Nissan Co. claims that state law instructs them....

Mike@Blackline · 04-04-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I received good news from the dealer Service Manager today where I purchased my car. Nissan Co. called them and authorized them to get a new bumper for my car because of the holes they drill on.

It took me since November 09 complaining and contactinf everyone I could, but it was worth it. I will keep you guys posted. I know the dealer is going to give me a pos Altima to drive while the car is in the body shop.

Thanks for the support of some of you guys!

you should smoke every component on that altima as payback

JK dont be a **** but yeah some altima-offroading may be in store

Mize · 03-31-2010, 08:27 PM

Great news. Congrats.

dad · 03-31-2010, 08:32 PM

Congratulations, you won!

esfourteen · 03-31-2010, 08:40 PM

Great news about the bumper! My state requires that you have a front license plate as well, so the day I went to pickup the car I told the dealer I wouldn't purchase it if they drilled into the bumper. They just handed me the bracket and front plate =)

TipsZ · 04-01-2010, 08:01 AM

Congratz! This sounds like the first time that Nissan has really gone the extra mile to satisfy their customers... too bad we can't get them to address some other minor concerns.

PapoZalsa · 04-03-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TipsZ

Congratz! This sounds like the first time that Nissan has really gone the extra mile to satisfy their customers... too bad we can't get them to address some other minor concerns.

Nissan did not go the extra mile, believe me! I did go the extra mile by contacting everyone that I could over a period of over 3 months including Nissan North America and Nissan Co. of Southeast.

They will not do anything for you unless you complain, complain and complain about the problem you are having.

Again, if you have any issues/concerns contact them using the email address that I provided or the Discussion Board in Facebook (Nissan North America).

kfscoll · 04-03-2010, 10:01 PM

I bought my car brand new in Ohio (which requires a front plate) and my front plate bracket was in the trunk when I took delivery. There weren't any holes drilled, either. However, since the holes are in the black part of the bumper, couldn't you just plug them with black plugs or something? They really shouldn't be that noticeable.

That being said, I'm not planning to put the front plate on my Z. I'll take the ticket, thank you very much.

PapoZalsa · 04-04-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kfscoll

I bought my car brand new in Ohio (which requires a front plate) and my front plate bracket was in the trunk when I took delivery. There weren't any holes drilled, either. However, since the holes are in the black part of the bumper, couldn't you just plug them with black plugs or something? They really shouldn't be that noticeable.

Take a look at the picture (comment #17) that on this thread. The holes are around 1" in diameter on the bumper, not the black part.

If the holes were in the black part I wouldn't go thru all this when they can be plugged.

kfscoll · 04-04-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Take a look at the picture (comment #17) that on this thread. The holes are around 1" in diameter on the bumper, not the black part.

If the holes were in the black part I wouldn't go thru all this when they can be plugged.

Whoops, missed that. You're right, that's completely insane. I'd have gone straight into orbit.

Zfish · 04-04-2010, 02:52 PM

I'm in California and the dealer never mentioned anything about the front plate mount. I found the hardware in the trunk in a plastic bag. I've opted not to mount it until a cop tells me too. In the meantime I ordered the Stillen mount because I am not going to drill holes in the front of my brand new car.

PapoZalsa · 04-04-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zfish

In the meantime I ordered the Stillen mount because I am not going to drill holes in the front of my brand new car.

That is what I'm going to do once I get the new bumper.

BTW, WOW $69.99...for the Stillen

Any other options???

Zfish · 04-05-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

That is what I'm going to do once I get the new bumper.

BTW, WOW $69.99...for the Stillen

Any other options???

Yeah, a bit steep. I figured I'd dropped enough cash on the exhaust that another $70 isn't going to make a difference.

PapoZalsa · 05-10-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Zfish

Yeah, a bit steep. I figured I'd dropped enough cash on the exhaust that another $70 isn't going to make a difference.

I would not put the front plate, but I work in a military base and the guards give me $hit if I don't have one.

So finally I ordered mine from Stillen. Looks way better than having those two holes on the front bumper.

Zfish · 05-11-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I would not put the front plate, but I work in a military base and the guards give me $hit if I don't have one.

So finally I ordered mine from Stillen. Looks way better than having those two holes on the front bumper.

Definitely follow the instructions and use LocTite. Otherwise if you remove the mount and then out it back on, the plate will rotate and be crooked. Which, of course, looks lame. The only issue I have with the Stillen mount is that it puts the plate in front of the oil cooler. It really isn't a problem though under normal highway conditions and you're not going to be sporting a front plate on the track. So I guess I don't have an issue. Just thinking out loud apparently. Anyway... LocTite.

mick · 04-04-2010, 03:21 PM

i am sorry for not obeying the state law

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kfscoll Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 86 Drives: 09 370Z BS T/S/N 6MT Rep Power: 16	I bought my car brand new in Ohio (which requires a front plate) and my front plate bracket was in the trunk when I took delivery. There weren't any holes drilled, either. However, since the holes are in the black part of the bumper, couldn't you just plug them with black plugs or something? They really shouldn't be that noticeable. That being said, I'm not planning to put the front plate on my Z. I'll take the ticket, thank you very much.

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mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 17	i am sorry for not obeying the state law