Review Bell Raceworks rear differential brace
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Well, I sure picked a fine time to skip out on my moderator duties and be busy with work, I completely missed this...the brace looks like a really great MOD...
Anyone know if either of these braces work with the Nismo finned cover?...the Bell website says "aftermarket" finned covers for and OEM covers for the others ,but the aftermarket one seems specifically for the Z1 Cover...technically the Nismo finned cover is OEM...sooooooo
I suspect the aftermarket one would work for the Nismo cover but would be nice to have confirmation...
EDIT: I sent a PM to Arthur and he replied confirming that if you have the Nismo cover its the "aftermarket" brace you need
Anyone know if either of these braces work with the Nismo finned cover?...the Bell website says "aftermarket" finned covers for and OEM covers for the others ,but the aftermarket one seems specifically for the Z1 Cover...technically the Nismo finned cover is OEM...sooooooo
I suspect the aftermarket one would work for the Nismo cover but would be nice to have confirmation...
EDIT: I sent a PM to Arthur and he replied confirming that if you have the Nismo cover its the "aftermarket" brace you need
Last edited by Baadnewsburr; 01-15-2019 at 11:22 AM.
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There's another group buy that just started for the Royalty Performance brace.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/group-b...uding-oem.html
https://www.myg37.com/forums/group-b...uding-oem.html
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I don't mind admitting this with ignorance, but the idea of using two diff cover bolts is a little unnerving. However, clearly this is a real thing, and I've not found online instances of it causing problems, like cracking the cover, or a leaking fluid. Not yet, at least. Either way, there's going to be a whole crew of myG37 members putting this on their cars in the next few months, myself included.
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I don't mind admitting this with ignorance, but the idea of using two diff cover bolts is a little unnerving. However, clearly this is a real thing, and I've not found online instances of it causing problems, like cracking the cover, or a leaking fluid. Not yet, at least. Either way, there's going to be a whole crew of myG37 members putting this on their cars in the next few months, myself included.
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My 4-point diff brace showed up today, bubble-wrapped into a USPS bag, with two sets of bolts and washers, and two nyloc nuts. It was powdercoated black. Seems extremely sturdy. Someone else weigh it... but I'm guessing 2 lbs. My first impression was how it was actually smaller than whatever picture I had in my head.
My second thought was how the heck am I supposed to get a torque wrench against the upper diff cover bolt? The bar itself is in the way. Looking forward to reading installation comments here from other people with the 4-point brace.
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3 feet of snow has me literally trapped inside my house, and it's 15 degrees Fahrenheit outside. I suspect this will collect dust for a few months. Even if we warm up sometime this winter, I still think the best way to asses this thing is to wait until summer wheels and tires are back on the car.
Here's a pic on the dining room table. Everything has to pass through the dining room table, LOL
My second thought was how the heck am I supposed to get a torque wrench against the upper diff cover bolt? The bar itself is in the way. Looking forward to reading installation comments here from other people with the 4-point brace.
[edit]
3 feet of snow has me literally trapped inside my house, and it's 15 degrees Fahrenheit outside. I suspect this will collect dust for a few months. Even if we warm up sometime this winter, I still think the best way to asses this thing is to wait until summer wheels and tires are back on the car.
Here's a pic on the dining room table. Everything has to pass through the dining room table, LOL
Last edited by Rochester; 01-20-2019 at 08:42 AM.
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14" to 20" this weekend, but this stupid monster drift across my driveway. Meh.
It's looking to me like I have to guess the torque by feel with a hand wrench on the topmost cover bolt. Anybody else get their 4-point brace yet? I'm going to have to bump the GB thread and shake the tree.
It's looking to me like I have to guess the torque by feel with a hand wrench on the topmost cover bolt. Anybody else get their 4-point brace yet? I'm going to have to bump the GB thread and shake the tree.
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Yeah I got mine in. Any concerns with the small gaps here (red arrow)? Noticed mine had them too on both sides.
I haven't gotten under the car yet to do this. After seeing a comment from Mattlorentzoe about rust I just bought a can of this to apply to the brace before I install it:
Rochester, so are you saying that with the limited space under there you can't fit a torque wrench in there for the top bolt?
I haven't gotten under the car yet to do this. After seeing a comment from Mattlorentzoe about rust I just bought a can of this to apply to the brace before I install it:
Rochester, so are you saying that with the limited space under there you can't fit a torque wrench in there for the top bolt?