GT Spec braces

Old Mar 9, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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The X should have the same rear end as the RWD G's. The issue with GCC spec G's is that the finned diff case gets in the way of the M brace. I would assume the Euro spec G's do not have this issue since it does not get as hot over there so a finned case wouldn't be needed. Now whether or not they fit an X, I'd say yes but don't take my word for it.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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C'mon guys no one can clarify for me which hole I need to elongate?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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You elongate the holes that attach the spring perch, not the ones that attach the camber arms.

Here's a general DIY (albeit for 350z):
SPC rear toe bolt install
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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Yeah that's the same instructions I posted earlier, thanks for the confirmation ... See Q8ty I told you it was the other hole
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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i don't get it, the SPC toe bolt is just a bolt that replaces the stock inner bolt on the arm?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 04:13 AM
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look at the instructions above, you have to modify the toe bolt to elongate it so you can bring it back to oem spec (if u ever need to) at the same time you install the adjustable camber arms by replacing the stock camber arms (completely different holes and bolts)
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 06:00 AM
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So will the M-brace fit or not?? Any issues with the diff. on X?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 07:02 AM
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I've personally got no idea when it comes to the X, probably better posting your question on the other GT spec brace thread and see if u get any feedback
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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Thats my point, it looks to me as if you're modifying the stock inner rear arm mount (By arm I mean the main A-Arm that holds the springs) to allow a wider range of adjustment. So in the end, SPC simply supplies you with a longer bolt. Now, to answer your original question, yes those are the bolts you need to elongate. I thought you were talking about the camber arms.

Anyhow, Why do our cars not include a rear toe link? I mean it surely would be a much more accurate way of adjusting toe.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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lol yeah thy simply supply me with a longer bolt and say "now go do the hard work" I'm gonna try and get around to doing it tomorrow, I know it'll take me several hours

what exactly do u mean include a rear toe lnk? don't we have that already?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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Well, looking by the pics it looks as if toe is adjusted using the rear inner arm bolt on the actual a-arm rather than a separate toe link connected between the subframe and knuckle. Basically the a-arm mount is fixed and a toe link (similar to the camber link) is used for adjustment. I simply find it more accurate.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Just as a note, who ever said that elongating the toe hole with the dremel bit listed in the installation notes is talking absolute crap, I just spend the past hour trying to elongate just one of these holes with my dremel and the suggested tool bit with no success until I actually fried my dremel

I'm gonna go buy a new one and use the fiber glass cutting tool to make the initial cuts and then punch out the new space required and smooth everything out.

I've got 3 fingers in my left hand damaged from all of this, two are burnt and one is cut
 
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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That's odd! I used the exact carbide bit listed and it worked like a charm. Took about 5 minutes each hole.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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GCC spec G's must be made out of diamond LOL
 
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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man I dunno what it was, but I have the same bit and it wouldn't grind. Now I'm thinking was I running the right volts? because we have 120 and 220 v I think and I think the dremel should have run on 220 but I was running on 120....Only one way to check tomorrow with a volt reader if it isn't 120 then I dunno maybe my dremel is just $hit
 
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