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eddieflo · 11-28-2011, 05:56 PM

zenki to kouki problem (s14) - YouTube

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* · 11-28-2011, 06:17 PM

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 · 11-28-2011, 07:59 PM

Is that Tsi's front end?

eddieflo · 11-29-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tqstarburst

Is that Tsi's front end?

yessir. i scooped it up in the summer.

eddieflo · 11-29-2011, 11:41 AM

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 · 11-29-2011, 12:28 PM

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 · 11-29-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 11-29-2011, 03:17 PM

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 · 11-29-2011, 05:57 PM

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

eddieflo · 11-29-2011, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Thanks bromar ghadafi!

gunmetalr32 · 11-29-2011, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tqstarburst

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...nder-10-a.html

hope it helps

RussellM · 11-30-2011, 11:53 AM

3rd Part down... NissanParts.cc - Your #1 Source for OEM Parts and Accessories

eddieflo · 12-01-2011, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RussellM

3rd Part down... NissanParts.cc - Your #1 Source for OEM Parts and Accessories

Bookmarked!

eddieflo · 12-02-2011, 03:29 PM

tqstarburst · 12-02-2011, 05:27 PM

She doesn't look to bad.

Mile6453 · 01-01-2012, 08:21 PM

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

nujabe · 01-02-2012, 06:53 PM

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 · 09-03-2012, 02:14 AM

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

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11-28-2011, 05:56 PM	#1
eddieflo Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: el paso, texas Age: 34 Posts: 135 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Zenki to Kouki conversion issue zenki to kouki problem (s14) - YouTube 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? __________________ Wastelandfresh.tumblr.com & soundcloud.com/eddieflo

11-28-2011, 06:17 PM	#2
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	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

11-28-2011, 07:59 PM	#3
tqstarburst Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Age: 29 Posts: 1,314 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Is that Tsi's front end?

11-29-2011, 12:28 PM	#6
3ternal Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal,OC Age: 29 Posts: 196 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	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.

11-29-2011, 03:17 PM	#8
3ternal Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal,OC Age: 29 Posts: 196 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	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.

11-29-2011, 05:57 PM	#9
tqstarburst Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Age: 29 Posts: 1,314 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Go to nissanparts.cc. They have good prices, and they're pretty legit. I've gotten all my jdm-oem stuff from them.

12-02-2011, 05:27 PM	#15
tqstarburst Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Age: 29 Posts: 1,314 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	She doesn't look to bad.

01-01-2012, 08:21 PM	#16
Mile6453 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2011 Location: Osan AB, RoK Age: 29 Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is the zenkito kouki conversion pretty easy to DIY or what?

01-02-2012, 06:53 PM	#17
nujabe Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: BAY AREA CA Posts: 890 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	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

09-03-2012, 02:14 AM	#18
Zenkeyfreak Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey Eddieflo, did the Zenki corner light harness work for the kouki corners or did you have to modify anything?