Drilled Holes in Front Bumper ('13 Nismo Z)

VAUROS · 01-10-2013, 02:38 PM

My dealer went to get the Nismo Z that I want, and it's on the way to the dealer, but they forgot to ensure they got one without pre-drilled holes in the front bumper. So, I'm left with two options at this point. I can go see the car and take off the front plate to see what it looks like. Or, I can reject the car and make them go get me another one. Does the Nismo have two holes or four holes in the front bumper? If it's only two, how bad would it look with two bumper plugs?

speedfreek · 01-10-2013, 02:40 PM

Like crap. If I am not running front plates then there better not be any holes or plugs on the front bumper. Make them find you one that doesn't have the holes already drilled unless you just can't wait.

Gauge · 01-10-2013, 02:41 PM

2 and bad. I'm surprised they won't just fill them and paint over for you. Or you could just get some white plugs. There are two divots where the drill holes are supposed to go anyways, so if they fill them in it would look better than stock IMO. At least then it would be flush.

Up to you though. No question two holes in the front will look like garbage though.

chrischhorn · 01-10-2013, 02:46 PM

Mine didn't have holes when I bought it in Texas but I HAD to drill into my front bumper in Hawaii because they won't pass you for saftety without it mounted on the front of the car......not even When i taped it on lol.

VAUROS · 01-10-2013, 02:56 PM

See, I don't want to do plugs because I'll still see them on the front bumper. If they repaint the entire front bumper, then the car will go from being brand new to not so brand new. Also, the paint won't match 100% like it does from factory; you'll be able to tell that it has been painted and re-clear coated.

I know if I walk on the car they are going to be pissed, because they had to trade a vehicle for it and then they will be stuck with a Nismo on the lot.

Gauge · 01-10-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MistaVanquish

See, I don't want to do plugs because I'll still see them on the front bumper. If they repaint the entire front bumper, then the car will go from being brand new to not so brand new. Also, the paint won't match 100% like it does from factory; you'll be able to tell that it has been painted and re-clear coated.

I know if I walk on the car they are going to be pissed, because they had to trade a vehicle for it and then they will be stuck with a Nismo on the lot.

Just have them fill it and paint it. It' snot that big of a deal. These cars retain their value really well. If you have it professionally done no one gives a crap.

enkei2k · 01-10-2013, 03:00 PM

If the car isn't to your satisfaction, reject it and don't take it. Have them find one that is exactly what you want. You're paying them to find the car for you. Why would you accept something that's not to your liking?

Unless you need/want the car right away, I'd have them search for another one

My car came pre-drilled and I didn't really care (since NY you need F/R), but my dealer, Joe @ Koeppel was upset.

MJB · 01-10-2013, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MistaVanquish

See, I don't want to do plugs because I'll still see them on the front bumper. If they repaint the entire front bumper, then the car will go from being brand new to not so brand new. Also, the paint won't match 100% like it does from factory; you'll be able to tell that it has been painted and re-clear coated.

I know if I walk on the car they are going to be pissed, because they had to trade a vehicle for it and then they will be stuck with a Nismo on the lot.

They don't have to repaint the entire bumper. They can fill the holes and then blend the paint just in that area. I took my bumper to a body shop last year and had them fill in the holes and paint. The paint match was awesome and you would never know there were holes there. I think I paid like 300 bucks for it.

R0bDC · 01-10-2013, 04:04 PM

I didn't know ppl we're this serious about small things, I thought they were just fairy tales haha I took off the front plates and the holes are drill I still drive around like that!

Damn now that I think about it I don't like it, ima have to do something about that.

(My car is still at the shop until I pay the $1200 dollars for the steering lock repair "holding back tears")

Streetlife · 01-10-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

Like crap. If I am not running front plates then there better not be any holes or plugs on the front bumper. Make them find you one that doesn't have the holes already drilled unless you just can't wait.

PapoZalsa · 01-10-2013, 05:57 PM

This is what the dealer did to my bumper, after fighting with Nissan NA for months they agree to replace my bumper.

danegrey · 01-10-2013, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

This is what the dealer did to my bumper, after fighting with Nissan NA for months they agree to replace my bumper.

I had a similar experience and yes it took months to have them fix mine too, but they did.

An area, that a lot dealerships ignore in states that require front license plates is the following from the PDIC (pre-delivery inspection checklist)

IMPORTANT: Consult with Sales Department. Install front license plate mounting hardware/bracket at customer request. Otherwise, place hardware in vehicle for future installation.

Most dealers ignore this, refuse the car for I doubt if they asked you this or if the dealer wants the sale they need to fix it.

For my 2012 Black Cherry 370z the cost was about 1040.00 dollars.

Good Luck

PapoZalsa · 01-10-2013, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danegrey

I had a similar experience and yes it took months to have them fix mine too, but they did.

An area, that a lot dealerships ignore in states that require front license plates is the following from the PDIC (pre-delivery inspection checklist)

IMPORTANT: Consult with Sales Department. Install front license plate mounting hardware/bracket at customer request. Otherwise, place hardware in vehicle for future installation.

Most dealers ignore this, refuse the car for I doubt if they asked you this or if the dealer wants the sale they need to fix it.

For my 2012 Black Cherry 370z the cost was about 1040.00 dollars.

Good Luck

Believe or not, that was part of the pre delivery of a new Z written by the so called engineers from Nissan.

That quote happened after my case and many complains similar to mine.

VAUROS · 01-10-2013, 09:06 PM

I told them to fix it by filling the holes and just blending the area.

If I don't like it then I'll walk.

blackcherry20 · 01-10-2013, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danegrey

I had a similar experience and yes it took months to have them fix mine too, but they did.

An area, that a lot dealerships ignore in states that require front license plates is the following from the PDIC (pre-delivery inspection checklist)

IMPORTANT: Consult with Sales Department. Install front license plate mounting hardware/bracket at customer request. Otherwise, place hardware in vehicle for future installation.

Most dealers ignore this, refuse the car for I doubt if they asked you this or if the dealer wants the sale they need to fix it.

For my 2012 Black Cherry 370z the cost was about 1040.00 dollars.

Good Luck

my dealer had all the stuff. Placed in the hatch area-not installed....

01-10-2013, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
VAUROS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA-MD Posts: 36 Drives: 2011 Nissan Maxima Rep Power: 12	Drilled Holes in Front Bumper ('13 Nismo Z) My dealer went to get the Nismo Z that I want, and it's on the way to the dealer, but they forgot to ensure they got one without pre-drilled holes in the front bumper. So, I'm left with two options at this point. I can go see the car and take off the front plate to see what it looks like. Or, I can reject the car and make them go get me another one. Does the Nismo have two holes or four holes in the front bumper? If it's only two, how bad would it look with two bumper plugs? __________________ Rides: 2011 Nissan Maxima - Black (Daily Driver), 2013 Nismo Z - Pearl White (Soon) Previous Rides: 2013 GT-R Premium, 2012 GT-R Black Edition, 2011.5 E92 M3, 2005 E46 M3

01-10-2013, 02:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	Like crap. If I am not running front plates then there better not be any holes or plugs on the front bumper. Make them find you one that doesn't have the holes already drilled unless you just can't wait. Z-Girl 12 likes this. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

01-10-2013, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 14	2 and bad. I'm surprised they won't just fill them and paint over for you. Or you could just get some white plugs. There are two divots where the drill holes are supposed to go anyways, so if they fill them in it would look better than stock IMO. At least then it would be flush. Up to you though. No question two holes in the front will look like garbage though. __________________ I am a demon bolt slayer.

01-10-2013, 02:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 16	Mine didn't have holes when I bought it in Texas but I HAD to drill into my front bumper in Hawaii because they won't pass you for saftety without it mounted on the front of the car......not even When i taped it on lol. kidkotic2001 likes this. __________________ R.I.P. 8/01/13 1SlowZ One day I'll have another....

01-10-2013, 02:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
VAUROS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA-MD Posts: 36 Drives: 2011 Nissan Maxima Rep Power: 12	See, I don't want to do plugs because I'll still see them on the front bumper. If they repaint the entire front bumper, then the car will go from being brand new to not so brand new. Also, the paint won't match 100% like it does from factory; you'll be able to tell that it has been painted and re-clear coated. I know if I walk on the car they are going to be pissed, because they had to trade a vehicle for it and then they will be stuck with a Nismo on the lot. __________________ Rides: 2011 Nissan Maxima - Black (Daily Driver), 2013 Nismo Z - Pearl White (Soon) Previous Rides: 2013 GT-R Premium, 2012 GT-R Black Edition, 2011.5 E92 M3, 2005 E46 M3

01-10-2013, 03:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	If the car isn't to your satisfaction, reject it and don't take it. Have them find one that is exactly what you want. You're paying them to find the car for you. Why would you accept something that's not to your liking? Unless you need/want the car right away, I'd have them search for another one My car came pre-drilled and I didn't really care (since NY you need F/R), but my dealer, Joe @ Koeppel was upset. __________________ ...need boost...

01-10-2013, 04:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
R0bDC Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: California Posts: 307 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 12	I didn't know ppl we're this serious about small things, I thought they were just fairy tales haha I took off the front plates and the holes are drill I still drive around like that! Damn now that I think about it I don't like it, ima have to do something about that. (My car is still at the shop until I pay the $1200 dollars for the steering lock repair "holding back tears")

01-10-2013, 09:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
VAUROS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA-MD Posts: 36 Drives: 2011 Nissan Maxima Rep Power: 12	I told them to fix it by filling the holes and just blending the area. If I don't like it then I'll walk. __________________ Rides: 2011 Nissan Maxima - Black (Daily Driver), 2013 Nismo Z - Pearl White (Soon) Previous Rides: 2013 GT-R Premium, 2012 GT-R Black Edition, 2011.5 E92 M3, 2005 E46 M3

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