Racy Lady Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 Hi guys/gals My lower rear brace under my 350z is rusty, common problem it appears, inc the brackets...so before I purchase a new one from good old ebay..does anyone on here have any tips on anybody who manufacturers them better, ie..tarmacsportz or other companies? Or know anyone who makes them up or suggestions from sport companies that look better etc please? Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 OEM W brace is the best option. Nobody else does the brackets or hardware kits either. You can remove them and sandblast and powdercoat, if they are not rotten completely. Failing that, all parts are in stock, ready for next day delivery. https://www.torqen.uk/137-braces 1 Quote
Racy Lady Posted July 22, 2017 Author Posted July 22, 2017 Thanks very much guys...will check out this link Quote
Redsky Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 I can vouch for it :). Got mine from Torqen about 2-3 weeks ago after i found my rear brace was entirely rotten (pretty much in 3 pieces held on by a few flakes of rust). Ordered it, got here fast, no damage to it had it fitted by my local garage and felt the difference practically imeddiately. Even though my brace looked like it was still doing its job once it rusts it gets weak and limp, new one made the car feel, well new XD. 1 Quote
Racy Lady Posted July 23, 2017 Author Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) Did you buy the w brace that's £223? Did you also buy the brackets too? Thanks for your advice by the way! Edited July 23, 2017 by Racy Lady Quote
Redsky Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 Yeah I got the W brace the bolt kit and the 2 kidney brackets as they call them. Not sure what state your brackets will be in since they are a bit more shielded but mine were just rusted out same as the brace. if the brace is rusted the bolts will most likely be in a bad way as well so its worthwhile just to replace them too. Ive attached part of my order conformation just so you can see what parts I got. Just make sure you get one driver side and one passenger side bracket I nearly ordered two drivers side, not my smartest move. Its alright might as well spread the little bit of advice I have xD. 1 Quote
.:Bullen:. Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 I thought that ultra racing did a brace to replace this one that commonly rusts out ? 1 Quote
Rob350 Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 Ultra racing do do one, I paid about 150 for it I think from tarmac sportz, fit perfectly and solid 1 Quote
Racy Lady Posted July 24, 2017 Author Posted July 24, 2017 Thanks everyone for your comments... really appreciate it! Will look at all these options carefully before buying Quote
bc1987 Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 does the ultra racing one come with fitting hardware? On 24/07/2017 at 12:44, Rob350 said: Ultra racing do do one, I paid about 150 for it I think from tarmac sportz, fit perfectly and solid 1 Quote
Racy Lady Posted July 26, 2017 Author Posted July 26, 2017 18 minutes ago, bc1987 said: does the ultra racing one come with fitting hardware? Yeah Im interested in this question too....couldnt see it does on their site... Quote
bc1987 Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 7 minutes ago, Racy Lady said: Yeah Im interested in this question too....couldnt see it does on their site... https://www.tarmacsportz.co.uk/ultra-racing-rear-lower-brace-rl4-1259.html @Tarmac@TarmacSportz - does this come with fitting hardware? group buy? 2 Quote
Jay84 Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 LOL you could walk to Tarmacsports and ask them 1 Quote
bc1987 Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, Jay84 said: LOL you could walk to Tarmacsports and ask them I'm at work Quote
Racy Lady Posted July 26, 2017 Author Posted July 26, 2017 Strangely enough, conversation currently on 350z fb page about these at the mo to...brace is £163...does not come with a fixing kit, but appears to be able to use any type of bolt with same measurements and brackets can usually be cleaned up to re-use. So im going to get the techys in my garage to put my 350z on the ramp and check it all out then order one I guess.. Quote
bc1987 Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, Racy Lady said: Strangely enough, conversation currently on 350z fb page about these at the mo to...brace is £163...does not come with a fixing kit, but appears to be able to use any type of bolt with same measurements and brackets can usually be cleaned up to re-use. So im going to get the techys in my garage to put my 350z on the ramp and check it all out then order one I guess.. I knew I could re use but I wanted sparkly new... 1 Quote
bc1987 Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 I've had one, I will let you know how it goes. 1 Quote
Racy Lady Posted July 26, 2017 Author Posted July 26, 2017 Thanks very much....that would be great! Quote
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted July 27, 2017 Posted July 27, 2017 No hardware is included in these braces Quote
bc1987 Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 Picked up from Chris this afternoon took maybe 45 mins to change on my driveway. I did snap 1 bolt so use lots of ptf . 1 Quote
Racy Lady Posted July 28, 2017 Author Posted July 28, 2017 So that's well worth the money then isn't it!? Looks like a good replacement part too...shame you can't really see it lol! Il order mine now then...thanks for advice! Quote
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