Bell Raceworks Diff Brace Install

BettyZ · 09-17-2019, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Yep, no responses to will they fit with an FI exhaust!

My understanding is that it will fit. You just have to take a ball peen hammer to your FI pipes for five or six minutes, and also break off all the heat sink vanes on the right side of the Z1 diff cover, if you have one...

solidus · 09-17-2019, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Take a picture of your exhaust and send it to me via text. I can look at it and tell if it will fit or not.

I'll shoot you one tomorrow.

BOLIO 671 · 02-19-2020, 12:37 PM

Old thread...but just posting a response that Z1 gave when asking about fitment issues with aftermarket exhaust...here’s what they wrote...

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Z1 Motorsports:
We have had no fitment issues as of yet with any of these exhausts. The only contact we would assume would be if the exhaust is not properly aligned before tightening leaving the exhaust being close or touching the brace however, as long as the exhaust is adjusted and installed properly you will have no fitment issues.

Thank you for your question. If you have any additional questions, please reply to this message. For fastest responses, please do not change the subject of the email.

-Z1 Motorsports
770-838-7777

PS...Rusty’s review still hasn’t been posted on their website

bunk · 02-19-2020, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

Old thread...but just posting a response that Z1 gave when asking about fitment issues with aftermarket exhaust...here’s what they wrote...

PS...Rusty’s review still hasn’t been posted on their website

I just ordered one last week. OEM diff cover and Invidia Gemini. I should be ok.

I wouldve gone with Performance Royalty's brace, but they cut out too much material for their logo.

Spooler · 02-19-2020, 02:01 PM

LOL, MA had to mod the crap out of mine just like Rusty did to his.

redondoaveb · 02-19-2020, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

LOL, MA had to mod the crap out of mine just like Rusty did to his.

Yep, Z1 is full of ****.

Rusty · 02-19-2020, 05:58 PM

Z1 will never post my review. I e-mailed Spence on it a couple of times. Never got back to me.

BOLIO 671 · 02-19-2020, 06:28 PM

It’s a good thing you posted your review up on here for others to see. TY. I was literally gonna pull the trigger on this before I saw this thread.

Rusty · 02-19-2020, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

It’s a good thing you posted your review up on here for others to see. TY. I was literally gonna pull the trigger on this before I saw this thread.

I have 2 of the braces sitting in my garage that belong to other members. Getting ready to mod them.

bunk · 02-25-2020, 09:04 AM

I ordered a brace from bell raceworks and they sent me one for a 350z. I emailed them to let them know and to their credit, they replied within a couple hours saying sorry and theyll send me the right one that day. Their customer service has been a hit and miss from reading their reviews.. we will see.

The Real JayZ · 02-25-2020, 10:54 AM

Nice thread. Looks like I won't be buying this for my rear. Guess I'll keep looking for options. Miss my old CIN motorsports diff brace on last 350. Perfect fit and cheap. Gotta be a way to make one similar

bunk · 02-27-2020, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bunk

I ordered a brace from bell raceworks and they sent me one for a 350z. I emailed them to let them know and to their credit, they replied within a couple hours saying sorry and theyll send me the right one that day. Their customer service has been a hit and miss from reading their reviews.. we will see.

Got an email confirming shipment of the correct brace this morning.

tonythetiger · 02-27-2020, 03:05 PM

sidenote, I asked z1 for a quote on new transmission + install(labor) but only got a quote for just the part...sigh...

bunk · 03-03-2020, 10:57 PM

So here is the brace that Bell Raceworks sent me. I ordered these direct from them and not Z1. Looks different from what Ive seen. I havent been able to even test fit, but Rusty says it should mount by the mid link pivots. The Vbrace might be in the way as well as not knowing how it will clear my exhaust pipes. Ill post pics whenever I get it installed.

redondoaveb · 03-03-2020, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bunk

So here is the brace that Bell Raceworks sent me. I ordered these direct from them and not Z1. Looks different from what Ive seen. I havent been able to even test fit, but Rusty says it should mount by the mid link pivots. The Vbrace might be in the way as well as not knowing how it will clear my exhaust pipes. Ill post pics whenever I get it installed.

That looks nothing like mine (that Rusty needs to modify)

02-19-2020, 02:01 PM	#140 (permalink)
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BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3399	It’s a good thing you posted your review up on here for others to see. TY. I was literally gonna pull the trigger on this before I saw this thread. Rusty, Hotrodz, ZontheRocks and 2 others like this. __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

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bunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,077 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 2684369	I ordered a brace from bell raceworks and they sent me one for a 350z. I emailed them to let them know and to their credit, they replied within a couple hours saying sorry and theyll send me the right one that day. Their customer service has been a hit and miss from reading their reviews.. we will see. Rusty and Hotrodz like this. __________________ -Drop in K&N Filter -Invidia Gemini CBE -Z1 Oil Cooler -Swift Springs - EcuTek -Forgestar F14 -SPL Camber Links -Akebono BBK Upgrade -Z1 Premium SS Lines -SPL Diff Bushings -SPL FUCAs - BellRaceworks Diff Brace

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The Real JayZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: NC Posts: 60 Drives: 280z Rep Power: 5	Nice thread. Looks like I won't be buying this for my rear. Guess I'll keep looking for options. Miss my old CIN motorsports diff brace on last 350. Perfect fit and cheap. Gotta be a way to make one similar Rusty likes this. Last edited by The Real JayZ; 02-25-2020 at 12:01 PM.

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