What did you do with your Z today VI (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

Jayhovah · 09-17-2016, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 2016 370z

Good luck to you, sir!

I was also stopped by those effing demon bolts last night. Got to the last one and the bolt was completely stripped. Had to put on the other stock cat that we took off and sadly put the car back together...

These things are on so tight we even bent one of our breaker bars. Considering getting one of these to help with the stripped demon bolt https://amzn.com/B000QW6K8I but at this point, I'm about ready to bring it to a shop that is willing to help.

The bolt extractors you linked are what we had to use. Combined with a big 1/2" drive breaker bar you will get it out, even if the stud breaks (that's what happened to me). Make sure you take the intakes out so you don't have to use swivels!

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ChopsZ · 09-17-2016, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2016 370z

Good luck to you, sir!

I was also stopped by those effing demon bolts last night. Got to the last one and the bolt was completely stripped. Had to put on the other stock cat that we took off and sadly put the car back together...

These things are on so tight we even bent one of our breaker bars. Considering getting one of these to help with the stripped demon bolt https://amzn.com/B000QW6K8I but at this point, I'm about ready to bring it to a shop that is willing to help.

The sad thing is, I had mine at a shop... A performance shop at that... With a damn 1.8L Civic sitting in the corner pushing 600+ hp!

Anyway, he tried everything possible, and that bolt didn't budge. So in a few weeks I'll be taking it back so he can actually remove the exhaust manifolds and cut those stupid bolts off. A lot of freakin' work just to remove a couple of cats.

Jayhovah · 09-17-2016, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

The sad thing is, I had mine at a shop... A performance shop at that... With a damn 1.8L Civic sitting in the corner pushing 600+ hp!

Anyway, he tried everything possible, and that bolt didn't budge. So in a few weeks I'll be taking it back so he can actually remove the exhaust manifolds and cut those stupid bolts off. A lot of freakin' work just to remove a couple of cats.

Did he use extractors? You should be able to get plenty enough torque to break the stud using an extractor.

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2016 370z · 09-17-2016, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

The bolt extractors you linked are what we had to use. Combined with a big 1/2" drive breaker bar you will get it out, even if the stud breaks (that's what happened to me). Make sure you take the intakes out so you don't have to use swivels!

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Even with the intakes out, it was a bit snug on the driver side and that's where it stripped. I might consider this bolt extractor and give it another go since it actually works.

ChopsZ · 09-17-2016, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Did he use extractors? You should be able to get plenty enough torque to break the stud using an extractor.

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Not that I know of. Just a couple of impact sockets, one the correct size, then one slightly smaller, hammered onto the bolt head after it started to round off. And no U-joint adapters either.

Jayhovah · 09-17-2016, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Not that I know of. Just a couple of impact sockets, one the correct size, then one slightly smaller, hammered onto the bolt head after it started to round off. And no U-joint adapters either.

Yep, we tried all of that. Big breaker + extractor should snap that stud for you. Lots less labor than trying to pull a manifold without removing the cat...

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Jayhovah · 09-17-2016, 02:54 PM

I was just sorting my TT install pics so I have these on hand....

Here is the impact socket deformed after failing to break the drivers side demon bolt loose...

And here is the thing looking back at me in triumph...

F#cker...

Broken stud...

Size matters...

Rounded nut out of the extractor.

Another shot of the broken stud...

ChopsZ · 09-17-2016, 03:01 PM

Well good... Since you're in St Pete and I'm right here in Lakeland, I'll come over to your place and you can snap them b**ches off for me. LOL

Jayhovah · 09-17-2016, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Well good... Since you're in St Pete and I'm right here in Lakeland, I'll come over to your place and you can snap them b**ches off for me. LOL

My GF is out of town so all I'm doing today is watching football... =)

Stop by Harbor Freight and pick up two long 1/2" extensions and a set of bolt extractors along the way (I was at my brother-in-laws place when I had to do it). I do have the breaker bar though =)

Z_ealot · 09-17-2016, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

I was just sorting my TT install pics so I have these on hand....

Here is the impact socket deformed after failing to break the drivers side demon bolt loose...

And here is the thing looking back at me in triumph...

F#cker...

Broken stud...

Size matters...

Rounded nut out of the extractor.

Another shot of the broken stud...

Know how you feel, strangely enough though i was able to get both driver side and passenger side bolts out without breaking anything. That was with about as many extensions and an 18 inch breaker bar and just pressing on it with my entire body weight lol

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kenchan · 09-18-2016, 07:09 PM

sounds like some folks were between a rock and a hard place... lol GJ getting that thing off.

for me, just enjoyed motoring my Z today at 65-70F-ish sunny weather. had a great time. 2 more drives before hibernation. qd'ed afterwards. also checked out my buddy's new Q50 RS400. very nice. funny he's about my age and has these adult cars while im still fiddling around with kids toys.

not dat i would change a thing.

b15 · 09-18-2016, 07:21 PM

Took the Z out this morning for a back road run. It loved the 58* air. Was a great drive. Made me question if I'm sure about selling it.

shadow85 · 09-18-2016, 10:21 PM

Hey guys with the 13+ models. What did you guys do with the stock geniune ray's engineering wheels after you guys got new afternarket wheels for your Z?

Did you guys sell them, keep them for spares or value?

Im thinking of getting some aftermarket wheels but would need to sell the stock rays wheels to fund the aftermarket set.

Do they fetch much?

axmea? · 09-19-2016, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by shadow85

Hey guys with the 13+ models. What did you guys do with the stock geniune ray's engineering wheels after you guys got new afternarket wheels for your Z?

Did you guys sell them, keep them for spares or value?

Im thinking of getting some aftermarket wheels but would need to sell the stock rays wheels to fund the aftermarket set.

Do they fetch much?

The OEM RAYS Sport wheels are so undervalued given the build and quality. They are super light and perform great. There are just too many out there that the price is driven down. Had some previous offers for 1k but it fell through. Now they are being offered at sub 1k with tires and that is just absurd. I'm keeping it for good.

shadow85 · 09-19-2016, 01:31 AM

You guys are in the states also, so probably have alot more of them floating around. I wonder what they are worth here in Aus.

09-17-2016, 03:01 PM	#8393 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 49 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2301	Well good... Since you're in St Pete and I'm right here in Lakeland, I'll come over to your place and you can snap them bches off for me. LOL __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity**

09-18-2016, 07:09 PM	#8396 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	sounds like some folks were between a rock and a hard place... lol GJ getting that thing off. for me, just enjoyed motoring my Z today at 65-70F-ish sunny weather. had a great time. 2 more drives before hibernation. qd'ed afterwards. also checked out my buddy's new Q50 RS400. very nice. funny he's about my age and has these adult cars while im still fiddling around with kids toys. not dat i would change a thing. JARblue likes this.

09-18-2016, 07:21 PM	#8397 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	Took the Z out this morning for a back road run. It loved the 58* air. Was a great drive. Made me question if I'm sure about selling it. TreeSemdyZee likes this.

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shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 918 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 25	Hey guys with the 13+ models. What did you guys do with the stock geniune ray's engineering wheels after you guys got new afternarket wheels for your Z? Did you guys sell them, keep them for spares or value? Im thinking of getting some aftermarket wheels but would need to sell the stock rays wheels to fund the aftermarket set. Do they fetch much?

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