Kraziekatz1 Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 Had the car up on my mechanic friends ramp while I replaced the brake pads and bled the brakes this morning......don't get to look under the car too often but just noticed this...... The cars nearly 12 years, but should I be worried? How much roughly to replace? Quote
SHEZZA Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) These are getting common now to be in need of replacement I'm wouldn't be worried about it not sure how much a genuine OEM w brace is. I know you can get an after market one for about £130 http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/371418001776 Edited January 30, 2016 by SHEZZA 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 The cars nearly 12 years, but should I be worried? How much roughly to replace? No and not mega money. Best option imo is as SHEZZA has linked. I'am surprised though Kraziekatz that you didn't already know about this as it pops up fairly regularly on here. More info here on your options in my post n#4: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/101885-rusty-underneath-help/ Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Posted January 30, 2016 Cheers, that's a big help ....will get it replaced ASAP. Bit annoyed as it went in for a major service just before Christmas and everything apart from that was mentioned. Lucky I was able to spot it today. GMballistic......C'mon I'm a girl, only read the gossip pages on here lol 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 GMballistic......C'mon I'm a girl, only read the gossip pages on here lol Now I don't believe that. Quote
ZMANALEX Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 Just back from the shop after fitting 2 rear W braces this afternoon. One of my customers went for the OEM W brace and end brackets and the other went for the after market W brace with the end brackets. New OEM W braces in stock. New OEM W brace end brackets in stock. Preowned OEM W braces in stock. Preowned OEM W brace end brackets in stock. New after market W braces in stock. Just drop me a PM if I can help further. 1 Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Posted January 30, 2016 Would the Ultra Racing rear brace be a good replacement then, or better to stick with OEM? Also, if I did go down the UR version is it easy to fit, or will I need new fixings? Anyone replaced one themselves? Quote
ZMANALEX Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Michelle, OEM gives you better "cover" protection. Both offer similar chassis stiffening. Both are easy to fit providing you do not snap any of the fixing bolts or nuts, The end brackets only require replacement if they are badly corroded. PM received and replied to. Alex. Edited January 30, 2016 by ZMANALEX Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Posted January 30, 2016 Damn, my alias is blown lol PM received, many thanks for info Need to have a chat with garage as might be beyond my skill level. Will be in touch! 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 Damn, my alias is blown lol PM received, many thanks for info Need to have a chat with garage as might be beyond my skill level. Will be in touch! Don't worry, ....I'm sure everyone on here will still call you Krazie. 1 Quote
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