Password JDM radiator cover.

DrEvil · 12-11-2011, 05:51 PM

On Friday I recieved my CF radiator cover from PasswordJDM and it looks great. However, I spent about 3 hours this weekend trying to figure out why it won't fit right. No matter what I tried the right side sits just a bit higher than the left. It almost seems to have a little warp in it. Yes I have made sure that nothing is sitting under it. Am I doing something wrong or do I just have a warped cover?

kenchan · 12-11-2011, 06:02 PM

ive read somewhere their fitment is not perfect and requires some work.

Baer383 · 12-11-2011, 06:24 PM

help allot

haitech · 12-11-2011, 10:31 PM

Ron talks about it in his journal

kensnismo · 12-12-2011, 12:35 AM

returned first one could not close pass. side of hood.second one to arrive monday.I will let all know if I have any problems with it.

TopElement · 12-12-2011, 01:12 PM

Very likely warped during the curing process. Interested in one of these, but not with quality issues.

Perf.Des · 12-12-2011, 07:46 PM

agreed, its most likely warped. If you have a heat gun, you can warm it up and see if it will lay flat, but thats usually a temporary fix.

Take pics and exchange it.

NewYorkJon34 · 12-12-2011, 09:41 PM

They are known to not fit right, that's why I had my friend Tony aka carbon fiber element wrap my stock piece & everything fits perfect

Baer383 · 12-12-2011, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

They are known to not fit right, that's why I had my friend Tony aka carbon fiber element wrap my stock piece & everything fits perfect

or your lying

NewYorkJon34 · 12-12-2011, 10:19 PM

I posted a thread about it, I wouldn't lie about parts for this car. I have done just about everything you could do to a 370z and post honest reviews. Everyone that has bought this part has had fitment problems, plus it's a rip-off anyway.

Baer383 · 12-12-2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

I posted a thread about it, I wouldn't lie about parts for this car. I have done just about everything you could do to a 370z and post honest reviews. Everyone that has bought this part has had fitment problems, plus it's a rip-off anyway.

where can I find this link with pics ,Tony has done allot of CF for me including my steering wheel I'm thinking about under the hood pieces now.

NewYorkJon34 · 12-13-2011, 01:07 AM

Carbon Fiber Element Engine Covers (Pics)

DrEvil · 12-13-2011, 09:08 AM

I called PW-JDM last night and spoke with Leo. We went through a bunch of possible causes other than a slight warp and the he asked, " ... have you adjusted the bump stops on the underside of the hood?". Bumper stops?? Doh! Went out to the car and found plenty of adjusting play.
Can't work on it tonght, but by Thursday I will get it done.
Damn! forgot all about those.

DrEvil · 12-15-2011, 09:52 AM

Not only did I turn down the bump-stop, but eventually took it out and still no good. I called JDM-PW and after a little more trouble shooting, pw-jDM issued me an RA and we will try again.

TopElement · 12-15-2011, 12:11 PM

With so many people having issues, it's likely that the mold itself is warped. The original plastic piece is quite flimsy, so there's a good chance it wasn't holding the right shape when the mold was made.

12-11-2011, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
DrEvil Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 270 Drives: 09 370z,Blue, auto Rep Power: 14	Password JDM radiator cover. On Friday I recieved my CF radiator cover from PasswordJDM and it looks great. However, I spent about 3 hours this weekend trying to figure out why it won't fit right. No matter what I tried the right side sits just a bit higher than the left. It almost seems to have a little warp in it. Yes I have made sure that nothing is sitting under it. Am I doing something wrong or do I just have a warped cover?

12-11-2011, 06:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	help allot __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

12-12-2011, 09:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	They are known to not fit right, that's why I had my friend Tony aka carbon fiber element wrap my stock piece & everything fits perfect __________________ NewYorkJon34's Ultimate Z Build

12-12-2011, 10:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	I posted a thread about it, I wouldn't lie about parts for this car. I have done just about everything you could do to a 370z and post honest reviews. Everyone that has bought this part has had fitment problems, plus it's a rip-off anyway. __________________ NewYorkJon34's Ultimate Z Build

12-13-2011, 01:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Carbon Fiber Element Engine Covers (Pics) __________________ NewYorkJon34's Ultimate Z Build

12-11-2011, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ive read somewhere their fitment is not perfect and requires some work.

12-11-2011, 10:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 15	Ron talks about it in his journal

12-12-2011, 12:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
kensnismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: north tx Posts: 324 Drives: ZL-1 Rep Power: 14	returned first one could not close pass. side of hood.second one to arrive monday.I will let all know if I have any problems with it.

12-12-2011, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
TopElement Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 201 Drives: Nismo, STi, Max, M3 Rep Power: 14	Very likely warped during the curing process. Interested in one of these, but not with quality issues.

12-12-2011, 07:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Perf.Des Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 220 Drives: 2009 370Z Touring Rep Power: 14	agreed, its most likely warped. If you have a heat gun, you can warm it up and see if it will lay flat, but thats usually a temporary fix. Take pics and exchange it.

12-13-2011, 09:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
DrEvil Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 270 Drives: 09 370z,Blue, auto Rep Power: 14	I called PW-JDM last night and spoke with Leo. We went through a bunch of possible causes other than a slight warp and the he asked, " ... have you adjusted the bump stops on the underside of the hood?". Bumper stops?? Doh! Went out to the car and found plenty of adjusting play. Can't work on it tonght, but by Thursday I will get it done. Damn! forgot all about those.

12-15-2011, 09:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
DrEvil Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 270 Drives: 09 370z,Blue, auto Rep Power: 14	Not only did I turn down the bump-stop, but eventually took it out and still no good. I called JDM-PW and after a little more trouble shooting, pw-jDM issued me an RA and we will try again.

12-15-2011, 12:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
TopElement Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 201 Drives: Nismo, STi, Max, M3 Rep Power: 14	With so many people having issues, it's likely that the mold itself is warped. The original plastic piece is quite flimsy, so there's a good chance it wasn't holding the right shape when the mold was made.

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