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stascom Dec 30, 2012 06:02 AM

350z - 0, Curb - 1. What's broken?
 
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Slid into a curb. Time to go shopping.
I see 2 bent links/rods. Maybe hub bearing (will replace just "in case"). There is a dent in the sway bar (is it hollow?); the link is still attached securely. It rolls without much drama, so I don't think axle or diff have any issues.
TIA :hello:

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NoQuestionZ Dec 30, 2012 06:12 AM

https://my350z.com/forum/videos/5700...-drifting.html

Silver Z......but the wheels are wrong ......hahaha jk.

I have OEM sways and camber arms and spare axels you wannem. Pm me for pricing or just check my FS thread

JCITY Dec 30, 2012 07:20 AM

Bummer!
While you are replacing stuff,add tires to your list.
The one in the pic has just a "LITTLE" wear inside...

hellman_x Dec 30, 2012 07:22 AM

Better check your wheels to make sure they are not bent.

350zsunshinefl Dec 30, 2012 07:23 AM

tires probably caused this whole ordeal to begin with, +1 get some starspecs

KingBaby Dec 30, 2012 07:35 AM

Camber/traction/spring bucket

terrasmak Dec 30, 2012 10:56 AM

Camber arm is trashed, traction arm probably is but you didn't post good pics ( do you know how to take a wheel off? ) Wheel may be bent.

dphillips2011 Dec 30, 2012 11:08 AM

Looks identical to something I did in the snow a year ago with my z. replaced my camber arm and all was well again. looked just like yours

jduet Dec 30, 2012 12:22 PM

Tires x1,000,000

Good ones might have saved you from that curb

cgkp0925 Dec 30, 2012 05:01 PM


Originally Posted by jduet (Post 9995780)
Tires x1,000,000

Good ones might have saved you from that curb

THIS. No tread = sliding into a curb with a good press of the throttle.

Hopefully this wasn't done on public streets.

pro_350z Dec 30, 2012 06:40 PM

I don't see why a big sledgehammer wouldn't help

stascom Dec 30, 2012 08:22 PM


Originally Posted by NoQuestionZ (Post 9995563)
https://my350z.com/forum/videos/5700...-drifting.html

Silver Z......but the wheels are wrong ......hahaha jk.

I have OEM sways and camber arms and spare axels you wannem. Pm me for pricing or just check my FS thread

:icon18: It wasn't that violent.


Originally Posted by dphillips2011 (Post 9995757)
Looks identical to something I did in the snow a year ago with my z. replaced my camber arm and all was well again. looked just like yours

Started taking things apart today. Looks like the rods are all that's wrong. That dent is actually in the radius arm and not in the sway :icon21: It was hard to see because of the wheel at first.


Originally Posted by JCITY (Post 9995591)
Bummer!
While you are replacing stuff,add tires to your list.
The one in the pic has just a "LITTLE" wear inside...


Originally Posted by 350zsunshinefl (Post 9995595)
tires probably caused this whole ordeal to begin with, +1 get some starspecs


Originally Posted by jduet (Post 9995780)
Tires x1,000,000

Good ones might have saved you from that curb


Originally Posted by cgkp0925 (Post 9995988)
THIS. No tread = sliding into a curb with a good press of the throttle.

Hopefully this wasn't done on public streets.

I've had a new set of tires sitting in the garage for the past 3 months. I was just planning to "burn" the old ones "off" before swapping. Mad doriftos the day before left less thread on the tires than I expected. Was coming hope from a friend's house at 1 am (wet and 32F outside). Decided to go sideways at an intersection... Lack of traction caught me off guard (no grip at all). Over correction = park on the curb :icon22:


Originally Posted by hellman_x (Post 9995594)
Better check your wheels to make sure they are not bent.


Originally Posted by terrasmak (Post 9995748)
Camber arm is trashed, traction arm probably is but you didn't post good pics ( do you know how to take a wheel off? ) Wheel may be bent.

Is there any way to check without taking it to a tire shop? And you're 2 for 2, terrasmak.


Originally Posted by pro_350z (Post 9996080)
I don't see why a big sledgehammer wouldn't help

I suppose, if I just wanted it drivable. But I want it done right and might as well do what I planned for spring now.


Originally Posted by KingBaby (Post 9995599)
Camber/traction/spring bucket

Just ordered Megan Racing Track true coils, Megan Racing camber, traction, and bucket replacement rods. Engine and transmission mounts. Will try to get both bearings for the back, SPL lockout kit, and poly bushings for the knuckles (don't want solid ones, which are $500 :eek:).

I've been researching for hours, give me a break on this one: do I need camber arms up front to offset the angle after lowering? I'm trying to stay within factory spec on camber and caster. The rear will have plenty adjustment now but I don't know what to do with the front. Megan Racing arms don't allow for positive camber, only negative :confused: The front won't be lowered more than 0.5", if that. TIA

Bmurray350z Dec 30, 2012 08:31 PM

story?

Itzcashew Dec 30, 2012 10:14 PM

take this time to invest into spl spring bucket and camber arms. :P

SR71 Dec 30, 2012 10:52 PM


Originally Posted by Bmurray350z (Post 9996190)
story?

Same as all the other dumb ass Dugans. :facepalm:

Bmurray350z Dec 30, 2012 10:53 PM

lol

stascom Dec 31, 2012 12:50 AM


Originally Posted by Bmurray350z (Post 9996190)
story?


Originally Posted by SR71 (Post 9996296)
Same as all the other dumb ass Dugans. :facepalm:

I already posted it. And who the f*** is Dugan?


Originally Posted by Itzcashew (Post 9996274)
take this time to invest into spl spring bucket and camber arms. :P

See above :thumbup:

cgkp0925 Dec 31, 2012 06:58 AM

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