NISMO Front Fascia Chin Guard

tu_clean · 02-19-2013, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Yeah that part is around $400. The nice thing is you can use sand paper to sand it down and fix any scratch marks. Use fine sandpaper to smooth it out after. Save $.

If you have a rolling curb driveway you can get some Bridjit ramps.

Nice! I have the same ramps. Butttttt I still scrape my front under piece lol

Kendrick777 · 02-19-2013, 05:40 AM

Thanks for all the input guys. Its appreciated. I was just wondering cuz theres a parking lot I pull into that is very steep. I think I could get away with pulling into it at an angle with no scratches. But as far as pulling out of it onto the main road im at a decline. So I was actually thinking of trying to back into the main road when its clear. But with my luck a cop will see me and give me a ticket. haha Those would be the most expensive scratches to avoid!

ACR3 · 08-28-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Realale

The black part under the bumper is removable and a new one is around $80 so I wouldn't worry to much about it. Just my 2c.

I got my 2011 370Z NISMO in May. On the way out to Nellis AFB to train, I hit a piece of tire in the road which required fascia replacement. Now one of the screws that holds in the black trim part underneath the fascia is missing. Can I pick up a few of these at Nissan?

Shutterjock · 08-28-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kendrick777

Does anyone know of anything to help our cars not get so scratched up under the front bumper? Any advice is appreciated.

Stay out of New Orleans (LOL!). The reality is we're driving low-riding sports cars, so I think it's a case of being a bit more careful -- especially when driving city streets and dealing with curbs.

I just replaced my front end chin spoiler (NISMO version) and bumper for $2,200 -- to include pain job. Not over the top expensive, but I could have used the money elsewhere.

It was the result of driving the busted up, high-curb, deep sloping driveways of New Orleans and Chalmette for nearly two years. Since I've since headed out Texas way, I figured it was time to fix 'er up.

I intend to be extra cautious from here on out.

Shutterjock · 08-28-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tu_clean

Nice! I have the same ramps. Butttttt I still scrape my front under piece lol

I always came in on a angle parallel to the bottom of the driveway and then turned up ... you know, riding the street and driveway a bit and then slowly turning up into it. It's a bit tricky, but you can't go straight in.

God-Speed · 08-28-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tu_clean

I wrapped mine in 3m CF and just re-wrap when the new scrapes are visually unacceptable. This way you protect that piece and have extra cf eye candy to look at

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tu_clean, would you mind taking a picture to show us what it looks like up close? Thanks.

NissanGuy23 · 08-28-2013, 04:22 PM

Mines a continuing problem. Any zip tie fixes just rip apart at speed. If i hit higher speeds, my wheel well liner gets pulled back from the wind and rubs on the tire. I have a 4x4" hole in the well liner now and tons of melted plastic all over. Such a mess. Im going to have to get it on a lift and do a alot of work with bolts and do some real heavy duty fix - or, go through insurance and see if they can replace.

Problem is 3 of the bolts cant be used on the edge because of material missing from both the bumper and the bottom plastic portion, so a real fix includes replacing the bumper, under tray and well liner.

02-19-2013, 05:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
Kendrick777 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 24 Drives: 2013 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 15	Thanks for all the input guys. Its appreciated. I was just wondering cuz theres a parking lot I pull into that is very steep. I think I could get away with pulling into it at an angle with no scratches. But as far as pulling out of it onto the main road im at a decline. So I was actually thinking of trying to back into the main road when its clear. But with my luck a cop will see me and give me a ticket. haha Those would be the most expensive scratches to avoid! __________________ 2013 NISMO 370Z/Magma Red

08-28-2013, 04:22 PM	#22 (permalink)
NissanGuy23 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Age: 36 Posts: 752 Drives: 09 370Z NISMO PG 6MT Rep Power: 15	Mines a continuing problem. Any zip tie fixes just rip apart at speed. If i hit higher speeds, my wheel well liner gets pulled back from the wind and rubs on the tire. I have a 4x4" hole in the well liner now and tons of melted plastic all over. Such a mess. Im going to have to get it on a lift and do a alot of work with bolts and do some real heavy duty fix - or, go through insurance and see if they can replace. Problem is 3 of the bolts cant be used on the edge because of material missing from both the bumper and the bottom plastic portion, so a real fix includes replacing the bumper, under tray and well liner. Last edited by NissanGuy23; 08-28-2013 at 04:25 PM.

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