What did you do to your Sedan today?
#2911
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loganlhadley, you've got skills. I assume the "$3k" quote included the sport front bumper? So, how difficult is it to do the lights yourself? I'm desperate to get my lights done, but having just spent $2500 to get my sedan lowered w/ c/o's etc., spending another $1500+ for lights isn't happening anytime soon.
There is a bunch of DIY instructions on this forum and the370z.com on how to do headlights. Have any questions,feel free to PM me.
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#2912
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loganlhadley, you've got skills. I assume the "$3k" quote included the sport front bumper? So, how difficult is it to do the lights yourself? I'm desperate to get my lights done, but having just spent $2500 to get my sedan lowered w/ c/o's etc., spending another $1500+ for lights isn't happening anytime soon.
If you can find the 2010+ lights used on ebay you can save a bunch if you're wanting a 2010 update to a 2nd gen 2007-2009.
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Coltrane1 (05-16-2017)
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loganlhadley, you've got skills. I assume the "$3k" quote included the sport front bumper? So, how difficult is it to do the lights yourself? I'm desperate to get my lights done, but having just spent $2500 to get my sedan lowered w/ c/o's etc., spending another $1500+ for lights isn't happening anytime soon.
Coltrane1, you are correct. The roughly $3,000.00 price tag included everything you need for the whole conversion. Front sport bumper, headlights and all.
Also, like these guys offering any answers to questions you have, I'd be happy to help you too. It is a little intimidating at first. But once you find that lower edge and start pulling (it takes some muscle), then you'll know you're in the clear. In my opinion it was harder to seal it back up the right way, compared to breaking it apart.
I took all the left over butyl glue from the factory out of the channels, and replaced it with Morimoto's butyl glue from "theretrofitsource.com"
Here's the direct link: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/ac...utyl-glue.html
The key is to take your time, start from the bottom inner portion of the light (that's where I found it was the easiest to start unsealing), where the turn signal is, and slowly start pulling apart from there once you get a good grip on the lights.
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Coltrane1 (05-16-2017)
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Looks great, Newt. Really, really good. Any comments yet on the Conti's?
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blnewt (05-17-2017)
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Hoping someone can help ASAP. My car is at the shop getting the Whiteline differential bushing installed. But my mechanic just called and said what's causing the noise/issue is that the "hydro mount" is failing. He said he can replace the bushings that I brought in, but that it would not replace the failing/leaking hydro mount and that I would still have the same problem. The only way to fix that is to replace the entire rear subframe (per Infinity). $1,300.
This shop has been 100% honest with me on multiple cars up to this point, so I believe what he's saying. But it's going against everything that you guys have said about swapping out the differential bushings.
Is there a separate replacement for this "hydro mount" that he's talking about?
This shop has been 100% honest with me on multiple cars up to this point, so I believe what he's saying. But it's going against everything that you guys have said about swapping out the differential bushings.
Is there a separate replacement for this "hydro mount" that he's talking about?
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Hoping someone can help ASAP. My car is at the shop getting the Whiteline differential bushing installed. But my mechanic just called and said what's causing the noise/issue is that the "hydro mount" is failing. He said he can replace the bushings that I brought in, but that it would not replace the failing/leaking hydro mount and that I would still have the same problem. The only way to fix that is to replace the entire rear subframe (per Infinity). $1,300.
This shop has been 100% honest with me on multiple cars up to this point, so I believe what he's saying. But it's going against everything that you guys have said about swapping out the differential bushings.
Is there a separate replacement for this "hydro mount" that he's talking about?
This shop has been 100% honest with me on multiple cars up to this point, so I believe what he's saying. But it's going against everything that you guys have said about swapping out the differential bushings.
Is there a separate replacement for this "hydro mount" that he's talking about?
#2920
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If this shop hadn't been so honest and fair with me previously, I would be on my way to pick my car up and find a different shop. That's ridiculous.
#2922
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I called Z-1 and they confirmed their kit has all three bushings, including the rear one that replaces the OEM silicone one. That's what my shop said was missing. I call the shop back and explain this, and he notices that the rear mount is still in the bag, he'd taken everything out except for that. Wow. Thanks for the heart attack, dude!
If this shop hadn't been so honest and fair with me previously, I would be on my way to pick my car up and find a different shop. That's ridiculous.
If this shop hadn't been so honest and fair with me previously, I would be on my way to pick my car up and find a different shop. That's ridiculous.
Glad you at least aren't having to wait to source that part, and also glad you saved $1300, lol.
G/L w/ the rest of it.
#2923
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I called Z-1 and they confirmed their kit has all three bushings, including the rear one that replaces the OEM silicone one. That's what my shop said was missing. I call the shop back and explain this, and he notices that the rear mount is still in the bag, he'd taken everything out except for that. Wow. Thanks for the heart attack, dude!
If this shop hadn't been so honest and fair with me previously, I would be on my way to pick my car up and find a different shop. That's ridiculous.
If this shop hadn't been so honest and fair with me previously, I would be on my way to pick my car up and find a different shop. That's ridiculous.
#2924
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I knew something didn't sound right, and as much as I trust them I wasn't going to fork over $1,300. I'm just glad that I read through the numerous threads and posts on this. Pretty cool how helpful this forum is.