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kenchan 01-11-2012 02:36 PM

ohh.... was a shark bite.

MattP725 01-11-2012 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeOne (Post 1485775)
holy balls... I remember seeing that.

I wouldn't fix that if it were my car, looks like it would never drive straight again. :-/

:iagree:

roplusbee 01-11-2012 07:31 PM

Hmmm. I remember seeing the thread now. So is there going to be a repair effort, or just let it go?

Carbon_z 01-11-2012 10:20 PM

Oh hey... It's a repair effort. Bought it at insurance auction. I'm a dealer so after I took my winnings ;) I went and bought it back as a dealer. Let's just say its bad but not that bad. The frame is only damaged around the headlight. Course support bar isnt even damaged and the strut bar never moved an inch so motor is fine. The fender was grinding on guard rail after the wheel snapped.

It's about 2-3 grand in frame work but carbon fiber fenders and carbon hood and amuze kit will make it new. Add another 1000-1500 for used right side for the suspension work. Plus I was going to get new wheels regardless :)


Insurances valued my car with all the carbon fiber work we did at 39000. Payoff was 20 grand. :). Bought car at insurance auction for 7-8 grand :). So I'm fine with the build.

Carbon_z 01-12-2012 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB (Post 1484983)
Do you have a picture of the damage? Might make it a little easier for us to see what parts you need. Not sure if this will help

so what I see in front of me is a Strut. Can you link me the assembly docs for strut area so I can order what I need for that, along with the hub assembly and etc... :tiphat:

Carbon_z 01-12-2012 12:54 PM

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_3016.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_2995.jpg

I need assembly documents regarding the right wheel and suspension area. PLEASE ;)

Mike 01-12-2012 01:25 PM

I would replace the upper and lower control arms and everything in between.

dAvenue 01-12-2012 01:25 PM

Geez Louis that is ****** up.

Carbon_z 01-12-2012 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 1487131)
I would replace the upper and lower control arms and everything in between.

Exactly what I'm going for. Just trying to piece together... So what top bottom control arm, hub, rotor, caliper, wheel... What other object Im I over looking? Strut and spring. And.......

roplusbee 01-12-2012 05:20 PM

Great move!

Mike 01-12-2012 06:09 PM

this might help:
400 Front Axle :: Axle & Suspension :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: 370Z Parts (Z34) 2009-2011 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

order one of everything for the right side. (but through Z1 ;) )

Carbon_z 01-12-2012 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike (Post 1487644)


haha nice plug in :bowrofl: Thanks brother.. BTW i still have the bike wheels i want powdercoated :)


Okay this was posted already so this is everything I need to buy? Control arm to control arm?? I dont see the SHOCK :)

Carbon_z 01-12-2012 06:34 PM

wait does the shock sit on top of spindle?

the spindle new is 200 bucks and the entire hub assembly is 150 new. Not going to be too too bad :) plus rotor and caliper.


Ahh found the link http://www.courtesyparts.com/370z-pa...8802_8804.html

Mike 01-13-2012 08:46 AM

The shock is bolted through a hole in the spindle and does sit kind of in a pocket. There is a small bracket that wraps around three sides of the shock that the spindle bolt attaches too.

phunk 01-13-2012 08:47 AM

the suspension parts will be the least of your worries. i would replace the front suspension crossmember as well since it is aluminum unless there are absolutely no signs of damage. all the front suspension in this car is cast aluminum, its very light weight and it is strong as far as typical stress and tension from normal use but its more brittle and can completely snap off like you have experienced.

just email the pic to Z1 or courtesy nissan and have them generate you the parts list you will need for the suspension.

inspect that aluminum crossmember for cracks!!


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