2015 Nismo Bumper on 2009 Sport possible?

///maestro · 04-18-2016, 08:52 AM

TooTall - I may be PMing you for some help on what to tap into to get my DRLs wired up. I'm trying to make it so that it's very easy to disconnect so when I take the bumper off, I don't have to rip out or cut any wires.

This weekend was all about the Z - Put the new fenders on, baked and painted the headlights, and put the new front bumper on. Still need to wire the DRLs, put the headlights back in, and put the sideskirts back on. Next weekend the new rear bumper and wing go on!

too tall · 04-18-2016, 09:09 AM

I used some of these to be able to disconnect the DRL.

Electrical Waterproof Connectors Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pin Way Superseal Pair Car Boat | eBay

The NISMO lights have a connector on all ready but i couldnt source the female end to use on the loom I created. So i removed the OEM connector and used the ones linked above.

Which DRL do you have?

///maestro · 04-18-2016, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too tall

I used some of these to be able to disconnect the DRL.

Electrical Waterproof Connectors Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pin Way Superseal Pair Car Boat | eBay

The NISMO lights have a connector on all ready but i couldnt source the female end to use on the loom I created. So i removed the OEM connector and used the ones linked above.

Which DRL do you have?

I have the EVO-R DRLs....so it's just a red & and black wire that I have to connect (positive/negative)

too tall · 04-18-2016, 09:21 AM

Ah ok. The theory is the same, just add a waterproof connector to the EVO-R DRL and you'll be able to disconnect them from your loom if you need to remove the bumper.

The connectors i linked above are the exact ones I used, I had to order mine online - but i'm in the UK.

too tall · 04-18-2016, 09:23 AM

DIY: DRL Wiring For Pre-'13 Z's

That thread may be of use to you.

ZAtlanta_OG · 04-18-2016, 09:08 PM

I did a thing.

zefaulter · 04-20-2016, 10:52 AM

Does the rear bumper come with the read stripe? Mine's all painted one color and I want to get the same red on there

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cooltoy · 04-20-2016, 11:05 AM

Bumpers come unpainted. So you would need to paint the red stripe, if you want one.

zefaulter · 04-20-2016, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Bumpers come unpainted. So you would need to paint the red stripe, if you want one.

Damn, I wasn't thinking about it. Any matching Vinyl out there I can buy?

cooltoy · 04-20-2016, 11:42 AM

Probably. Check out a shop that does that kind of thing. I am sure they can find a vinyl close enough. Do you have the red inserts in the front? If so, just match to them.

zefaulter · 04-20-2016, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Probably. Check out a shop that does that kind of thing. I am sure they can find a vinyl close enough. Do you have the red inserts in the front? If so, just match to them.

Alright, thanks man

OptionZero · 04-20-2016, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Probably. Check out a shop that does that kind of thing. I am sure they can find a vinyl close enough. Do you have the red inserts in the front? If so, just match to them.

I agree - in the back, its so thin that you won't be able to tell if the nearest match isn't perfect. Get a good wrapping place and you should be good.

too tall · 04-20-2016, 12:47 PM

Give me 5 mins I'll post pics of the rear.

too tall · 04-20-2016, 12:58 PM

Here's the rear as it comes from Nissan.

Point to note. It does NOT come with the towing cover. You'll need to order separately.

Was going to post today anyway but I picked this up from the shop today.

too tall · 04-21-2016, 10:38 AM

It's on!

I'm really happy with it, transforms the car!

In my opinion you do not require any thing that is not already on the car to install this - just the bumper and the tow cover.

Had a set of mirror covers painted too.

I know it wont be t everyone's taste and not all will agree but I've put the NISMO badges on, I imported them from america a while ago and while I've debated whether to put them on for a while, I decided to go with. I think it finishes the rear nicely and I don't have to worry about filling a hole in the front bumper.

Excuse the crap pictures, I was in a rush to get everything done and get to work.

Last job to do is add some black to the rear of the skirts where it should have been masked off.

04-18-2016, 08:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
///maestro Track Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 530 Drives: 11' 370z\|09' BMW M3 Rep Power: 13	TooTall - I may be PMing you for some help on what to tap into to get my DRLs wired up. I'm trying to make it so that it's very easy to disconnect so when I take the bumper off, I don't have to rip out or cut any wires. This weekend was all about the Z - Put the new fenders on, baked and painted the headlights, and put the new front bumper on. Still need to wire the DRLs, put the headlights back in, and put the sideskirts back on. Next weekend the new rear bumper and wing go on! __________________ Gallo24 swapped 370z Instagram: @z34_motorsport

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04-20-2016, 11:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 14,009 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243724	Bumpers come unpainted. So you would need to paint the red stripe, if you want one. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang. Last edited by cooltoy; 04-20-2016 at 11:07 AM.

04-20-2016, 11:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 14,009 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243724	Probably. Check out a shop that does that kind of thing. I am sure they can find a vinyl close enough. Do you have the red inserts in the front? If so, just match to them. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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04-18-2016, 09:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
too tall Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z GT Edition Rep Power: 11	I used some of these to be able to disconnect the DRL. Electrical Waterproof Connectors Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pin Way Superseal Pair Car Boat \| eBay The NISMO lights have a connector on all ready but i couldnt source the female end to use on the loom I created. So i removed the OEM connector and used the ones linked above. Which DRL do you have?

04-18-2016, 09:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
too tall Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z GT Edition Rep Power: 11	Ah ok. The theory is the same, just add a waterproof connector to the EVO-R DRL and you'll be able to disconnect them from your loom if you need to remove the bumper. The connectors i linked above are the exact ones I used, I had to order mine online - but i'm in the UK.

04-18-2016, 09:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
too tall Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z GT Edition Rep Power: 11	DIY: DRL Wiring For Pre-'13 Z's That thread may be of use to you.

04-20-2016, 10:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 29	Does the rear bumper come with the read stripe? Mine's all painted one color and I want to get the same red on there Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk

04-20-2016, 12:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
too tall Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z GT Edition Rep Power: 11	Give me 5 mins I'll post pics of the rear.

04-20-2016, 12:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
too tall Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z GT Edition Rep Power: 11	Here's the rear as it comes from Nissan. Point to note. It does NOT come with the towing cover. You'll need to order separately. Was going to post today anyway but I picked this up from the shop today.

04-21-2016, 10:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
too tall Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z GT Edition Rep Power: 11	It's on! I'm really happy with it, transforms the car! In my opinion you do not require any thing that is not already on the car to install this - just the bumper and the tow cover. Had a set of mirror covers painted too. I know it wont be t everyone's taste and not all will agree but I've put the NISMO badges on, I imported them from america a while ago and while I've debated whether to put them on for a while, I decided to go with. I think it finishes the rear nicely and I don't have to worry about filling a hole in the front bumper. Excuse the crap pictures, I was in a rush to get everything done and get to work. Last job to do is add some black to the rear of the skirts where it should have been masked off.