jsampsell

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I recently swapped from a non-Sport bumper to a Sport bumper on my 2011 X sedan and wanted to share the information I found in order to do the swap. By the way, this is NOT for the G35 to G37 bumper conversion. Just wanted to make that clear. This is just a non-Sport to Sport bumper swap for 2010-2014 sedan. From what I can tell, it seems like the 2015 Q40 is the exact same thing as the G37 so it should be applicable to it too.

The part numbers needed for this swap are below. I've included links to them on the orderinfinitiparts.com website since that was the place I bought them and the best prices I found during my research at the time I purchased. If you are reading this, please check the date I posted this and be sure to check around to see if you can get better pricing elsewhere.

The fog lights are the same part number between the non-Sport bumper and the Sport bumper so that's one less thing you'll need to buy for the swap. I did not personally take the old bumper off and transfer everything to the new Sport bumper but I was told that all of the hardware (brackets, etc.) transferred without issue.

Sport Front Bumper Cover: 62022-1NH0H

Lower Grille Front Bumper RH: 62256-1NH0A

Lower Grille Front Bumper LH: 62257-1NH0A

Lower Grille Front Bumper Center: 62254-1NH1A

I found out after picking up the car that the "tow eye cap" is a separate piece that you have to purchase on it's own. And, since the center grille is different on the Sport bumper, it is a different part. Here's the part number and link for that.

Lower Grille Front Bumper Center Tow Eye Cap: 62256-1NH1A

Just a heads-up, the orderinfintiparts.com site is strange. There isn't a unique page for each part number. I had to go in and revise the links to get them to work but they are still weird. The part number for the link is in a box on the bottom left side of the screen with an "Add to Cart" link. I don't know why but it also lists other part numbers in a list view on the right side of the page. Anyhow, just make sure you are adding the right part number to your cart.

And, even though just about everybody on this forum knows what the difference is between the two bumpers, here's some before/non-Sport and after/Sport pictures.

Before/Non-Sport:


After/Sport:


Jeremy

G37Xtreme

And you got rid of those license plate hole plugs too.

Win-Win

Edit:
What did that cost you in total including paint?

littleosti

Thanks for including links

bigmike35nj

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Nice!!! I'm doing the swap this weekend.. I'm going from an 08 non sport to the 2010+ sport...

jsampsell

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bigmike35nj, thanks for reminding me. I meant to say in the original post that this was not the earlier to later converstion like you are doing. I'll update the post.

jsampsell

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Can a moderator edit the thread title to include the word Sedan please? I can delete and repost if that's the best way to do it. I think it's important to clarify and I missed that when I originally wrote it.

bigmike35nj

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connoisseurr

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The swap cost me around $515 when adding taxes and shipping to all the parts and labor needed for the job.

I scored a slick deal on the bumper from an dealership eBay store, and picked up the remaining grille/fascia pieces from InfinitiPartsUSA.com and DiscountInfinitiParts.com.

Paint was easy - had a local shop paint the bumper and then I installed. You can save at least $100 installing yourself.

G37sPhoton

looks real nice, color match is good too; also, any chance you are going to add a lip?

jsampsell

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Thanks for the info. That eBay find was lucky for sure. Funny story, I had set up notifications on eBay to be alerted when a sport bumper was listed. I didn't care if it was new or used, I just wanted to be notified about it. I didn't get a single notification until the day after I picked up my car from the body shop. Ha! Oh well.

I have a lift at work and a few guys that would have helped me install the bumper. Actually, I dropped the front bumper on my 2011 Maxima previously so it's definitely easy to do. However, I personally didn't want to install a freshly painted bumper. I was afraid I'd nick it and have to have it touched up. Actually, the body shop did just that the first time they went to put the bumper on so the repaint was on them. It can be done and it definitely saves money though so I'm glad you brought it up.

jsampsell

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Thanks. I've researched lip options and am leaning toward the Carbon Signal Spec IN lip. I'm probably in the minority here but I don't really care for the OEM sport lip.

connoisseurr

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I still have eBay notifications setup, not for the bumper name, but for the part number 620221NH0H and I get them rather frequently. A friend is planning to get the swap done on his G37 sedan and ended up picking one up locally from the Pearson Infiniti eBay store - negotiated with them and paid $250 cash on the spot to pick it up. The dealer didn't have to pay for shipping and didn't lose out on 10% eBay fees, plus 2.9% PayPal fees. It works out great that way!

Also when installing and removing bumpers, I use good quality painters tape and tape the fender up, as well as the bumper. That way when parts are moving around, they won't scratch another painted surface. Once parts are installed, remove the tape and you have a knick-free installation.

Mindows7

Wait so let me get this clear, if i order all of the parts linked above i can swap from my non sport front bumper to a sport bumper?

connoisseurr

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^ Yes. The only thing you need to be aware of is that this will only work for 2010+ models. If you have a 2009, you'll need to invest in additional parts and the newer headlights.

Also, if your G has the technology package with the radar sensor for ICC, you'll need a different lower center grille.

Nsodano

What's up, I want to literally do the same exact Thing! I have g37x Sedan 2013. And I have the nonsport bumper and i want to switch to the sport bumper. So should I just copy everything you said? And I would be fine? Or is there a new way since this is from a year ago.