pfregeolle

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Here is a DIY Guide on how to install your DressUpBolts.com Engine Bay Bolt kit and Strut Tower Brace kit. I would say on a scale of 1 to 5 difficulty, 1 being easy and 5 being a pain in the dick, this is a 1. I did my install after rolling out of bed and not being able to fall back asleep at 7AM.

Find the kit for the 350Z here:

http://www.dressupbolts.com/gallery/nissan-350z


Tools Used:

-Socket Wrench
-Extension
-10mm Socket
-12mm Socket
-13mm Socket
-14mm Socket
-14mm Open-Ended Wrench
-15mm Open-Ended Wrench

Allen Wrenches:
-5mm
-6mm
-7mm


**NOTE 1: Any bolt that you use a 10mm Socket Wrench to remove, will use the 5mm Allen head to replace; any bolt that you use a 12mm Socket Wrench to remove, will use a 6mm Allen head to replace; the Strut Tower Brace bolts (14mm Wrench), will use a 7mm Allen head to replace.**

**NOTE 2: Any nut that you use a 12mm Socket Wrench to remove, will use a 13mm Socket wrench to replace; any nut that you use a 14mm Socket Wrench to remove, will use a 15mm Socket Wrench to replace.**


You can get an overall idea of which bolts you will be replacing from this picture taken from DressUpBolts.com:


Not included in that diagram are the strut tower bolts and nuts that you will be replacing too if you order the Strut Tower Brace kit as well.

Corresponding Bag # to Bolts / Washers Replacement:

Core Support Bolts / Washers - Bag # and Bag #
Headlight Bolts / Washers - Bag # and Bag #
Headlight Support Bolts / Washers - Bag # and Bag #
Fender Bolts / Washers - Bag # and Bag #
Hood Nuts - Bag #
Hood Latch Bolts - Bag # and Bag #
Power Steering Reservoir Bolts / Washers - Bag # and Bag #
Right Fender Ground Bolt - Bag #
Coolant Overflow Tank Bolt / Washer - Bag # and Bag #

If you opted to get the Strut Tower Brace Kit (STB Kit) also:
Strut Tower Brace Bolts - Bag #
Strut Tower Brace Nuts - Bag #
Strut Top Nuts - Bag #

**I WILL EDIT THIS SECTION WHEN I GET HOME TO FILL IN THE BAG #'s; I HAVE THEM WRITTEN DOWN IN MY LAPTOP.**

I also somehow ended up with a few leftover bolts and washers. If you look in the original diagram, it shows only the two side bolts being replaced on the hood latch, but there is really three (one bolt in the middle too). Since this was one of the bolts I had left over, I replaced the middle bolt also (see photo below). Another thing is that, in the kit, you are given a washer to go with the Right Fender Ground bolt, but you can't use a washer on it, or the ground won't sit properly on the chassis. So I took the washer off and used it with a leftover nut on my battery tie down (see photo below). I'm sure that with every engine bay, bolts used will vary some here and there since we all have added or removed things to our own taste. So if you end up with left over bolts, use them wherever you like! I will be getting a radiator cooling shroud soon, which will cover the hood latch bolts, so I will probably take those back off and see if I can put them to use elsewhere.


I decided to continue my theme of blue parts, and went with the Titanium Blue bolts and washers...












While replacing the nuts for the hood, I did just one at a time so that I wouldn't have to readjust the hood afterward. I would suggest the same; just remove one nut and immediately replace it with the new DressUp nut before moving onto the next one.








I also decided to get the License Plate Bolt kit which is just two bolts and two washers that look way prettier than most license plate bolts.



I forgot to take a picture of the overall engine bay after the install, so I will try and get one soon and upload it to this first post.

Hope this might help anyone interested in purchasing this kit or wondering exactly which bolts get replaced.

kno

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man it looks nice but 200$ for nuts and bolts... you must be nuts

pfregeolle

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Ahhhhhh Pun intended haha

omsin523

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I like it, looks great man. Did it take long for you to receive them? I remember reading on here some members had problems with them.

ImWeeZzel

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thanx for the write up bro, now go pm a link to this thread to my boi abushong lol

Flo-ridaZ33

iTrader: (60)

Looks good... I like the washers that actually match the head of the screws. $200 isn't too bad considering I paid almost $300.00 for my Ballerbolts and judging by the pics, they're nicer looking than mine.

pfregeolle

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Those are the BallerBolts guys, that people have been purchasing through Intense Power, etc. I read A LOT about them before I bought through DressUpBolts and I can say that I was extremely turned off haha I got my package in less than a week. Once shipped, the package only took 2 days to come.

Hahaha I assume he is one of the guys who bought the BallerBolts stuff?


Thanks, and yeah I felt like compared to the other options available, these are in the same price range, if not less expensive than everything else out there. The GalleryFresh Bolts were about the same price, but they're not even available anymore. I like the washers a lot too, and I also like the fact that these Titanium bolts are tested to be stronger than Grade 8 Stainless bolts....not like that matters to my headlights haha

bmccann101

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baller bolts was just a vendor IMR sold stuff for, it was a guy named Ryan, he moved, so it dried up, left IMR holding the bag badly.

Anyways, ill be doing this for sure, 200 bucks? NP... im running out of stuff to buy ... that will indeed be a sad day.. and will likely be spent shivering naked , crying ,and cold ....in the dark.

bmccann101

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what the heck is up w fastener companies.. this guys website has been dead for several days now..

scary.

just when i want to check it out..... Ballerbolts part deux.

Flo-ridaZ33

iTrader: (60)

It's working for me... I'm looking at getting the washers in purple but I'd have to contact them though.

bmccann101

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maybe its a proxy at work or something.. hmm. Id love some burnt titanium for my fender screws.

YUP... got it, dunno, maybe it was a bad IE tab.

SORRY BOUT THAT MR BOLTS VENDOR GUY.. haha.

JCITY

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lol...waste of time and money.Made your Z look cheap.
If you did anything like a dress up of bolts ...use s/s or chrome.
That would give a classy expensive look.
Ever see this kinda stuff of a Ferrari,Aston,Lambo engine?

There are 3 types of Z owners:
PURISTS(everything matches/the mods...the design flows)
"FAST&FURIOUS GUYS(has about 30+ mods on the engine list)
GLITZ(the flashier the better/20" wheels...wild colors)

This is definetely GLITZ

lgear080

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pls post a picture of your car for analysis JCITY

you're clearly a connoisseur

dikspiel

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I am all of the above :P

pfregeolle

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You can post a photo of your engine bay? Kthxbye.

pfregeolle

iTrader: (15)

I guess WorldFamousZ's car is pretty ricey too, huh?

Flo-ridaZ33

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OP don't stoop to his level... he's obviously an idiot.

pfregeolle

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Haha true, good call. Anyway I received an email from Chris, the owner at DressUpBolts and apparently I didn't receive the install instructions with my kit, so he sent me the pdf. Refer to post #1 for their install sheet.

abarclay

iTrader: (41)

Nice stuff OP, this are definitely on my list

Do you have any full engine bay shots?

pfregeolle

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Still haven't gotten one. I might try to get a pic tonight if I have time to clean up in there a little bit and I'll be sure to upload one.