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CyberKnup 04-20-2021 01:25 PM

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?

datcipher 04-20-2021 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberKnup (Post 3992653)
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 01:58 PM

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

OptionZero 04-20-2021 02:55 PM

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

CyberKnup 04-20-2021 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datcipher (Post 3992657)
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 (Post 3992660)
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 06:42 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 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberKnup (Post 3992666)
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 10:56 PM

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...placemets.html

SOUTHZZ 04-21-2021 02:45 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 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SOUTHZZ (Post 3992716)
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 09:38 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 05:28 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 05:46 PM

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

BettyZ 07-13-2021 06:48 PM

G2 is a scam!

JARblue 07-13-2021 06:53 PM

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


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