Damaged the underbody (pics)

gnznroses · 06-08-2011, 11:06 PM

Actually, I just now had my dad look at it and we found some chips/gouges in what seems to be the gas. He said maybe to put some metal epoxy on those spots, but we're thinking the tank is also dented in. He suggested I find a picture of the tank to compare the shape.

spearfish25 · 06-08-2011, 11:18 PM

1) What is this fiber-board ****? My car doesn't have that (2009).

2) That metal brace is supposed to be flat. It's replaceable or you can just live with it as-is if it's merely bent.

3) Are you sure the fuel tank is dented? The tank is located directly behind the seats under the cargo shelves. It looks like your damage is further back and wouldn't involve the fuel tank, but it's hard to tell from the photos. If there is tank damage, you need it replaced. Putting cheap metal epoxy over holes in a fuel tank is asking for disaster.

gnznroses · 06-09-2011, 12:06 AM

1- I think the fiberglass stuff serves a couple purposes probably. My dad said it was an "air dam" but I figure it's also for a bit of corrosion protection.

2- Yeah I don't think it matters

3- Well, it's not holes but chips in the metal. He said they actually make epoxy specifically for gas tanks. If it's dented though we'll probably replace it

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-21-2015, 12:32 AM

Does anybody know what this piece is called? Dealer ripped mine and can't seem to find the part in their system

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-21-2015, 06:00 PM

Anyone? or how did you fix it?

DjSquall · 10-22-2015, 10:17 AM

The purpose of those covers is to protect your brake lines and to help with aerodynamics. With that being said, I ripped mine over 3 years ago, and removed all loose chunks. Haven't had any issues without them in place, but it is a cheap and easy fix.

SouthArk370Z · 10-22-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7

Does anybody know what this piece is called? Dealer ripped mine and can't seem to find the part in their system

Courtesy Parts has a 370Z parts catalog that is pretty easy to search. Or try the FSM.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-22-2015, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Courtesy Parts has a 370Z parts catalog that is pretty easy to search. Or try the FSM.

They tried it all and can not find the part anywhere

-Raj

HulaGirl · 10-22-2015, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by specZ

those splash shields help keep corrosives (road salt,debris.etc)off the underbody as well. .

Good to know.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-22-2015, 07:13 PM

So can anyone help me out with a part number?

-Raj

Lunar-Eclipse · 10-22-2015, 11:30 PM

Is it the brace that you're looking for a part number on? If so this looks about right. The view in the picture is from the top but the ruffle pattern along the edges and the placement of the holes look right.

Part #: 74870-1EA0A
Name: Nissan OEM Undercarriage Body Tunnel W Brace - Nissan 370Z 09+ Z34

https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...n.php?II=17265

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-22-2015, 11:31 PM

Thanks man but I'm looking for the fiberglass piece that is busted up in the op's picture

-Raj

Birdfan67 · 10-23-2015, 05:24 PM

I never swim where I can't see my feet....guess I won't drive where I can't see the ground or dirt...wow !

Rusty · 10-23-2015, 10:46 PM

My Nismo doesn't have that fiber stuff. ?

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-24-2015, 12:19 AM

Well Idk a part number. The guys at Nissan messed it up on both sides putting it on the ramp

-Raj

06-08-2011, 11:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	1) What is this fiber-board ****? My car doesn't have that (2009). 2) That metal brace is supposed to be flat. It's replaceable or you can just live with it as-is if it's merely bent. 3) Are you sure the fuel tank is dented? The tank is located directly behind the seats under the cargo shelves. It looks like your damage is further back and wouldn't involve the fuel tank, but it's hard to tell from the photos. If there is tank damage, you need it replaced. Putting cheap metal epoxy over holes in a fuel tank is asking for disaster. WI_Hedgehog likes this. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

10-21-2015, 12:32 AM	#19 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 17	Does anybody know what this piece is called? Dealer ripped mine and can't seem to find the part in their system __________________ Build in Progress

10-21-2015, 06:00 PM	#20 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 17	Anyone? or how did you fix it? __________________ Build in Progress

10-22-2015, 10:17 AM	#21 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	The purpose of those covers is to protect your brake lines and to help with aerodynamics. With that being said, I ripped mine over 3 years ago, and removed all loose chunks. Haven't had any issues without them in place, but it is a cheap and easy fix. __________________ My Z did p0rn

10-22-2015, 07:13 PM	#25 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 17	So can anyone help me out with a part number? -Raj __________________ Build in Progress

06-08-2011, 11:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
gnznroses Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 51 Drives: '11 Sprt/Trng Loaded Rep Power: 14	Actually, I just now had my dad look at it and we found some chips/gouges in what seems to be the gas. He said maybe to put some metal epoxy on those spots, but we're thinking the tank is also dented in. He suggested I find a picture of the tank to compare the shape.

06-09-2011, 12:06 AM	#18 (permalink)
gnznroses Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 51 Drives: '11 Sprt/Trng Loaded Rep Power: 14	1- I think the fiberglass stuff serves a couple purposes probably. My dad said it was an "air dam" but I figure it's also for a bit of corrosion protection. 2- Yeah I don't think it matters 3- Well, it's not holes but chips in the metal. He said they actually make epoxy specifically for gas tanks. If it's dented though we'll probably replace it

10-22-2015, 11:30 PM	#26 (permalink)
Lunar-Eclipse Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 125 Drives: '10 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 14	Is it the brace that you're looking for a part number on? If so this looks about right. The view in the picture is from the top but the ruffle pattern along the edges and the placement of the holes look right. Part #: 74870-1EA0A Name: Nissan OEM Undercarriage Body Tunnel W Brace - Nissan 370Z 09+ Z34 https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...n.php?II=17265

10-22-2015, 11:31 PM	#27 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 17	Thanks man but I'm looking for the fiberglass piece that is busted up in the op's picture -Raj __________________ Build in Progress

10-23-2015, 05:24 PM	#28 (permalink)
Birdfan67 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Chesapeake Va. Posts: 89 Drives: 2017 NISSAN NISMO Rep Power: 10	I never swim where I can't see my feet....guess I won't drive where I can't see the ground or dirt...wow !

10-23-2015, 10:46 PM	#29 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,219 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	My Nismo doesn't have that fiber stuff. ? __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

10-24-2015, 12:19 AM	#30 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 17	Well Idk a part number. The guys at Nissan messed it up on both sides putting it on the ramp -Raj __________________ Build in Progress

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