Installing BILLET Control Arms & More on my Z // SPL, Hotchkis, SWIFT

After you get the introductory suspension upgrades on your car like adjustable coilovers and sway bars, there are still a bunch of things you can upgrade to improve the vehicle’s dynamic characteristics. Considering automobile manufacturers engineer cars to be quiet, smooth and comfortable, it means they have soft suspension, sloppy handling and room for improvement. In this video, I will be swapping out all of my stock suspension arms for adjustable billet aluminum & titanium adjustable arms, AND MORE!
These are the specs i’ll be shooting for at the alignment shop:
Front Camber: -3.0 degrees. Caster: 6 degrees. Front Toe: 0.05 degrees.
Rear Camber: -1.7 degrees. Rear Toe: 0.10 degrees.
Feel free to take a look at the tools and products I’ve outlined in this video. By purchasing items below, it helps my channel operate and brings more awesome content your ways. Thank you all for your generous support!! 💙
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///// TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS \\\\\
Front End Link Nut Through Control Arm [1] (120 ft. lbs)
Front Top Hat Nuts [6] (22 ft. lbs)
Front Tower Brace Nuts [6] & Bolts [2] (38 ft. lbs)
Front Sway Bar Bracket Nuts (4) [14mm socket] (38 ft. lb)
FUCA Bolts to Body [4] (52 ft. lb)
FUCA Ball Joint Bolt [2] (41 ft. lb)
Rear Sway Bar Bracket Bolts (4) [14mm socket] (33 ft. lb)
Rear Upper Shock Absorber Nuts to Body [4] (21 ft. lb)
Rear Lower Shock Absorber Bolt (1) & Nut [1] (91 ft. lb)
Traction Arm Subframe Side [1] (54 ft. lb)
Traction Arm Knuckle Side [1] (65 ft. lb)
Toe Arm Subframe Side [1] (54 ft. lb)
Toe Arm Knuckle Side [1] (54 ft. lb)
Camber Arm Subframe Side [1] (54 ft. lb)
Camber Arm Knuckle Side [1] (65 ft. lb)
SPL Locking Hardware [3] (150 IN-lb)
Wheel Lug Nuts [20] (80 ft. lbs)
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If you have any additional questions, feel free to send me an email at [e-mail]. Be sure to tag me on instagram @milmast with your projects. Thank you so much for watching!! 💙
VIDEO CHAPTERS
(0:00) Introduction
(1:09) Front Coilover Spring Swap
(2:40) SPL FUCA Install
(4:16) Billet Front Hotchkis Sway Bar Brackets
(4:57) Rear Coilover Spring Swap
(5:59) Rear Toe Arm & Eccentric Bolt Lockout Kit Install
(6:37) Rear Camber Arm & Eccentric Bolt Lockout Kit Install
(7:05) Rear Traction Arm Install
(7:58) Billet Rear Hotchkis Sway Bar Brackets
(8:15) RODS, NUTS & RUBBER
(9:03) Final Remarks

[@stevenmartinez1930]

Such an amazing job explaining every detail. Very valuable information towards suspension parts.

[@miguelcollado5438]

excellent choice in parts! had them on my old 350z when they began making parts for the Z platform.

[@roninmantis7584]

Love the videos and the deep pockets. 🙂

[@kevinmajewski3083]

Great content! Keep it up!

[@bchnts]

Damn that’s some serious upgrades !!!!! Amazing job Milan !!

[@milanmastracci]

No kidding eh? Thank you 🙌

[@alexquinones3997]

Hey man I found your channel because i was looking to upgrade my Honda accord v6

[@thomascanning595]

Keep. It. Up. Buddy. Loving the content!

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks! Will do! Stay safe out there 👊

[@frankcisneros7295]

Great work and I really enjoy the videos. I have a question about adjustable end links. Did you use them on any of of your coilover installs?

[@ZeroFX32]

Amazing work! How does it feel before and after those new SPL parts? Does it make it considerably stiffer or is more for the alignment?

[@brunorosa5256]

lessons from Rob dahn, Billet everything !!!!!

[@milanmastracci]

BILLET ALL THE THINGS!!

[@MiguelAngel-cx5dq]

Almost thought you got rid of the Z can you do an update on the ported intake manifold? Ive been wondering how did it go with the power gains. Kinda been wanting to port them myself since I saw you doing it

[@Pgcmoore]

outstanding!!!

[@milanmastracci]

THANK YOU! 🙌

[@thetraindriver01]

Look great Milan 👍👍👍👍

[@milanmastracci]

Thank you thank you💪

[@kristiankyllingmark4552]

the wheels at 9:10 looks sooo awsome i love it

[@milanmastracci]

I'm glad you like them 💪

[@brenj]

Can you do a video on the tools that you have in your garage? Mostly just the ones you use on a monthly basis??

[@atsuhh2479]

nice videos dude

[@milanmastracci]

Thank you my guy! 🙌

[@nukexD]

I’m on s1 meister 3pc! I have Z1 Fuca, rear toe and rear camber arms! Plus they’re eccentric lockout kit and stance coil overs. Unfortunately everything is sitting in the corner of my room lol I’m so lazy to put everything on. I went the cheaper route with Z1 but in the future I want to go with the Nismo x SPL arms. Always love the Z videos!

[@milanmastracci]

That's awesome!! You're running something very similar to me. The Nismo arms are more money only because they say Nismo on them lol they're the identical parts from SPL's catalogue with a higher price tag lol thank you!! 🙌

[@kuzyordaddy927]

Have you (or anybody here with a z) had issues with bump steer? I have an issue in my car but haven’t been able to pin point it yet. Maybe some suspension upgrades could help? Basically what I’ve noticed after two years of driving my Z is that when I hit a bump, after the initial up and down motion; my steering wheel gets really loose in hand and the weight of my arm pulls the wheel for just a split second In Either direction. I.e. “bump steer”. Issue is I don’t know what could cause it. I’ve got brand new wheels, brakes, tires, alignment, balance, wheels...no idea what could cause it but I just don’t think it’s normal. I’ve gotten used to it so I am braced every time I hit large bumps or cracks in the road so as not to lose control but there’s a feeling I get when another z passes by that makes me so jealous like “man I bet that person is just gliding down the road smooth as could be! I’ve never had a chance to drive another 370 but when I had a 350 I never had any sort of problem like this. We all know the z is a bit stiff (which I love) but I’d like to feel in control of my car as far as just daily driving. If I could fix this problem I’d be more comfortable pushing the car a bit; which is why I bought it. To drive. And it makes me sad I don’t know what’s wrong with my car. No noticeable damage underneath but it did have a prior front end collision from first owner. The frame is straight and from what I can tell it just needed a new front bumper. But I’m just a home garage KZbin diy mechanic. Anyways long rant coming to an end. Could you or anybody point me in the direction of first steps to diagnosing this problem? I love the z and this community but I’m not sure where to go from here. Any help is greatly appreciated!!!

[@general38]

Thanks Milan, exactly what i was looking for regarding a suspension upgrade for my Z. I cant wait to see the rims/tyres you eventually end up using and how it handles. BTW, ever thought of turbocharging the Z?

[@rusjun5]

I never was a fan of 3 piece wheels but they look great on your 370

[@milanmastracci]

Right!? They don't look that bad lol

[@kdman48]

Bro I’m trying to build my 370z for the track. Any info on what mods I should do after coils and sway bars would be super helpful!!

[@chch83p]

Beautiful arms~! What's going on the K-series engine?

[@milanmastracci]

Making some progress! Some things are being slowed down due to Covid but when more progress happens, I'll be sure to upload it on here! 🙌

[@roderickfierro4581]

How much for road feedback and noisy is it with those solid heim joints vs the stock rubber ones? Have a 08 g35 sedan with the fortune/swift spring coils and don't want ride to be to loud or rough.

[@richardpichinino-borden5267]

I got a z32 I wanna put kw suspension but I don’t know where to start with the control arms camber kits big brake kits ive got some ideas but I don’t know where to start and how to begin

[@ballsandmodz]

still have the 3 piece rims?

[@yunshottasim6a503]

does this bolt on 7th gen maxima?

[@alonsocastellon9065]

Bro, I have the exact same set up on my z. Will you be doing a video at the alignment shop ?

[@milanmastracci]

Hey Alonso! Probably not only because I know most shops don't allow people to be in the shop itself due to liability but we'll see.

[@alonsocastellon9065]

milanmastracci . Yea that is right, I’m struggling with my final alignment adjustments. Would be nice to see some insight on that. Let us know how it feels man!! Keep up the great content👍

[@kuzyordaddy927]

Can I ask you or anybody reading this where you traded your stock rays? I’m new to the Z community and I’d love to trade for some new wheels or get a cash infusion towards a new set

[@ndk2k4]

knowing how much these specific parts cost.... this was a very expensive video...

[@milanmastracci]

LOL yes it was indeed lol

[@WUBBBBB]

my car has the spring and coilover design so you're saying I can still have the toe arm to replace the bucket ???What are the differences? Will it mess with my ride height??? To my understanding I only know that it'll make the ride height a bit more stiffer.

[@MillionDollarDream]

If you don’t want to replace your rear suspension of you don’t have a true coil over set, then you need traction arms to get full camber adjustments

[@inasimulationwelive]

Why you want you front camber: -3.0 degrees?

[@shemmo]

how resistant is that upper control arm against the salt on the roads? especially rose joints without any covers

[@milanmastracci]

That's a tough one to say. Considering this car won't see winters, I don't see it being a problem. I'm not how many people winter drive their Z's with these arms.

[@shemmo]

that's good tho, Canadian winters are bad on cars :)

[@alexb6116]

Hey Milan. Which company/parts supplier/website do you commonly shop with? Did you order the SPL components through their website or another business? Also, which is your go to shop for an alignment around us? Thanks, fellow Niagara 370Z driver, Alex.

[@milanmastracci]

Hey Alex, SPL is usually my go to. They are pricey, but are the last control arms you'll have to buy for your car. As for alignment shops, I've found it difficult to find a good one that I know does good work every time. If you know of one, lmk as I've tried countless.

[@TheOTDProductions]

thumbs up if you think donut media gotta recruit this guy

[@vigossvirus666]

Dont. Let all of them tryna copy James, this dude is his own version

[@gedas3419]

Is it correct, that for race car best hight is when main (I think lower) control arm is horizontal with car on its weight?

[@johnlynnalan2506]

So what did 308 kph feel like ?

[@milanmastracci]

LOL I'll have to buy a C63 and let you know 😉

[@MrRangerZr1]

Audio sounds muffled in pass few videos. Used to be clear before.

[@milanmastracci]

Ya think? I did some small changes but to me they sound better. Are you using headphones?

[@apostmax]

I am just curious, you keep swapping/adding parts to the Mini, have you driven it at all? I mean seriously? What's the purpose of having a car at standstill forever in order to supposedly upgrade it more and more? Only when you actually drive it you will be able to identify its real weak spots in order to later address them.

[@apostmax]

btw good luck aligning the car after all these changes, you realize that you have changed the entire suspension geometry, right?

[@milanmastracci]

As for the MINI, I drove the car last year and took for for a long road trip, and also brought it to the track. The parts that I am installing are 1000% upgrades over the stock parts, and will allow me to beat on the car without problems. Similarly to the oil cooler I installed on my MINI, I have one for my 370Z. Even though I've mostly driven the car on the street, its safe to say that it is NECESSARY should you track it on a somewhat warm day, let alone a day in summer. If I didn't drive it, you'd be correct in saying that I wouldn't be able to identify weak points without driving the car.

[@apostmax]

@@milanmastracci Glad to hear that. Just be careful setting up the suspension geometry as it is also crucial for your safety and only professionals can make sure it's adjusted properly.

[@checkmix902]

Sell the WORK center cap AND buy a BBS one (:

[@PainisCupcakeEatsYou]

how to make your real wheels look fake in one simple step

[@checkmix902]

@@PainisCupcakeEatsYou You are so right!

[@milanmastracci]

LOL I don't know about that.. I want a BBS centre cap, I'll buy the wheels too 🙈

[@schweetmunkie]

I like your videos and how well you explain things...but maybe it’s time to give daddy’s credit card a rest...

[@matthewvarnam4302]

At least the young man is out there doing this stuff on his own. Maybe his dad see something in him that you don't see and thinks it's worth doing all this for. The point is the young man is learning a good trade. Don't be so hard on people especially when you don't know them....I forgot one thing the young man is getting money from his KZbin channel that people support so he's doing something good and positive.

[@schweetmunkie]

@@matthewvarnam4302 I think you missed where I said I like his videos. I've watched all of his mini builds. When you have someone else bankrolling every project you have, it's discouraging for people with jobs, who have higher priority things to pay for. And yes, I have to suffer through all the ads he chooses to cram into the videos as well.

[@albertomichaus8401]

I guess I don't have a nice car😂

[@milanmastracci]

LOL don't say that! 🙈

[@Ali-bz9gd]

Only z ppl go with overpriced stuff and little to no engine mods.