Broken chin spoiler... what are my options?

texasviking · 06-01-2010, 05:28 PM

Hey guys/gals... need some ideas:

Caught a bad dip, and ripped the driver's side of my chin spoiler off (Also managed to rip off the black plastic guard in front of the driver-front wheel)...

For now, she's duct taped:

What are my options?

(Here's what I've come up with so far)

Option A:
Is the chin spoiler "removable"? If it is, and I do remove it, how should I go about filling the holes? (I'd almost rather not put a new one on for fear of repeat.)

Option B1:
Assuming the chin spoiler isn't "removable", can I drill out the "rivets" (or whatever they are)? Then plug (and with what)?

Option B2:
Same as above, but instead of plug, would a Lip cover the existing holes?

Option Z:
Replace entire front bumper, repaint??

Go Go Gadget Repair Team!

Modshack · 06-01-2010, 05:39 PM

That part is a replaceable option. Put a new one on for $125 or so, or just remove it. Don't sweat the holes..

kenchan · 06-01-2010, 05:40 PM

yah, if you're having bad luck hitting it consistently where you drive, just drill out the rivits and remove it completely.

if it was a rare occurance then drill it out and get another one, use screws/nut if you dont have a rivit tool.

texasviking · 06-01-2010, 05:41 PM

Awesome! Thanks Modshack!

Now, anyone know the part number for the black shroud that sits in front of the front wheels?

texasviking · 06-01-2010, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, if you're having bad luck hitting it consistently where you drive, just drill out the rivits and remove it completely.

if it was a rare occurance then drill it out and get another one, use screws/nut if you dont have a rivit tool.

Yeah, most of the roads around my home are very crested which makes it almost impossible to turn onto a different street without dragging the chin.

kenchan · 06-01-2010, 05:44 PM

yah, just remove it then.

as for the pn, check out Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

PapoZalsa · 06-01-2010, 08:58 PM

Get a front lip.

TreeSemdyZee · 06-01-2010, 09:52 PM

Part # K6010-1EA0A

Chin Aero DeflectorUnpainted K6010-1EA0A

Nissan Front Chin Aero Deflector (unpainted) - 2009-2010 370Z :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Genuine Nissan 370Z Front Chin Spoiler

Courtesy uses a different number.

texasviking · 06-01-2010, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Get a front lip.

You got a link to a 'classy' not 'busy' lip?

texasviking · 06-01-2010, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Part # K6010-1EA0A

Chin Aero DeflectorUnpainted K6010-1EA0A

Nissan Front Chin Aero Deflector (unpainted) - 2009-2010 370Z :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Genuine Nissan 370Z Front Chin Spoiler

Courtesy uses a different number.

thanks 'tree7md'

TreeSemdyZee · 06-01-2010, 11:10 PM

Found a better price from one of our sponsors, Fontana Nissan, until 6-30-10.

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Landoz · 07-12-2016, 10:53 PM

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sunkist350z · 07-13-2016, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

That part is a replaceable option. Put a new one on for $125 or so, or just remove it. Don't sweat the holes..

I wouldn't remove it because it serves as a protection reinforcement if you bottom out and it protects your front bumper or aero lip..mine protected my carbon evor lip many times.

06-01-2010, 05:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
texasviking Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 160 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Broken chin spoiler... what are my options? Hey guys/gals... need some ideas: Caught a bad dip, and ripped the driver's side of my chin spoiler off (Also managed to rip off the black plastic guard in front of the driver-front wheel)... For now, she's duct taped: What are my options? (Here's what I've come up with so far) Option A: Is the chin spoiler "removable"? If it is, and I do remove it, how should I go about filling the holes? (I'd almost rather not put a new one on for fear of repeat.) Option B1: Assuming the chin spoiler isn't "removable", can I drill out the "rivets" (or whatever they are)? Then plug (and with what)? Option B2: Same as above, but instead of plug, would a Lip cover the existing holes? Option Z: Replace entire front bumper, repaint?? Go Go Gadget Repair Team!

06-01-2010, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	That part is a replaceable option. Put a new one on for $125 or so, or just remove it. Don't sweat the holes.. onzedge likes this. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, if you're having bad luck hitting it consistently where you drive, just drill out the rivits and remove it completely. if it was a rare occurance then drill it out and get another one, use screws/nut if you dont have a rivit tool.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, just remove it then. as for the pn, check out Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

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