2015 Nismo Bumper on 2009 Sport possible?

LMBmikeZ · 10-20-2015, 07:46 PM

If you look at the exhaust tips on my Z they are at least 3" short IMO….. gonna have to figure something out for that over the winter.

I noticed it today at the body shop…..

Anyone else with a non Nismo do the rear conversion and experience this????

I noticed an 09-14 Nismo exhaust seems to stick out farther on the conversions.

Smashley · 10-20-2015, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

If you look at the exhaust tips on my Z they are at least 3" short IMO….. gonna have to figure something out for that over the winter.

I noticed it today at the body shop…..

Anyone else with a non Nismo do the rear conversion and experience this????

I noticed an 09-14 Nismo exhaust seems to stick out farther on the conversions.

I've been thinking about this for a week now. The Nismo rear extends a couple inches so.....cat back exhaust time

LMBmikeZ · 10-21-2015, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Smashley

I've been thinking about this for a week now. The Nismo rear extends a couple inches so.....cat back exhaust time

only problem is I wanted to wait to do my next exhaust overhaul for when I do boost (hoping for winter of '17 with cash in hand) I plan on going FI CBE with either the FI or BP turbo kits

for the time being I am going to look into modifying something existing to make what I got work……I will share my findings

Smashley · 10-21-2015, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

only problem is I wanted to wait to do my next exhaust overhaul for when I do boost (hoping for winter of '17 with cash in hand) I plan on going FI CBE with either the FI or BP turbo kits

for the time being I am going to look into modifying something existing to make what I got work……I will share my findings

Change exhaust tips/ adjust them

are they even adjustable?

zefaulter · 10-21-2015, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

only problem is I wanted to wait to do my next exhaust overhaul for when I do boost (hoping for winter of '17 with cash in hand) I plan on going FI CBE with either the FI or BP turbo kits

for the time being I am going to look into modifying something existing to make what I got work……I will share my findings

Did they finish painting?

bullitt5897 · 10-15-2015, 10:33 AM

I did mine a little different:

I shaved all the emblems
I also used lexus gray metallic instead of OEM *more Pop*

Quick shots at the gas station:

DIGItonium · 10-15-2015, 12:49 PM

@bullitt5897, it's #TBT. When are you going throw up a video of yourself installing CF B-Pillar covers on your freshly painted car?

wulfgvng · 08-29-2016, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

I did mine a little different:

I shaved all the emblems
I also used lexus gray metallic instead of OEM *more Pop*

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What paint code is the Lexus gray metallic??

bullitt5897 · 10-15-2015, 11:24 AM

Yeah that keeps the trash from collecting in your bumper... I mean you could go without but even my 2013 nismo ones did not cover the whole bumper opening.

bullitt5897 · 10-15-2015, 09:10 PM

Don't get me started with that... They don't call me Magic Mike for nothing!

edliaszenik · 10-22-2015, 05:52 PM

I really want to see a 15 Nismo with an aftermarket hood. That's what's really holding me back from doing the conversion.

LMBmikeZ · 10-22-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Smashley

What is wrong with your hood?

Fitment

It is almost like it is bowed. The arch on the side isn't lining up with the fenders nice. But the OEM one does and the car has not been damaged in any way to affect this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by edliaszenik

I really want to see a 15 Nismo with an aftermarket hood. That's what's really holding me back from doing the conversion.

my front is going to be 09-14 nismo though

cooltoy · 10-22-2015, 07:00 PM

Check the PS thread.

LMBmikeZ · 10-22-2015, 08:27 PM

I didn't make it by the shop today.

Hwy 401 traffic was retarded today……..

I wasn't getting out of my "fast lane position" to make my way off the highway only to get farther back in line. lol

phunk · 10-23-2015, 04:07 PM

I hate to be that guy... but seeing as how this is 42 pages long...

has anyone compiled a complete part # list to do the 15 nismo front end conversion to a non-nismo car?

10-20-2015, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10351	If you look at the exhaust tips on my Z they are at least 3" short IMO….. gonna have to figure something out for that over the winter. I noticed it today at the body shop….. Anyone else with a non Nismo do the rear conversion and experience this???? I noticed an 09-14 Nismo exhaust seems to stick out farther on the conversions. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

10-15-2015, 10:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	I did mine a little different: I shaved all the emblems I also used lexus gray metallic instead of OEM more Pop Quick shots at the gas station: __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-15-2015, 12:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	@bullitt5897, it's #TBT. When are you going throw up a video of yourself installing CF B-Pillar covers on your freshly painted car? __________________

10-15-2015, 11:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	Yeah that keeps the trash from collecting in your bumper... I mean you could go without but even my 2013 nismo ones did not cover the whole bumper opening. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-15-2015, 09:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	Don't get me started with that... They don't call me Magic Mike for nothing! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-22-2015, 05:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
edliaszenik Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 184 Drives: 2012 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 12	I really want to see a 15 Nismo with an aftermarket hood. That's what's really holding me back from doing the conversion.

10-22-2015, 07:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 14,006 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243724	Check the PS thread. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

10-22-2015, 08:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10351	I didn't make it by the shop today. Hwy 401 traffic was retarded today…….. I wasn't getting out of my "fast lane position" to make my way off the highway only to get farther back in line. lol __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

10-23-2015, 04:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	I hate to be that guy... but seeing as how this is 42 pages long... has anyone compiled a complete part # list to do the 15 nismo front end conversion to a non-nismo car? __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

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