Wheel snapped off with brakes

kenchan · 01-11-2012, 02:36 PM

ohh.... was a shark bite.

MattP725 · 01-11-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

holy balls... I remember seeing that.

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

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

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...

Carbon_z · 01-12-2012, 12:54 PM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

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

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

)

haha nice plug in

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!!

01-11-2012, 07:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	Hmmm. I remember seeing the thread now. So is there going to be a repair effort, or just let it go? __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

01-11-2012, 10:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,695 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 18	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. __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz. Last edited by Carbon_z; 01-11-2012 at 10:27 PM.

01-12-2012, 12:54 PM	#21 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,695 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 18	I need assembly documents regarding the right wheel and suspension area. PLEASE __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

01-12-2012, 01:25 PM	#22 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	I would replace the upper and lower control arms and everything in between. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

01-12-2012, 01:25 PM	#23 (permalink)
dAvenue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: present Posts: 1,971 Drives: angry Rep Power: 48	Geez Louis that is ****** up. __________________ Takeda \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Invidia \| Mishimoto \| CSF \| Megan Racing \| Koni \| Eibach \| SPC \| Forgestar \| Seibon

01-11-2012, 02:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	ohh.... was a shark bite.

01-12-2012, 05:20 PM	#25 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	Great move! __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

01-12-2012, 06:09 PM	#26 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	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 ) __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

01-12-2012, 06:34 PM	#28 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,695 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 18	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 __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz. Last edited by Carbon_z; 01-12-2012 at 06:36 PM.

01-13-2012, 08:46 AM	#29 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	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. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

01-13-2012, 08:47 AM	#30 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,655 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 944523	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!! __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

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