Rusty's Nismo Journal

cv129 · 09-29-2013, 03:39 PM

^ I read some basic comments here and there about stock rubber bushing vs aftermarket ones, but I never have any graphical illustration that would demonstrate it in flesh...

Found this, very interesting, link below, go to post #19 video

LG MOTORSPORTS Coil Overs and Mono Ball Bushings Review - Corvette Forum

Didn't know stock rubber bushing can move that much. I am reconsidering adding the bushings and just bite the bullet all together.

wstar · 09-29-2013, 09:26 PM

Video from the forum thread he's talking about above:

Rusty · 10-02-2013, 05:46 AM

Ordered more parts from from Mike at corner3garage.

The Hotchkis sway bars and the the SPL end links for both front and rear sway bars.

Hotchkis Sport Sway Bar Set, 08+ 370Z, G37, G37S, G35

SPL PARTS PRO front endlinks 370z/G37

SPL PARTS PRO rear endlinks 350z/370z/G35/G37

Rusty · 10-05-2013, 08:42 PM

My Hotchkis sway bars came in. So I installed the front bar and did a oil change too tonight. It was time for that. I'll install the rear bar tomorrow night. My end links didn't come in. So I'll install them when I do the SPL arms and bushing.

When installing the front bar. Look at how the stock bar is bent before you remove it. This way, you can install the new bar right side up, not up side down.

Here's a couple of pictures to show the difference between the stock Nismo bar and the Hotchkis bar.

Rusty · 10-05-2013, 08:46 PM

When I was jacking the Nismo up. Seen my lower spoiler. It's a mess again.

This is the second one.

Rusty · 10-06-2013, 09:50 PM

Ok, got the rear Hotchkis sway bar installed. I have it set to the softest setting. Tomorrow, I'll take it out for a test ride, after I get back from buying something BIG.

cv129 · 10-09-2013, 08:16 PM

Some very substantial bushings!

Rusty · 10-09-2013, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

Some very substantial bushings!

Looking at the destructions. Have to use a press to get the olds off and the new ones on.

cv129 · 10-09-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Looking at the destructions. Have to use a press to get the olds off and the new ones on.

At least you can do your own work....shop quoted me about 4 hrs to do the 2 sets of front bushings, basically same as me buying them twice....

Jerggy13 · 10-09-2013, 11:24 PM

Very nice parts! Can't wait to see how the install goes. I am curious about the changes in NVH.

Keep us updated.

Shadezz · 10-11-2013, 09:39 AM

Sweet Rusty...

simota1 · 10-11-2013, 12:03 PM

that thing looks sooo freaking mean!!!

Mr&Mrs · 10-11-2013, 12:14 PM

Best of both worlds

simota1 · 10-11-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

Best of both worlds

Rusty · 10-13-2013, 07:55 PM

Got rid of one "bug-out vehicle" (35' camper), and got another one (37.5' motorhome).

09-29-2013, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	Video from the forum thread he's talking about above: __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

10-02-2013, 05:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,354 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Ordered more parts from from Mike at corner3garage. The Hotchkis sway bars and the the SPL end links for both front and rear sway bars. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bar Set, 08+ 370Z, G37, G37S, G35 SPL PARTS PRO front endlinks 370z/G37 SPL PARTS PRO rear endlinks 350z/370z/G35/G37 __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

10-09-2013, 11:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jerggy13 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 517 Drives: with 6 TB's Rep Power: 376	Very nice parts! Can't wait to see how the install goes. I am curious about the changes in NVH. Keep us updated. __________________ Changes come. Keep your dignity. Take the high road. Take it like a man. Momma Sed Like the rain. Like a kidney stone. Its just a broken heart, son. This pain will pass away.

10-11-2013, 09:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
Shadezz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 43 Posts: 896 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Sweet Rusty... __________________ 2012 370Z BLACK EDITION/ FLT BLK Rays / 5% 3M Tint / DW's / Z1 SS & 2 Piece Rotors Nismo S-Tune OEM / Beluga CBE & Y-PIPE / DDX370 / GTR Start .4 Fluid / NST Blue Kit

10-11-2013, 12:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	that thing looks sooo freaking mean!!! __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

09-29-2013, 03:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,255 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	^ I read some basic comments here and there about stock rubber bushing vs aftermarket ones, but I never have any graphical illustration that would demonstrate it in flesh... Found this, very interesting, link below, go to post #19 video LG MOTORSPORTS Coil Overs and Mono Ball Bushings Review - Corvette Forum Didn't know stock rubber bushing can move that much. I am reconsidering adding the bushings and just bite the bullet all together.

10-09-2013, 08:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,255 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Some very substantial bushings!

10-11-2013, 12:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Best of both worlds __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

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