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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 06:02 AM
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Default 350z - 0, Curb - 1. What's broken?

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

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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 06:12 AM
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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
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 07:20 AM
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Bummer!
While you are replacing stuff,add tires to your list.
The one in the pic has just a "LITTLE" wear inside...
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 07:22 AM
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Better check your wheels to make sure they are not bent.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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tires probably caused this whole ordeal to begin with, +1 get some starspecs
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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Camber/traction/spring bucket
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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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.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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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
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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Tires x1,000,000

Good ones might have saved you from that curb
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jduet
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.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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I don't see why a big sledgehammer wouldn't help
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by NoQuestionZ
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
It wasn't that violent.

Originally Posted by dphillips2011
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 It was hard to see because of the wheel at first.

Originally Posted by JCITY
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
tires probably caused this whole ordeal to begin with, +1 get some starspecs
Originally Posted by jduet
Tires x1,000,000

Good ones might have saved you from that curb
Originally Posted by cgkp0925
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

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

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 The front won't be lowered more than 0.5", if that. TIA
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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story?
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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take this time to invest into spl spring bucket and camber arms. :P
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
story?
Same as all the other dumb *** Dugans.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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lol
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
story?
Originally Posted by SR71
Same as all the other dumb *** Dugans.
I already posted it. And who the f*** is Dugan?

Originally Posted by Itzcashew
take this time to invest into spl spring bucket and camber arms. :P
See above
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 06:58 AM
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