Wire ties on steering rack boot?

ferrari_rich · 02-02-2010, 06:21 PM

Just had my car on a lift to change the oil, and noticed the wire ties securing the steering rack boot. Not a hose clamp but a wire tie! Like what was used years ago to wrap 100lb bags of potatoes. WTF? But yet there's like 10 bolts holding on the splash pan under engine. So it can't be used to save weight.

If I need to replace this, do I get the part from Nissan or my local potato farmer?

Don't get me wrong, I still love my Z! Wire ties and all.

ChrisSlicks · 02-02-2010, 06:27 PM

That's because you got the base. The sports model gets a hose clamp. The Nismo gets a shiny hose clamp.

6MT · 02-02-2010, 06:28 PM

Yep, car manufacturers have been using plastic "zip ties" for years on rack bellows.

ferrari_rich · 02-02-2010, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

That's because you got the base. The sports model gets a hose clamp. The Nismo gets a shiny hose clamp.

Wow, I guess that makes my base Z is lighter than the sports model or Nismo!! LOL

SigPapa226 · 02-02-2010, 06:33 PM

Wire ties are used on a lot of boots from OEM equipment to replacement boots.

ChrisSlicks · 02-02-2010, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferrari_rich

Wow, I guess that makes my base Z is lighter than the sports model or Nismo!! LOL

Actually the service manual specifies a boot clamp. Probably a wire boot clamp (cheapo hose clamp) but a clamp none the less. Should have got a picture of the wire tie you saw.

PapoZalsa · 02-02-2010, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

That's because you got the base. The sports model gets a hose clamp. The Nismo gets a shiny hose clamp.

02-02-2010, 06:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
ferrari_rich Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: out of here Posts: 79 Drives: Z Rep Power: 16	Wire ties on steering rack boot? Just had my car on a lift to change the oil, and noticed the wire ties securing the steering rack boot. Not a hose clamp but a wire tie! Like what was used years ago to wrap 100lb bags of potatoes. WTF? But yet there's like 10 bolts holding on the splash pan under engine. So it can't be used to save weight. If I need to replace this, do I get the part from Nissan or my local potato farmer? Don't get me wrong, I still love my Z! Wire ties and all.

02-02-2010, 06:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Yep, car manufacturers have been using plastic "zip ties" for years on rack bellows. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D Last edited by 6MT; 02-02-2010 at 06:33 PM.

02-02-2010, 06:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
SigPapa226 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 205 Drives: 300 ZXTT, 370 ZR Rep Power: 16	Wire ties are used on a lot of boots from OEM equipment to replacement boots. __________________ Black 300ZX TT Stock + Megan CBE; Black Cherry 370Z Roadster, 6MT, Touring, Sport, Nav., 3-way Fog Light (Running, brake & flashing backup), Triple Tone Air Horns.

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02-02-2010, 06:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	That's because you got the base. The sports model gets a hose clamp. The Nismo gets a shiny hose clamp.