24 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Mine too... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

04-27-2014, 09:13 PM	#26 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	Were you able to get the gap figured out? If you look at the pictures aerojacket posted up for his kit there are gaps in the same area as well. __________________ ---Get your door handles painted---

03-28-2014, 01:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
Realale Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 515 Drives: 2012 PW 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	I have the Shine rear and fitment is 99% perfect. I've been to Aero Jacket's install shop to get my fenders installed and there kits seem to have more issues.

05-02-2014, 08:23 AM	#28 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	It seems every FRP product requires a little massaging. Here's mine at the shop this week. Looks a lot worse than it is! But these are really just minor issues. Mostly dealing with fitment at the fenders and quarter panels. And finally, primed and ready for finishing. Sent from Canadia NickTurnon likes this. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

05-02-2014, 08:06 PM	#29 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	What hood did you go with? Also, why did you decide to go with those wheels? Nice work! Looks a lot like mine, except I didn't sand and bondo as much as you __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

05-02-2014, 09:38 PM	#30 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	The hood is a jpr triple vented model from extreme dimensions. The wheels are just my winter storage tires lol __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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