defective bumper mold?

redrider · 08-02-2010, 09:11 PM

I recently hit a game bird while travelling out-of-state and it broke one of my fangs and went along for the ride in my grill for 200 miles.
I have had an OEM replacement bumper ordered 5 times and each time it arrived it had a very shallow divot or depression about halfway between the passenger headlight and the Nissan badge right at the top lip of the bumper that is 2-3 inches across which causes a warped reflection.
I finally went to a Nissan dealer and found that 3 of 4 new 370z's on the lot had the same divot. Does anyone know if this is a defect in the mold? I'm guessing there may be quite a few Zs out there that were bought with this anomaly.

TreeSemdyZee · 08-02-2010, 09:40 PM

Any pics?

redrider · 08-02-2010, 10:52 PM

divot.jpg

here it is. the lighting wasn't great, but I think you'll get the idea. I'm just wondering how many other people have this and haven't noticed.

Spec Jay · 08-02-2010, 10:53 PM

ive actually noticed that myself, hmmm

Trips · 08-02-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by redrider

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here it is. the lighting wasn't great, but I think you'll get the idea. I'm just wondering how many other people have this and haven't noticed.

Looks like a defect from the factory or damage from transport. Dealer fix definite.

TrackRat · 08-02-2010, 11:33 PM

I have that on my brand new '10. Was just noticing it today while doing my first hand wax.

redrider · 08-03-2010, 12:14 AM

Like I said, this is the fifth bumper with this defect that the Nissan dealership bodyshop has received and so far I have refused to accept it. The body shop marked the first couple that they sent back to see if Nissan was just shipping back the same exact bumper but they aren't.
I am going to the dealership tomorrow and discuss with them and see if I can get some answers from them or Nissan. I will let you know what I find out.

SophiaZ · 08-03-2010, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrackRat

I have that on my brand new '10. Was just noticing it today while doing my first hand wax.

First hand job?!!! Outside?!! Nice LOL

Oscar135 · 08-03-2010, 08:57 AM

I also have this on my 2010. My buddy noticed it the day I brought it home. When I asked my salesman about it, he didn't comment much about it. I've been living with it but if it's a defect, I wonder if Nissan will replace it. This would allow us to get some real paint on the new one

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simota1 · 08-03-2010, 08:59 AM

hmmm... funny ive noticed that ever since i got my z i thought someone sat on my bumper and dented it lol

spitfire9200 · 08-03-2010, 09:08 AM

what about those of us with 09's that have had our bumper for a long time? I guess we're **** out of luck. If we go to a dealer now, they will probably just blame us or do nothing... unless Nissan actually acknowledges the problem.

in for update!

iceman21_23 · 08-03-2010, 12:35 PM

haha i have this too i thought i did it but guess not

kenchan · 08-03-2010, 12:38 PM

mine does not have that dent.

and im very sensitive to dents (PDR tech).

flashburn · 08-03-2010, 12:50 PM

Screw this thread! I'm pretty sure I don't have that dent, but I'm going to be staring at my bumper to make sure if it. If I do, I'm going to be really pissed and obsessed over it. Dammit!

wh1te370z · 08-03-2010, 01:13 PM

this sucks i just washed my car on my lunch break and now im starting to wonder if i have one. Crap mannn. now i have to go look

08-02-2010, 09:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
redrider Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 18 Drives: ..shoots...scores!!! Rep Power: 14	defective bumper mold? I recently hit a game bird while travelling out-of-state and it broke one of my fangs and went along for the ride in my grill for 200 miles. I have had an OEM replacement bumper ordered 5 times and each time it arrived it had a very shallow divot or depression about halfway between the passenger headlight and the Nissan badge right at the top lip of the bumper that is 2-3 inches across which causes a warped reflection. I finally went to a Nissan dealer and found that 3 of 4 new 370z's on the lot had the same divot. Does anyone know if this is a defect in the mold? I'm guessing there may be quite a few Zs out there that were bought with this anomaly.

08-02-2010, 10:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 19	ive actually noticed that myself, hmmm __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

08-02-2010, 11:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
TrackRat Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 86 Drives: '10 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 233	I have that on my brand new '10. Was just noticing it today while doing my first hand wax. __________________ Rob Montgomery '10 370Z Sport 6MT - Pretty much stock... '88 Porsche 911 Turbo - You name it... its got it www.bloodsweatandbrokengears.com

08-03-2010, 08:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Oscar135 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 58 Drives: Black Cherry 370z Rep Power: 15	I also have this on my 2010. My buddy noticed it the day I brought it home. When I asked my salesman about it, he didn't comment much about it. I've been living with it but if it's a defect, I wonder if Nissan will replace it. This would allow us to get some real paint on the new one.

08-03-2010, 08:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	hmmm... funny ive noticed that ever since i got my z i thought someone sat on my bumper and dented it lol __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

08-02-2010, 09:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,883 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Any pics?

08-02-2010, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
redrider Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 18 Drives: ..shoots...scores!!! Rep Power: 14	divot.jpg here it is. the lighting wasn't great, but I think you'll get the idea. I'm just wondering how many other people have this and haven't noticed.

08-03-2010, 12:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
redrider Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 18 Drives: ..shoots...scores!!! Rep Power: 14	Like I said, this is the fifth bumper with this defect that the Nissan dealership bodyshop has received and so far I have refused to accept it. The body shop marked the first couple that they sent back to see if Nissan was just shipping back the same exact bumper but they aren't. I am going to the dealership tomorrow and discuss with them and see if I can get some answers from them or Nissan. I will let you know what I find out.

08-03-2010, 09:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
spitfire9200 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 390 Drives: 13' E92 M3 Rep Power: 15	what about those of us with 09's that have had our bumper for a long time? I guess we're **** out of luck. If we go to a dealer now, they will probably just blame us or do nothing... unless Nissan actually acknowledges the problem. in for update! Last edited by spitfire9200; 08-03-2010 at 09:17 AM.

08-03-2010, 12:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
iceman21_23 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 757 Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z Rep Power: 17	haha i have this too i thought i did it but guess not

08-03-2010, 12:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	mine does not have that dent. and im very sensitive to dents (PDR tech).

08-03-2010, 12:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Screw this thread! I'm pretty sure I don't have that dent, but I'm going to be staring at my bumper to make sure if it. If I do, I'm going to be really pissed and obsessed over it. Dammit! __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

08-03-2010, 01:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
wh1te370z Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York, Long Island Posts: 559 Drives: PW Base Sport 6 Spd Rep Power: 15	this sucks i just washed my car on my lunch break and now im starting to wonder if i have one. Crap mannn. now i have to go look __________________ 1998 BMW 328is... Track Build 2010 White 370z.... sold

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