Oh snap, Carbon fiber rear hatch dampners...

theDreamer · 05-03-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i think the primary reason why your test car didn't appear to rub is because your tech removed the seal and fender cover ledge entirely from the ball joint aft.

then the plastic cover just flexes downwards freely when it gets pushed down by the damper housing.

it's not bad though. im a pretty picky guy and this is still okay for me.

So you think with removing the full rubber piece will not cause rubbing?

kenchan · 05-03-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

So you think with removing the full rubber piece will not cause rubbing?

i think the cover (battery/brake cover surround piece) is still rubbing but it can flex more freely so you'll have less bulge. this is just my guess but it makes sense if you saw how the car is put together.

Modshack · 05-05-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i think the cover (battery/brake cover surround piece) is still rubbing but it can flex more freely so you'll have less bulge. this is just my guess but it makes sense if you saw how the car is put together.

Mine came in today. I also have a few pre-fabbed ball plates coming to relocate the fender ball in toward the engine a bit (outside the trim) so there won't be rubbing on the plastic battery cover or need for any tweaking/modification. These should be here tomorrow or Fri. so I'll play around with a few alternative mount points and let everyone know.....Should be a simple, inexpensive mod..

theDreamer · 05-05-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Mine came in today. I also have a few pre-fabbed ball plates coming to relocate the fender ball in toward the engine a bit (outside the trim) so there won't be rubbing on the plastic battery cover or need for any tweaking/modification. These should be here tomorrow or Fri. so I'll play around with a few alternative mount points and let everyone know.....Should be a simple, inexpensive mod..

Mine arrived today also, and I am going to wait to install until I see your results. What you bought I assume is something we can all just buy anywhere or are you going to "tweak" those pieces also?

kenchan · 05-05-2010, 08:25 PM

Modshack-sounds good. I'm curious if your mod can clear the battery cover side (housing side of the damper) cause that's where it rubs most. The stackup requires about another 10mm so relocating the hood side ball joint could potentially help too...unless one just removes the battery cover and surround completely.

The shaft side not so much rubbing...maybe 3mm clearance is all I needed so bending that ledge down helped.

Anyway I'm interested what you come up with.

Modshack · 05-05-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Modshack-sounds good. I'm curious if your mod can clear the battery cover side (housing side of the damper) cause that's where it rubs most.

Seems from your pics and description that the barrel of the strut rubs/presses on the Battery cover where it angles out to meet the ball and crosses the "Ledge". My thinking is to move the fender balls in toward the center and possible raise them so the barrel lays down parallel to the ledge and inside it. A pair of these ball plates are only $2 so it's worth a shot. Ryan may want to duplicate if it provides an interference free soluion. More soon!

ZPirate · 05-05-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Seems from your pics and description that the barrel of the strut rubs/presses on the Battery cover where it angles out to meet the ball and crosses the "Ledge". My thinking is to move the fender balls in toward the center and possible raise them so the barrel lays down parallel to the ledge and inside it. A pair of these ball plates are only $2 so it's worth a shot. Ryan may want to duplicate if it provides an interference free soluion. More soon!

The lower mounting point may need to be raised too. Like the lower bracket does on my 350Z CTD dampers.

kenchan · 05-05-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Mine arrived today also, and I am going to wait to install until I see your results. What you bought I assume is something we can all just buy anywhere or are you going to "tweak" those pieces also?

Reconfirming once again you're a wimp.

Just do it... try it and come up with ideas. I want to see and try other's ideas although mine is looking pretty damn perfect right now using nothing but ryan's kit.

if I have the last 2-3% would be 100% perfect.

theDreamer · 05-05-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Reconfirming once again you're a wimp.

Just do it... try it and come up with ideas. I want to see and try other's ideas although mine is looking pretty damn perfect right now using nothing but ryan's kit.

if I have the last 2-3% would be 100% perfect.

I will still take them into work with me tomorrow because at lunch as become my simple mod time lately. My friend & I might still do it, plus it will give us a chance to see if they fit or not and can come back and help with our results.

kenchan · 05-05-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I will still take them into work with me tomorrow because at lunch as become my simple mod time lately. My friend & I might still do it, plus it will give us a chance to see if they fit or not and can come back and help with our results.

While I had the damper off the car to bend the ledge I even did a revert to stock look on my DIY just in case someone doesn't like the mod. It looks pretty much factory so there's really no risk.

And the hood can take quite a beating before it bends so don't think it's as fragile as you may think. If you have a CF hood, you're on your own.

Prosport Gauges · 05-05-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Reconfirming once again you're a wimp.

Just do it... try it and come up with ideas. I want to see and try other's ideas although mine is looking pretty damn perfect right now using nothing but ryan's kit.

if I have the last 2-3% would be 100% perfect.

thanks homie

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141523	Modshack-sounds good. I'm curious if your mod can clear the battery cover side (housing side of the damper) cause that's where it rubs most. The stackup requires about another 10mm so relocating the hood side ball joint could potentially help too...unless one just removes the battery cover and surround completely. The shaft side not so much rubbing...maybe 3mm clearance is all I needed so bending that ledge down helped. Anyway I'm interested what you come up with.