Nismo shaved front Nissan Emblem

dalparadise · 01-23-2010, 01:54 PM

You've done nice work, but I think I prefer the hamburger on. I'm wondering what a smoked chrome hamburger might look like on PG.

Modshack · 01-23-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Equinox

the emblem is recessed, so when you remove it there are two holes, and a big dish recess. So I used urethane flexible filler to smooth in the hole, then did final smoothign with a little bondo and filler primer. Had to repaint the whole bumper when I was done. Kinda looks more like a catfish nurse shark of a car, it's hilarious.

Hopefully it won't crack and look like crap down the road. My High end Body shop was unwilling to do this for me when I had my front and rear bumpers replaced. Good luck, and report back in a year!....

theDreamer · 01-23-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Equinox

That's why I share

And I am glad you did.

Though the one thing is, the Nismo front is longer than the coupe nose so it might be different.

Togo · 01-23-2010, 03:02 PM

I love the look without the Nissan Burger! Great job and thanks for posting it

vipor · 01-23-2010, 03:24 PM

love it. i'll add it to the list for down the line when i respray the gravel catcher that most call a front bumper.

G Fo12ce · 01-23-2010, 04:10 PM

Looks good!

Hey I may be taking my front bumper off soon. I noticed there are some rivets in the fender/wheel arch on the bumper cover, are those holding on to the fender liner!? Do the liners have to come off with the NISMO bumper on removal?

Trips · 01-23-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

Looks good!

Hey I may be taking my front bumper off soon. I noticed there are some rivets in the fender/wheel arch on the bumper cover, are those holding on to the fender liner!? Do the liners have to come off with the NISMO bumper on removal?

I think you need to remove the rivets to pull the cover back to get to the screws that hold the bumper, if I remember correctly....

vipor · 01-23-2010, 04:16 PM

rivets? not sure what you're talking about?

the nismo bumper removes exactly the same way as the factory bumper. the splash guard has some extra snaps because it's bigger, but it doesn't need to be removed for the bumper to come off.

Equinox · 01-24-2010, 10:04 AM

plastic rivets yes

G Fo12ce · 01-24-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

rivets? not sure what you're talking about?

the nismo bumper removes exactly the same way as the factory bumper. the splash guard has some extra snaps because it's bigger, but it doesn't need to be removed for the bumper to come off.

Vipor, look in front of your front tire at the painted part of your bumper that wraps around into the wheel arch. There are (I think) 3 black rivets there.

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plastic rivets yes

So just to confirm (and sorry to get OT) you don't have to drill them out to detach a fender liner to get the bumper cover off right?

theDreamer · 01-24-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

Vipor, look in front of your front tire at the painted part of your bumper that wraps around into the wheel arch. There are (I think) 3 black rivets there.

So just to confirm (and sorry to get OT) you don't have to drill them out to detach a fender liner to get the bumper cover off right?

Nope, to take the front bumper off you just had to get those pop pins out, a few dozen screws.

j.arnaldo · 01-24-2010, 01:01 PM

Maybe the "hamburger", but not the Nismo emblem, dude!

vipor · 01-24-2010, 01:47 PM

in the fender well you have to remove 1 clip, then pull back the black plastic. behind that there's a single 10mm bolt attaching the bumper to the fender. no rivets

Equinox · 01-24-2010, 10:36 PM

here's the back of the car, so far I've only gotten rid of the 370z emblem.

roplusbee · 01-24-2010, 10:55 PM

I am looking to shave all of the lettering and contemplated shaving the NISSAN logos also. The front looks good, but I am not sure whether I like the front without it. It looks nice, but like something is missing. Dilemmas................

01-23-2010, 01:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	You've done nice work, but I think I prefer the hamburger on. I'm wondering what a smoked chrome hamburger might look like on PG. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

01-23-2010, 03:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	I love the look without the Nissan Burger! Great job and thanks for posting it __________________ This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan. Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

01-23-2010, 03:24 PM	#20 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	love it. i'll add it to the list for down the line when i respray the gravel catcher that most call a front bumper. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-23-2010, 04:10 PM	#21 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	Looks good! Hey I may be taking my front bumper off soon. I noticed there are some rivets in the fender/wheel arch on the bumper cover, are those holding on to the fender liner!? Do the liners have to come off with the NISMO bumper on removal? __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

01-23-2010, 04:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	rivets? not sure what you're talking about? the nismo bumper removes exactly the same way as the factory bumper. the splash guard has some extra snaps because it's bigger, but it doesn't need to be removed for the bumper to come off. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-24-2010, 10:04 AM	#24 (permalink)
Equinox Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 685 Drives: 06 Porsche Carrera S Rep Power: 18	plastic rivets yes __________________ Check out my Albums '13 Subaru WRX STi \| '06 Porsche 911 Carrera S (SOLD) \| '96 Mazda RX-7 6.0L V8 RHD (SOLD) \| '09 Nissan Nismo #0058 (SOLD)

01-24-2010, 01:01 PM	#27 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Maybe the "hamburger", but not the Nismo emblem, dude!

01-24-2010, 01:47 PM	#28 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	in the fender well you have to remove 1 clip, then pull back the black plastic. behind that there's a single 10mm bolt attaching the bumper to the fender. no rivets __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-24-2010, 10:36 PM	#29 (permalink)
Equinox Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 685 Drives: 06 Porsche Carrera S Rep Power: 18	here's the back of the car, so far I've only gotten rid of the 370z emblem. __________________ Check out my Albums '13 Subaru WRX STi \| '06 Porsche 911 Carrera S (SOLD) \| '96 Mazda RX-7 6.0L V8 RHD (SOLD) \| '09 Nissan Nismo #0058 (SOLD)

01-24-2010, 10:55 PM	#30 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	I am looking to shave all of the lettering and contemplated shaving the NISSAN logos also. The front looks good, but I am not sure whether I like the front without it. It looks nice, but like something is missing. Dilemmas................ __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

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