Hello all! I just picked up my 04 G35 coupe this past friday and so far am loving it! I just have a quick few questions.
1 The piece above the drivers side door (exterior) has been cracked due to being broken in to when the previous owner owned the car. Can it be replaced?
2 I have a clunking noise coming from the right front passenger wheel which causes the steering wheel to shake at higher speeds. After searching on the forums I assume it's going to be a bad bushing, am I correct in believing so?
3 The latch that opens the hood inside the car is broken as well. Is that a hard piece to replace or should I just take it in to a dealer for repair? ( I am mechanically inclined btw)
4 Last but not least I would LOVE to find that little square piece that's missing from the front bumper. Any ideas on where i can locate that?

I appreciate all the help.

 

Not sure about 2 or 3 but the wheel problem could be a worn wheel bearing.
And the little plastic piece for the bumper is sold online already painted (called tow hook cover), its like $30 though which is a rip off but its better than having a hole in your front bumper.

 

Welcome to G35 Driver! Glad you love your coupe even with issues to correct! Tow hook cover in your front bumper and hood latch should be easy to replace. Locate a independent brake/alignment shop in your area for the wheel bearing, stay away from the stealership when ever possible but you may need to get their help with the door piece. Good Luck with your coupe & enjoy the ride...Gary

 

Thanks for the reply's! I will get working on the bearing within the next few days! I can't say anything bad about the car!

 

Nice look'in Ivory Pearl (IP) coupe! You can begin by removing the dealership add on your trunk lid. Did they give you a major discount for advertising for them? Search debadge on how to remove it without damaging the paint...Gary

 

HA! I'm taking that crap logo off today lmao funny you said that Gary! 😃

 

hello everyone! I haven't had the time to work on the car recently due to weather, but before I do I noticed that the clunk noise also happens when applying the break. I really don't want to spend 100+ on the wrong part. The wheel bearing isn't making the normal "hum" noise that I have come used to knowing when going bad. I guess I am a little confused lol

 

The clunk is most likely coming from the compression rod bushing or lower control arm bushing(s). Luckily, this is something you're going to want to replace anyway. Energy and whiteline both sell polyurethane versions of the bushing if you can find a shop to pop yours out.

 

Great quality stuff. Do both sides at the same time b

 

AWESOME! thanks for the help! I will def get it taken care of now! Thanks again!

 

WHITELINE for the win