One clip broke, and deal says I need to replace the entire thing??

KrnAndy · 04-06-2017, 05:00 PM

Accidently broke a clip holding onto my pillar while installing an aftermarket hood (lol i know stupid)

clip was weak prior im guessing and it snapped really easily.

It looks like it's attached to the base of the hood hinge and the pillar,
I went to the Nissan dealership near me and asked the technician to check it out to see if it's an easy fix.
Told me I would need to replace the entire outer pillar, because when pulling it off to even attempt to "replace" the clip the other clips will break.

Is that my only other solution? to get a entire new piece and paint it, just cause of the small clip?? Here's a video to get a better idea of where it's located.

(It's the white clip)
https://youtu.be/t96OLTJggkg

Nixin · 04-06-2017, 05:29 PM

Crazy glue it. How often do you need to remove that pillar?

KrnAndy · 04-06-2017, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nixin

Crazy glue it. How often do you need to remove that pillar?

crazy glue? what two pieces did you crazy glue together? the pillar to hood hinge (part that snapped) or the trim closest to the windshield that layers over the other trim (where the wipers are)

don't think i can crazy glue the part that snapped but the physical fastener that snapped it very loose on both ends, so gluing it wouldn't be secure at all.

SouthArk370Z · 04-06-2017, 06:38 PM

I've read of other people using sticky foam tape on a loose B pillar finisher. Might work for you.

blueranger · 04-06-2017, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrnAndy

Accidently broke a clip holding onto my pillar while installing an aftermarket hood (lol i know stupid)

clip was weak prior im guessing and it snapped really easily.

It looks like it's attached to the base of the hood hinge and the pillar,
I went to the Nissan dealership near me and asked the technician to check it out to see if it's an easy fix.
Told me I would need to replace the entire outer pillar, because when pulling it off to even attempt to "replace" the clip the other clips will break.

Is that my only other solution? to get a entire new piece and paint it, just cause of the small clip?? Here's a video to get a better idea of where it's located.

(It's the white clip)
https://youtu.be/t96OLTJggkg

Nissan does not fix SH1TT@$$! All they know how to do is replace $$$ parts.

Smashley · 04-06-2017, 10:16 PM

That piece WILL fly off at speed.

earlynerd · 04-07-2017, 12:12 AM

I actually just repaired mine today with some 3D printed replacement clip holder brackets of my own design! If you have access to a 3D printer these seem to work great. just sand/grind off the remainder of the existing bracket from the rear of the B pillar finisher, then epoxy on the replacement, pop in the nylon clip, and good to go back on the car.
370Z B pillar finisher clips by earlynerd - Thingiverse

EDIT: actually i misread OP, wrong pillar. These are for the B pillar finishers. maybe something could be printed to fix this issue too? I can't tell exactly whats broken from the video.

TreeSemdyZee · 04-07-2017, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smashley

That piece WILL fly off at speed.

This part will not fly off at speed. If you'd watched the video, he's not talking about the B-pillar.

OP. I might have one of these clips. I'll check and let you know tonight.

JARblue · 04-07-2017, 08:18 AM

The A-pillar will fly off at speed. I talked to a guy who broke that exact clip and had it happen. I'm pretty sure someone has posted on the forum about theirs flying off, too (although I'm not sure if that clip was busted or not).

B&W_Evader · 04-07-2017, 09:11 AM

Freaking stupid a$$ Nissan window trim BS! My windshield is cracked and I'm pretty sure they're going to f-it up the trim piece when they replace the windshield.

Jayhovah · 04-07-2017, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

Freaking stupid a$$ Nissan window trim BS! My windshield is cracked and I'm pretty sure they're going to f-it up the trim piece when they replace the windshield.

Probably luck of the draw depending the tech that does it... My 2011 needed a replacement and the safelite tech was really meticulous and said he had done a lot of 350/370's before... He did say there were a lot of clips that could break if you got someone who was unfamiliar with them though.

I would watch whomever does it very closely and make sure the company takes care of you if anything breaks.

JARblue · 04-07-2017, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

I would watch whomever does it very closely and make sure the company takes care of you if anything breaks.

... if they break it, make it them replace it.

cooltoy · 04-07-2017, 12:16 PM

Maybe 3d print a new one, like this.

Fix those broken B pillar finishers right! 3D printable replacement brackets

CCastro · 04-07-2017, 12:44 PM

My friends clip on her lexus trim broke, had to replace the whole thing. It can come off at speed. Tried to fix it, just ended up spending bank and just replaced it.

TreeSemdyZee · 04-07-2017, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

The A-pillar will fly off at speed. I talked to a guy who broke that exact clip and had it happen. I'm pretty sure someone has posted on the forum about theirs flying off, too (although I'm not sure if that clip was busted or not).

VERY difficult to do. The part above the door is screwed on, which I found out after I cracked mine.

04-06-2017, 05:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
KrnAndy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Irvine Posts: 112 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 9	One clip broke, and deal says I need to replace the entire thing?? Accidently broke a clip holding onto my pillar while installing an aftermarket hood (lol i know stupid) clip was weak prior im guessing and it snapped really easily. It looks like it's attached to the base of the hood hinge and the pillar, I went to the Nissan dealership near me and asked the technician to check it out to see if it's an easy fix. Told me I would need to replace the entire outer pillar, because when pulling it off to even attempt to "replace" the clip the other clips will break. Is that my only other solution? to get a entire new piece and paint it, just cause of the small clip?? Here's a video to get a better idea of where it's located. (It's the white clip) https://youtu.be/t96OLTJggkg

04-06-2017, 06:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	I've read of other people using sticky foam tape on a loose B pillar finisher. Might work for you. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

04-06-2017, 10:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Smashley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 347 Drives: mt/sport/tour MB Rep Power: 11	That piece WILL fly off at speed. CCastro likes this.

04-07-2017, 12:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
earlynerd Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Southern California Posts: 6 Drives: 2009 Sport Touring Rep Power: 337	I actually just repaired mine today with some 3D printed replacement clip holder brackets of my own design! If you have access to a 3D printer these seem to work great. just sand/grind off the remainder of the existing bracket from the rear of the B pillar finisher, then epoxy on the replacement, pop in the nylon clip, and good to go back on the car. 370Z B pillar finisher clips by earlynerd - Thingiverse EDIT: actually i misread OP, wrong pillar. These are for the B pillar finishers. maybe something could be printed to fix this issue too? I can't tell exactly whats broken from the video. Last edited by earlynerd; 04-07-2017 at 12:35 AM.

04-07-2017, 08:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	The A-pillar will fly off at speed. I talked to a guy who broke that exact clip and had it happen. I'm pretty sure someone has posted on the forum about theirs flying off, too (although I'm not sure if that clip was busted or not). Smashley likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-06-2017, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19832	Crazy glue it. How often do you need to remove that pillar?

04-07-2017, 09:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 386	Freaking stupid a$$ Nissan window trim BS! My windshield is cracked and I'm pretty sure they're going to f-it up the trim piece when they replace the windshield. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

04-07-2017, 12:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,945 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240365	Maybe 3d print a new one, like this. Fix those broken B pillar finishers right! 3D printable replacement brackets TreeSemdyZee likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

04-07-2017, 12:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
CCastro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SF Posts: 300 Drives: 10 Nismo MB Rep Power: 14	My friends clip on her lexus trim broke, had to replace the whole thing. It can come off at speed. Tried to fix it, just ended up spending bank and just replaced it.

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