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Has anyone tried to or already replaced the 09 front bumper with the '13 one? (the one with the stock DRL)

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Old 05-11-2014, 03:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Has anyone tried to or already replaced the 09 front bumper with the '13 one? (the one with the stock DRL)
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Old 05-11-2014, 04:39 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Yeah, they call them 2013-14s.


I know there is one for sure, who, no idea, but I know a guy who traded his 13+ for a 09-12 front.
You'd just have to jimmy the DRL lights to work, shouldn't be too hard
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If nobody has a definite answer for you, there is quite a bit of body dimension info in the FSM. If the mounting holes are in the same place, it ought to work. I don't know if the FSM will have what you need, but it would be a good place to start.

As .5 pointed out, you will have to figure out the DRLs. Since many foreign early-year Zs had DRLs, some of the wiring and other hardware may already be there. Might be as simple as installing a relay and a couple of harnesses. FSM definitely has all the wiring info and, IIRC, part numbers.

If you're going to be doing any work on your Z, the FSM is a must-have.
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If you are interested im searching for a nismo front bumper so i find one i can sell you my 2013 front bumper with the drl
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Really hope Carlitos_370z is joking. I think he has the only car with the new bumper style and nicely molded non-2013/14 lip kit.

OP - Can I ask why you would consider the bumper swap? Are you just looking for a cheaper way to upgrade appearance vs having to buy an Amuse or other aftermarket bumper?
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Really hope Carlitos_370z is joking. I think he has the only car with the new bumper style and nicely molded non-2013/14 lip kit.

OP - Can I ask why you would consider the bumper swap? Are you just looking for a cheaper way to upgrade appearance vs having to buy an Amuse or other aftermarket bumper?
hahahah!!! thanks for the feed back bro!! well im planing to track my car and i love how the nismo front bumper looks with the brake ducts in it thats the only reason But trust me bro i want that Amuse kit so bad... its on my list of things to do with my Z
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Has anyone tried to or already replaced the 09 front bumper with the '13 one? (the one with the stock DRL)
I found this.

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now why would you do this?
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now why would you do this?
he loves the drl leds
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