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phelan 12-10-2009 12:27 PM

As another group buy person chiming in (just to put more info out there):

Yes, I got my set of B pillars.
One of them has a small defect - air bubble, top center of the right side B pillar. Other one has slight scratching due to packaging (I presume).

PM'd John, received response VERY quickly. After showing pictures, John agrees there are swirls and an air bubble; I am now expecting a replacement in the future, but delivery date is TBD. Correct me if I'm wrong, John.

edit: what the hell is this hover over for acronym business? or is that just my computer?

Caravanshaka 12-10-2009 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan (Post 316161)
edit: what the hell is this hover over for acronym business? or is that just my computer?

:iamwithstupid:

phelan 12-10-2009 12:37 PM

f&ck you caravan! :rofl2:

JakeZ34 12-10-2009 05:04 PM

Ok here is all you guys been waiting for. Complete DIY and feel free to ask questions if you have any.

**IF YOU GET SUPER GLUE TO A PLACE ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE CF. PLEASE WIPE IT UP WITH WD-40 REALLY QUICK BEFORE IT'S BURNED INTO THE CLEAR.

FIRST OF ALL MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL THE PARTS
2 CF B PILLARS
SMALL SET OF FLAT HEAD SCREW DRIVER
LOCTITE ULTRA GEL SUPER GLUE $2 OR $3 AT TARGET OR WALMART
3M DOUBLE SIDED TAPE (HEAVY DUTY)
2 CLIPS FROM NISSAN PARTS PART#: 76988-4N00
(IF YOUR A FIRST TIME DIYER. PLEASE BUY 3 OR 4) BTW $5 BUCKS EACH. SO $20 TOTAL. DEALER WILL BS YOU SAYING IT'S $7 BUT TELL THEM YOU WANT THE COST PRICE. NOT RETAIL.
PAIR OF REALLY SHARP SCISSORS

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...0/CIMG1127.jpg

1. Remove the OEM B Pillar by opening the door and slowing just start pulling on the B Pillar. You do have to put some muscle behind them because they are pretty tough to pull out.

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...0/CIMG1106.jpg

Should look like this

REPEAT FOR PASSENGER SIDE

2. After pulling off the B Pillar, pull the 2 weather strips off of each OEM B Pillars and glue them or tape them on to the new CF B Pillar like so

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...CIMG1111-1.jpg

The one on the left has the weather strip glued. Sorry jumped the gun and lined up the passenger side too :D

3. After gluing down the weather strips, return to your car's b pillar and pop all the clips back in like so

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...CIMG1110-1.jpg

4. After you have them popped in, cut 4 strips of 3M tape and tape them together, and another set of 4, and one set of 3. After you have them cut out and taped. Tape them on to the clip's backing like so

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...0/CIMG1108.jpg
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...0/CIMG1107.jpg

5. Remove the top red backing and line up your B pillar and press hard around those 3 clips area and peel the CF b pillar away and you'll see the 3M has now transfered onto the back of the CF b pillar showing you exactly where those clips are. remember if your facing the car, peel from your left to right.

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...0/CIMG1109.jpg

VOILA! Repeat for other side as well.

6. now go inside and sit down put on some gloves :D time for gluing. So just use a lot of glue to hold down the 3M tape to the back of the CF b pillar. here 2 quick videos

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...CIMG1113-1.jpg

7. Let the super glue dry for about 10 min, if the sun is out you can leave them out in the sun to bake for 5 min to speed up the process. After it's dry ( I use a toothpick to test it ) You're ready to pop those bad boys on your car.

Here are the 5 part DIY in video. Sorry didn't have any hand to hold the camera during the tear down, but there are some explanation in here as well. Please don't mind my exciteness lol. AND REMEMBER TO REP POINT IF YOU FIND IT HELPFUL!

Part 1/5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzTMixzvINA
Part 2/5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQDj6u31wnw
Part 3/5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2XTUC-BrcY
Part 4/5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TQIFZQTalA
Part 5/5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfOSMa8DvFc
Finished Product
Driver Side
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...0/CIMG1128.jpg
Passenger Side
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...0/CIMG1129.jpg

If any questions come up during install. Please PM me or email me at jake0212@hotmail.com

phelan 12-10-2009 05:10 PM

Move to DIY section please

GJ Jake :)

JakeZ34 12-10-2009 05:14 PM

thanks phelan. I hope you guys watch this tutorial and Bullit's tutorial together back to back while installing. both are very informational.

simota1 12-10-2009 05:50 PM

GREAT JOB jake!!!! awesome DIY very very detailed... +1 rep bro

NYBladeZ 12-10-2009 06:16 PM

do you really have to put the weather stripping back on?

JakeZ34 12-10-2009 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ (Post 316580)
do you really have to put the weather stripping back on?

you don't but I think honestly it looks really good. It's not hard. the weather stripping took about 5 min max to do. just put the glue on the stripping and wait 3 or 4 minutes for the glue to activate and stick it on. It makes it sit a bit flush I think.

phelan 12-10-2009 06:22 PM

i'd keep it on too lol

bullitt5897 12-10-2009 07:28 PM

Def do the weather strips! or you will see fresh paint at the top of the b-pillar. Great DIY Jake! I am glad my process worked well for you lol it took me nearly 5-6 design tries before I realized hey the factury units are pulled tight and decided not to just try and stick the B-pillar to the car but let the plugs pull them tight to the car :D lol

Again, great Job and I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine! welcome to an exclusive club :D

JakeZ34 12-10-2009 07:42 PM

^ thanks bullit :D like I said I watched your tutorial like 15 times before I attempted mine. Just wish it had more details to help so I decided to write one in depth with parts and everything. But yeah without you I'd still be going uhh...I just 3M tape? lol

SpawnAeroJohn 12-10-2009 08:06 PM

GREAT POST! Those B pillars look amazing!

JakeZ34 12-10-2009 11:17 PM

thanks everyone for the encouragement :D it meant a lot since this is my first DIY. Hopefully it's information overload. you can never be TOO careful when doing DIYs. :D No rep love though hahaha besides Simota

Rickey89 12-11-2009 02:11 AM

+1 rep, im excited to get mine. Ill post pics of my z, this thread should be very helpful


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