Bell Raceworks Diff Brace Install

Spooler · 01-31-2019, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

This is one of the braces posted on Instagram; supposedly on JonP’s car

He has a 350z. Different brace.

NorthStyle · 01-31-2019, 06:39 AM

So Z1 deleted both Rusty and redondoaveb's negative reviews? Shady...

Quicksilvers · 01-31-2019, 09:16 AM

I too seen this Bell Raceworks differential brace and was skeptical about how it would fit. Thanks for the heads up here. This is not the only part or item that we have had fitment issues with that Z1 sells seems that proof again Z1 only cares about their sales and not their customers makes sense though no jaw dropper here. There are a lot of other vendors the Z community can give their business to.

redondoaveb · 01-31-2019, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle

So Z1 deleted both Rusty and redondoaveb's negative reviews? Shady...

I should clarify that I didn't leave a review (yet). 😁 I think one of my posts made it sound like I did.

RN SHARK · 01-31-2019, 09:40 AM

I’m glad I held off on this piece. Thanks for the heads up Rusty.

Spooler · 01-31-2019, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RN SHARK

I’m glad I held off on this piece. Thanks for the heads up Rusty.

Mine just showed up last night. I knew I should have waited. Dang it. No worries, I will make Chicken soup out of Chicken poop.

RN SHARK · 01-31-2019, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Mine just showed up last night. I knew I should have waited. Dang it. No worries, I will make Chicken soup out of Chicken poop.

Kinda like how I just bought a Z1 radiator cap from someone one the forum, only to receive it and realize it is the same kPa as the stock one. 137. My bad. I should’ve looked closer.

Spooler · 01-31-2019, 10:56 AM

The only time this will be awesome is if you get wheel hop. That is when the rear diff stud may break. If you get wheel hop, let off to protect your parts.

Hotrodz · 01-31-2019, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

The only time this will be awesome is if you get wheel hop. That is when the rear diff stud may break. If you get wheel hop, let off to protect your parts.

When in doubt pull out! LMAO

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Spoiler · 01-31-2019, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

When in doubt pull out! LMAO

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Rusty · 01-31-2019, 03:42 PM

This is the review that I'm posting again.

If you have exhaust like FI that are close to the diff. This brace won't fit unless you trim about 1 3/8" on the corner of the brace. The other problem is that the upper mounting hole does not line up with the hole in the sub-frame. It's off by a bolt hole diameter. They say to loosen the diff bolting up to the diff so that you can move the diff around and get the holes to line up. Problem is if you have a solid bushing like SPL. When tightening the diff bolting back down. This will put stress on the bolting that you don't need. If you have the stock rubber bushing. you might get away with it.

The other thing that I noticed. There is weld beads on both sides of the bends of the brace. It looks like when bending the metal to shape. The metal cracked at the bends. So they welded over the cracks to hide them.

Rusty

Rusty · 01-31-2019, 03:45 PM

Just seen this on the Z1 website.

"Thank you for your review. It has been submitted to the store owner for approval and should appear shortly."

BettyZ · 05-27-2019, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

There is weld beads on both sides of the bends of the brace. It looks like when bending the metal to shape. The metal cracked at the bends. So they welded over the cracks to hide them.

The picture on Z1's site shows the same welding. Looks like it's that way for all the braces. So either a) they wanted to be extra sure the brace was strong, or b) this is a substandard product.

JTM88 · 01-31-2019, 12:20 PM

I'm glad I waited, that's pretty crappy of Z1 to remove reviews.

Spoiler · 01-31-2019, 06:21 PM

All you can do is be honest... and sounds like you were...

01-31-2019, 06:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,312 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24278	So Z1 deleted both Rusty and redondoaveb's negative reviews? Shady... Ghostvette, ZontheRocks, redondoaveb and 1 others like this.

01-31-2019, 09:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,038 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25465	I too seen this Bell Raceworks differential brace and was skeptical about how it would fit. Thanks for the heads up here. This is not the only part or item that we have had fitment issues with that Z1 sells seems that proof again Z1 only cares about their sales and not their customers makes sense though no jaw dropper here. There are a lot of other vendors the Z community can give their business to. JARblue likes this.

01-31-2019, 09:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Delafield, WI Age: 45 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 36	I’m glad I held off on this piece. Thanks for the heads up Rusty. Rusty, Hotrodz, Spooler and 2 others like this. __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

01-31-2019, 10:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,153 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	The only time this will be awesome is if you get wheel hop. That is when the rear diff stud may break. If you get wheel hop, let off to protect your parts. Rusty, Hotrodz and redondoaveb like this.

01-31-2019, 03:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,571 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	This is the review that I'm posting again. If you have exhaust like FI that are close to the diff. This brace won't fit unless you trim about 1 3/8" on the corner of the brace. The other problem is that the upper mounting hole does not line up with the hole in the sub-frame. It's off by a bolt hole diameter. They say to loosen the diff bolting up to the diff so that you can move the diff around and get the holes to line up. Problem is if you have a solid bushing like SPL. When tightening the diff bolting back down. This will put stress on the bolting that you don't need. If you have the stock rubber bushing. you might get away with it. The other thing that I noticed. There is weld beads on both sides of the bends of the brace. It looks like when bending the metal to shape. The metal cracked at the bends. So they welded over the cracks to hide them. Rusty gbrettin and redondoaveb like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-31-2019, 03:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,571 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	Just seen this on the Z1 website. "Thank you for your review. It has been submitted to the store owner for approval and should appear shortly." gbrettin, Hotrodz, jchammond and 1 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-31-2019, 12:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
JTM88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 276 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 15	I'm glad I waited, that's pretty crappy of Z1 to remove reviews. __________________ 2012 Base Gun Metallic MT6 -CNT Racing CBE-Swift Sport Springs-Sport Akebono BBK-Z1 Motorsports Intakes-König Oversteer Wheels-1320 Resonated Test Pipes -RJM Rev 2.1 Clutch Pedal-

01-31-2019, 06:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
Spoiler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central Florida Age: 66 Posts: 8,409 Drives: 21 Supra -Blk/Red Rep Power: 2684381	All you can do is be honest... and sounds like you were... gbrettin, Rusty, Hotrodz and 1 others like this. __________________ … I SUPPORT HOES WITH SUPPORT HOSE…

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