Diff (??) gave up at the track, ouch!

[fliplover]

After all the work they've done modifying the car, including removing sub-frame supports, It has to have been Nissan that left the stud loose. Riiiiiight!

 

[trackratZ]

After all the work they've done modifying the car, including removing sub-frame supports, It has to have been Nissan that left the stud loose. Riiiiiight!

It could be that diff cover mounting bracket assembly is the weak point, couldn’t handle the stress and vibrations from the added power and slicks. Needs beefing up. That Z broke on its 3rd run?!

 

[BlackHawk77]

The first car had all the suspension parts on it, this one was all stock in back.

After all the work they've done modifying the car, including removing sub-frame supports, It has to have been Nissan that left the stud loose. Riiiiiight!

 

[Todd marks]

Just got the rear differential brace from Z1 installed on my Z that got AMS tuned (pushing 506 WTQ) to the rear wheels and the brace helped the power distribution significantly. Must have imo as a Z owner. Can actually do 1st /2nd gear pulls.

 

[trackratZ]

Just got the rear differential brace from Z1 installed on my Z that got AMS tuned (pushing 506 WTQ) to the rear wheels and the brace helped the power distribution significantly. Must have imo as a Z owner. Can actually do 1st /2nd gear pulls.

How about a pic or two of the installed brace? Sounds functional after seeing what happened here.

 

[Todd marks]

Don’t have any unfortunately, the YouTube BeDistinct has a full video

 

[Todd marks]

I agree with him, I’ve done a lot to my Z..Out of all the mods I’ve purchased the 150$ brace from Z1 is hands down the most affective. Must buy if you’re looking for better traction. My car already felt fast enough as it was before the brace. Now that it’s installed there’s a night and day difference between the power distribution. Feels much faster, the car just goes.

 

[Todd marks]

There’s got to be other modifications out there that can assist. That rear diff brace gave me hope.

 

[BlackHawk77]

My brace shows up today, funny enough the description for the brace pretty much describes what happened here.

"Factory differential bushing and mounting stud are prone to fail, and these issues are exacerbated on modified cars that are frequently abused or launched. In more extreme cases we have seen cars either break the factory differential cover or break the mounting stud. When failure occurs, the differential separates from the subframe, breaking inner axle joints and damaging your exhaust."

 

[trackratZ]

My brace shows up today, funny enough the description for the brace pretty much describes what happened here.

"Factory differential bushing and mounting stud are prone to fail, and these issues are exacerbated on modified cars that are frequently abused or launched. In more extreme cases we have seen cars either break the factory differential cover or break the mounting stud. When failure occurs, the differential separates from the subframe, breaking inner axle joints and damaging your exhaust."

These will sell like hotcakes!! I’d better order one BEFORE I get a Z

 

[PriZ]

I ordered one about a month ago and it was on backorder. Mine should be arriving in a couple weeks.

 

[BlackHawk77]

weird, did you have anything else in the order? I ordered on Monday and it came today.

 

[Todd marks]

Let me know what you all think of the brace after it’s installed. The cars finally starting to feel more and more complete imo. It’s still missing something on the suspension side for even more traction. The PS4’s can only do so much

 

[Jah_Happy]

Let me know what you all think of the brace after it’s installed. The cars finally starting to feel more and more complete imo. It’s still missing something on the suspension side for even more traction. The PS4’s can only do so much

Im curious as well. I may just order one and say screw it lol. $150 experiment.

 

[Todd marks]

There’s no experimenting, it works. You will notice an improvement in the traction.

Im curious as well. I may just order one and say screw it lol. $150 experiment.