350Z DIY: Bumper Tuck

[RCAnismo]

I'm sure there are a few different ways to do this but this method worked well for me. I'm extremely happy with the end result and I'm glad I decided to do this. I highly recommend doing this mod if you have the HKS Hi Power Tru Dual exhaust but I'm sure it would look good with just about any aftermarket exhaust.

Difficulty: 1

Tools needed:

1) Drill/drill bits2) screws/washers3) 2nd set of hands is helpful but not required, Also recommended to jack the car up in the rear.

The bumper is just supported by 2 plastic tabs (one on each side by the exhaust outlet)

First, remove the black pop out screws.

The tabs are left attached to the bumper and they are just hanging there. I thought about using these to help hold the bumper up in some way but that idea was quickly disregarded after one tab about fell off after bending it back and forth a couple of times. I went ahead and removed them fully. They came right off without hurting anything.

Next, if you have the HKS Hi power exhaust I would recommend taking these white plastic support brackets off before installing the exhaust. Even with the shortest stubbiest screwdriver I could find, I couldn't get to the screw heads b/c the exhaust was in the way. I ended up just twisting the entire bracket around and around and the screw came with it.

Next, get out a drill bit which is slightly smaller than the screw you decide to use. I used a 1/8th size drill bit along with the following screws.

This is where the second set of hands helps out. Start on the end and hold up the bumper where you would like to mount it. I marked mine with a sharpie where I wanted to put the screw and then drilled the first hole into the bumper and into the metal beam behind the bumper.

After you drill the hole, put the screwdriver attachment on the drill and screw the screw/washer into the bumper until it is tight.

Repeat this 2 more times evenly across the rear and bam you're done.

Here is a pic before the bumper tuck:



After:

[sluggoZ]

Great job! Great write up! Looks awesome! Thanks!

[xjmxstac]

THANK YOU for that DIY write up.

[LAKE ERIE Z32]

sweet write up looks good, im definitly going to do it to mine once i order the hks

[rmezz13]

nice! looks freaking sweet man... i will add it to the 350Z DIY section tomorrow - busy right now, but thanks man. Good Job

[Cesardrgn]

Looks great!!!

[RCAnismo]

Thanks guys

[slipstream_pnoy]

Great job bro, looks really good. i wonder how would it look if i didt the bumper tuck, but with a stock exhaust

[dasoupdude]

Great job bro, looks really good. i wonder how would it look if i didt the bumper tuck, but with a stock exhaust

i can tell you..it ain't pretty.

shoot for this, minus the chromey texture.

[slipstream_pnoy]

Thanks for the pic, Yeah... I'm going to wait tell i get my exhaust.

[my08350z]

easiest Diy post everthanx so muchi did it right wen i read this took me like 5 minutes lol.. thanxand hey do u run coilovers cuz ur cars low..

[RCAnismo]

easiest Diy post everthanx so muchi did it right wen i read this took me like 5 minutes lol.. thanxand hey do u run coilovers cuz ur cars low..

Thanks, Yeah I just put on some Stance GR+ adjustable coilovers.You can see the difference in ride height before and after on this threadhttp://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...-here

Glad you got the tuck done, What kind of exhaust you running? Throw up a pic!

[kuhan]

Thanks for the write-up

Is your car lowered?

[bmike818]

Nice DIY intructions!!!

You're car is coming a long well.

[RCAnismo]

Thanks for the write-up

Is your car lowered?

Thanks, yup it's lowered. Stance GR+ adjustable coilovers.

Nice DIY intructions!!!

You're car is coming a long well.

Thanks bmike.

[my08350z]

i did the greddy single

[hitbychance]

I bought the 3" AAM and couldn't be happier! Thanks for the DIY

[RGR350]

Can anyone tell me what kind of splash guards are on RCAnismo's Z???????

[hitbychance]

yep, they are the oem painted splash guards, available from nissan unpainted, i'm pretty sure z1Motorsports has them for 30$ for the front and 30$ for the back

[BusyBadger]

Can anyone tell me what kind of splash guards are on RCAnismo's Z???????

You know you wan to go with the sleek " no splashies" look!



Welcome to NICO!

[RGR350]

Thanks! I actually found out that same day using google images. I couldnt believe they were OEM. Definitely gonna be getting those for my 08 next time im at the dealership!