I've got a 2004 Nissan 350z that I just bought. It looks like a bike hit the side where the antenna is, and broke the antenna off. Now, it looks like the screw is still stuck in the antenna base. Is there anyway to replace the antenna base without having to take it to Nissan and pay $200? Thanks for your help!

 

Have you tried using pliers to turn the screw? Its not a very tight one.

 

Would help with a pic.
There is ALWAYS a way.
If I remember correctly,this screw(bolt)is not very thick in diameter.
What I would do is drill into the bolt with a small bit.You may have to file the surface
of the bolt to get the surface flat.I'd be sure to mask around the area and maybe tape
some material to protect the surrounding surface.Start the drilling at a low rpm to get a hole started.Once you bore the hole,you should be able to extract the bolt.Since
this bolt is not very tight,you may change to a slightly larger bit and put the drill in reverse.The bolt may come out...

 

 

I took the base off and am now left with half of the screw still stuck.

Here's a picture:

https://mail-attachment.googleuserco...DPazo&sadssc=1

 

Can't open your pic.Not everyone is on Google...mail.
Seems now that you have the base off,the screw/bolt could be removed
per my drill idea?You could now clamp it in a vise or Workmate?

 

I tried you're idead, but it didn't work.

See if this picture works:

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/a...ones/photo.jpg

 

Dammn, that sux...im guessing the plastic base was adheared to the metal section..

your best bet is probably a junk yard..or try www.slidegood.com and just get a new assembly.


-J

 

I found two on the website you recommended. One if for an 03 and an 06. I have an 04. Would you recommend? Will they both work? Thanks!

 

the 03 should work fine.

 

pic made the thread thanks , now post your fix to help others with similar issues.

 

I added picture on your prior post to my350z.com database - 3rd party sites attachments will sooner or later get lost, accounts close, etc.

as a my350z.com attachment, no matter when a person reviews this thread they will see the pictures. when people delete their photobucket accounts, etc, all the picture links go dead and makes threads useless sometimes with out the pics..

-J