ok to drive without strut brace?

brutusvk · 06-15-2014, 03:54 PM

This may have been asked before but I could not find it with a search. I want to get my strut bar coated or painted while it is getting the stereo system installed. But the coating may take a few days longer than the stereo install. Would it be ok to drive it for a few days without it? (like to work and back) Forgive me if this is a stupid question.

SuperDave · 06-15-2014, 04:10 PM

Yes, just don't go cornering through the hills...

Trips · 06-15-2014, 04:13 PM

You'll be fine for simple driving.

brutusvk · 06-15-2014, 04:21 PM

Thanks. That's what I needed to know. Easy on the long pedal and mellow in the corners it shall be.

SouthArk370Z · 06-15-2014, 04:26 PM

Not sure how a Z will handle it but I wouldn't risk it. I've seen other cars where it caused problems ranging from minor difficulty getting the brace bolts to line back up to OMG-you're-boned. According to the previous replies, you'll be OK as long as you take it easy, but I still wouldn't take the risk.

cv129 · 06-15-2014, 05:45 PM

Reading fail, deleted my previous 2 post, thought OP said running the car without the shocks.

DEpointfive0 · 06-15-2014, 08:22 PM

It handles just fine without it. I had mine off for about a month

brutusvk · 06-15-2014, 08:57 PM

Not even sure you could drive the car without struts.

synolimit · 06-15-2014, 09:22 PM

Same chassis as a g37, no brace.

brutusvk · 06-15-2014, 11:23 PM

Thank you for the responses. I appreciate it. I was just feeling paranoid. Like I said before, my first new car and it was almost as much as my first house. hahaha

DEpointfive0 · 06-16-2014, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brutusvk

Thank you for the responses. I appreciate it. I was just feeling paranoid. Like I said before, my first new car and it was almost as much as my first house. hahaha

If it was even close, you should've bought a second home

1slow370 · 06-16-2014, 03:15 AM

tturbo370z has 800hp and no brace lol

brutusvk · 06-16-2014, 09:25 AM

I bought my first home 24 years ago. ;-)

kenchan · 06-16-2014, 09:34 AM

i would probably also avoid steep entrance ramps where you need to approach on an angle.

Mitco39 · 06-16-2014, 09:57 AM

Infinity does it. I can't see the chassis being all that different up front.

06-15-2014, 03:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
brutusvk Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Az Posts: 220 Drives: 2014 sport package Rep Power: 10	ok to drive without strut brace? This may have been asked before but I could not find it with a search. I want to get my strut bar coated or painted while it is getting the stereo system installed. But the coating may take a few days longer than the stereo install. Would it be ok to drive it for a few days without it? (like to work and back) Forgive me if this is a stupid question.

06-15-2014, 04:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
SuperDave Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Manteca, Nor-Cal Posts: 691 Drives: My Z Daily Rep Power: 12	Yes, just don't go cornering through the hills... __________________ R2 ZEE 2 Build Journal Upgrade your speakers from BOSE without new wiring, LOC's, or a new head unit.

06-15-2014, 04:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	You'll be fine for simple driving. __________________

06-15-2014, 04:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Not sure how a Z will handle it but I wouldn't risk it. I've seen other cars where it caused problems ranging from minor difficulty getting the brace bolts to line back up to OMG-you're-boned. According to the previous replies, you'll be OK as long as you take it easy, but I still wouldn't take the risk. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

06-15-2014, 05:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,191 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	Reading fail, deleted my previous 2 post, thought OP said running the car without the shocks. fuct likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

06-15-2014, 04:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
brutusvk Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Az Posts: 220 Drives: 2014 sport package Rep Power: 10	Thanks. That's what I needed to know. Easy on the long pedal and mellow in the corners it shall be.

06-15-2014, 08:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	It handles just fine without it. I had mine off for about a month __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

06-15-2014, 08:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
brutusvk Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Az Posts: 220 Drives: 2014 sport package Rep Power: 10	Not even sure you could drive the car without struts.

06-15-2014, 09:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3388	Same chassis as a g37, no brace. __________________ 13 370z-

06-15-2014, 11:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
brutusvk Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Az Posts: 220 Drives: 2014 sport package Rep Power: 10	Thank you for the responses. I appreciate it. I was just feeling paranoid. Like I said before, my first new car and it was almost as much as my first house. hahaha

06-16-2014, 03:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	tturbo370z has 800hp and no brace lol __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

06-16-2014, 09:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
brutusvk Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Az Posts: 220 Drives: 2014 sport package Rep Power: 10	I bought my first home 24 years ago. ;-) MagmaRed370z likes this.

06-16-2014, 09:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i would probably also avoid steep entrance ramps where you need to approach on an angle.

06-16-2014, 09:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 131	Infinity does it. I can't see the chassis being all that different up front. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html Last edited by Mitco39; 06-16-2014 at 10:24 AM.

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