08 front bumper on an 06/07 M35/M45

[mtammen]

anyone know if the 08 front bumper is a direct swap for the 06 and 07 M35/45?

I read the following in an article on topgear.com (www.topspeed.com/cars/infiniti/infiniti-m-ar46835.html):

"The revised exterior styling for 2008 includes a new front grille and bumpers, lower air intake, fog lamps and side sills. In the rear, the new M features revised fenders, taillights, deck lid and a new optional rear spoiler design."

It seems like the the new 08 front bumper (and grill) is just new piece that would fit on same structure. We probably won't know how easy it is until somebody tries it, but seems like it would be well worth the money for this sorta update on an 06 or 07.

Anyway, what do you guys think?
Modified by mtammen at 8:18 PM 11/16/2007

[mtammen]

i went to the L.A. auto show today and the infinity rep said that it is just a new bumper and grill (for the front), and could PROBABLY be swicthed out pretty easily. If none of you guys do this swap, I hope I'll be the first. Pictures from the L.A. Auto Show are posted in the link below (M35 pics at bottow of page):

http://picasaweb.google.com/miketammen/LAAutoShow

I just bought a '06 M35 and is being shipped from Ohio to CA because I got a great deal for EXACTLY what I wanted. Pictures of my new car (which I've yet to have seen in person) are posted in the link below:

http://picasaweb.google.com/miketammen/NewM35
Modified by mtammen at 2:42 AM 11/18/2007

[ClutchKick]

nope... not a chance...

Here is what is different body wise on the new Y50

Front BumperFront GrilleFront HoodFront FendersFront Headlights

If you look at the grille next to the earlier Y50, it buldges out more... it does not look like any of the parts are interchangeable..

On the rear... the whole rear quarter panels are different, including the trunk lid and rear bumper... The tail lights wont work unfortunately...

The door panels actually stayed the same... all the new M's have different paint from the earlier, so if you want that chrome accent strip, I will have to figure out the paint closest to what your older M has to get them to match (since part is color matched)...

:-/

[mtammen]

nope... not a chance...

I think it is a little too soon to say that there is "not a chance." Possibly some sort or modification could overcome that bulge. Anyone know exactly how much more the 06/07 Y50 bulges out.

What is different about the headlights? Same dimensions? I can't tell if they are any different.
Modified by mtammen at 9:00 PM 11/19/2007

[ClutchKick]

If you want to replace the complete front end then yes it will work...

but bumper alone... no...

the part numbers are different on the headlights... I dont remember off the top of my head but if the core support is different, most likely the haedlight mounts have changed as well...

ill make a note to myself to check in the morning...

[gteclipse3]

someone try it.

[rgb129]

nope... not a chance...

I wouldn't say not a chance either. I looked at both up close, a new sport and mine next to it. They look the same at the points were the bumper meets the front panels. The service guy there (likes me...I always bring in a box of Krispy Kreme) said that they are different part numbers, but *should* mount up almost the same. There is one part different in the mounting somewhere in the middle. He wasn't 100% sure, but side-by-side they looked like the same...

That said, the fog light mounts/lens cover and crap like that all have to be swapped to the new fender as they are different.

I would say that is too much to "try out and see" for me. I hope someone tries it though!

[M4T5]

I'm honestly not seeing the difference between the fenders, headlights, or hood.The bumper seems to be the biggest difference. Though it maybe just enough to where our eyes can't see the difference.

J