OEM Side Skirt Question?

SRed370Z · 03-04-2013, 06:24 PM

My 2012 Z was slightly damaged while unloading at the dealership.

The Side Skirts/ Rocker Molding was damaged on both sides in the same location.

I can see the damage if I stand on my head under each rocker; it's not really visible to those who are not looking for it.

What is visible is a silght dimple about mid way from the wheel opening and the hinge side of the door. Not sure if this was from the damage or is a feature of the plastic skirt.

I was wondering if any members could look at look at their cars to see if this dimple is normal? (maybe the clip below the plastic part creates this wave when the part is clicked on)

Again if you kneel in front of the front tire and look at the rocker, the imperfection is on the rocker about mid way past the wheel opening and the hinge side of the door. (about 6" past the front wheel opening)

Thanks in advance for any help.

Ryan

kensin0429 · 03-04-2013, 11:12 PM

A picture might help

SRed370Z · 03-05-2013, 12:10 AM

It's hard to photograph, but I think the distortion can be seen in this pic.

image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr

Thanks
Ryan

karotZ · 03-05-2013, 01:21 AM

^same thing happened to me but the issue was a missing plastic screw/bolt to hold the side skirt from the bottom. I think our side skirt has like 7 or more plastic caps/bolts to hold it, someone here should be able to clarify that. But then again, the dealer should fix it if they damaged it during transport.

SRed370Z · 03-06-2013, 12:45 PM

Thanks for the reply karotZ,

It's going in the Body shop Monday.....dealer taking care of the cost.

Ryan

FLUJOKE · 05-25-2013, 05:58 AM

I have the same problem as well and was wondering what the hell it was?!?

Shadezz · 05-25-2013, 09:06 AM

Yes you are correct about the clip making a crease towards the front...even my new s-tune sides have a little crease there where that front clip goes....

03-04-2013, 06:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
SRed370Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sunny North Florida Posts: 6 Drives: 2012 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 12	OEM Side Skirt Question? My 2012 Z was slightly damaged while unloading at the dealership. The Side Skirts/ Rocker Molding was damaged on both sides in the same location. I can see the damage if I stand on my head under each rocker; it's not really visible to those who are not looking for it. What is visible is a silght dimple about mid way from the wheel opening and the hinge side of the door. Not sure if this was from the damage or is a feature of the plastic skirt. I was wondering if any members could look at look at their cars to see if this dimple is normal? (maybe the clip below the plastic part creates this wave when the part is clicked on) Again if you kneel in front of the front tire and look at the rocker, the imperfection is on the rocker about mid way past the wheel opening and the hinge side of the door. (about 6" past the front wheel opening) Thanks in advance for any help. Ryan Last edited by SRed370Z; 03-04-2013 at 09:00 PM.

03-04-2013, 11:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
kensin0429 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: palmsprings Posts: 244 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	A picture might help __________________ 10 40th AE Z

03-05-2013, 01:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
karotZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: not found Posts: 723 Drives: on empty tank of gas Rep Power: 16	^same thing happened to me but the issue was a missing plastic screw/bolt to hold the side skirt from the bottom. I think our side skirt has like 7 or more plastic caps/bolts to hold it, someone here should be able to clarify that. But then again, the dealer should fix it if they damaged it during transport. __________________ VERTEX \| SUIVAX \| AMUSE \| SSR \| SPARCO \| STILLEN \| FAST INTENTIONS x HKS \| HANKOOK \| NARDI \| NRG \| EVO-R \| ROBISPEC \| SPC

05-25-2013, 09:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Shadezz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 43 Posts: 896 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Yes you are correct about the clip making a crease towards the front...even my new s-tune sides have a little crease there where that front clip goes.... __________________ 2012 370Z BLACK EDITION/ FLT BLK Rays / 5% 3M Tint / DW's / Z1 SS & 2 Piece Rotors Nismo S-Tune OEM / Beluga CBE & Y-PIPE / DDX370 / GTR Start .4 Fluid / NST Blue Kit

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03-05-2013, 12:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
SRed370Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sunny North Florida Posts: 6 Drives: 2012 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 12	It's hard to photograph, but I think the distortion can be seen in this pic. image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Thanks Ryan

03-06-2013, 12:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
SRed370Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sunny North Florida Posts: 6 Drives: 2012 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 12	Thanks for the reply karotZ, It's going in the Body shop Monday.....dealer taking care of the cost. Ryan

05-25-2013, 05:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
FLUJOKE Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: earth Posts: 770 Drives: car Rep Power: 2067	I have the same problem as well and was wondering what the hell it was?!?