What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

madwi · 07-02-2019, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

EW must have dainty hands. And the middle slot for the Z1 brace doesn't line up properly on '14 Nismos, at least.

He uses two zip ties together to form a ring and uses that to hold the brace in place while he can then use both hands to line it up and get the bolts started.

BettyZ · 07-02-2019, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

He uses two zip ties together to form a ring and uses that to hold the brace in place while he can then use both hands to line it up and get the bolts started.

I read his helpful comment and tried that. It got me halfway there. What really worked for me was taking a cap screw with a tapered end (pull one off the undershroud) and threading it in to the hole closest to the brake fluid reservoir, just enough to hold the brace in place while I put the farthest fastener in. Then I pulled the tapered screw and threaded in the one Z1 provided.

I hope this helps someone; I know I spent more on tools to try and solve this problem than the damn brace cost, and finally gave up out of frustration lol

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redondoaveb · 07-02-2019, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

I read his helpful comment and tried that. It got me halfway there. What really worked for me was taking a cap screw with a taped end (pull one off the undershroud) and threading it in to the hole closest to the brake fluid reservoir, just enough to hold the brace in place while I put the farthest fastener in. Then I pulled the tapered screw and threaded in the one Z1 provided.

I hope this helps someone; I know I spent more on tools to try and solve this problem than the damn brace cost, and finally gave up out of frustration lol

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Most important tools for installation: telescopic magnet and good flashlight. Flashlight to locate the bolt you dropped so you can attempt to retrieve it with the magnet. Good thing the kit didn't come with stainless steel bolts.

BettyZ · 07-02-2019, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Most important tools for installation: telescopic magnet and good flashlight. Flashlight to locate the bolt you dropped so you can attempt to retrieve it with the magnet. Good thing the kit didn't come with stainless steel bolts.

I have a bunch of little clip-on-your-old-man-reading-glasses LED lights; I clipped those on various strategic locations in the compartment. Still ended up holding an Adam's Polishes light in my teeth for most of the install. Their little handheld lights are bright AF, love 'em.

And I'd recommend two telescopic magnets.. the second is for when you end up dropping the first one into the compartment...

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-03-2019, 04:10 AM

Switched the CR2Ps for some OG TE37s. Not as aggressive, but definitely lighter and way easier to clean.

mishuko · 07-03-2019, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Most important tools for installation: telescopic magnet and good flashlight. Flashlight to locate the bolt you dropped so you can attempt to retrieve it with the magnet. Good thing the kit didn't come with stainless steel bolts.

I remember i dropped a 10mm in the engine bay when i installed my gen3s way back. I think it rattled out eventually. Or you know... its buried in there at the scrapyard

07-03-2019, 04:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	Switched the CR2Ps for some OG TE37s. Not as aggressive, but definitely lighter and way easier to clean. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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