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Mocking up, checking clearance with the diffuser, measuring 50 times, making marks, getting ready to have it tigged. Then realized I had a small stream of rear diff bushing fluid coming down the subframe. ARghh, I was hoping to make it to at least 80k miles before having to take it out. Blown at 45k.
The exhaust is going to look great sparco! Too bad about the diff. bushing; they suck real hard! * would recommend the Whiteline like I had done in the past yr. Good luck with all of that.
Stock bushings are the weakest link about our cars, they're junk..the ones for the diff and subframe should be guaranteed lifetime parts but only seem to last 50k which is a joke. I'm Not sure the durometer rating for the Whiteline bushings is but I've held them and they feel like hockey pucks.
Originally Posted by mr. sparco
Mocking up, checking clearance with the diffuser, measuring 50 times, making marks, getting ready to have it tigged. Then realized I had a small stream of rear diff bushing fluid coming down the subframe. ARghh, I was hoping to make it to at least 80k miles before having to take it out. Blown at 45k.
Then realized I had a small stream of rear diff bushing fluid coming down the subframe. ARghh, I was hoping to make it to at least 80k miles before having to take it out. Blown at 45k.
I feel your pain. At least you already have the exhaust out of the way to give you more room for the recipcrocating saw and hammer
Pop that new bushing in the freezer overnight and it will slide right in
Ordered new OEM spark plugs and some new SPC ball joints for the front A arms. And then started pondering whether or not it's worth spending $2k on a big brake kit from STOP-Tech or not this year?
Then I replaced all the brake pads on the Honda, took it for a test drive afterwards and the passenger window regulator gave up and fell into the door.
So I took the door apart and taped that up (my wife went crazy with the tape job) I was under the impression that it was going to be a semi permanent thing but turns out the motor and regulator is only $34...
Scored an Injen ses true dual for a ridiculous deal.. This thing looks awesome. Won’t know what it sounds like for a little because I cracked my upper oil pan replacing the oil pressure sending unit
I drove mine to costco, thought I killed a bunny on my way home, somehow it managed to live... I didnt feel any bumps or anything but didn't think it would have cleared my lip...
I went back to finish it off in case it was suffering but it just hopped away into the woods...
Also I have a upper oil pan from an 04 g35 laying around so if you have a problem sourcing one out feel free to PM me.
New rotors, pads, new brake fluid, oil change suspension inspection, removed open diff, and replaced with vlsd with Z1 cover with Z1 diff bushings, tightened main belt, washed, waxed. All set for track weekend. Big Shout out to terrasmak, speedk1ng and the others that helped me out with all the Z Shenanigan's this week. I don't think I would have made it this weekend without y'all. Especially speedk1ng who is practically speeddial #2 lol
Picked up a complete Akebono BBK with drilled/slotted 14" Rotors, Akebono Factory Pads, OEM Softlines/Hardlines, Z1 Akebono Bracket Adapter for $1,000. Also Megan Racing resonated Test Pipes for my lady's 370Z for $70.
I dropped off my AKebonos calipers for paint work, so I'm hoping it turns out well.
Down here below from what I've been looking into is that AMG 8POT calipers on 350Z. So it's something I'm looking to do in the future. It looks to me that these Nismo wheels are all 18" telling me that with aftermarket 18" I should be able to clear them.
The Akebono kit is pretty straight forward. A couple tips I have after having them on for about a year.
1: You'll have to trim the dust shields for sure
2: Since you trimmed the shields, I get small rocks caught between the caliper and the rim. Slight grinding noise from time to time. I have a nice wear mark on inside drum of the rims. I'm using RPF1s.
3: ConceptZ has special pins caliper pins for this kit. I was using Carbotech pads and the pads sat a little too high and created a ledge after awhile. Not sure about OEM fitment. With the pins the pads are 100% flush with the rotors. (Only an issue with the fronts only I believe)
Picked up a complete Akebono BBK with drilled/slotted 14" Rotors, Akebono Factory Pads, OEM Softlines/Hardlines, Z1 Akebono Bracket Adapter for $1,000. Also Megan Racing resonated Test Pipes for my lady's 370Z for $70.
I dropped off my AKebonos calipers for paint work, so I'm hoping it turns out well.
Nice pickup! You'll definitely like the improvement. What color are you going with for the calipers?
Nice pickup! You'll definitely like the improvement. What color are you going with for the calipers?
I’ve asked around between Bright Yellow or Light Gold (fairly light, so it’s subtle) and since I have a black Z. I thought these would look best. I also have the Black California plate with yellow letters. So I ended up with Bright Yellow. I thought about White but I can’t imagine the brake dust and cleaning them frequently. /jokes
I think that's going to look good against the black body of the Z. Be sure to post up pics after the install!
Are you going with stainless lines as well?
I’d agreed. Unfortunately I will not. My lady lost her job so I can’t afford nice things and only do the necessity. That includes not running on Motul DOT 5.1 fluid.
I do do plan on running on ISR stainless braided lines or the Z1 stainless lines eventually.
