I do applaud you on the bracing you are doing.
At a certain stiffness, the damper is no longer needed.

 

Just thought I point out that it was a quote from another website. You're not really agreeing or disagreeing with me; it's not my analysis.

At what stiffness is the damper no longer needed and how do you determine this?

My entire project is modeled after the Nismo 370z, of which the dampers were thought as still necessary by the Nismo engineers.

 

If anyone does this project, the nuts needed are:

51588-JK01A (2 of them)

I have these brackets on order!!!

 

How the hell have I missed this thread all this time??? Thanks Modme.

 

Bump.

Does anyone know if the Rear Underbody Brace from the g37 vert will work if I'm installing the Motordyne e370?

I ask, because the xyz pipe could interfere.


Thanks

 

How do you think, will it fit to G35x/G37x sedan? I suppose it should, but who knows?

 

Hey Modme,

Any chance that you could give us an update on how the car feels after running this for a while? Have you had any issues? Does it help to glue the car to the road? Etc etc...

Cheers!

 

+1, very interesting to hear!

can someone comment installing these things to a V36 sedan (AWD/RWD)?

 

It's been so long since I installed these parts, i dont think i give you an accurate review anymore. I think it definitely improves the structural rigidity of the car. The OEM braces are definitely stiffer and more effective than some of the soft aluminum aftermarket stuff.

 

Bump for attention. This is an interesting thread.

That pair of front braces from the Vert... that's PNP for the Sedan, as well?

 

Thanks for the refresh, I forgot all about this thread but has re-peaked my interest. And Modme, is this indeed a simple plugnplay for the sedan, particularly the cradle braces.

 

Looking back through this thread, there's a common question: will the front Vert braces fit on the Sedan? One way to figure that out would be to look at the subframe components. If you use OrderInfinitiParts.com, there's this diagram:



...which is available under "IPL". And the parts in question (#13) are listed only for "convertible". If you go after the Front Suspension data for anything other than IPL, their database doesn't offer #13 as a valid part. Hmm.

However, part #10 (Engine Cradle) seems to be universal to all G's. It's the same diagram regardless, without differentiating model in the details. In other words, it seems like a safe bet that the Vert Engine Cradle Braces are plug-n-play install-able to all model G's, including the Sedans.

Sure would be great if someone who's done it would confirm the idea. Either way, $70 is a pretty cheap gamble. This mod just went on my list for sometime this Spring or Summer.

God damn winter sucks. Really hate winter. I think when I retire, I'm going to lobby hard with the wifey to move somewhere warm. Sorry... /oldmanrant

 

In. This is good stuff.

 

Torque specs for the brace install is here: http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/G37/Conv...e/2009/FSU.pdf.

 

I won't be pursuing this Vert Cradle Brace mod until Spring at the earliest. Doesn't make sense to me installing a suspension mod in the dead of winter riding on snow tires. I don't think those conditions contribute to making a fair assessment of changes in the car's handling. But I am planning on an Auto-X event with a buddy this Spring, so before then, certainly.

In the meanwhile, sure would be great if someone with a Sedan, in a warmer climate...

Love to understand that batwing part better, too.