Zenki to Kouki conversion issue

[eddieflo]

zenki to kouki problem (s14) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s817QRssW30)

In the video you'll see that the Zenki Bumper support doesn't extend far enough to the Kouki bumper. I can't bolt anything on as a result of this issue. People have told me that the Zenki Support WILL fit the Kouki bumper, however I can't find any evidence to support this claim. Any help?

[ManoNegra]

I've heard that it can be modified to make it work but never done ti
I've always used the kouki retainer
(at ~$60 it isn't terribly expensive from the dealer)

do you have the crash support there still?
if so, try removing it since it may be preventing the bumper from moving forward

you mentioned the radiator support in the vid
yours looks fine, no need to replace it
the headlight brackets wont match the kouki ones though
those you can EITHER replace with the kouki ones or modify the zenki ones to work

you can use the sidemarker plugs for the corners (cut and splice)
and if you have an SE, the fog plugs can be switched/modified
for the headlamps though, you'll need to source a set of male/female plugs

[tqstarburst]

Is that Tsi's front end?

[eddieflo]

Is that Tsi's front end?

yessir. i scooped it up in the summer.

[eddieflo]

What I'm going to do to remedy the situation is extend the bumper support using s custom spacer that I'm going to make out of a piece of metal. Then I'm gonna mod the headlight brackets, and wire in my HIDs for the kouki headlights.

[3ternal]

Without the kouki retainer your bumper might sag in the center leaving a big gap between your bumper and your headlights. And for the headlights i just used the zenki brackets and drilled an extra hole for the little nub on the tabs. Maybe this will help.

[eddieflo]

Without the kouki retainer your bumper might sag in the center leaving a big gap between your bumper and your headlights. And for the headlights i just used the zenki brackets and drilled an extra hole for the little nub on the tabs. Maybe this will help.

I just modded the brackets in this way, looks pretty legit.

So the kouki retainer extends to fill the gap?

So far, I have an HID H1 kit and i dont need to rewire anything. It went in flawlessly, shoutout to HIDGUY.

Until i can get that kouki retainer and/or bumper support, I'm gonna have to zip tie this bumper so i can drive to work.

[3ternal]

Yeah the retainer should fill the gap, at least mine did to where i could bolt the bumper onto it.

Ran without the retainer for a while and it was fine just sagged, you should be fine until you get one.

[tqstarburst]

Go to nissanparts.cc. They have good prices, and they're pretty legit. I've gotten all my jdm-oem stuff from them.

[eddieflo]

Yeah the retainer should fill the gap, at least mine did to where i could bolt the bumper onto it.

Ran without the retainer for a while and it was fine just sagged, you should be fine until you get one.


Thanks bromar ghadafi!

[gunmetalr32]

Go to nissanparts.cc. They have good prices, and they're pretty legit. I've gotten all my jdm-oem stuff from them.
i get all my jdm oem stuff there too.. ray hooks it up

and if you want to save some weight and money here is a write up on a kouki bumper support
http://zilvia.net/f/s-chassis/412282-diy-s14-kouki-light-weight-aluminum-bumper-support-under-10-a.html

hope it helps

[RussellM]

3rd Part down... NissanParts.cc - Your #1 Source for OEM Parts and Accessories (http://www.nissanparts.cc/catalog/?section=1221)

[eddieflo]

3rd Part down... NissanParts.cc - Your #1 Source for OEM Parts and Accessories (http://www.nissanparts.cc/catalog/?section=1221)


Bookmarked!

[eddieflo]

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[tqstarburst]

She doesn't look to bad.

[Mile6453]

is the zenkito kouki conversion pretty easy to DIY or what?

[nujabe]

Yes if your doing the jdm kouki bumper the lighting take a little bit of work to get the blinkers working but everything is a bolt on. Get a kouki retainer it makes life so much more easier

[Zenkeyfreak]

Hey Eddieflo, did the Zenki corner light harness work for the kouki corners or did you have to modify anything?