2013 Front end on 2009?

ourdelusions · 05-11-2014, 03:37 PM

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

DEpointfive0 · 05-11-2014, 04:39 PM

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

SouthArk370Z · 05-11-2014, 04:50 PM

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.

carlitos_370z · 05-27-2014, 09:49 AM

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

ZeroZeta · 05-27-2014, 09:12 PM

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?

carlitos_370z · 05-28-2014, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeroZeta

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

Limeybastard · 05-29-2014, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ourdelusions

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

I found this.

2013 370z Front Bumper Cover

kenchan · 05-29-2014, 10:54 AM

now why would you do this?

carlitos_370z · 05-29-2014, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

now why would you do this?

he loves the drl leds

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ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 14	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? carlitos_370z likes this.

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