2013 Front Bumper on 2012 + Front Lip Options?
 

Anybody confirm if the 2013 bumpers fit on 2012 and older Z's?... Interested in picking one up or trading someone with a 2013.

Also, has anyone come out with any front lip options for the 2013 front bumpers?

Thanks in advance!

No and no.

The cars are 90% the same. I would say that the 2013 facia will fit the older '09-'12 models with minor difficulty (items like the marker lights will need custom wiring obviously).

I have not been able to pull the part numbers or see a Nissan Parts list yet though.

No one is going to want to trade, I honestly wouldn't bother

But some might sell after buying a kit.

yeah i highly doubt anyone would trade only cause, if they bought a 13 thats what they wanted.

seriously you want those LEDs running vertically up the sides of the front bumper?

:barf: I don't like the new bumper what so ever!

i like them lol....

I got one for sale if you need a 2012

I'm not a fan either. It might grow on me though.

How much does the skin cost? I am interested in trying this on mine as I like the bigger opening and LED lights.

That is like going back to a 350Z...

I would say it is doable just as the Nismo front bumper is able to be fit the Base Z. But as mentioned you would have to do some wiring too.

Saying the new 2013 bumper is going to make your car look like a 350z is pretty over dramatic, don't you think?

I didn't like the new front either until I saw one in person. Looks awesome in my opinion. Trade or buy new, I want to get one and am just curious if anyone has done it yet. Wiring up the DRL's should be simple.

Thanks for all of the input!

Highly doubt it!

:iagree: looks like they are going backwards with that design.

Nope I 100% agree that it looks more like 350z, if you had them side by side the look identical. The 350 has the reflectors where the LEDs are on the new and the open has no fangs on the '13 bumper like the 09-12 bumper which looks much more aggressive IMO then the old (350) and new ('13 Z).

Before I bought my 13, I was looking for a 12 since I really liked the fangs. Now after I got the 13, the bumper grew on me and now stands out. The 13 does still have fangs, however they are all black and smaller than before.

Black out (remove/get rid of somehow) of the fangs and you've got your 13' front minus the tacky led jewelry

I know the '13 has fangs but you have to be right up close to see them and IMO that takes away form the overall look the original 370 had.

Even a blacked out front on 09-12 still looks better/more aggressive then the new one, you can still see all the details on the bumper even blacked out

I have the '13 and the LED side markers is pretty cool at night time.
I just wish i can figure out on how to keep the headlights and the LED lights on at the sametime.

its funny how people admire the fangs so much so that many people black them out or carbon cover them lol

i like both my 12 and the 13's

i wouldnt mind a 13 front end.

Blacking them out or CF over them doesn't take them away, just changes the look. Not like guys are cutting them out :ugh2:

With the fangs blacked out, they look non existsant from a distance. I do however really like the fangs, but the 13 is a nice look also.

*Thread revival*

Will the evo-r front lip fit on the 2013 front?

Not without some modification, cutting molding etc.

The new 15's will be here before you'll know it~~ Don't get your panties all wet over the new front end of the 13's, its just a old face lift!!! LOL

Yeah, but I'll be happy with a subtle lip.

I think people don't like the new bumper for the same reason that when the 370 first came out. Everybody used to say the 350 is way better and looks much nicer, IMO they say this because 1 they had a 350 and couldn't afford a 370 2 could only afford a used 350 and 3 they just bought a 350 right before the 370 came out and where jealous and disappointed that they didn't have the newest model.

Going back to OP question yeah I don't think people would trade but like cooltoy said once they buy a body they will probably put their kit for sale

^^ I got both and I only bought a Veilside V1 for the 350Z. Some people just want a subtle lip, you know?

I definitely understand what you're saying. I think some of us are legitimately not jealous of the new bumper though. It would be easy for someone to swap from an 09-12 bumper to a '13 bumper or vice versa if they decided it was worth the price. It wouldn't be too hard to do the swap

Yes the 2013 bumper will fit on older models. I have an 09 and i put the new bumper on. It's really expensive. Each Led is over $600. I get 30% percent off at nissan, so it wasn't too bad. The only modding necessary was the the washer fluid tank. The passenger side LED hits the tank. I had my guys melt the tank down and mold it to the Back of the LED.

Good information, thanks.

So appart fron Jenz that is making one, who is supplying center bumper lower black insert for the 13+ Zees? No one. I rest my case. I really dont want to plasti dip it, would prefer a black plastic cover for the lower center.

Vinyl?

PM bluebatmobile he might have one. If not then buy a piece of vinyl online then DIY.

Are you talking about the vinyl film? I have some and it is very hard to put on. Also, I have a clear bra on my bumper so if I mess up the vinyl and reattempt it will probably remove the clear bra also. So a little hesitant with this approach, thanks for the suggestion though.

I have the opportunity to purchase a 2014 front bumper for my 2010. He is asking 250 for the bumper cover and and 350 for the LED's. I had no idea the LED's cost so much new from the dealer. I might try and get both off the guy for $500. I like the side lights on them it updates the look of the front.

It makes the 370z look more like a 350z. This is coming from a fella (me) that owns a 14 Z.

Another option.

Google Translate

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I now offer the lip Overlay for fangless bumpers :). Email me to order!

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What is it...or where can you buy it

Ok didn't see your link...anywhere stateside?