Modifying stock bumper
 

So I wondering if it is possible to modify the front bumper in this way or if it would even be a good idea. Basically to make it more functional by allowing more air in without having to buy a whole new bumper. Just the way that you can cut out the holes at the top for the intakes, maybe someone here can make the same thing that can fit on the sides?
1. The first pic the the carbon fiber part that fits over the intake holes, just the same way it can fit over the other holes.
2. Second pic is the type of holes that I'm talking about that can be on the sides.
This would be much cheaper than buying a whole new bumper and maybe help with engine cooling.So, good idea or just a waste of money?

it could work, buy a cheap used bumper of ebay, and do some cutting. if it comes out decent paint it and you have a one of a kind bumper with OEM fitment. if not..you wasted $150.

could be a fun project.

I would but I have no skill with that. I was thinking maybe one of the sponsors here would try that and sell it as a mod to us where we just cut the holes out and mount the carbon fiber piece our selves

i would suggest leaving the mods to the people that had experience with it. you cant just leave the bumper on and cut holes into it, it might cost you more to replace it of you made a mistake.

i came across these pics awhile back and thought of them when reading your post. they're of a z in japan. hope they help :)

http://www.the370z.com/members/must-...259cd549b7.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/must-...8ae6581cfc.jpg

i dont think those are something you can just cut holes + install. Maybe the intake vents but not the side vents.

that's kinda cool!

ewwww

1st of all those cf intakes cost more than a brand new bumper. Secondly your better off buying a aftermarket bumper. We are coming out with a few body kits this year with 100% oem fitment. Thirdly that bumper posted has well over $1k invested into it! We are working to improve airflow and cooling capability.

Mike

that car has A LOT of money invested into.

OMG...*rolls up newpaper and hits owner over the head* "NO!.....what were you thinking....NO!"

with all the sh*t he did to that car he cant get some nice custom lights, nice quality rims, or a tasteful front bumper....wtf!?I dont even see an intercooler...why does he have all those stupid vents up front...This car makes me so angry for some reason!

he does have custom lights, nice rims, and the bumper is subjective.

also, we dont know what he has under the hood. he could have the stillen g3's which is why the varis ducts are there, and the side ducts could lead to the brakes... so ya never know.

I plan on adding those Intake vents to my Z. But I need to find a body shop I trust enough to cut my bumper.

you stop making less angry at this car ya hear!

ill do it. just drop your car off by my place.

haha ok ok, hate the car!

I'm already working on it, but you can reference my thread:
http://www.the370z.com/1212653-post6.html

All I did so far was enlarge the fang opening by cutting out the remaining plastic. I also thought about cutting out a vent in the license plate area (similar to GT-R bumper mod or Evo X), but there's nothing good out.

you should see the interior...overkill.:shakes head:

Just admit you wanna drive a Z with a 6spd :stirthepot::stirthepot:

I'm very interested in a modded bumper, but I don't want to stray too far away from the stock NISMO setup.....

oh man! Im in a good mood and thiat car still pisses me off lol. I dont think I want to see the interior

Our new jgtc bumper is based off the nismo ;)

bullitt we need some teasersssss

Still working on our prototype ;)

when can i expect that "race diffuser"

With everything else lol we have about 5 projects going on and we need to finish them like asap before going on to the rest of our projects... It takes a lot of work!!!

Talk to Wally at performance autobody....

I am pretty sure he would be able to do anything you would want to do... But what are you trying to do ? PM me

http://www.the370z.com/members/must-...259cd549b7.jpg

yo what kind of lights is that? or did someone just do an amazing job at painting the front? they look like a different projectors