There seems to be a gap on the slot under your plate on some bumpers and some dont. whats the deal...


GAP



No gaps.





I have a 05 with a gap, i figure maybe that the 05's have a gap and the 06's dont. Because these are clearly a 05-06 sedan bumpers...

 

The center hole is on the G35X.

 

Top pic is the G35X bumper
Middle pic is a stock bumper with the tow hook shaved
Bottom stock bumper

 

The gap is for the AWD models. It allows more airflow to cool the front dif.

If you look at the 07+ models, it's the same thing. Gap on the AWD models only.

I think it looks ugly, but luckily my car is black so you don't notice it at all



PS. I'm not a fan of any of those grills on those cars. Kinda ruins the front end IMHO

 

yep X models have that extra gap. IMO the RWD bumper looks better.

 

As stated, only on the X G35s.

Edit: Where is it on the 07+s? Our 08s sport front bumper looks the same as an 07+ Sport bumper

 

I'm pretty sure it's in the same place in the 2nd gens. I remember seeing it in the same place on the x's in the 07+'s

 

is this guy serious?

 

Pic comparison? I cant find a difference.

 

Guess i was wrong. They put that bumper on the RWD model too. Just the sports got a different front bumper




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very interesting, ok follow up question... there is a insert that goes into that gap. does it have a specific purpose or is it just trim?

I'm missing the insert...

 

I don't have an insert in mine. It's just a big hole.


Unless you are referring to the trim around the outside edge.

 

The "empty slot" is there to cool the front diff on the X models.

 

If you look through it though, it doesn't even seem like a straight shot to the diff

 

first pic is my car (seller sells G35 sedan grills and uses my car pic) and I can tell you for sure it is a RWD model