Sedan Chat Thread
If I were half the queen you are, I could go on tour.
04-06-2015, 07:22 PM
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BTW guys... I ordered the Vert Cradle Braces this morning. 
While certainly parts on the Vert, they're more commonly found on the 370Z.
Might be nothing but added weight, or they might tighten up cornering a little. IDK. But there's a reason why the Vert and the Z have them, and that has to be for a structural rigidity that isn't there otherwise. The Vert because convertible, and the Z because sportscar.
While certainly parts on the Vert, they're more commonly found on the 370Z.
Might be nothing but added weight, or they might tighten up cornering a little. IDK. But there's a reason why the Vert and the Z have them, and that has to be for a structural rigidity that isn't there otherwise. The Vert because convertible, and the Z because sportscar.
04-06-2015, 07:30 PM
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BTW guys... I ordered the Vert Cradle Braces this morning.
While certainly parts on the Vert, they're more commonly found on the 370Z.
Might be nothing but added weight, or they might tighten up cornering a little. IDK. But there's a reason why the Vert and the Z have them, and that has to be for a structural rigidity that isn't there otherwise. The Vert because convertible, and the Z because sportscar.
While certainly parts on the Vert, they're more commonly found on the 370Z.
Might be nothing but added weight, or they might tighten up cornering a little. IDK. But there's a reason why the Vert and the Z have them, and that has to be for a structural rigidity that isn't there otherwise. The Vert because convertible, and the Z because sportscar.
Not finishing much on my end. I have all the parts now for the folding power mirror and winker mod, need to scrub and condition the new interior, might be going with blue CF on the interior and am slowly working on tuning the car.
FINALLY got all the crap out of the old place and into the new one, hopefully will have some time soon depending on travel. AZ and Chile look to be on deck soon.
04-06-2015, 07:38 PM
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The point is (no pun), you're already there.
And I finally got my kitchen back. Still waiting on some things to get to 100%. It was a long, awkward winter dealing with that renovation. Thank God for First World problems.
04-06-2015, 07:40 PM
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Your X already has a pair of cradle braces, but they're a different design. Two rods welded into a plate, with two connecting points. The Vert uses the 370Z brace, which is a single (heavy) piece of bent sheetmetal, and three connecting points.
The point is (no pun), you're already there.
And I finally got my kitchen back. Still waiting on some things to get to 100%. It was a long, awkward winter dealing with that renovation. Thank God for First World problems.
The point is (no pun), you're already there.
And I finally got my kitchen back. Still waiting on some things to get to 100%. It was a long, awkward winter dealing with that renovation. Thank God for First World problems.
Glad the kitchen is back, has to make for a more pleasant home life.
04-06-2015, 07:44 PM
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04-06-2015, 08:33 PM
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I know the R1 had been in the works for five months or so. From the photos it looks good but im waiting to hear and see how the fitment is.
On a different note, was there a reason you went with the new Project Kics over the Revos? I just ordered my TPMS adaptors and found my valve stem caps. Trying to figure out what to do with wheels (gunmetal is the direction just when) and whether to change out my plate cover now.
On a different note, was there a reason you went with the new Project Kics over the Revos? I just ordered my TPMS adaptors and found my valve stem caps. Trying to figure out what to do with wheels (gunmetal is the direction just when) and whether to change out my plate cover now.
no real reason it was just because i guess it was the newest and greatest thing out there lol but i do like the many color options for the caps i was thinking about going with the red caps and then changing to the red center cap for my durandals.
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04-06-2015, 09:57 PM
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You LED affionadoes would appreciate this, however: every light in the kitchen is LED, most of which are on dimmers. Can lights, ceiling fan, under cabinets, a leaded glass cabinet, the range hood. Heck, even our fridge has LED lighting. It's pretty cool.
04-06-2015, 10:26 PM
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Mark's trunk looks on point and so far i m swayed to his but i m waiting on the price.
no real reason it was just because i guess it was the newest and greatest thing out there lol but i do like the many color options for the caps i was thinking about going with the red caps and then changing to the red center cap for my durandals.
no real reason it was just because i guess it was the newest and greatest thing out there lol but i do like the many color options for the caps i was thinking about going with the red caps and then changing to the red center cap for my durandals.
A red cap change in yours would look dang nice.
04-06-2015, 10:41 PM
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I know the R1 had been in the works for five months or so. From the photos it looks good but im waiting to hear and see how the fitment is.
On a different note, was there a reason you went with the new Project Kics over the Revos? I just ordered my TPMS adaptors and found my valve stem caps. Trying to figure out what to do with wheels (gunmetal is the direction just when) and whether to change out my plate cover now.
On a different note, was there a reason you went with the new Project Kics over the Revos? I just ordered my TPMS adaptors and found my valve stem caps. Trying to figure out what to do with wheels (gunmetal is the direction just when) and whether to change out my plate cover now.
04-07-2015, 01:08 AM
#6358
Although I'm going to raise the rear 5/8" within the next month or so.
BTW guys... I ordered the Vert Cradle Braces this morning.
While certainly parts on the Vert, they're more commonly found on the 370Z.
Might be nothing but added weight, or they might tighten up cornering a little. IDK. But there's a reason why the Vert and the Z have them, and that has to be for a structural rigidity that isn't there otherwise. The Vert because convertible, and the Z because sportscar.
While certainly parts on the Vert, they're more commonly found on the 370Z.
Might be nothing but added weight, or they might tighten up cornering a little. IDK. But there's a reason why the Vert and the Z have them, and that has to be for a structural rigidity that isn't there otherwise. The Vert because convertible, and the Z because sportscar.
Sweet! Did you have to order bolts or do the braces come with them?
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04-07-2015, 08:06 AM
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544C4-1EA0A Right brace
544C5-1EA0A Left brace
081B7-0455M x2 bolts
11298-CA015 x2 bolts
If you search on the part numbers, you'll find lots of retail sources. I searched for a while, then settled on NewAutoParts.com. Brackets, bolts and shipping for $96 to my door.
You know... I still can't say with 100% confidence that they fit on the sedan properly. While I'm confident the two bolts on the engine cradle are a match, (because it's the same engine cradle as the Coupe, Vert and Z), I don't know for sure if the bolt hole on the frame matches. Guess I'll find out in the next month or so. If it doesn't work out, I'll sell them to some G-Coupe owner in a FS thread, then buy either the AWD Sedan brakets, or the GT-Spec brackets. I'm going to reinforce those corners of the underside one way or another.
Nissan calls then Stay Brackets. I like calling them Vert Cradle Braces. Sounds more fancy.
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