VIN number on front bumper??

resdm50 · 03-25-2010, 12:56 AM

Hey guys, my current stock bumper has a few nicks and scratches in it so I was thinking about swapping for a new one. My question is, why is the VIN number for the car on the top of the bumper? I was going to buy a bumper from someone else on the board, but I'm not sure I want a random VIN on my new bumper. Can it be swapped off for mine/has anyone else dealt with this?

Thanks

rsximus · 03-25-2010, 01:57 AM

If you notice you have a VIN sticker on every panel of your car. The idea is to be an theft deterrent, plus it's good to have for potential buyers when you sell your car. When I go look at used cars, that's the first thing I look for is all matching vins on all panels, you'll know the car has never been in an accident that warrants a replacement of that panel.

I wouldn't trade if I were you, it's good to have all matching vin numbers on all your body panels.

resdm50 · 03-25-2010, 10:58 AM

I guess I can understand the theft deterrent side of it, but it basically prevents you from legitimately replacing your bumper seamlessly as well. I'm surprised I haven't seen more posts about this since so many members have swapped/replaced bumpers.

Modshack · 03-25-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by resdm50

I guess I can understand the theft deterrent side of it, but it basically prevents you from legitimately replacing your bumper seamlessly as well. I'm surprised I haven't seen more posts about this since so many members have swapped/replaced bumpers.

Not necessarily a problem... My Body shop(who is very good) transferred the VIN stickers and you'd never know parts were changed out...

resdm50 · 03-26-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Not necessarily a problem... My Body shop(who is very good) transferred the VIN stickers and you'd never know parts were changed out...

Hmm, I'm guessing they just glued it on to the new bumper then? I'm wondering if I could just order a new vin sticker from nissan? Assuming I provide proof of ownership.

elmz · 03-26-2010, 01:30 PM

This was one of the first things I noticed when I first got it. My 05 350 was not like this, it was only on the driver side door jam. It will make it easier to spot if the vehicle has been in an accident of some kind. My 05 was sold as a clean title to the dealer because the Carfax was clean, but it really wasn't.

blinkme323 · 03-26-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by elmz

This was one of the first things I noticed when I first got it. My 05 350 was not like this, it was only on the driver side door jam. It will make it easier to spot if the vehicle has been in an accident of some kind. My 05 was sold as a clean title to the dealer because the Carfax was clean, but it really wasn't.

I'm not sure I even understand it as
a theft deterrent, I mean how many people are
going to have the stock bumper stolen? (the nismo I can see).

Maybe talk to your dealership, they might be able to order it.

FuszNissan · 03-26-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Not necessarily a problem... My Body shop(who is very good) transferred the VIN stickers and you'd never know parts were changed out...

That's why we have paint meters.

resdm50 · 03-27-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkme323

I'm not sure I even understand it as
a theft deterrent, I mean how many people are
going to have the stock bumper stolen? (the nismo I can see).

Maybe talk to your dealership, they might be able to order it.

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. I don't see why I couldn't order one, provided I supply proof of ownership.

Z-WHIZ · 03-27-2010, 01:05 PM

Maybe I'm wrong, but when you order a new bumper from the factory you have to supply your VIN, so I'm assuming that a new bumper would come with the sticker. Again, I may be wrong, but it would make sense.

OtaconZ · 03-27-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

Maybe I'm wrong, but when you order a new bumper from the factory you have to supply your VIN, so I'm assuming that a new bumper would come with the sticker. Again, I may be wrong, but it would make sense.

I doubt you could order another one, but who knows.

I think the easiest fix would be removing it with a heat gun and re-applying it to the new bumper. Should be fairly easy for a skilled hand.

resdm50 · 03-28-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OtaconZ

I doubt you could order another one, but who knows.

I think the easiest fix would be removing it with a heat gun and re-applying it to the new bumper. Should be fairly easy for a skilled hand.

Heat gun, eh? Now we are talking. My only worry would be that I would ruin the surrounding paint with the heat gun. I guess you just have to keep it on a low heat?

blinkme323 · 03-29-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by resdm50

Heat gun, eh? Now we are talking. My only worry would be that I would ruin the surrounding paint with the heat gun. I guess you just have to keep it on a low heat?

Yeah, that might not be a bad idea. You just need to be careful.

Modshack · 03-29-2010, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

Maybe I'm wrong, but when you order a new bumper from the factory you have to supply your VIN, so I'm assuming that a new bumper would come with the sticker. Again, I may be wrong, but it would make sense.

You are naive.....Anyone can buy body parts..

ZYGOTE · 03-29-2010, 11:31 PM

If the dealer can't order you one, then it sounds like the heat gun might be your best option. It's funny, a ton of people have replaced/swapped their bumpers on here - I wonder if they know/care that they have a different VIN or no VIN at all on the front bumper now, lol.

03-25-2010, 12:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
resdm50 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 80 Drives: 2008 350z Rep Power: 15	VIN number on front bumper?? Hey guys, my current stock bumper has a few nicks and scratches in it so I was thinking about swapping for a new one. My question is, why is the VIN number for the car on the top of the bumper? I was going to buy a bumper from someone else on the board, but I'm not sure I want a random VIN on my new bumper. Can it be swapped off for mine/has anyone else dealt with this? Thanks

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03-25-2010, 01:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
rsximus Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oxnard Posts: 37 Drives: 2007 335i, 2009 370Z Rep Power: 15	If you notice you have a VIN sticker on every panel of your car. The idea is to be an theft deterrent, plus it's good to have for potential buyers when you sell your car. When I go look at used cars, that's the first thing I look for is all matching vins on all panels, you'll know the car has never been in an accident that warrants a replacement of that panel. I wouldn't trade if I were you, it's good to have all matching vin numbers on all your body panels.

03-25-2010, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
resdm50 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 80 Drives: 2008 350z Rep Power: 15	I guess I can understand the theft deterrent side of it, but it basically prevents you from legitimately replacing your bumper seamlessly as well. I'm surprised I haven't seen more posts about this since so many members have swapped/replaced bumpers.

03-26-2010, 01:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	This was one of the first things I noticed when I first got it. My 05 350 was not like this, it was only on the driver side door jam. It will make it easier to spot if the vehicle has been in an accident of some kind. My 05 was sold as a clean title to the dealer because the Carfax was clean, but it really wasn't.

03-27-2010, 01:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Z-WHIZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 115 Drives: 370 Base Rep Power: 16	Maybe I'm wrong, but when you order a new bumper from the factory you have to supply your VIN, so I'm assuming that a new bumper would come with the sticker. Again, I may be wrong, but it would make sense.

03-29-2010, 11:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
ZYGOTE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NE Posts: 80 Drives: 09 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	If the dealer can't order you one, then it sounds like the heat gun might be your best option. It's funny, a ton of people have replaced/swapped their bumpers on here - I wonder if they know/care that they have a different VIN or no VIN at all on the front bumper now, lol.