nismo got popped in the back today

bbermann · 08-06-2017, 06:33 PM

Yup, today waiting at a red light the Z was rear-ended. Not a huge deal, but a pretty good pop on my previously unmarked toy.

There is a dent and some scrapes and ripples where the Mercedes SUV's front right hit my back left.

Its not gonna buff out and I will be getting this fixed. I don't really have experience with this and will of course, be getting body shop estimates but thought my favorite car forum might have some helpful input.

Do they fix these bumpers/bumper covers or just replace them?

Would you consider getting the newer style bumper or stay with the '09-14?

Looking forward to your input...

socce · 08-06-2017, 10:18 PM

Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately I don't have much experience in this area either but I hope you get it cleaned up soon.

By the way, which carbon fiber license plate do you have? A link would be appreciated.

Thanks

God-Speed · 08-06-2017, 10:57 PM

bbermann, Sorry to hear that the car got hit, but first and foremost you are ok. Stick with the same year bumper. Don't go with one of the 15+ ones. Keep it original.

bbermann · 08-08-2017, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socce

Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately I don't have much experience in this area either but I hope you get it cleaned up soon.

By the way, which carbon fiber license plate do you have? A link would be appreciated.

Thanks

The license plate frame was an ebay buy a couple years ago. It has held up well!

I tried to find it but there are too many to be sure. If you are OK with ebay, I would suggest searching "real carbon fiber license plate frame". As I recall I paid about $20 but now 15 seems to be the going rate.

bbermann · 08-08-2017, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by God-Speed

bbermann, Sorry to hear that the car got hit, but first and foremost you are ok. Stick with the same year bumper. Don't go with one of the 15+ ones. Keep it original.

Appreciate the God-Speed input! Got to a shop today and estimate is for repair of existing which sounds logical. If they get into it and decide replacement is appropriate, I'll keep it original.

Thanks

socce · 08-08-2017, 07:50 PM

Thanks. I've been trying to find a solid one, I'll give the $15 one a shot as reviews look good. Passing on the $45 one from zstore or $25 amazon ones lol.

street2soul · 08-14-2017, 05:27 PM

OP, this feels like a deja-vu. I had the exact same incident 3-4 years ago. We have the exact same car and I was also at a red light, and got popped from behind, and my damage looked like yours. That damage will be fixed, bondo will be used to a degree to fill the curve that won't come out all the way. Doing this correctly, it'll be in the ballpark of around 800-1000 dollars. let me know if you have any questions.

1badz34 · 08-14-2017, 09:52 PM

get a brand new bumper and make the person who hit you pay for it

370deep · 08-15-2017, 08:26 PM

Ohh man, sorry to hear about your car. 14 Nismo is unique keep it original.

Quicksilvers · 08-16-2017, 07:03 AM

I am sorry to hear you got into a accident atleast you are ok. A good body shop can fix that and you will never be able to tell it was ever hit good luck.

08-06-2017, 10:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,365 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684377	bbermann, Sorry to hear that the car got hit, but first and foremost you are ok. Stick with the same year bumper. Don't go with one of the 15+ ones. Keep it original. BOLIO 671, bbermann and wideglideleon like this.

08-14-2017, 09:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
1badz34 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: sioux falls, SD Posts: 10 Drives: 14 370z nismo red Rep Power: 8	get a brand new bumper and make the person who hit you pay for it Zbrah, babyzilla, Bugkillah and 1 others like this.

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08-06-2017, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
socce Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 241 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 9	Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately I don't have much experience in this area either but I hope you get it cleaned up soon. By the way, which carbon fiber license plate do you have? A link would be appreciated. Thanks

08-08-2017, 07:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
socce Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 241 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 9	Thanks. I've been trying to find a solid one, I'll give the $15 one a shot as reviews look good. Passing on the $45 one from zstore or $25 amazon ones lol.

08-14-2017, 05:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
street2soul Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 284 Drives: 13 Nismo Rep Power: 3370	OP, this feels like a deja-vu. I had the exact same incident 3-4 years ago. We have the exact same car and I was also at a red light, and got popped from behind, and my damage looked like yours. That damage will be fixed, bondo will be used to a degree to fill the curve that won't come out all the way. Doing this correctly, it'll be in the ballpark of around 800-1000 dollars. let me know if you have any questions.

08-15-2017, 08:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
370deep Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 130 Drives: 2015 370z M/T Rep Power: 10	Ohh man, sorry to hear about your car. 14 Nismo is unique keep it original.

08-16-2017, 07:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	I am sorry to hear you got into a accident atleast you are ok. A good body shop can fix that and you will never be able to tell it was ever hit good luck.