Broke my B-Pillar cover, looking for good replacements

CyberKnup · 04-20-2021, 02:25 PM

So I sheared the mounting pin off the driver side B-Pillar cover while getting out of the car holding some drinks. I should have gotten out first, then grabbed the drinks, but hindsight is 20/20.

Anyway, I see all these b-pillar cover replacements but they don't look like they are actual replacements but just covers that attach to the OEM ones. Am I understanding this correctly?

I want something carbon fiber that will fit like or better than OEM and it has to be usable as if I didn't have the originals. Any recommendations?

datcipher · 04-20-2021, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberKnup

So I sheared the mounting pin off the driver side B-Pillar cover while getting out of the car holding some drinks. I should have gotten out first, then grabbed the drinks, but hindsight is 20/20.

Anyway, I see all these b-pillar cover replacements but they don't look like they are actual replacements but just covers that attach to the OEM ones. Am I understanding this correctly?

I want something carbon fiber that will fit like or better than OEM and it has to be usable as if I didn't have the originals. Any recommendations?

I replaced a b pillar panel that flew off with an OEM from z1 motorsports last year. I think they have a carbon fiber style one as well.

datcipher · 04-20-2021, 02:58 PM

Yes, looks like they have seibon carbon fiber ones as well as Nissan Nismo ones.....

OptionZero · 04-20-2021, 03:55 PM

U should be able to find one off a junked car from your local scrapyard for cheap

CyberKnup · 04-20-2021, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datcipher

I replaced a b pillar panel that flew off with an OEM from z1 motorsports last year. I think they have a carbon fiber style one as well.

This might be what I do if I can't find an OEM style replacement in carbon fiber.

Quote:

Originally Posted by datcipher

Yes, looks like they have seibon carbon fiber ones as well as Nissan Nismo ones.....

The Nismo ones on Z1 motorsports are adhesive which doesn't solve my issue of the original B-pillar cover being broken if its just going to attach to a broken part.

I want an OEM replacement in carbon fiber. Also, the product page for the Seibon carbon fiber pillars do not say whether they are adhesive or OEM replacement.

dts3 · 04-20-2021, 07:42 PM

I broke mine as well. I'm not sure if you have access to a 3d printer, but someone has uploaded stl files to print these pieces. I plan on going this route

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2233260

datcipher · 04-20-2021, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberKnup

This might be what I do if I can't find an OEM style replacement in carbon fiber.

The Nismo ones on Z1 motorsports are adhesive which doesn't solve my issue of the original B-pillar cover being broken if its just going to attach to a broken part.
t.

OHHHH yeah....when I saw they were 403 bucks I thought for sure they were going to be real - didn't read closely. 400 bucks for glorified stickers? lol

cooltoy · 04-20-2021, 11:56 PM

Does anyone make Exterior B Pillar REPLACEMETS?

SOUTHZZ · 04-21-2021, 03:45 AM

Not aware of anyone that makes carbon replacement B-pillar covers.
If they did,would be at a very high $.
Suggest you find a replacement B-pillar at a salvage yard or on Ebay.
If you want carbon, try ZCF carbon overlays. Great quality high definition carbon.
Last I saw, priced at 95 bucks for a set on Ebay.

madwi · 04-21-2021, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOUTHZZ

Not aware of anyone that makes carbon replacement B-pillar covers.
If they did,would be at a very high $.
Suggest you find a replacement B-pillar at a salvage yard or on Ebay.
If you want carbon, try ZCF carbon overlays. Great quality high definition carbon.
Last I saw, priced at 95 bucks for a set on Ebay.

Ripped from the thread Cooltoy linked:

Not out of the world pricing.

g2carbon

gbrettin · 04-21-2021, 10:38 AM

I put G2 Carbon on my car. They are direct fitment because they made their mold based off of OEM. I was happy with the product. Link below of my IG showing the install:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nxaVnH..._web_copy_link

tRidiot · 07-13-2021, 06:28 PM

I need a pair of these, one of mine cracked when the windshield guys were repairing my windshield. They were brittle with age, so I don't feel it's appropriate to force them to pay for a new set, I don't think anyone would have been able to get it off without it breaking.

Is G2 the only real option for true replacement panels? $400 is pretty steep to me, especially since I need to do some other things, too, like new brakes and rotors, etc.

madwi · 07-13-2021, 06:46 PM

*Edit* G2 B pillars showed up a few months after order.

BettyZ · 07-13-2021, 07:48 PM

G2 is a scam!

JARblue · 07-13-2021, 07:53 PM

Serious? Damn... I was looking at those orange kevlar ones

04-20-2021, 02:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
CyberKnup Base Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: California Posts: 34 Drives: 19 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 6	Broke my B-Pillar cover, looking for good replacements So I sheared the mounting pin off the driver side B-Pillar cover while getting out of the car holding some drinks. I should have gotten out first, then grabbed the drinks, but hindsight is 20/20. Anyway, I see all these b-pillar cover replacements but they don't look like they are actual replacements but just covers that attach to the OEM ones. Am I understanding this correctly? I want something carbon fiber that will fit like or better than OEM and it has to be usable as if I didn't have the originals. Any recommendations? __________________ 2019 Heritage Edition 6MT Pearl White Stillen Gen-3 / Motordyne ART / F.I. TDX 2.5" w/ 18" Resonators + 10" Mufflers / EcuTek / Dyno Tuned by Seb @ SpecialtyZ

04-20-2021, 03:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,229 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	U should be able to find one off a junked car from your local scrapyard for cheap R@n1n3913 likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

04-20-2021, 07:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
dts3 Track Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 599 Drives: 08 Expedition Rep Power: 6765	I broke mine as well. I'm not sure if you have access to a 3d printer, but someone has uploaded stl files to print these pieces. I plan on going this route https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2233260 __________________ Visit my blog! www.LeftoverPi.com

04-20-2021, 11:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Does anyone make Exterior B Pillar REPLACEMETS? CyberKnup likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

04-21-2021, 10:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,282 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	I put G2 Carbon on my car. They are direct fitment because they made their mold based off of OEM. I was happy with the product. Link below of my IG showing the install: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nxaVnH..._web_copy_link madwi and CyberKnup like this.

04-20-2021, 02:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
datcipher Base Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Alberta Posts: 54 Drives: altimacoupe 3.5,370z Rep Power: 10071	Yes, looks like they have seibon carbon fiber ones as well as Nissan Nismo ones.....

04-21-2021, 03:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
SOUTHZZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z CS M6 Rep Power: 3400	Not aware of anyone that makes carbon replacement B-pillar covers. If they did,would be at a very high $. Suggest you find a replacement B-pillar at a salvage yard or on Ebay. If you want carbon, try ZCF carbon overlays. Great quality high definition carbon. Last I saw, priced at 95 bucks for a set on Ebay.

07-13-2021, 06:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
tRidiot Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: OK Posts: 178 Drives: '09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 9972	I need a pair of these, one of mine cracked when the windshield guys were repairing my windshield. They were brittle with age, so I don't feel it's appropriate to force them to pay for a new set, I don't think anyone would have been able to get it off without it breaking. Is G2 the only real option for true replacement panels? $400 is pretty steep to me, especially since I need to do some other things, too, like new brakes and rotors, etc.

07-13-2021, 06:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Edit G2 B pillars showed up a few months after order. BettyZ likes this. Last edited by madwi; 07-21-2021 at 07:19 PM.

07-13-2021, 07:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 37 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	G2 is a scam! __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

07-13-2021, 07:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Serious? Damn... I was looking at those orange kevlar ones __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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