Z31 Tension Rod Progress

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  • #31
    G-E;339738 wrote: Examining my early brackets, I'm finding they are all structurally rusted where the bushings were, I wouldn't trust them with something solid putting full load on them… I hope this kit comes with donuts to sandwich that part, I can't be the only one
    michaelp;339743 wrote:     I doubt you are the only one, you also live in Ontario. Not all Z31s are structurally rusted.
    Hmm mine were never rusted, but even so I tend not to use/reuse compromised parts.
    86na - BlueZ
    Shiro #366 - Kouki Monster
    85t - Mr Tickles
  • #32
    You can get brand new ones from Nissan for the bargain price of about $130 (each!)
    Zoey - 1987 Z31T GLL - HKS EVC / CM SS 3" turbo-back / Stance GR+
    Black Betty - 2014 Audi C7 S6 APR1
  • #33
    michaelp;339743 wrote: I doubt you are the only one, you also live in Ontario. Not all Z31s are structurally rusted.
    How have you added anything to this thread with that comment?

    Are you saying that under car components on 25yr old cars only rust in ontario?

    Or did you misread the statement to assume I referred to the frame rails or quarter panels?
  • #34
    G-E;339738 wrote: Examining my early brackets, I'm finding they are all structurally rusted where the bushings were, I wouldn't trust them with something solid putting full load on them… I hope this kit comes with donuts to sandwich that part, I can't be the only one
    Final version will come with spacers so the brackets aren't sitting on the cups.
  • #35
    Good stuff, can't wait to see it
  • #36
    I just dumped two pretty ones when I swapped to the late style.
    Cha iro

    enjoy building it yourself.
    if it fails, fuck it.
    at least you gave it a whirl.
  • #37
    Put me down for a set
    4/87 Red turbo (DD Until the 84 is done) http://z31performance.com/forum/…p?f=13&t=25200
    86 NA Long gone
    1/87 White turbo (parted out)
    84 Turbo Vg33 holset HX35 http://z31performance.com/forum/…p?f=13&t=25315
    85 Turbo (Sold)
    93 Q45 Sold
  • #38
    Years ago, during my first visit to touge factory, dave sold me a premium set of battle version tension rods for s13. Butter and Dave assured me that this would be an excellent update, despite all of the work required to make them fit.

    Those guys were right.

    My opinion on solid/adjustable tension rods: Once you have improved the suspension stiffness of a z31 ,this is the next best mod for handling and braking.

    I'm excited to see touge factory supporting the z31 community. Thanks Dave!
    "produce first.talk second."
  • #39
    I'm down for a set, thanks Dave for the continued support of our Z's
    87T, My build thread http://z31performance.com/forum/z31-…lee-s-87t-rb26
  • #40
    I'm so very excited!
    1986 RB20 300xz 2+2
  • #41
    Almost there. Just need a Z31 for a test fit!

    email me at [email protected] if you're local

    Thank you

  • #42
    Pretty…
  • #43
    Good stuff! Keep the progress going!
  • #44
    I'm excited about this. I just got a set of the TF adjustable tie rods and they look to be very well-built.

    "Red" is a pretty generous description of the color of the pink roll centre adjusters though.

    (sorry for the off-topic… keep up the great work, TF!)
    Zoey - 1987 Z31T GLL - HKS EVC / CM SS 3" turbo-back / Stance GR+
    Black Betty - 2014 Audi C7 S6 APR1
  • #45
    I have someone to test fit it for you.
    Usual Z31 suspect: Garage Queen (aka broken)
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