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G35 Noob Here!
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
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
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
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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
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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.
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.
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