Rocket Jockey

I am recent G37 convert. I just traded in my BMW 525i on an 09 G37x sedan with nav. I loved my BMW but hated the maintenance. So far, I am impressed with the G.

Here is my question, I am very fussy and there is a minor ding and a couple minor scratches in the front bumper, non-sport. I have several options and was looking for opinions.....

1. Get the existing bumper cover repaired and repainted, $300 +/-.

2. Get the existing bumper cover repaired and repainted and add a non-sport front lip, $540 +/-.

3. Get a new 09 sport bumper cover and paint OB, $640 +/-.
(If you have a source for a OEM painted for less, please let me know)

4. Go for it and change to a 2010 bumper cover.....awesome but $$$$$$.

Thanks,
RJ

GET_SOME

iTrader: (3)

check the FS section there are a few black bumpers going around for sale.

Rochester

iTrader: (9)

The 2010+ Sport Sedan front bumper is one of my favorite design elements on my car. Of course, you'll need new front grilles, too. I can't imagine how much this mod would cost. Lots.

BLamb

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i think with the 10+ you have to also get new headlights. I also really like the 10+ sport bumper.

Ijahman did a really nice conversion from 2007-2010+ bumper, this is a copy of his list of parts/prices to do it:

Collision Catalog - 2011 - Infiniti - G37 Sedan
Bumper cover, W/sport trim 1 $260.61
Energy absorber 1 $58.40
Fog lamp bezel, Fog lamp bezel Right 1 $17.84
Fog lamp bezel, Fog lamp bezel Left 1 $17.84
Finish panel, W/sport trim, W/sport trim Right 1 $37.06
Finish panel, W/sport trim, W/sport trim Left 1 $37.06
Seal strip, Seal strip 1 $48.76
Upper grille, W/o midnight black 1 $175.59
Upper grille, Nut, 1 $0.40
Emblem, Grill Emblem 1 $43.58
Fog lamp assy, From 11/10, From 11/10 Either Side 2 $126.80 x2
Tow eye cap, W/sport trim 1 $8.14
Headlamp assy, W/sport trim, W/sport trim Right 1 $742.81
Headlamp assy, W/sport trim, W/sport trim Left 1 $742.81
Washer reservoir, Washer reservoir 1 $105.73
Lower grille, W/sport trim, W/o technology pkg 1 $99.30

https://www.myg37.com/forums/picture...-spoilers.html

Rocket Jockey

That adds up quick....... $2650!! I agree the 10 sport bumper is a great looking piece but not at that price....Option 4 is off the table.

Option 5, BlackTop Aero lip for the non sport. $700 installed and painted.
That lip looks like it might actually cover the ding on my current bumper.

Thanks,
RJ

BLamb

iTrader: (1)

It might take a while, but you can sell the parts you remove for the conversion, biggest opportunity to get money back on it is the headlights. Still would be expensive though.

One thing to consider with the lip is hitting the parking stops/curbs. If dings bother you a lot and you're used to pulling all the way up in spots you'll probably ding up a lip too. I really want the OEM lip for the sport bumper, but the more I'm driving the car I realize I'm barely clearing the parking stops with it stock.

Rochester

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How so? The 2010+ OEM sport lip isn't a lip at all, it's a chin.

BLamb

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Hmm, well I'm not sure to be honest as I don't own one, I was going off of the response Goonz sent me in his thread:
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...he-chin-4.html

It looks like reading down since I read his post others have said it doesn't really lower it enough to cause issues. Maybe I'll see if the dealer has one installed to take a look at next to one without

Rocket Jockey

One more option....

Existing non-sport bumper cover with an Autokits front lip in carbon fiber. $495

It looks like that lip will cover the ding in my bumper. Anybody have any experience with Autokits and/or pics?

Thanks,
RJ

Minh7410

Do you guys know if the 2012 sedan sports bumper will fit on the my 2011 non sport sedan. I know Ill need some brackets here and there but other than that the grille and headlights should fit right?

sniper27

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that's correct. there's a list of stuff you need (which I do not have), but the lights and grill will fit.

TheAmazingNik

Did Rocket Johnny ever end up getting a new bumper??

'11G37S

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If you aren't going to upgrade to the 2010+ bumper then I would highly suggest the 2009- sport bumper, it looks a lot better than the non-sport, in my opinion the non-sport looks like its missing something where the fog lights "should" be.