tightywhitey185 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 So ive seen many Zs out there with 240 style rear bumbers and i would love it on my 260Z but im also toying wit the idea of welding sheet metal into the releives and filling them togofor thesmooth no bumper look for the rear end.Someone toldme though it not might be legal and i could get pulled over.Cmon i doubt a cop would really give a damn or know the fact that it should have a factory Z bumper.What do you guys think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essdeezee Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I'm in San Diego, and I was harassed twice within two weeks- in two separate areas of town no less! I was in the process of filling the holes and painting over the stock chrome on my 240 bumpers. Front was done, and back on the car. I had a weird defect in the paint on the rear and it was still off the car, pending a sanding and repaint. If you do decide to forgo the rear bumper and fill the holes, you're kind of stuck. Unless you want to re-create those indentations... Catch my drift? For now, try removing the bumper without filling the indentations. Run it this way for a while, if you're asked, the bumper is temporarily off for "paint" YMMV, and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSflyer Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I worried more about getting rear ended with no bumper (like the stocker would help at all!) than I did about getting a ticket, so I welded in a piece of thick wall 3x3 tubing between the frame rails as close to the rear sheet metal as possible. I haven't been stopped yet for no bumper, but AZ is alot more lax than other states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 So ive seen many Zs out there with 240 style rear bumbers and i would love it on my 260Z but im also toying wit the idea of welding sheet metal into the releives and filling them togofor thesmooth no bumper look for the rear end.Someone toldme though it not might be legal and i could get pulled over.Cmon i doubt a cop would really give a damn or know the fact that it should have a factory Z bumper.What do you guys thinkI prefer the look with the 240z bumper over the shaved look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globerunner513 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 My 280z is shaved. But it also looks like its meant to be that way. Haven't had a word said to me in over a year that its been on the road. Been pulled over for no front license plate though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhp123166 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I bolted a sheet of steel to my shaved rear panel to skirt the "bumper" laws. Check your states Vehicular Code before making any questionable modification. California's has some pretty wide parameters vis a vis; lighting and bumpers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Z Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 It's not a problem here in Texas. Most of my old Z car having friends run with no bumpers. It looks a hell of a lot better than the 280Z battering rams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Z Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Bumpers? We don't need no stinking bumpers! Old school shave. De-bumpered, no shave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbc3 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I liked the shaved front and rear also, but worried about the safety (some), so I welded roll bar tubing behind the rear and across the front. It probably is not as safe as real bumpers, but I am sure it will help if needed. The rear section is between the gas tank and rear sheet metal and welded to the bumper mount section. The front section, I took the bumper mount sections and cut them so I could weld the tubing to them and bolt in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 ^ Thats exactly what i was planning to do . In the end its all about taste because the 240Z bumpers wont protect you much from rear ending accident nor having reinforcement behind the shave . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl260z Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I've been running without a rear bumper for years in Florida with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I've had no problems in Lousiana or Arkansas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay28 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 go with the smooth rear end!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I had it "suggested" to me by a highway patrol officer that I put my rear bumper back on, but I doubt anyone would know if you shaved the mounting points. I'm personally partial to the smoothed one piece bumper, but the re-chroming is a little pricey from what I've read here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelots86 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Heres a question, has anyone done a write up or how to for shaved bumpers? I think the main problem i'm having on getting started is how, Should i cake in the bondo? Cut out the indentions and then fiberglass over them? Weld sheet metal? A good step by step guide would be nice, that or I just cant seem to find the ones out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.pk Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Heres a question, has anyone done a write up or how to for shaved bumpers? I think the main problem i'm having on getting started is how, Should i cake in the bondo? Cut out the indentions and then fiberglass over them? Weld sheet metal? A good step by step guide would be nice, that or I just cant seem to find the ones out there Best route is at least welding in patches over the indentions. Bondo "caked in" is sure to crack over time. If I were to do it again, I would cut out the entire panel and just weld in a new piece of sheet metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Since so many people are recommending and posting pic's of the shaved look, I thought I'd chime in for bumpers. I like the look of bumpers and went with the early Euro style bumper without the provisions for rubber strips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benitoz Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I shaved my 260, I really like the look, I did a center exit exaust... it is a decent amount of work to do it right, there are alot of indentions in the back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Shave the bumper! takes more time but in my opinion looks better in the long run... Nice color benitoz, did you ever get your jdm taillight lenses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelots86 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Best route is at least welding in patches over the indentions. Bondo "caked in" is sure to crack over time. If I were to do it again, I would cut out the entire panel and just weld in a new piece of sheet metal. Then I guess my next question is the type of sheet metal and thickness to go with. Sorry I have little to no experience with welding, except a tig welder and horse fences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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