need help with missing/broken body piece

Pharmacist · 10-28-2011, 09:49 PM

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:

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

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.

Here's where it continues underneath the car

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?

PapoZalsa · 10-28-2011, 10:37 PM

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

Ron · 10-28-2011, 10:42 PM

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.

phunk · 10-28-2011, 10:51 PM

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

kenchan · 10-29-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

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

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

Baer383 · 10-29-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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

frost · 10-29-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

kenchan · 10-29-2011, 10:13 PM

Lots of novice here.

Ron · 10-29-2011, 10:39 PM

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

phunk · 10-29-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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

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

MattP725 · 10-30-2011, 12:39 AM

Wow this topic has sure veered off path

wilsonp · 10-30-2011, 02:09 AM

Is it the front air guide?

630 Front Fender & Fitting :: Body(Front,Roof & Floor) :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: 370Z Parts (Z34) 2009-2011 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

kenchan · 10-30-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by phunk

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

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.

and good idea about the brush. I too use my wheel brush on stubborn areas.

djpathfinder · 10-30-2011, 10:33 AM

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

Pharmacist · 10-30-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

Is it the front air guide?

630 Front Fender & Fitting :: Body(Front,Roof & Floor) :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: 370Z Parts (Z34) 2009-2011 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

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

10-28-2011, 09:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	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: Here's a pic of the piece from the passenger side, the way it's supposed to be: 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. Here's where it continues underneath the car 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? __________________ 2009 370z Sport Touring/Nismo shift Knob/Z1 motorsports 34 row oil cooler

10-28-2011, 10:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	No idea...take to the dealer if no one can figure it out. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

10-28-2011, 10:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	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. __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ]

10-28-2011, 10:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	you need to start pressure washing that underbody!!! especially if you are going to drive through winters! __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

10-29-2011, 10:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	I was washing my car today and I noticed I do have that piece. __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ]

10-29-2011, 10:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Lots of novice here.

10-30-2011, 12:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	Wow this topic has sure veered off path

10-30-2011, 02:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	Is it the front air guide? 630 Front Fender & Fitting :: Body(Front,Roof & Floor) :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: 370Z Parts (Z34) 2009-2011 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

10-30-2011, 10:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	It is a great idea, Kenchan, though funny (wish I came up with it). __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

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