So the other day I hit a blown semi tire in the road, now my front wheel well on the drivers side is gone except for a few pieces left hanging. I've done my research and know this can be a common problem. Anyone know the best place to get one? I want it to fit right and they are not really expensive at around $50 from a dealership, but don't mind saving a few bucks if I can. Is it easy to replace?

 

super easy to replace. there is not a lot of fluctuation in OEM pricing, and I doubt you have aftermarket options

 

What year? If 03 - 05 don't buy the one for those year, buy the 06 model year, supposed to fit better and better constructed.
Look at Zspeed, one of the vendors on here, should be a link just to the right of the screen -->

 

There is a great aftermarket option...

https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...er-liners.html

 

Is part number NI1250133 at RockAuto the one I need? At only $13 there must be something I'm missing when OEM is $40-$50?

 

Pretty easy to replace, but if it was violently torn out, you very likely had some plastic clips destroyed. Get a replacement from the dealer, and ask for all of the clips that hold it in. Better to have too many than too few. Any screws are probably still there... Often though, when a fender liner is ripped out like that, the fender could be damaged. Pull the wheel off when you do the job so that you can access all the places where the liner is attached. Check the fender at the places where the liner is attached and look for damage. At the very least you may need to bend some tabs back into place.

 

Also, while aftermarket body parts have gotten better in the last few years, fender liners are still the worst to get fit properly...

 

same thing happened to me...on the passenger side