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This week I went to get my car tuned at Dynosty, had to drive for 6 hours to Kentucky, and while going through Indiana in the (very dark) night I

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Old 06-01-2018, 01:11 PM   #1 (permalink)
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This week I went to get my car tuned at Dynosty, had to drive for 6 hours to Kentucky, and while going through Indiana in the (very dark) night I hit what I believe was a giant rock or piece of concrete (there were construction zones everywhere!) at 60 mph.

****** up my bumper, under tray, fender liners, and a bit more under the car. Here's the album:

Pictures of Crash

So now I have to get a new bumper, or try to fix it. I already got the fender liners from Z1, and an aluminium under tray from ZSpeed. Now there are 2 pieces I'm unsure if I can buy, or how hard is it to replace them:


This large black piece that covers most of under the car got cracked, maybe it's ok to leave it like that? Don't know.



And this plastic piece supporting the radiator, it broke on those 2 places shown in red circles, not sure what goes in there, maybe the under tray, I don't know. Does anyone if it's hard to replace, or what part number is it?


Anyway, if anyone can give me some input on those 2 pieces I would really appreciate it.
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You may be able to find part names and numbers using the exploded diagrams at Courtesy Parts and other online parts stores.
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You may be able to find part names and numbers using the exploded diagrams at Courtesy Parts and other online parts stores.
Thanks SouthArk, I was able to find the radiator support part number, but I couldn't really find that cover piece under the car. From the picture what do you think? Do you think is worth replacing?
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Thanks SouthArk, I was able to find the radiator support part number, but I couldn't really find that cover piece under the car. From the picture what do you think? Do you think is worth replacing?
If that's the plate that sits under the engine bay, then, yes, it is worth replacing. It affects both the under-car aerodynamics and air flow through the engine compartment.

From what I have read, some of the after-market trays make changing oil easier.
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Thanks SouthArk, I was able to find the radiator support part number, but I couldn't really find that cover piece under the car. From the picture what do you think? Do you think is worth replacing?
It is all worth fixing as it will effect the resale value of your Z. I would also check eBay you may be able to find some of those parts cheaper there. If you select the right aftermarket tray it will make your oil changes easier indeed. Doing a oil change on our cars is pretty easy though. Bring your Z to a reputable body shop that you trust the best of luck with your fix.
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