Bell Raceworks Diff Brace Install

fechavez · 06-24-2019, 01:31 AM

Can’t speak to the performance of the brace as I just put it on today but I don’t understand why there’s any hate for it. The install was super simple and I had literally 0 issues and didn’t have to cut or trim any fins. I have the Z1 diff cover btw.

JARblue · 06-24-2019, 07:36 AM

What exhaust are you running?

fechavez · 06-24-2019, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

What exhaust are you running?

Previous owner had a shop do a muffler delete

JLarson · 06-24-2019, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fechavez

Previous owner had a shop do a muffler delete

That's why you're not having a problem. Several aftermarket mufflers, including Fast Intentions, require modification of the z1 cover to fit back on the car.

NorthStyle · 06-24-2019, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by fechavez

...I don’t understand why there’s any hate for it.

The "hate" for the part is that it doesn't fit arguably the most popular exhaust made for the Z34 as well as a host of others without extreme modification as JLarson said above and Rusty covered with pictures a few pages back (it looks like it was made to be used with a single or OEM-style exhaust). However, even after being notified, neither Bell nor Z1 has made note of it on the product page... I think that'd be really useful information for a consumer to have as I had planned to purchase it and I have a Fast Intentions exhaust as well

The other part of the reason is from when Rusty posted his review (not so positive, but a customer review nonetheless). Instead of being upfront and honest, Z1 instead chose to disregard it as if it was never written. That's shady...

SS_Firehawk · 06-24-2019, 05:02 PM

Hey Rusty, I need to get with you to figure out a solution since you're about as close to a solid one with an F.I. exhaust. At ZDayZ, I snapped the diff bolt and put a hole in my diff cover. Hard launch, strong clutch, and sticky tires doomed the diff bolt. Z1 did come though and replaced my diff cover free, but I couldn't add the diff brace for obvious reasons while they helped me get my car down to their shop. Any kind of hard driving with hardened bushings and a lot of traction will snap it without effort. It was instantaneous, like a guillotine and some poor dudes neck.

Rusty · 06-24-2019, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Hey Rusty, I need to get with you to figure out a solution since you're about as close to a solid one with an F.I. exhaust. At ZDayZ, I snapped the diff bolt and put a hole in my diff cover. Hard launch, strong clutch, and sticky tires doomed the diff bolt. Z1 did come though and replaced my diff cover free, but I couldn't add the diff brace for obvious reasons while they helped me get my car down to their shop. Any kind of hard driving with hardened bushings and a lot of traction will snap it without effort. It was instantaneous, like a guillotine and some poor dudes neck.

Shoot me a pm with your phone number.

BettyZ · 06-24-2019, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Hey Rusty, I need to get with you to figure out a solution since you're about as close to a solid one with an F.I. exhaust. At ZDayZ, I snapped the diff bolt and put a hole in my diff cover. Hard launch, strong clutch, and sticky tires doomed the diff bolt. Z1 did come though and replaced my diff cover free, but I couldn't add the diff brace for obvious reasons while they helped me get my car down to their shop. Any kind of hard driving with hardened bushings and a lot of traction will snap it without effort. It was instantaneous, like a guillotine and some poor dudes neck.

Sounds like you're doing something right.

Spooler · 06-24-2019, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Shoot me a pm with your phone number.

Make me one too please. Mine is at MA.

Rusty · 06-25-2019, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Make me one too please. Mine is at MA.

I can mod it. Ship it to me.

Spooler · 06-25-2019, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I can mod it. Ship it to me.

I have to get it back from MA.

JARblue · 06-25-2019, 08:48 AM

Me 3 lol

NorthStyle · 06-25-2019, 10:03 AM

Me 4

Rusty · 06-25-2019, 03:47 PM

You buy it. Ship it to me. I'll QC it, and mod it as needed.

BettyZ · 06-25-2019, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You buy it. Ship it to me. I'll QC it, and mod it as needed.

Me 5. I'm thinking you need to set up an LLC. Maybe call it RAAM: Rusty's After-Aftermarket.

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06-24-2019, 07:36 AM	#107 (permalink)
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SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	Hey Rusty, I need to get with you to figure out a solution since you're about as close to a solid one with an F.I. exhaust. At ZDayZ, I snapped the diff bolt and put a hole in my diff cover. Hard launch, strong clutch, and sticky tires doomed the diff bolt. Z1 did come though and replaced my diff cover free, but I couldn't add the diff brace for obvious reasons while they helped me get my car down to their shop. Any kind of hard driving with hardened bushings and a lot of traction will snap it without effort. It was instantaneous, like a guillotine and some poor dudes neck. JARblue, Rusty, Hotrodz and 3 others like this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

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06-24-2019, 01:31 AM	#106 (permalink)
fechavez Base Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Santa Fe, NM Age: 30 Posts: 27 Drives: 11' Sport 6MT Rep Power: 7	Can’t speak to the performance of the brace as I just put it on today but I don’t understand why there’s any hate for it. The install was super simple and I had literally 0 issues and didn’t have to cut or trim any fins. I have the Z1 diff cover btw.

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