What is the spot just above where the rear fog light is supposed to go?

winnre · 11-29-2013, 01:12 AM

This evening when admiring my car I looked at the fog light and wondered WHY did they not put one in there. Then I noticed a little square a few inches above the fog light spot, a little square that looks like it can pop out. See it here?

Anyone know what it is for? (Pic is not my car)

kfull · 11-29-2013, 01:21 AM

I've seen similar "inserts" like that on other cars. I was wondering what these were also. Maybe something to do with wiring behind the bumper?

Akbubba47 · 11-29-2013, 01:25 AM

Frame sensor is located there.

kfull · 11-29-2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Akbubba47

Frame sensor is located there.

What exactly does the frame sensor sense for?

winnre · 11-29-2013, 01:36 AM

I just googled "370z rear frame sensor" and this thread was the #1 hit already!

kfull · 11-29-2013, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by winnre

I just googled "370z rear frame sensor" and this thread was the #1 hit already!

We're totally famous

winnre · 11-29-2013, 01:42 AM

Yea but I still want an answer!

Bryan212 · 11-29-2013, 02:56 AM

I believe it's where they put the factory camera. I just installed an aftermarket infrared keyhole camera in that spot by popping the piece out and drilling a hole in it and mounting the camera in it. I ordered a new cover to test drill with and the cover is called "NISSAN OEM 850101EA0A Rear Bumper-Tow Bracket Cover" but I'm not sure about the whole tow bracket thing on a Z.

winnre · 11-29-2013, 03:11 AM

DEpointfive0 · 11-29-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan212

I believe it's where they put the factory camera. I just installed an aftermarket infrared keyhole camera in that spot by popping the piece out and drilling a hole in it and mounting the camera in it. I ordered a new cover to test drill with and the cover is called "NISSAN OEM 850101EA0A Rear Bumper-Tow Bracket Cover" but I'm not sure about the whole tow bracket thing on a Z.

Definitely not where the rear camera goes

PapoZalsa · 11-29-2013, 08:15 PM

I believe that is for the rear tow hook...but if you pop it for US models is nothing behind the cover.

LMBmikeZ · 11-29-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

now why anyone would do that to their Z I do not know…..

gurneyeagle · 11-30-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I believe that is for the rear tow hook...but if you pop it for US models is nothing behind the cover.

winnre · 11-30-2013, 02:02 PM

Wonder if I can put a laser jammer back there....

Jordo! · 11-30-2013, 02:09 PM

That's the panel for the optional rear oil slick.

There's also some "blank" button inserts on the center console for the optional rocket launcher and front machine guns.

Sadly, neither were options in the US; UK MI6 options only.

All we get is VDC on/off.

11-29-2013, 01:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 12	What is the spot just above where the rear fog light is supposed to go? This evening when admiring my car I looked at the fog light and wondered WHY did they not put one in there. Then I noticed a little square a few inches above the fog light spot, a little square that looks like it can pop out. See it here? Anyone know what it is for? (Pic is not my car) Last edited by winnre; 11-29-2013 at 01:15 AM.

11-29-2013, 01:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	I've seen similar "inserts" like that on other cars. I was wondering what these were also. Maybe something to do with wiring behind the bumper? __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

11-29-2013, 01:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Akbubba47 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Lee NJ Posts: 304 Drives: 2009 PW 6sp touring Rep Power: 12	Frame sensor is located there. __________________ 2009 PW Touring. 6sp, Volk TE37's, MXP catback, and high flow cats.

11-29-2013, 01:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 12	I just googled "370z rear frame sensor" and this thread was the #1 hit already! frost and Akbubba47 like this.

11-29-2013, 03:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 12	onzedge, LMBmikeZ, DEpointfive0 and 2 others like this.

11-29-2013, 01:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 12	Yea but I still want an answer!

11-29-2013, 02:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bryan212 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Posts: 68 Drives: 10 370z spt,tour,nav Rep Power: 12	I believe it's where they put the factory camera. I just installed an aftermarket infrared keyhole camera in that spot by popping the piece out and drilling a hole in it and mounting the camera in it. I ordered a new cover to test drill with and the cover is called "NISSAN OEM 850101EA0A Rear Bumper-Tow Bracket Cover" but I'm not sure about the whole tow bracket thing on a Z.

11-29-2013, 08:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	I believe that is for the rear tow hook...but if you pop it for US models is nothing behind the cover. gurneyeagle likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

11-30-2013, 02:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 12	Wonder if I can put a laser jammer back there....

11-30-2013, 02:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	That's the panel for the optional rear oil slick. There's also some "blank" button inserts on the center console for the optional rocket launcher and front machine guns. Sadly, neither were options in the US; UK MI6 options only. All we get is VDC on/off. frost, gurneyeagle, exsanity and 1 others like this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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