my b-pillar came off :(

dudesky · 05-03-2011, 04:08 PM

as you can see in my picture,
my b-pillar came off to the passenger side.

I don't even get how it came off.
I tried to put it back but it won't do.
Does anyone know how to fix this?
If I can't fix it, I'm planning to get carbon fiber b-pillars from zstore.
The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: SALE! Carbon Fiber B-Pillars, 09-10 370Z
btw, if I get them, how do I install them? do I need to take the oem pillars out?
thanks guys

kenchan · 05-03-2011, 04:27 PM

huh? do you still have the original B-pillar cover? just mount it with 3M trim mounting tape.... no?

eddieconfetti · 05-03-2011, 04:52 PM

There are two ways to install the CF b pillars. Either tape over the oem or completely replace it. I took off my oem and replaced it with the cf. There is a write up that bullitt(mike) did. well its more like videos.

Astrosfan · 05-03-2011, 05:12 PM

since its almost off, wrap them both in 3m carbon vinyl. Its cheaper ans looks better imo.

Thats what i did and i broke the middle brad so I used some 3m mounting tape. you can find the stuff at any auto parts store.

3m Ni Doc carbon fiber vinyl

kenchan · 05-03-2011, 05:27 PM

yah, the DiNoc is a great way to do the B-pillar..but you still need the factory B-pillar cover to wrap it.... im not understanding if the OP lost the factory B-pillar cover or just talking about some aftermarket stick-on type that flew off (like EvoR's).

dudesky · 05-03-2011, 06:03 PM

thx for the replies guys.
I still have OEM pillars.
it's just that passenger side pillar came off

so how do I unmount the driver side's pillar? (I think I'm going to CF vinyl it

)
are they like screwed in originally or are they just double side taped????
if they are double side taped I should able to take them off with a little use of strength right?

bullitt5897 · 05-03-2011, 08:11 PM

The pillars can be pulled off. Be careful not to break your brackets. I installed eddie's cf ones. You have three places where the b pillar attaches bottom middle and top. It looks like your bottom bracket may have been broken. That would explain why it is sticking out at the bottom. Watch my videos as I show a solution that works over the long term. I have tried the 3m tape on the edge and the pillar just comes right back off.

Mike

kenchan · 05-03-2011, 08:14 PM

Op - you don't need to remove the b-pillar to wrap them. Just use a squeegee to push the ends under. U will need to use some heat. Ck out the link posted above by Astrofan. I have several picts in there.

daisuke149 · 05-03-2011, 08:59 PM

wait so the OEM pillars from the factory came off?

If thats the case dealer = warranty replacement.

If its aftermarket, yeah listen to everyone else!

dudesky · 05-03-2011, 09:02 PM

thx for the replies guys

yep I saw your videos Bullit, it was pretty sick

and I know it is under the warranty but I don't wanna go to the dealers because
they suck and they don't know how to treat Z...

05-03-2011, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	my b-pillar came off :( as you can see in my picture, my b-pillar came off to the passenger side. I don't even get how it came off. I tried to put it back but it won't do. Does anyone know how to fix this? If I can't fix it, I'm planning to get carbon fiber b-pillars from zstore. The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: SALE! Carbon Fiber B-Pillars, 09-10 370Z btw, if I get them, how do I install them? do I need to take the oem pillars out? thanks guys

05-03-2011, 08:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	The pillars can be pulled off. Be careful not to break your brackets. I installed eddie's cf ones. You have three places where the b pillar attaches bottom middle and top. It looks like your bottom bracket may have been broken. That would explain why it is sticking out at the bottom. Watch my videos as I show a solution that works over the long term. I have tried the 3m tape on the edge and the pillar just comes right back off. Mike __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

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05-03-2011, 04:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	huh? do you still have the original B-pillar cover? just mount it with 3M trim mounting tape.... no?

05-03-2011, 04:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
eddieconfetti A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,334 Drives: A Totaled PW Z Rep Power: 23	There are two ways to install the CF b pillars. Either tape over the oem or completely replace it. I took off my oem and replaced it with the cf. There is a write up that bullitt(mike) did. well its more like videos.

05-03-2011, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	since its almost off, wrap them both in 3m carbon vinyl. Its cheaper ans looks better imo. Thats what i did and i broke the middle brad so I used some 3m mounting tape. you can find the stuff at any auto parts store. 3m Ni Doc carbon fiber vinyl

05-03-2011, 05:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, the DiNoc is a great way to do the B-pillar..but you still need the factory B-pillar cover to wrap it.... im not understanding if the OP lost the factory B-pillar cover or just talking about some aftermarket stick-on type that flew off (like EvoR's).

05-03-2011, 06:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	thx for the replies guys. I still have OEM pillars. it's just that passenger side pillar came off so how do I unmount the driver side's pillar? (I think I'm going to CF vinyl it ) are they like screwed in originally or are they just double side taped???? if they are double side taped I should able to take them off with a little use of strength right?

05-03-2011, 08:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Op - you don't need to remove the b-pillar to wrap them. Just use a squeegee to push the ends under. U will need to use some heat. Ck out the link posted above by Astrofan. I have several picts in there.

05-03-2011, 08:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	wait so the OEM pillars from the factory came off? If thats the case dealer = warranty replacement. If its aftermarket, yeah listen to everyone else!

05-03-2011, 09:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	thx for the replies guys yep I saw your videos Bullit, it was pretty sick and I know it is under the warranty but I don't wanna go to the dealers because they suck and they don't know how to treat Z...