40th 370z front bumper

bigZ · 06-22-2011, 12:19 PM

Returning home from Dallas I had a large piece of road debris smash my front bumper which chewed it up, popped my wiper flood reservoir and fender liner. It was actually shot at me by the truck in front.

I had the work estimated at about $1000 which included a new front bumper vs. a sleeve etc. Sleeve WTF??

Questions:
Do you know of a web site that sells OEM front bumpers?
Is it worth buying an after market front bumper vs. the OEM? Any recommendations would be great!
Does the OEM bumper come with holes drilled out already for the Nissan emblem? I want to delete it!

Thanks,

Dave

djpathfinder · 06-22-2011, 12:34 PM

Great time to consider an aftermarket front fascia, if you were looking before otherwise have them order an OEM bumper from one of the dealerships.

tjlazer · 06-22-2011, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigZ

Questions:
Do you know of a web site that sells OEM front bumpers?
Is it worth buying an after market front bumper vs. the OEM? Any recommendations would be great!
Does the OEM bumper come with holes drilled out already for the Nissan emblem? I want to delete it!

1. Lots of web sites, do a google search. You can also order the Nissan and Nismo from your dealer.
2. Depends on if you want to upgrade or not. Some like the OEM/Nismo look, others like the aftermarket/ricer look. Just stay away from fiberglass/cheap/ebay bumpers. Stillen is a popular alternative.
3. No it does not, but your bodyshop can "shave" it.

bigZ · 06-22-2011, 01:34 PM

If I purchased a Nismo front Bumper do I need anything else to make the bumper work?

kenchan · 06-22-2011, 01:56 PM

yes, nismo bumper requires quite a bit of work to fit.

try Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com for your nissan bits.

djpathfinder · 06-22-2011, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yes, nismo bumper requires quite a bit of work to fit.

try Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com for your nissan bits.

Really? I thought that cosmetically only the front and rear bumpers were different.

kenchan · 06-22-2011, 02:56 PM

no i read that you have to do quite a bit of parts changing especially the front to fit the nismo bumper.

and the side pieces are different too on the stock nismo vs base. (not talking about the s-tune).

TreeSemdyZee · 06-22-2011, 05:49 PM

If you are buying an ACTUAL OEM bumper, then yes, it will be just like the one that got smashed. If you're buying a replica, then there will be a lot of fitting.

bigZ · 06-23-2011, 07:27 AM

Thanks for all the input. I also noticed that shaving the Nissan emblems off is a big deal. I’m going to pass on the mod even though it is really cool.

DIGItonium · 06-23-2011, 07:54 AM

Check the classifieds. At least a couple of owners put up their 40th Anniv. bumpers for sale several weeks ago.

bigZ · 06-23-2011, 09:24 AM

Does anyone know what goes into adding a Nismo bumper? besides the bumper?

tjlazer · 06-23-2011, 10:40 AM

Here is what you need for a front Nismo bumper conversion.

• Front bumper - FBM23-1A47H ($578.61)
• Front bumper diffuser - F2026-1A47A ($346.01)
• Wheel well protectors - F20641A30A, F20641A30B, F20641A30C, F20641A30D ($97.24 EA)
• (Two) Bracket-Front F20421A30A (62675) ($83.47 EA)
• (six) Rivets U0RVT1A007 (62010R) ($1 EA)

The rest of the parts you can use from your original bumper hardware

Optional: You can mod/hack your original ones to fit or get the real ones

• F3845-1A30A (Front inner wheel well liner for one side) ($54.13)
• F3844-1A30A (Other side) ($54.13)
• G5892-1A30A (Under Engine Cover) ($964.91)

emartinez · 06-23-2011, 11:44 AM

i would stick to OEM it would be cheaper than doing a full conversion, that an it wouldn't look the same without the rest of the body to go with it

bigZ · 06-24-2011, 09:16 AM

I agree with you.

tjlazer · 06-24-2011, 10:14 AM

Actually does not look too bad at all with just the front bumper.

06-22-2011, 12:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 76 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 14	40th 370z front bumper Returning home from Dallas I had a large piece of road debris smash my front bumper which chewed it up, popped my wiper flood reservoir and fender liner. It was actually shot at me by the truck in front. I had the work estimated at about $1000 which included a new front bumper vs. a sleeve etc. Sleeve WTF?? Questions: Do you know of a web site that sells OEM front bumpers? Is it worth buying an after market front bumper vs. the OEM? Any recommendations would be great! Does the OEM bumper come with holes drilled out already for the Nissan emblem? I want to delete it! Thanks, Dave

06-22-2011, 12:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Great time to consider an aftermarket front fascia, if you were looking before otherwise have them order an OEM bumper from one of the dealerships. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

06-23-2011, 07:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Check the classifieds. At least a couple of owners put up their 40th Anniv. bumpers for sale several weeks ago. __________________

06-23-2011, 10:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Here is what you need for a front Nismo bumper conversion. • Front bumper - FBM23-1A47H ($578.61) • Front bumper diffuser - F2026-1A47A ($346.01) • Wheel well protectors - F20641A30A, F20641A30B, F20641A30C, F20641A30D ($97.24 EA) • (Two) Bracket-Front F20421A30A (62675) ($83.47 EA) • (six) Rivets U0RVT1A007 (62010R) ($1 EA) The rest of the parts you can use from your original bumper hardware Optional: You can mod/hack your original ones to fit or get the real ones • F3845-1A30A (Front inner wheel well liner for one side) ($54.13) • F3844-1A30A (Other side) ($54.13) • G5892-1A30A (Under Engine Cover) ($964.91) __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 06-23-2011 at 11:26 AM.

06-24-2011, 10:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Actually does not look too bad at all with just the front bumper. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

06-22-2011, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 76 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 14	If I purchased a Nismo front Bumper do I need anything else to make the bumper work?

06-22-2011, 01:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yes, nismo bumper requires quite a bit of work to fit. try Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com for your nissan bits.

06-22-2011, 02:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	no i read that you have to do quite a bit of parts changing especially the front to fit the nismo bumper. and the side pieces are different too on the stock nismo vs base. (not talking about the s-tune).

06-22-2011, 05:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	If you are buying an ACTUAL OEM bumper, then yes, it will be just like the one that got smashed. If you're buying a replica, then there will be a lot of fitting.

06-23-2011, 07:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
bigZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 76 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 14	Thanks for all the input. I also noticed that shaving the Nissan emblems off is a big deal. I’m going to pass on the mod even though it is really cool.

06-23-2011, 09:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
bigZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 76 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 14	Does anyone know what goes into adding a Nismo bumper? besides the bumper?

06-23-2011, 11:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
emartinez Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: floresville Posts: 4 Drives: 2010, 370Z, grey Rep Power: 13	i would stick to OEM it would be cheaper than doing a full conversion, that an it wouldn't look the same without the rest of the body to go with it

06-24-2011, 09:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
bigZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 76 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 14	I agree with you.

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