Q unit on fire!!

[Mark86T]

These are pics of my Q during subframe bushing replacement. I used urethane ones for a Z32 TT found at http://www.suspension.com for $70 for the set of four. I used a MAPP torch to burn out the bushings after I drilled around them & pried out the center collar. They just burned for about 15 minutes on their own & then I used a circular wire brush attachment on my drill & cleaned out the rest of the remaining rubber. Air hammer was needed to remove sleeve on the front two. Then the bushings went in with spray silicone & a rubber hammer. No press needed. Total time required was about two hours. That was from the time I jacked up the car until it hit the ground again. I had two friends helping. I tried to swap my Z32 NA (4.08 gears) into the Q. I bought another front diff flange & was gonna merely swap the side diff flanges from the Q diff onto the NA diff. The Q side flanges are longer & thicker than the Z32 NA. I was bummed. So I will have a shop swap out the internals between the two diffs sometime. I WILL have that gearing.

[Altiman94]

haha, thats sweet. Looks like a burning torch of death in your subframe. Hows the new bushings ride?

[Mark86T]

Well the Q used to drift very easily while taking left turns at speed. Like at on-ramps. Now it doesn't. Other than that, I can't really tell they are there. Which is good cuz some of my friends thought they might stiffen the car too much & provide more road noise & some ride harshness. They don't. Now I never have to mess with those leaky silicone bushings again. Took out my leaky tension rods earlier & replaced them with Z32 TT solid tension rods. Made it much tighter & responsive while getting rid of leaky silicone again.

[pito11213]

You have really inspired me as far as seeing and hearing the application's of the aftermarket working effectively. Now the test of time will show the longevity of them.

[LoxMurda]

Did you need to keep the rear metal sleeves on the subframe when putting in the poly bushing for the 300zx on your Q?

[nicokpe]

thats good resources and inspired us

[xerexabante]

Man, You got some nice pics. I am local as well. I would like to see if we can meet up one day. Which part of town are you in?