Do we all have this issue?

mwhit02 · 11-20-2013, 10:13 PM

This is my second front bumper AND black plastic diffuser. The original bumper had the same issue...the passenger side has this gap in it that no matter what I do will not sit flush. Anyone else experience this or have a fix?

JAYNO20 · 11-20-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mwhit02

This is my second front bumper AND black plastic diffuser. The original bumper had the same issue...the passenger side has this gap in it that no matter what I do will not sit flush. Anyone else experience this or have a fix?

I have a similar problem, I thought it was because my bumper seems to have been through hell and back.

Elan · 11-21-2013, 01:52 AM

Yep. On the passenger side of the car, I have a little gap too. I think it happens and I wouldn't really worry about it. I considered maybe an epoxy to hold it in place, but its not really noticeable unless you're looking for it.

Tempestz · 11-21-2013, 04:28 AM

do i see a ducati back there!? hmmm... but i have seen a couple with the same problem, and i have also seen a couple that do not have it. i wouldnt really know how to fix it though

Rusty · 11-21-2013, 11:19 AM

The problem is the tabs on the bumper that the diffuser bolts to is bent down. Causing the gap. The tab is part of the bumper, so it is plastic. The fix would be taking a heat gun and heating up the tab, and push it back up. Then leave it cool in the new position.

I'm getting ready to replace my 2nd diffuser. I've chewed 2 of them up so far. And I have broken one of the tabs on the bumper.

gurneyeagle · 11-21-2013, 02:21 PM

Fill the gap with some black silicone caulk.

I don't have any gaps with mine.

kenchan · 11-21-2013, 02:28 PM

yet another homedepot mod.

can you guys use mounting tape to hold it together (VHB)?

Rusty · 11-21-2013, 02:41 PM

Not really.

Nothing there to stick it to.

kenchan · 11-21-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Not really.

Nothing there to stick it to.

oh... in that case, caulk sounds

cautupwitdm · 11-21-2013, 02:53 PM

Yes, I got the same issue.

torpedo2k · 11-24-2013, 04:27 PM

What is your year model? I do not have this problem.

nhbpcivicsi · 11-24-2013, 06:21 PM

i wonder how it would look if we just take the whole plastic diffuser.. cause im having the same issue

Rusty · 11-24-2013, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by torpedo2k

What is your year model? I do not have this problem.

I didn't have the problem either until I hit a curb.

Z-Girl 12 · 11-24-2013, 07:41 PM

sorry to thread jack but is that an aprilla in the background?

Gadgetech · 11-24-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

sorry to thread jack but is that an aprilla in the background?

Looks like a Ducati Monster.

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11-20-2013, 10:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 12	Do we all have this issue? This is my second front bumper AND black plastic diffuser. The original bumper had the same issue...the passenger side has this gap in it that no matter what I do will not sit flush. Anyone else experience this or have a fix?

11-21-2013, 01:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 15	Yep. On the passenger side of the car, I have a little gap too. I think it happens and I wouldn't really worry about it. I considered maybe an epoxy to hold it in place, but its not really noticeable unless you're looking for it. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

11-21-2013, 11:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,857 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	The problem is the tabs on the bumper that the diffuser bolts to is bent down. Causing the gap. The tab is part of the bumper, so it is plastic. The fix would be taking a heat gun and heating up the tab, and push it back up. Then leave it cool in the new position. I'm getting ready to replace my 2nd diffuser. I've chewed 2 of them up so far. And I have broken one of the tabs on the bumper. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-21-2013, 02:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20214	Fill the gap with some black silicone caulk. I don't have any gaps with mine. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

11-21-2013, 02:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,857 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Not really. Nothing there to stick it to. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-21-2013, 04:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tempestz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 346 Drives: 10-370Z-MB-7AT Rep Power: 11	do i see a ducati back there!? hmmm... but i have seen a couple with the same problem, and i have also seen a couple that do not have it. i wouldnt really know how to fix it though

11-21-2013, 02:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yet another homedepot mod. can you guys use mounting tape to hold it together (VHB)?

11-21-2013, 02:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
cautupwitdm Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 88 Drives: 10 SR M6 SPT Rep Power: 13	Yes, I got the same issue. __________________ GTHaus Meisterschaft GTS Exhaust (Round) \| CNT Racing HFC \| Stillen 19 Row Oil Cooler \| Carbotech Brake Pads \| Eibach Anti-Roll Sway Bars \| K&N Drop-In Filters \| UpRev \| Clutch Helper Spring \| Password JDM Shift Knob \| GTR Push Start Button

11-24-2013, 04:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
torpedo2k Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 396 Drives: 370 NISMO Rep Power: 14	What is your year model? I do not have this problem.

11-24-2013, 06:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
nhbpcivicsi Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: earth Posts: 136 Drives: dat dere Nismo Rep Power: 11	i wonder how it would look if we just take the whole plastic diffuser.. cause im having the same issue

11-24-2013, 07:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	sorry to thread jack but is that an aprilla in the background? __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

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