need help with missing/broken body piece
 

I was inspecting my brakes today and by coincidence I noticed a missing piece. The piece is a small shelf-like cuboid piece of rubber just in front of the rear brake caliper. Here is a pic of the missing piece on the driver side:

http://www.the370z.com/members/pharm...9-img-0488.jpg

Here's a pic of the piece from the passenger side, the way it's supposed to be:

http://www.the370z.com/members/pharm...0-img-0489.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/pharm...3-img-0492.jpg

Here is where it broke off. The piece actually extends from the wheel well into the undercarriage where there are 2 bolts holding it. It forms what appears to be a small air dam or something. My finger is pointing to where it broke in half.

http://www.the370z.com/members/pharm...1-img-0490.jpg

Here's where it continues underneath the car

http://www.the370z.com/members/pharm...2-img-0491.jpg

What is the function of this piece? Is it important? And how would it break off like this? I don't recall running over anything. And where would I get the part # to order such a thing?

No idea...take to the dealer if no one can figure it out.

try courtesy parts. I don't have that piece on my car, but I have a nismo so I don't know if it applies.

you need to start pressure washing that underbody!!! especially if you are going to drive through winters!

:iagree: i place my car on ramps and place a lawn sprinkler under there and let it clean for 15-20min.

:bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl:

:iagree: :icon18:

Lots of novice here. :icon17:

I was washing my car today and I noticed I do have that piece. :rolleyes:

Not a bad idea. I go to the local pressure wash and crawl around spraying around. I like the high pressure but on the ramps I could put some crappy clothes on and go under there with a bucket of car wash and a soft brush. I can't wash the underbody on my lift because I don't have any floor drains near enough. For how little care I take in keeping my exterior washed/polished compared to most enthusiasts, people would be surprised how much I care about the underbody lol

Wow this topic has sure veered off path :driving:

Is it the front air guide?

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Yah, I didn't come up with the idea, I read it online and tried it. The thing about salt is you need to keep it wet for 10-20 min before it all dissolves away. I don't like crawling under a car with my hose splashing water in my face so I do this after I'm done changing the oil while the car is still on ramps. This is on my dd, btw. My Z hibernates through winter. :D and good idea about the brush. I too use my wheel brush on stubborn areas. :tup:

It is a great idea, Kenchan, though funny (wish I came up with it). :tup:

i think i found it here


It's called reflector mudguard, part no.
76856N 370Z REFLECTOR MUDGUARD,REAR RH
76857N 370Z REFLECTOR MUDGUARD,REAR LH