Messed up the gas lid latch.

the_student · 09-27-2009, 12:44 AM

I was trying to open up the lid to the gas cap for the second time to show my brother. It wouldn't open up so I put more pressure on it and I heard a snap. The white plastic piece that is part of the latch snapped off. Opening and closing the gas lid seems to be fine even without the plastic piece.

I am just a little bummed that I broke a little part of my car. I just got it too. Ahhhh. It should be fine, but would it be a hassle to get it fixed? I am getting lojack installed sometime this week and maybe we can squeeze that extra thing in.

Trips · 09-27-2009, 12:49 AM

if no one can see it and it's working fine then your ok, if you can't deal with it then get it fixed.

SpawnAeroJohn · 09-27-2009, 01:22 AM

x2^ Why fuss if it doesnt bother anything or if not visible? But if its that simple you can also purchase it and probobly replace it yourself.

the_student · 09-27-2009, 01:55 AM

Thanks for the input. Im not that worried about it anymore.

Graybullet · 09-27-2009, 02:12 AM

You're not the only one...I f'ed up my sideskirt, but like Trip said..no one can see it..but Im still bummed. Car's only 1 month old

kenchan · 09-27-2009, 08:49 AM

so this is like your confessions thread now...

cdawg410 · 09-27-2009, 11:49 AM

If we're confessing, I spilled gatorade down the side of my seat two weeks ago.
Black on Black interior, but still.............Forgive me.

kdo2milger · 09-27-2009, 12:10 PM

was the z locked when you tried to open the gas door?

Graybullet · 09-27-2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

so this is like your confessions thread now...

Yes it is...especially when you feel guilty...

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdawg410

If we're confessing, I spilled gatorade down the side of my seat two weeks ago.
Black on Black interior, but still.............Forgive me.

The great Z in the sky has forgiven you...go forth with your Z!

jookiyaya · 09-27-2009, 01:19 PM

oh confession time? well dont tell my gf, but im in more love with my 370 baby than her. =( time to pack my bags and move to vegas

the_student · 09-27-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

was the z locked when you tried to open the gas door?

I don't remember.

Another part happened last night when I picked up my sister from work. I didnt see this small tiny island from the parking lot onto a street right before a stoplight. I ended up curbing my left rims and scraping some paint off underneath the left splash guard. I don't think its that bad...noone really noticed it until I pointed out how retarded I was from not seeing that island. Oh well, I was thinking of powdercoating the wheels black and now I have a real good reason to haha....What a first day.

kenchan · 09-28-2009, 11:32 AM

yah, dont feel bad. on one of my previous cars i rimmed the BBS it came with on the first turn out of the dealer's f-king parking lot.

so we all have our bad days.

diablokev87 · 09-28-2009, 03:26 PM

As for confessions.. A coconut fell on my hood... and there is a tiny dent. But the CF hood will fix that eventually.

jmtt90 · 09-28-2009, 09:53 PM

Lol atleast your z didnt get backed into the first day of ownership like mine did...

kenchan · 09-28-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diablokev87

As for confessions.. A coconut fell on my hood... and there is a tiny dent. But the CF hood will fix that eventually.

have it PDR'ed... although aluminum if it's a tiny dent they can push it out.

09-27-2009, 12:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 17	Messed up the gas lid latch. I was trying to open up the lid to the gas cap for the second time to show my brother. It wouldn't open up so I put more pressure on it and I heard a snap. The white plastic piece that is part of the latch snapped off. Opening and closing the gas lid seems to be fine even without the plastic piece. I am just a little bummed that I broke a little part of my car. I just got it too. Ahhhh. It should be fine, but would it be a hassle to get it fixed? I am getting lojack installed sometime this week and maybe we can squeeze that extra thing in.

09-27-2009, 12:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	if no one can see it and it's working fine then your ok, if you can't deal with it then get it fixed. __________________

09-27-2009, 12:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 60	was the z locked when you tried to open the gas door? __________________ Project *NISMO*

09-27-2009, 01:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
jookiyaya Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 262 Drives: 2010 40th Z!?!? Rep Power: 16	oh confession time? well dont tell my gf, but im in more love with my 370 baby than her. =( time to pack my bags and move to vegas __________________ "370z gives you wings!! "

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