Z1 Motorsports: 370Z Hood Struts $98

JARblue · 12-14-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1

JARBlue,
Shoot me a PM with your address. I have plenty of those locking pins as spares for situations just like this.

As far as a the hood bulging issue, could you snap some pics and email them to me: Dustin@Z1Motorsports.com.

Will do. Thanks, Dustin!

ZForce · 12-12-2012, 10:07 PM

^Interesting...had these on my previous Z33 (not by Z1) and they bulged too much for my taste. Ended up selling them.

enkei2k · 12-15-2012, 01:49 PM

Stupid noob question. I'm stuck on step 2...

Per the instructions, install the lower ball stud, reach into the wheel well to install the lock nut onto the ball stud. *The washer on the ball stud can be installed over or
under the cover

How can I remove this nut? That thing is on crazy tight to the ball stud. I've tried hand loosening, and I can't get enough leverage with a ratchet.

edit - I think I found out why. The bolts I received didn't come with the squiggly looking (don't know technical name, sorry) spacers, see pic below for reference:

Any help/advice would be appreciated, thanks.

JARblue · 12-22-2012, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

How can I remove this nut? That thing is on crazy tight to the ball stud. I've tried hand loosening, and I can't get enough leverage with a ratchet.

edit - I think I found out why. The bolts I received didn't come with the squiggly looking (don't know technical name, sorry) spacers, see pic below for reference:

Any help/advice would be appreciated, thanks.

Did you get this done? I used two adjustable wrenches when I couldn't loosen it by hand. If you have a bench vise, that might be a simple solution. Not sure what spacers you are referring to - mine had a bolt head, washer, and nut, just like shown in your picture.

Dustin@Z1 · 12-22-2012, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

Stupid noob question. I'm stuck on step 2...

Per the instructions, install the lower ball stud, reach into the wheel well to install the lock nut onto the ball stud. *The washer on the ball stud can be installed over or under the cover

How can I remove this nut? That thing is on crazy tight to the ball stud. I've tried hand loosening, and I can't get enough leverage with a ratchet.

edit - I think I found out why. The bolts I received didn't come with the squiggly looking (don't know technical name, sorry) spacers, see pic below for reference:

Any help/advice would be appreciated, thanks.

I apologize for not seeing this posting. I don't know how I missed it. Did you get this resolved? If not, please let me know.

For some reason the girls back in assembly when they packaged the kits made a mistake and put LocTite on the threads of those studs and installed the nuts on them.

. Simple mistake.

enkei2k · 12-22-2012, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Did you get this done? I used two adjustable wrenches when I couldn't loosen it by hand. If you have a bench vise, that might be a simple solution. Not sure what spacers you are referring to - mine had a bolt head, washer, and nut, just like shown in your picture.

Yep, Spencer @ Z1 emailed me regarding this and handled the situation. I got my hood struts installed the other day. I was referring to the nut. I couldn't get it off the ball stud for the life of me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1

I apologize for not seeing this posting. I don't know how I missed it. Did you get this resolved? If not, please let me know.

For some reason the girls back in assembly when they packaged the kits made a mistake and put LocTite on the threads of those studs and installed the nuts on them.

. Simple mistake.

Dustin, yes, this was resolved by Spencer, thank you. That's what he told me as well. No worries, I got it installed and I just need to do some minor work to get it to sit flush now. Currently has a small gap after install, I was advised by a board member to try and cut off some of the foam seal and see if that works.

SgtGoldy · 12-22-2012, 04:17 AM

question:
My g37's hood strut went out (the drivers side only). Would I be able to purchase these and have them still work with my current OEM hood strut setup?

Dustin@Z1 · 12-22-2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SgtGoldy

question:
My G37's hood strut went out (the drivers side only). Would I be able to purchase these and have them still work with my current OEM hood strut setup?

Hmm...honestly I do not know. If you could take a few measurements, I could take a look at what I have. I need to know the following:

1) Could you measure the overall length of the strut at full extension.
2) Could you measure the strut when you fully compress it.
3) I need the length of the strut body (the large black body structure of the hood strut).

PM me these measurements and I will take a look at what I have. To be honest, the Nissan struts do not list their strut pressures.

Perchi · 01-17-2013, 07:30 AM

Hello! Is it possible to ship Russia/Moscow? Im very interested and ready to pay via paypal! Thanks!

Dustin@Z1 · 01-17-2013, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perchi

Hello! Is it possible to ship Russia/Moscow? Im very interested and ready to pay via paypal! Thanks!

Perchi,
Oh course. We ship to Russia occasionally, so it should not be an issue whatsoever.

PM me your shipping address and I can get you a shipping quote.

John@Z1 · 07-08-2013, 11:15 AM

In stock!

JAYNO20 · 09-03-2013, 02:33 AM

Are these able to be adjusted to sit flush? I want to buy a set, but I don't want any hood bulge..

SgtGoldy · 09-03-2013, 03:47 AM

any word on how these work with a G37?

JAYNO20 · 09-22-2013, 03:46 PM

Just got these and put them on, I think there is a little bit of bulging on the drivers side... what exactly should I adjust to make this as minimal as possible?

Baer383 · 09-22-2013, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAYNO20

Just got these and put them on, I think there is a little bit of bulging on the drivers side... what exactly should I adjust to make this as minimal as possible?

They bulge b/c of the plastic covers toward the windshield.

I took mine and heated them up to bent them a little and all the bulge went away.

12-15-2012, 01:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3717	Stupid noob question. I'm stuck on step 2... Per the instructions, install the lower ball stud, reach into the wheel well to install the lock nut onto the ball stud. The washer on the ball stud can be installed over or under the cover How can I remove this nut? That thing is on crazy tight to the ball stud. I've tried hand loosening, and I can't get enough leverage with a ratchet. edit - I think I found out why. The bolts I received didn't come with the squiggly looking (don't know technical name, sorry) spacers, see pic below for reference: Any help/advice would be appreciated, thanks. __________________ ...need boost... Last edited by enkei2k; 12-17-2012 at 04:56 PM.*

12-22-2012, 04:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
SgtGoldy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,503 Drives: C63 AMG - LSD Rep Power: 651	question: My g37's hood strut went out (the drivers side only). Would I be able to purchase these and have them still work with my current OEM hood strut setup? __________________ C63 AMG LSD - Straight Pipe - EuroCharge v5 - Vossen CV7 - IG: @SuperFastYo

07-08-2013, 11:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
John@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,589 Drives: Turbos Rep Power: 20	In stock! __________________ Z1 Motorsports will beat any advertised price on Nissan OEM Parts! 770-838-7777 ext 311 AIM: JohnatZ1 email: John@Z1motorsports.com

09-03-2013, 02:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
JAYNO20 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 802 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Are these able to be adjusted to sit flush? I want to buy a set, but I don't want any hood bulge.. __________________ 2010 Solid Red NISMO #0334 - SOLD 2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1

09-03-2013, 03:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
SgtGoldy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,503 Drives: C63 AMG - LSD Rep Power: 651	any word on how these work with a G37? __________________ C63 AMG LSD - Straight Pipe - EuroCharge v5 - Vossen CV7 - IG: @SuperFastYo

12-12-2012, 10:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	^Interesting...had these on my previous Z33 (not by Z1) and they bulged too much for my taste. Ended up selling them.

01-17-2013, 07:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
Perchi Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Moscow Posts: 15 Drives: 09-370z-Yellow-AT Rep Power: 13	Hello! Is it possible to ship Russia/Moscow? Im very interested and ready to pay via paypal! Thanks!

09-22-2013, 03:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
JAYNO20 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 802 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Just got these and put them on, I think there is a little bit of bulging on the drivers side... what exactly should I adjust to make this as minimal as possible? __________________ 2010 Solid Red NISMO #0334 - SOLD 2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1

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