2015 Nismo Bumper on 2009 Sport possible?

too tall · 04-20-2016, 01:58 PM

Here's the rear as it comes from Nissan.

Point to note. It does NOT come with the towing cover. You'll need to order separately.

Was going to post today anyway but I picked this up from the shop today.

OptionZero · 04-20-2016, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Probably. Check out a shop that does that kind of thing. I am sure they can find a vinyl close enough. Do you have the red inserts in the front? If so, just match to them.

I agree - in the back, its so thin that you won't be able to tell if the nearest match isn't perfect. Get a good wrapping place and you should be good.

too tall · 04-21-2016, 11:38 AM

It's on!

I'm really happy with it, transforms the car!

In my opinion you do not require any thing that is not already on the car to install this - just the bumper and the tow cover.

Had a set of mirror covers painted too.

I know it wont be t everyone's taste and not all will agree but I've put the NISMO badges on, I imported them from america a while ago and while I've debated whether to put them on for a while, I decided to go with. I think it finishes the rear nicely and I don't have to worry about filling a hole in the front bumper.

Excuse the crap pictures, I was in a rush to get everything done and get to work.

Last job to do is add some black to the rear of the skirts where it should have been masked off.

too tall · 04-21-2016, 11:40 AM

I was asked a few days back what is needed for the rear conversion. In my opinion - just the bumper and the tow cover. Everything else can be taken from your old bumper.

There is a small gap between the bottom of the bumper and the non Nismo arch liners but Its very small and personally I wont be adding the arch liners.

cooltoy · 04-21-2016, 12:14 PM

I think you need a pre 2015 Nismo wing to make it perfect.

too tall · 04-21-2016, 12:20 PM

I've been thinking about the wing. Possibly a carbon duckbill of early Nismo. I dont want to imitate 2015 exactly, just body styling wise to me it is exactly what I want.

One of the main other reasons is fitment. I'd like to be able to return the car to stock if i chose to sell the parts off. So any spoiler has to use the OEM location points.

cooltoy · 04-21-2016, 12:59 PM

Pre 2015 OEM NISMO uses sport spoiler holes.

axmea? · 04-21-2016, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too tall

I've been thinking about the wing. Possibly a carbon duckbill of early Nismo. I dont want to imitate 2015 exactly, just body styling wise to me it is exactly what I want.

One of the main other reasons is fitment. I'd like to be able to return the car to stock if i chose to sell the parts off. So any spoiler has to use the OEM location points.

There will be a gazillion holes and the duckbill will not cover/use all of these holes. Work will be required to plug what you will not use if you decide to go with the DB spoiler.

Here's how mine came out. Done.

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Finished Product by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

too tall · 04-21-2016, 02:19 PM

I had been having browse of your build thread earlier.

You got any plans to fit any DRL into the bumper?

LMBmikeZ · 04-21-2016, 02:56 PM

Here's a few of mine with the older Nismo wing (not OEM but a seibon CF replica)

too tall · 04-21-2016, 03:20 PM

That looks sexual. I'd like a half carbon version of that

cooltoy · 04-21-2016, 03:38 PM

What do you mean by half carbon version?

too tall · 04-21-2016, 03:39 PM

The blade in carbon, the support painted white.

cooltoy · 04-21-2016, 03:42 PM

That's no problem, just leave the top CF, paint the rest.

I am not sure about the holes on the Seibon, I think they also use OEM, but maybe LMBmike can confirm.

///maestro · 04-21-2016, 03:52 PM

That does look great.

Have any of you swapped in a pre-2015 nismo rear bumper on a pre-2011 non-nismo ?

04-20-2016, 01:58 PM	#871 (permalink)
too tall Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z GT Edition Rep Power: 9	Here's the rear as it comes from Nissan. Point to note. It does NOT come with the towing cover. You'll need to order separately. Was going to post today anyway but I picked this up from the shop today. LMBmikeZ, axmea? and Silly Rabbit like this.

04-21-2016, 11:38 AM	#873 (permalink)
too tall Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z GT Edition Rep Power: 9	It's on! I'm really happy with it, transforms the car! In my opinion you do not require any thing that is not already on the car to install this - just the bumper and the tow cover. Had a set of mirror covers painted too. I know it wont be t everyone's taste and not all will agree but I've put the NISMO badges on, I imported them from america a while ago and while I've debated whether to put them on for a while, I decided to go with. I think it finishes the rear nicely and I don't have to worry about filling a hole in the front bumper. Excuse the crap pictures, I was in a rush to get everything done and get to work. Last job to do is add some black to the rear of the skirts where it should have been masked off. axmea?, cooltoy, aljos and 2 others like this.

04-21-2016, 12:14 PM	#875 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,966 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	I think you need a pre 2015 Nismo wing to make it perfect. LMBmikeZ and Hotrodz like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

04-21-2016, 12:59 PM	#877 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,966 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Pre 2015 OEM NISMO uses sport spoiler holes. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

04-21-2016, 02:56 PM	#880 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	Here's a few of mine with the older Nismo wing (not OEM but a seibon CF replica) axmea?, cooltoy, Hotrodz and 2 others like this. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

04-21-2016, 11:40 AM	#874 (permalink)
too tall Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z GT Edition Rep Power: 9	I was asked a few days back what is needed for the rear conversion. In my opinion - just the bumper and the tow cover. Everything else can be taken from your old bumper. There is a small gap between the bottom of the bumper and the non Nismo arch liners but Its very small and personally I wont be adding the arch liners.

04-21-2016, 12:20 PM	#876 (permalink)
too tall Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z GT Edition Rep Power: 9	I've been thinking about the wing. Possibly a carbon duckbill of early Nismo. I dont want to imitate 2015 exactly, just body styling wise to me it is exactly what I want. One of the main other reasons is fitment. I'd like to be able to return the car to stock if i chose to sell the parts off. So any spoiler has to use the OEM location points.

04-21-2016, 02:19 PM	#879 (permalink)
too tall Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z GT Edition Rep Power: 9	I had been having browse of your build thread earlier. You got any plans to fit any DRL into the bumper?

04-21-2016, 03:20 PM	#881 (permalink)
too tall Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z GT Edition Rep Power: 9	That looks sexual. I'd like a half carbon version of that LMBmikeZ likes this.

04-21-2016, 03:38 PM	#882 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,966 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	What do you mean by half carbon version? __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

04-21-2016, 03:39 PM	#883 (permalink)
too tall Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z GT Edition Rep Power: 9	The blade in carbon, the support painted white. imjello likes this.

04-21-2016, 03:42 PM	#884 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,966 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	That's no problem, just leave the top CF, paint the rest. I am not sure about the holes on the Seibon, I think they also use OEM, but maybe LMBmike can confirm. LMBmikeZ likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

04-21-2016, 03:52 PM	#885 (permalink)
///maestro Track Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 530 Drives: 11' 370z\|09' BMW M3 Rep Power: 11	That does look great. Have any of you swapped in a pre-2015 nismo rear bumper on a pre-2011 non-nismo ? __________________ Gallo24 swapped 370z Instagram: @z34_motorsport

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