Dipper Posted October 27 Author Share Posted October 27 (edited) So I bought an ALMOST set of coilovers. A set of BCs for the 350z. They were going really cheap. But are missing some parts. Ie. the rear dampers! (Lol) I've got the adjustable rear springs and seats. Now I contacted bc to see if i could buy separately and they were looking well over 500 pound just for the rear damper assy (non true coilovers) So I was exploring other options, For rear damping. The Tein enduro pro plus seem to have a a rear damper that you can adjust too. And I can get a pair for like 300 euro. So I might go down this route. Any thoughts? Unless some random is breaking a set of BCs. ? Edited October 27 by Dipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted November 1 Share Posted November 1 Not sure about the coilover situation, might be a waiting game until you come across a rear set of dampers. I copied you with the JDM heater controls for my 05' and love them, matches the ally gear knob and vent surrounds also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipper Posted November 4 Author Share Posted November 4 On 01/11/2024 at 12:20, davey_83 said: Not sure about the coilover situation, might be a waiting game until you come across a rear set of dampers. I copied you with the JDM heater controls for my 05' and love them, matches the ally gear knob and vent surrounds also. Looking sweet my man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipper Posted November 22 Author Share Posted November 22 I realise I'm jumping around a bit. A few half finished jobs on the go But currently the car is on axle stands with a few plans for winter fixes. So i picked up the ultraracing front brace and I'm halfway through removing the old rusty one. It was going ok untill I rounded a bolt. (Despite being really carefull, using 6 point sockets and a gently gently approach) Anyway, I had some extractor sockets from when I was doing the kidney brackets.(didn't end up using them there) and with out much expectations I hammered one on. Have to say I am soooo impressed. Hanging off it with the breaker bar. It held fast and removed the bolt. 100% my new favourite tool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalas Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 (edited) Nice work! What brand were they? Irwin? Normally I end up snapping the bolt shaft before rounding the head Chinesium much? Mine's been on axle stands for the last three weeks waiting for the droplinks to be adjusted under load and the outer tierods tightened ... give it another 2 months and I might get around to it X5 arms and e92 subframes are first jobs. Sad. Edited November 22 by Zalas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith D Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 (edited) Bolt extractors are one of those tools you don't use for years and then for one rounded rusted bolt they are worth every penny. Mine are Minotaur brand. Never heard of the brand before I bought them but have found them unbreakable. Edited November 22 by Keith D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipper Posted November 23 Author Share Posted November 23 On 22/11/2024 at 10:34, Zalas said: Nice work! What brand were they? Irwin? Normally I end up snapping the bolt shaft before rounding the head Chinesium much? Mine's been on axle stands for the last three weeks waiting for the droplinks to be adjusted under load and the outer tierods tightened ... give it another 2 months and I might get around to it X5 arms and e92 subframes are first jobs. Sad. Just a cheap brand off amazon. I think they are "Gunpla" so even more surprised they worked. But even if they are cheap. Couldn't fault them in this instance. I've had to order a blow torch as the big 19mm nuts are well stuck. I've heard about a few people breaking the captive threaded studs these attach to. So not taking any risks. Heat required.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipper Posted December 4 Author Share Posted December 4 A few steps closer today. I managed to get the big m14 nuts off the front sub frame. Without breaking the captive studs. (They were really on there) required the blow torch and the big breaker bar to get them moving. The rest of the m10 bolts came off without too much bother. So front subframe is now off. The ultra racing one ready to go on. I bought new hardware too. For reference. You need: -two m14 nuts. 1.5 fine thread. -six m10 bolts with 1.25 fine thread. (25mm long) I've mocked up the new brace. But I'm going to brush up and go over some areas with rust converter and a touch of paint before full reassembly. Also I've ordered new inner and outer tie rods before anyone mentions the state they are in!(shocking really, how did they pass mot?) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalas Posted December 4 Share Posted December 4 Looking good! Massive difference. How were the bushes in the banana arms? It's a never ending saga isn't it - I started with that brace ended up replacing the bearings, outer/inner rods, multiple patches of rusted component and still not done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipper Posted December 4 Author Share Posted December 4 (edited) Oh 100%. Most all moving parts down there need a refresh. Banana arms bushing seem ok. I think at least one has been replaced, before my ownership. The lower control arm bushing on one side looks a bit worse for wear mind you. It's probably going to be added to the list. (The list that never stops growing) Edited December 4 by Dipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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