Chin spoiler question: Does this look right!???

Bullit79 · 06-23-2013, 12:14 PM

I have a 2012 sport package and I know it's supposed to come with a chin spoiler, but what I have on my car doesn't look quite right.

1. It looks too flat. The pics I've seen they flare out towards sides.
2. It looks like it's sitting too far back.
3. Why are all these metal rivets sticking out like that? Did the dealer **** up the installation?

I bought the car used from a non-Nissan stealership, so I doubt I can go complain to anyone to fix this.

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Baer383 · 06-23-2013, 12:17 PM

Actually that is part of the bumper the chin spoiler is missing.

This is what you need to fix it.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/nissan-...-p-620980.html

ka24king · 06-23-2013, 12:17 PM

Almost looks like the lip looked to torn up to sell so they just shaved the bottom part off with a dremal or something

Bullit79 · 06-23-2013, 12:24 PM

But is it supposed to sit that far back? And are you supposed to be able to see the rivets sticking out like that? From the other pics, it looks like the spoiler should be up front and I'm guessing the rivets should be hidden behind it. Also I'm wondering why the rivets are installed from the inside out.

synolimit · 06-23-2013, 12:28 PM

Lol its backwards and moved back and they didn't remove the OEM rivets. WOW!

Baer383 · 06-23-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullit79

But is it supposed to sit that far back? And are you supposed to be able to see the rivets sticking out like that? From the other pics, it looks like the spoiler should be up front and I'm guessing the rivets should be hidden behind it. Also I'm wondering why the rivets are installed from the inside out.

It is too far back b/c you can see the slots on the left where it is suppose to go.

Actually that is part of the bumper the chin spoiler is missing.

Bullit79 · 06-23-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Lol its backwards and moved back and they didn't remove the OEM rivets. WOW!

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Originally Posted by Baer383

It is too far back b/c you can see the slots on the left where it is suppose to go.

Actually that is part of the bumper the chin spoiler is missing.

**** my life

Well in the mean time I might paint the rivets black since they are kinda noticeable. I don't really need the chin spoiler, but something just didn't look right here. When I finally get around to an oil change, I'm going to take a closer look what's going on back there.

Baer383 · 06-23-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullit79

**** my life

Well in the mean time I might paint the rivets black since they are kinda noticeable. I don't really need the chin spoiler, but something just didn't look right here. When I finally get around to an oil change, I'm going to take a closer look what's going on back there.

Just cut the rivets off.

Bullit79 · 06-23-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Just cut the rivets off.

So the rivets aren't holding anything?

Fine by me. Where's my dremel?

Thanks for the help guys!

synolimit · 06-23-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullit79

So the rivets aren't holding anything?

Fine by me. Where's my dremel?

Thanks for the help guys!

Nope. Just cut them.

m4a1mustang · 06-23-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Actually that is part of the bumper the chin spoiler is missing.

This is what you need to fix it.

Nissan Front Chin Aero Deflector (unpainted) - 2009-2010 370Z :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

^^ This!

The chin spoiler wasn't shaved down or moved back. It's just missing. That flat piece you see is part of the bumper and is visible on all of the base package cars, but hidden on those with the sport package lip.

It looks like your lip was installed at one point, but then removed. You need to get a new one.

lhinojos · 06-23-2013, 03:25 PM

That's the chin spoiler that the base model has. That's exactly what my car has and it's a base model. Looks like your car might not be a sport model.

Shadezz · 06-23-2013, 03:59 PM

To the naked eye it looks like someone did some fast repair work and just cut the chin spoiler in half and either made there own holes or didn't have the correct Nissan OEM hardware...so they used what they had.....Any body lines or gaps look out of line? Check for over spray as it may have been in a small fender bender....

kenchan · 06-23-2013, 05:22 PM

wat baer said. it's part of the factory bumper. remove the rivets and you're set...well sort of if you dont need the factory air deflector for the sport.

might suggest doing a local WTB ad. im sure there's someone that removed theirs to install a lip.

Bullit79 · 06-23-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lhinojos

That's the chin spoiler that the base model has. That's exactly what my car has and it's a base model. Looks like your car might not be a sport model.

Nah it's a sport model. I got the wheels, brakes, and rear spoiler that prove it

I also just read a few cases where the dealer was supposed to install the chin spoiler, but didn't for some reason.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wat baer said. it's part of the factory bumper. remove the rivets and you're set...well sort of if you dont need the factory air deflector for the sport.

might suggest doing a local WTB ad. im sure there's someone that removed theirs to install a lip.

Thanks for the suggestion! I don't feel like paying for a brand new one, especially since they're prone to getting scraped.

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Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	Actually that is part of the bumper the chin spoiler is missing. This is what you need to fix it. http://www.courtesyparts.com/nissan-...-p-620980.html kenchan likes this. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq Last edited by Baer383; 06-23-2013 at 12:31 PM.

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ka24king Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: texas Posts: 582 Drives: '10 370z 40th annv. Rep Power: 13	Almost looks like the lip looked to torn up to sell so they just shaved the bottom part off with a dremal or something DEpointfive0 likes this.

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synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3388	Lol its backwards and moved back and they didn't remove the OEM rivets. WOW! __________________ 13 370z-

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Shadezz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 896 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	To the naked eye it looks like someone did some fast repair work and just cut the chin spoiler in half and either made there own holes or didn't have the correct Nissan OEM hardware...so they used what they had.....Any body lines or gaps look out of line? Check for over spray as it may have been in a small fender bender.... __________________ 2012 370Z BLACK EDITION/ FLT BLK Rays / 5% 3M Tint / DW's / Z1 SS & 2 Piece Rotors Nismo S-Tune OEM / Beluga CBE & Y-PIPE / DDX370 / GTR Start .4 Fluid / NST Blue Kit

06-23-2013, 05:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	wat baer said. it's part of the factory bumper. remove the rivets and you're set...well sort of if you dont need the factory air deflector for the sport. might suggest doing a local WTB ad. im sure there's someone that removed theirs to install a lip. m4a1mustang and cooltoy like this.

06-23-2013, 12:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bullit79 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: TX Posts: 139 Drives: '12 370Z GM 7AT Rep Power: 12	But is it supposed to sit that far back? And are you supposed to be able to see the rivets sticking out like that? From the other pics, it looks like the spoiler should be up front and I'm guessing the rivets should be hidden behind it. Also I'm wondering why the rivets are installed from the inside out.

06-23-2013, 03:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
lhinojos Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 559 Drives: 12 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 14	That's the chin spoiler that the base model has. That's exactly what my car has and it's a base model. Looks like your car might not be a sport model.

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