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Re: 05 Rear Bumper on 03 G35
« Reply #15 on: September 08, 2009, 11:15:22 PM »
Oh yeah, I kinda forgot to update this! I shipped the 03 ones back and they CLAIM they are sending 05's out today.
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Re: 05 Rear Bumper on 03 G35
« Reply #16 on: September 09, 2009, 06:59:16 PM »
Hope they get in time for  paint
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Re: 05 Rear Bumper on 03 G35
« Reply #17 on: September 09, 2009, 07:17:44 PM »
Well I have a tracking number that says 'shipping information recieved' yesterday. IDK if that means they shipped them yesterday like they said they would or if they just printed the label.
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Re: 05 Rear Bumper on 03 G35
« Reply #18 on: September 13, 2009, 11:13:07 PM »
Ok sorry I forgot to update this thread.
The package got here on Thursday the 10th and yes, they are indeed the correct parts. Now I just have to get paint work done before this Thursday!
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Re: 05 Rear Bumper on 03 G35
« Reply #19 on: September 17, 2009, 11:42:23 PM »
Ok so... the shop got done with my car at the close of business today so I went to pick it up. In fact, I helped put the final touches on installing the bumper. I noticed they hadn't yet put the mudguards on:

The body guy asked me if that's what was in the shipping box.
"yeah"
"ok, they're probably still back in the paint area"
So I go out there with the manager and we find them... exactly the way they were, unpainted!
The painter said he held them up by the old ones and they were the same part. So we took him over the car to look at how it didn't match up now that the bumper was on, to which he was like "uh.. oh yeah, they ARE different. I just thought they were like extras that came with the bumper" I should point out that the bumper was black primer and the mudguards were obviously pulled off a car as they were painted dark metallic gray.
I think this is proof that inhaling paint fumes destroys brain cells. :hammer:
They're supposed to be getting painted tomorrow morning, so Me and Dennis are going to pick them up and install in ATL
I swear! These stupid little parts have been the single biggest problem with this entire install, and there's NO REASON FOR IT!!!
« Last Edit: October 13, 2009, 01:17:20 AM by Ashley »
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Re: 05 Rear Bumper on 03 G35
« Reply #20 on: September 21, 2009, 03:09:30 PM »
Ok got everything done.
Here are the final pictures (sorry about the dust on the camera sensor):








Differences from 03 to 05:
1) Most importantly, the "Mudguards" (as they are called in the FSM) these stupid simple parts made this project a pain.
2) The Tag Bracket is different, and my bumper didn't come with one so we had to make a custom one.
3) The hole for the trunk release button. I think this will make a nice spot for a backup camera though.
4) The styrofoam underneath is a little different, it can easily be trimmed.
5) The exhaust is slightly longer on the 05/06 so it will be tucked under slightly on the 03/04. Basically, that just leaves room to change to nicer looking tips.

Total Cost of Project:

Bumper ------------------------------------------ $159.95
Shipping ----------------------------------------  $80.95
Mudguards --------------------------------------- $100.00
Paint (inc gray side/front parts) --------------- $200.00
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Subtotal ---------------------------------------- $540.90
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+Black Roof Paint (nothing to do with bumper) --- $100.00
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TOTAL ------------------------------------------- $640.90
« Last Edit: September 21, 2009, 03:52:36 PM by Ashley »
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Re: 05 Rear Bumper on 03 G35
« Reply #21 on: September 22, 2009, 09:20:25 PM »
Well, a guy on G35Driver just helped out by buying my old mudguards. So that brings the total DOWN by another $70

Bumper ------------------------------------------ $159.95
Shipping ----------------------------------------  $80.95
Mudguards --------------------------------------- $100.00
Sell of old Mudguards --------------------------- ($70.00)
Paint (inc gray side/front parts) --------------- $200.00
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Subtotal ---------------------------------------- $470.90
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+Black Roof Paint (nothing to do with bumper) --- $100.00
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TOTAL ------------------------------------------- $570.90
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Re: 05 Rear Bumper on 03 G35
« Reply #22 on: October 04, 2009, 08:47:32 AM »
Quote from: Wesley on September 08, 2009, 11:09:54 PM
I have a gun you can use. Its a high power spring action pellet gun. It will put a mean hole in a milk jug.


You mean mine or dustys leg, i can see this happening in the future.
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