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AltimaSL · 07-01-2008

Why does the new Altima have a square on the front bumper? Whats it for?

PhuckinPhil · 07-01-2008

Impact sensor option I believe.

AltimaSL · 07-01-2008

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Originally Posted by PhuckinPhil

Impact sensor option I believe.

Why don't other cars have it though? This and the Prius are the only cars that i've seen like that..

PhuckinPhil · 07-01-2008

All cars with impact sensors have some kind of shape in the front and rear bumpers whether it be circles, squares, or rectangle. Maybe even ovals. lol

MIKEKAM08SE · 07-02-2008

behind the square is the tow/recovery hook

DJ · 07-02-2008

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Originally Posted by MIKEKAM08SE

behind the square is the tow/recovery hook

You are correct!

AltimaSL · 07-02-2008

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Originally Posted by DJ

You are correct!

That makes sense. and other cars probably have it underneath. But why did they have to put it on the bumper? The square aggravates me.

rtking · 08-17-2008

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Originally Posted by AltimaSL

That makes sense. and other cars probably have it underneath. But why did they have to put it on the bumper? The square aggravates me.

This gives you the best tow angle, allows the hook to be anchored to one of the most solid pieces of the car, and allows easy access.

If they had but the hook underneath, then the tow cable would have surely have creased or damaged the bumper. If the hook were behind the grill, you'd have to find a way to remove the grill when you needed to have your car towed.

Almost all European cars have this.

AltimaSL · 08-17-2008

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Originally Posted by rtking

This gives you the best tow angle, allows the hook to be anchored to one of the most solid pieces of the car, and allows easy access.

If they had but the hook underneath, then the tow cable would have surely have creased or damaged the bumper. If the hook were behind the grill, you'd have to find a way to remove the grill when you needed to have your car towed.

Almost all European cars have this.

Ah, i see.

AltimaSL · 08-21-2008

Now that i'm backtracking to the picture i used as an example for the thread, i really want to do a HID conversion...

klfutrelle · 08-21-2008

I think it is a good idea but there has to be a more hidden design.

AltimaSL · 08-21-2008

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Originally Posted by klfutrelle

I think it is a good idea but there has to be a more hidden design.

I know and all of the new cars i see that are coming out now have the "SHAPE" on the bumper.

NissTech659 · 08-21-2008

The impact sensor is behind the grille mounted to the radiator support I believe.