Q50 Rear Diff Brace Installation AND Test | Z1 Motorsports
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- čas přidán 7. 03. 2022
- Unbelievable! I was NOT expecting to FEEL this diff brace as much as I did. You will see in the video clips that some movement in the bushing remains, even after the brace is installed, but the "feel" of the car is completely different.
The installation of this brace is pretty straight forward, but I have to say that with the car on ramps, it was impossible to get all bolt holes to line up and or bolts to thread. Something seemed way off.
I then put the car on stands and let the rear wheels hang. That allowed the differential to shift a little. The holes still did not line up all that well, but I was able to tweak things enough to get them started in each hole. Slowly tightening them each a little at a time, I was able to get the brace secured into place and test it on the road. Again, although there still appears to be visible movement in the bushing, the rigidity this brace adds and the change in the feel of the car is VERY clear!
Stay tuned for further testing!
In summary--if you're rear diff bushing is badly warn/failed, you may experience some difficulty in installing this brace as mounting holes may not line up properly. Try relieving pressure from the diff by using a floor jack or by getting the diff bolts started first.
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Can’t believe the difference it makes highly recommend! Right after I pulled off noticed it .. even tho my diff bushing is in great shape still noticed the stiffness it provides.. great mod ppl !!!
I have to say I was considering going in a different direction as far as exhaust goes but this video has pointed me back towards the SCS Custom exhaust!
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Just ordered mines after watching both yours and z1 video like what it provides and can’t wait till I get mines will do a dif oil change also thanks for your feed back on this product keep up with video post always watching love speed culture.
You’ll like it!
Glad this video came out. I’ve been thinking about purchasing this! Great video.
Pleased so far, but more testing to come for sure!
Much better than the first one you installed , maybe my next mod, as the car makes more power its little things like these mods that help. Great Video as always!!!
Definitely better! Thanks for checking it out!
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Great review though J , keep up the great content !
Ordered last night, super stoked!
You’ll like it!
I was waiting for this video. This will definitely be my next purchase.
Excellent! Let Z1 know you saw the video!
@@SpeedCultureStudios Oh I definitely will. I'm waiting to pick up my car. Got the SCS cat back installed today.
@@maplebayououtdoors1841 hell yeah!
Need this for my manual swapped Q50. The wheel hop is definitely apparent in my car from a launch. My diff bushing is okay as of now. But, definitely sounds like a good upgrade!
Will definitely help out that power to the ground!
Nice, I’ll be picking one of these up now!
Excellent!
That alot of pressure for the diff bushing, soon the bushing need a replacement soon.. gotta pay to play. Luv the video!
Once they come out with a diff bushing and a video installation then yeah.. I'll get the diff brace..
What do you mean a lot of pressure for the diff bushing?
Can't wait to get one on my q50. Keep up the good work and brining us great content 💯
Thanks, Tristian. And so far so good. I think you'll be happy with it!
Might need to do this after getting my
AMS tune this week 🤘
Definitely! Put that power down!
@@SpeedCultureStudios I see you had 2 diff braces. Do you have a favorite?
@@ryanmceachern6950 I had reviewed another diff brace awhile back. It’s no good
@@SpeedCultureStudios cool! So do you still have this on and still liking it?
theres going to be a little diff movement because there are bushings in the front of it. that being said, you should keep some movement in a street vehicle so it doesnt rattle the car apart and/or break the diff housing.
Liking it! Im on the 19 RS trim and RWD. I figure this is much needed for what I have. What cons do you think this could have?
Rigid ride. If you make a lot of power and get good grip, it’s a lot of force on the diff cover and subframe.
I wonder how this would compare to a solid rear diff bushing, as they both seem to rigidly couple the diff to the rear subframe.
Car is tight, rides real good
Amazing video as usual man, your content is top notch. I ordered the Z1 brace for my 21 Q50 and can't wait to get it installed. How's the NVH since installing the brace?
I really appreciate that! The additional rigidity is quite apparent but I really haven’t noticed much in terms of vibration or unusual noises which is grea
@@SpeedCultureStudios very cool thanks for that. Do you think the brace is too much for a daily driver that likes to get after it from time to time?
@@wolfpack9695 it’s relatively inexpensive reinforcement
Waitind to see is it worth buying video thanks love the vids and reviews
I’ll be filming a full review
Is this the thing that makes both tires spin in a burnout ? I got 16 rwd q50 and it only spins one tire on standing burnout
No. That’s an LSD. This is just a brace for the differential. Helps prevent wheel hop etc
What method and percentage of tail light tint did you go with, (shown in thumbnail), I’m looking to get mine done on my 2016 Red Sport. One shop does spray tint, can’t make a decision on that due to it being permanent. I’ve tried two methods of film, (cut outs and a large strip), neither of those worked well enough for me to do it.
It’s sprayed. 4 coats VHT. Wet sanded with 1500 grit. 6 coats clear. Wet sand 2000 grit. Polished and sealed. You can always sand through it to remove it. I prepped spray because you can get it much glossier and you can determine the level of tint
@@SpeedCultureStudios Thanks a lot man I’ll look into it looks amazing.
I want one for my Q60 but Dont know if it will hold up and not crack the Diff cover with Daily Driving over time.
It shouldn’t. The force comes from launching the car. There isn’t a whole lot of movement in the bushing under normal driving.
Gonna cop it , but gonna wait for your full review J , I’m interested to hear what your thoughts are on it after testing it since the last one you had was trash and didn’t look good especially because of the welds it had. want to add one to mines but gonna wait to hear your thoughts
Looking forward to this weekend and pushing it a little bit! Stay tuned
the welds on the other brand were less of a problem than the tin foil it was made from. the other diff brace is too thin and flexible with an inferior mounting solution. that part was put out with little thought or understanding of how it needed to function.
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I’m considering this diff brace but I’m afraid the “wonderful” Illinois roads will tear things up WAAAY before their time.
Need to try a 0-60mph to see if the change is beneficial to launching.
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Hi. With this mod you will transfer more rotation power to the subframe. May you think this should use together with subframe bushing bracket from Z1?
This brace, in combination with Z1 subframe collars, will have a huge impact on how the car feels and transfers power to the ground. I was quite surprised how snappy the car feels after install. You can feel the rigidity, but the tire response to the throttle seems much quicker as that energy is now not being absorbed through the rubber bushings quite as much.
@@SpeedCultureStudios thanks for your reply. What does exactly the "bushing leaks" mean? The bushing contains fluid?
@@Q50S_magic yes the bushing contains fluid. When the casing gets weathered and cracks, that fluid will leak out.
🤭🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥… will add to the list
Got one, up here in Indian Trail,NC
Did you use the old bolts or the new ones? ***ASKING FOR ME AND A FRIEND**** part is coming in tomorrow and he already has his!! Thank you
I showed what bolts are used in the video. Z1 provides 3 bolts. You reuse the 2 bracket bolts.
Where exactly do you locate the jack stand for the rear😅
There are jack points on the pinch weld in front of the rear tire. Place the stands there.
Great vid. when is the LSD coming?? that the upgrade im looking for.
That's a steep one! lol
What do you think for an awd, northeast (SNOW), daily driver 2014 Q50?
It would be fun!
I ordered it yesterday, thanx.
I wonder if this will work on the qx50 diff...
Ooh good question!
It is worth it
BMS burger tuning just released their rear diff braces for Q50/60. Looks better design than pride auto but i still prefer z1's. You should check it out see what you think of it
I’ve seen it and will probably make a quick video with my thoughts. I prefer Z1 also
BMS part is an inferior design. not nearly as terrible as the pride(less) part but not as robust as the Z1 part.
Dammit, wish I seen this one before I ordered from z1
Is the brace still on or did you take it off? In your opinion is it worth it?!?
Check out my last video! It’s still on!
i’ve been considering selling my truck and buying a 3.7 q50, do you think that it would be worth it? i been watching your videos and i’ve noticed how much fun it seems to own one. my bud owns a 09 g37s and i love it. i would get one but i like having more space and the q50s just look better in my opinion. help me out!
It’s worth it if you don’t mind giving up a truck
And thanks for watching!!
I order the same product but it didn’t come with the instructions at all.. disappointed but what’s the torque spect to tight it down.
It doesn’t come with instructions. There are digital instructions on the website. That is how Z1 does it. Just go back to the part on the website and you’ll see the link for instructions
@@SpeedCultureStudioswhat’s the tricks you did to get this installed?
what is the name of the muffler shop that did you exhaust. i have my parts just need to get them installed. thank you
Inman Muffler
does the left side have a different bend from the sway bar area to the flow fx? the dudes who did mine put it like on the diff and wanna change the piping to 2 inch so I’m going elsewhere for a re do on that side
left side when looking at the car from the rear *
@@adrianbrothers6925 no bends are uniform and symmetrical. Why 2”? That’s too small
@@SpeedCultureStudios the excuse was first because my stillen exhaust was 2 inch which was a blatant lie.. then he said my diff didn’t allow access. I notice your pipes are lower down on the differential than mine, he just plain messed up and I think I just plain chose the wrong shop.. I’m going elsewhere for better work
Will this fit AWD Q?
Yes
The Z1 brace definitely looks stronger than the Pride brace you installed before. Has the Z1 brace made a difference over the Pride brace?
The pride brace didn’t do anything. After testing it was found to be pretty worthless. The Z1 brace is very obvious. You can feel it immediately.
@@SpeedCultureStudios After watching both brace videos and seeing how this brace is mounted I'm sold on getting one for my 3.0T Q50.
@@nitro300 worth it!
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I put lock washers on mine
you should try a transmission mount next
Isn’t one available for the 3.7
I don’t think so but I did see one for the q50 3.0T Awd on z1
What about the rear diff leak, have you heard anything about that from Z1 motor sport
Supposed to be very soon
@@matthewmiles5958 thank you 🙏🏽 I appreciate it
Where do I get one ?
Link in the description
Comparison between Z1 and PrideAuto???
I sort of referred to that one in the video… but I could do an actual comparison video yes
night & day.
here it is. czcams.com/video/tgEJumwKXms/video.html
I have 19.5 mpg in my q50 too 😂
Bottom 3 bolts are 20 foot pounds, top 2 bolts are 30 foot pounds . That's from Stillen
Sounds right - I believe that’s what z1 says also
My seals are also leaking pretty bad🤦🏼♂️
How's the diff bushing? I did my seals when I had the diff out for the bushing replacement.
@@SpeedCultureStudios I dont want to jinx it but no fluid or sing of faliure yet and I'm at 75,000 miles. I think I am going to get the Z1 brace soonafter I get my wheels.
@@getbusyeian6426 good jdea
Ok this is much better. Hopefully they offer this for awhile. Prices are just to high right now for any mods on the platform In My opinion. Just need a new administration and things will get back to normal
Sorry but I don't see a difference. Looks like the diff is flexing just as much.
You must not have seen my video with the original bushing.
Bottom 3 bolts 20 ft pounds. Top 2 bolts 30 ft pounds😊😊
Stabilizer arrived today installing tomorrow🫡😁
Awesome!