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Jayhovah 09-17-2016 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 2016 370z (Post 3554186)
Good luck to you, sir! :tiphat:

I was also stopped by those effing demon bolts last night. Got to the last one and the bolt was completely stripped. Had to put on the other stock cat that we took off and sadly put the car back together...

These things are on so tight we even bent one of our breaker bars. Considering getting one of these to help with the stripped demon bolt https://amzn.com/B000QW6K8I but at this point, I'm about ready to bring it to a shop that is willing to help. :(
The bolt extractors you linked are what we had to use. Combined with a big 1/2" drive breaker bar you will get it out, even if the stud breaks (that's what happened to me). Make sure you take the intakes out so you don't have to use swivels!

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ChopsZ 09-17-2016 01:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 2016 370z (Post 3554186)
Good luck to you, sir! :tiphat:

I was also stopped by those effing demon bolts last night. Got to the last one and the bolt was completely stripped. Had to put on the other stock cat that we took off and sadly put the car back together...

These things are on so tight we even bent one of our breaker bars. Considering getting one of these to help with the stripped demon bolt https://amzn.com/B000QW6K8I but at this point, I'm about ready to bring it to a shop that is willing to help. :(
The sad thing is, I had mine at a shop... A performance shop at that... With a damn 1.8L Civic sitting in the corner pushing 600+ hp!

Anyway, he tried everything possible, and that bolt didn't budge. So in a few weeks I'll be taking it back so he can actually remove the exhaust manifolds and cut those stupid bolts off. A lot of freakin' work just to remove a couple of cats.

Jayhovah 09-17-2016 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ChopsZ (Post 3554207)
The sad thing is, I had mine at a shop... A performance shop at that... With a damn 1.8L Civic sitting in the corner pushing 600+ hp!

Anyway, he tried everything possible, and that bolt didn't budge. So in a few weeks I'll be taking it back so he can actually remove the exhaust manifolds and cut those stupid bolts off. A lot of freakin' work just to remove a couple of cats.
Did he use extractors? You should be able to get plenty enough torque to break the stud using an extractor.

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2016 370z 09-17-2016 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jayhovah (Post 3554202)
The bolt extractors you linked are what we had to use. Combined with a big 1/2" drive breaker bar you will get it out, even if the stud breaks (that's what happened to me). Make sure you take the intakes out so you don't have to use swivels!

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Even with the intakes out, it was a bit snug on the driver side and that's where it stripped. I might consider this bolt extractor and give it another go since it actually works. :o

ChopsZ 09-17-2016 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Jayhovah (Post 3554208)
Did he use extractors? You should be able to get plenty enough torque to break the stud using an extractor.

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Not that I know of. Just a couple of impact sockets, one the correct size, then one slightly smaller, hammered onto the bolt head after it started to round off. And no U-joint adapters either.

Jayhovah 09-17-2016 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ChopsZ (Post 3554215)
Not that I know of. Just a couple of impact sockets, one the correct size, then one slightly smaller, hammered onto the bolt head after it started to round off. And no U-joint adapters either.
Yep, we tried all of that. Big breaker + extractor should snap that stud for you. Lots less labor than trying to pull a manifold without removing the cat...

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Jayhovah 09-17-2016 01:54 PM
I was just sorting my TT install pics so I have these on hand....

Here is the impact socket deformed after failing to break the drivers side demon bolt loose...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ua...=w1369-h770-no



And here is the thing looking back at me in triumph...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XA...=w1369-h770-no


F#cker...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/w5...=w1369-h770-no


Broken stud...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/IT...=w1369-h770-no


Size matters...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/QG...=w1369-h770-no


Rounded nut out of the extractor.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9O...=w1369-h770-no


Another shot of the broken stud...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PG...=w1369-h770-no

ChopsZ 09-17-2016 02:01 PM
Well good... Since you're in St Pete and I'm right here in Lakeland, I'll come over to your place and you can snap them b**ches off for me. LOL

Jayhovah 09-17-2016 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ChopsZ (Post 3554226)
Well good... Since you're in St Pete and I'm right here in Lakeland, I'll come over to your place and you can snap them b**ches off for me. LOL
My GF is out of town so all I'm doing today is watching football... =)

Stop by Harbor Freight and pick up two long 1/2" extensions and a set of bolt extractors along the way (I was at my brother-in-laws place when I had to do it). I do have the breaker bar though =)

Z_ealot 09-17-2016 03:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jayhovah (Post 3554223)
I was just sorting my TT install pics so I have these on hand....



Here is the impact socket deformed after failing to break the drivers side demon bolt loose...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ua...=w1369-h770-no







And here is the thing looking back at me in triumph...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XA...=w1369-h770-no





F#cker...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/w5...=w1369-h770-no





Broken stud...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/IT...=w1369-h770-no





Size matters...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/QG...=w1369-h770-no





Rounded nut out of the extractor.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9O...=w1369-h770-no





Another shot of the broken stud...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PG...=w1369-h770-no


Know how you feel, strangely enough though i was able to get both driver side and passenger side bolts out without breaking anything. That was with about as many extensions and an 18 inch breaker bar and just pressing on it with my entire body weight lol


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kenchan 09-18-2016 06:09 PM
sounds like some folks were between a rock and a hard place... lol GJ getting that thing off. :D

for me, just enjoyed motoring my Z today at 65-70F-ish sunny weather. had a great time. 2 more drives before hibernation. qd'ed afterwards. also checked out my buddy's new Q50 RS400. very nice. funny he's about my age and has these adult cars while im still fiddling around with kids toys. :p not dat i would change a thing.

b15 09-18-2016 06:21 PM
Took the Z out this morning for a back road run. It loved the 58* air. Was a great drive. Made me question if I'm sure about selling it. :ugh:

shadow85 09-18-2016 09:21 PM
Hey guys with the 13+ models. What did you guys do with the stock geniune ray's engineering wheels after you guys got new afternarket wheels for your Z?

Did you guys sell them, keep them for spares or value?

Im thinking of getting some aftermarket wheels but would need to sell the stock rays wheels to fund the aftermarket set.

Do they fetch much?

axmea? 09-19-2016 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by shadow85 (Post 3554679)
Hey guys with the 13+ models. What did you guys do with the stock geniune ray's engineering wheels after you guys got new afternarket wheels for your Z?

Did you guys sell them, keep them for spares or value?

Im thinking of getting some aftermarket wheels but would need to sell the stock rays wheels to fund the aftermarket set.

Do they fetch much?
The OEM RAYS Sport wheels are so undervalued given the build and quality. They are super light and perform great. There are just too many out there that the price is driven down. Had some previous offers for 1k but it fell through. Now they are being offered at sub 1k with tires and that is just absurd. I'm keeping it for good.

shadow85 09-19-2016 12:31 AM
You guys are in the states also, so probably have alot more of them floating around. I wonder what they are worth here in Aus.


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