Easter RTABs

RandysV10 · 04-08-2012, 09:29 PM

So I tackled the RTABs today, went with the Powerflex Polys. Installation wasn't to bad, just somewhat time consuming.

Removed the inner liner covers, supported the trailing arm, disconnected the brake line and wires from the trailing arms. Marked the bolt locations.

To remove the old bushings I drilled all around the bushing then used a gear puller to push it out. This took some effort I also had to use a chisel to get the remaining part of the bushing out.

Coated everything with Anti-Seize and used a couple plumbing floor plates to pull the new bushings in-place.

All in all not too bad of a DIY job, not sure how many hours the dealer would have charged for the job, my guess is around 3 - 4.

New TCKlines DA should be arriving tomorrow or Tuesday so that's next on the plate, then when that's over off for alignment and corner balance to go along with the new square setup.

DSC_OFF · 04-08-2012, 10:19 PM

Nice I decided to stick with oem and get the Vorshlag limiters. I'll end up using thy breaker bar method when pulling out the bushings...

Oh yea remember corner balance first, then alignment! =P

Shipkiller · 04-09-2012, 05:39 AM

I thought you were at VIR this weekend? Mike and Beth were there. Beth needed a new clutch before she went..

RandysV10 · 04-09-2012, 06:59 AM

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I thought you were at VIR this weekend? Mike and Beth were there. Beth needed a new clutch before she went..

Ouch, also seen someone kissed a tire wall Sat morning. I decided to not schedule anything for April and get some modes done.
So far got the new RTAB's, new Apex Arc-8's with some new Hankook RS-3 265/35 squared, Wheel Studs, Speed Bleeders and should be receiving today or tomorrow new TCKline DA Coilovers for installing this week. I'll probably run down to VIR on Saturday to watch some of the Club racing going on. If you have time and interested you wanna check it out?

Shipkiller · 04-09-2012, 10:24 AM

That was Tods race preped 280Z. He banged out the fenders and had it back on the track that day. Beth kept sending me txt msgs all day.. Tod owns Tidewater Z.

I would like that but I am flying to San Diego on sunday so my Saturday is booked.

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04-09-2012, 05:39 AM	#3
Shipkiller Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2008 Z4MC & 2003 Z4 Roadster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,629 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [4.13] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [5.00]	I thought you were at VIR this weekend? Mike and Beth were there. Beth needed a new clutch before she went..

04-09-2012, 10:24 AM	#5
Shipkiller Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2008 Z4MC & 2003 Z4 Roadster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,629 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [4.13] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [5.00]	That was Tods race preped 280Z. He banged out the fenders and had it back on the track that day. Beth kept sending me txt msgs all day.. Tod owns Tidewater Z. I would like that but I am flying to San Diego on sunday so my Saturday is booked.