User 42426

iTrader: (29)

Could any of you guys give me some advice as to how to put this bumper on? The stock one is so easy to put on and off, I am having a hard time just putting it on the car before the screws and everything. I can't get it to line up at all, might be the undertray and the bottom of the bumper. The person I bought it off from, had already test fit it and said fitment was around 8 out of 10, so I dont understand why im having such a hard time with it. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.

akks350z

iTrader: (26)

should go on like oem or mabye he lied about fitment, or his 8-10 means its doesnt fit

Waiz

iTrader: (57)

Post some pics

User 42426

iTrader: (29)

although its a replica, it should go on pretty easy. I don't think he would lie about the fitment, as I picked it up and I know where his store is, also hes a really chill/nice guy. Btw, decided to call it a night and im putting my stock one back one as i type...

beezee

iTrader: (19)

Sounds like an easy solution. You know where he is, nice guy, said it was 8/10. I would drive there and have him help with the fitment

Lee R

iTrader: (10)

Is this the one for sale on Craigslist in OC? The posting mentions this.....

"Do luck replica Nissan 350z bumper. Fitment is about an 8/10, could be modified easily to fit perfect"......

That says it all....plus I assume a 10/10 means perfect fitment which is never the case.

User 42426

iTrader: (29)

Just found its because the bumper was made for the 03-05 undertray, while my car is an 08. I didnt know aftermarket bumpers didn't fit on both the de and hr.

nightcrawler_8

iTrader: (5)

i would say ask someone professional to help you fit it..

no offence, but maybe u just not doing it the right way .. all the best.

R3belzBRN

iTrader: (3)

this is from a company selling replicas kits. all replicas are almost the same..

they said:

"Installation of Aerodynamics All aerodynamics are manufactured with 100% fiberglass or poly. Due to the material used in production, the body kits will NOT be a direct bolt-on. These body kits may require prepping, sanding, shaving, filling gaps, or other extensive body work. These modifications may include removal or cutting of the reinforcement bars. By complying with our policies, customer understands the procedure and possible difficulty in installing the body kit. We HIGHLY recommend that a professional body shop with fiberglass body kit experience perform the installation. Refunds will not be issued due to poor fitment of the body kit. If fitment is off by extreme margins, a refund will be considered."

User 42426

iTrader: (29)

The problem is, he already test fit it on his car. I would like to know whether the bumpers will fit differently for 03 cars as opposed to 08 cars.....

zerafian

iTrader: (24)

some kits are made for 03-06 others not...I havent researched it but I would assume do luck would fit for the earlier year Z's since it came out such a long time ago. Did he have the patients to wait 8-12 weeks for an authentic or is it replica, that will also make a HUGE difference.

Subdermal

I have an 07 with a do-luck replica on it and the fit was almost perfect. maybe you just have a bad fit bro...

*edit* when i installed mine i don't think i had to cut any of the underbelly spashguard but i don't really remember. i do remember that all i did was slide it on (kinda cocked forward) to line up those 2 bolt holes in the bottom, then rock it up and it popped into place. when i dry fit it i bolted the top first and rocked it down. it was more of a PITA but still doable...hit me up PM if you have any questions, i'll help out as best i can =)

melikepaint

Pics??

User 42426

iTrader: (29)

^^Hmm, thanks subdermal. I will try to post pics of the bumper, and maybe you can tell me whether yours looked the same or not, cuz I also have two holes on the bumper for the bottom.

eltness350

iTrader: (58)

"usually" fitment of a replica isn't very good....take to a body shop and have them make it fit like oem...well if you got the cash...or do like i did on my real jp type N kit....and get the dremel out!!

Subdermal

https://my350z.com/forum/media-share...this-girl.html

here's the thread i made when i started all the mod work...i kinda let it die for now cuz i got deployed and all. i'll post up finished pics eventually, but you get the idea

User 42426

iTrader: (29)

^^Wow, fitment is almost perfect for you. Where did you get the front and rear bumpers, and how much, roughly if you don't mind me asking? And you still have all your undertray, wheel liner and everything on? You didn't need to take anything off the car for it to fit?

Waiz

iTrader: (57)

No luck with Do-Luck LOL I had to say it

Subdermal

i got the full widebody replica kit off of M1autosports here on the forum back before all the drama. i paid $2k for the entire kit. the only issue i have is on the front bumper if you look closely under the headlights you'll see the gap is uneven. if i take the bumper off and drill out those two holes so they actually seat up against the fender where they bolt up, it will fix it. just haven't had time

If i remember right i trimmed the front wheelwell splashguards to make them go in easier, and i think that was everything. i took that foam pad off of the front crash bar, but i'm pretty sure i coulda left it on and been fine.

User 42426

iTrader: (29)

^^+1. That is also what I had to do. I took off the foam pad, and the black intake pieces on the front behind where the stock bumper goes, and also took off the entire wheel liner. So I guess this is common with the do luck fronts. Thanks for the help!