Z1 Motorsports Nissan 350Z, 370Z / Infiniti G35 & G37 Rear Sub Frame Collar INSTALL | AnthonyJ350

Does your 350Z, 370Z, G35 or G37 have wheel hop you're trying to eliminate? The factory rear subframe bushings are the culprit as they allow for a lot of movement to increase driving "comfort".
In this video we show an alternative to solid or polyurethane subframe bushings as those parts require A LOT of work to install. These collars give you a hybrid of solid and rubber bushings, greatly improving driving characteristics.
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Z1 Motorsports Nissan 350Z, 370Z / Infiniti G35 & G37 Rear Sub Frame Collar INSTALL | AnthonyJ350
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[@BoOmBaMan]

My goodness that under carriage is in really good shape. 😎👍

[@AnthonyJ350]

Ya that's why I picked this car, it was super clean everywhere.

[@Z33Garage]

This mod, and the poly diff bushing will make the power go to the wheels great. Great video!!

[@AnthonyJ350]

For sure! I need to film the diff install on another vehicle, I had mine done already. Do you run poly engine mounts?

[@Z33Garage]

@@AnthonyJ350 not yet. I have poly transmission and diff mounts. I really want the engine mounts from Z1 once I mine blow.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@Z33Garage You should look into ordering these, they're pretty cheap too. I think I'm going to do the poly motor mounts from Z1. Not looking forward to trying to get at those top bits though...

[@Z33Garage]

@@AnthonyJ350 haha yeah those are prob a pita to install. Everyone who has em though says they are totally worth the work though.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@Z33Garage ya I heard the power delivery feels good with new motor mounts. I think poly is the way to go for my car as I'm building a pro touring style of car. Solid would just be too much.

[@geeaye64]

Oh yeah!!! I did mine in (Jan 2018) earlier this year. I bought the collars during black Friday 2017. It was a very easy install especially if you have a lift.

[@AnthonyJ350]

How do you like the driving characteristics after?

[@CVObservatory]

I have thought about doing this mod to mine also. Thanks for showing how it's done.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Ya we'll see how it does on the test drive. I think it's a fantastic value mod.

[@stealthg35infiniti94]

Anthony, Thank you for write up on the collars...Just installed the Z1 collars and made a great difference in rear stability, no more rear shimmy under load change...Also got rid of a rear mystery clunk I had...I highly recommend this Mod if you want to vastly improve your performance handling....

[@AnthonyJ350]

Glad to hear this made a big difference for you!

[@stealthg35infiniti94]

@@AnthonyJ350 Still chasing the Intermittent P1078...R&R Exhaust Bank 1 Cam Sensor, still intermittent...Just cleaned the Crank Sensor, we'll see if that did any good...I hate shooting a parts cannon in hopes of a fix!

[@wteevt7907]

love your vids and your chillness man

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thank you so much for being a viewer! Hope you liked this one, I think it's going to help a lot of people get the power to the ground and do it easily.

[@roninmantis7584]

As someone else who lives in the rust belt. I can appreciate your attention to rust proofing. I will be installing differential bushing next weekend. I suspect, I will eventually be doing the subframe as well. LoL

[@AnthonyJ350]

Glad you like the details! I do plan to make a rust proofing for the car in the off season when it comes off the road.

[@ahumm8280]

The sound deadener is a great idea. I plan to use spray silicon on the bushings so that the inserts slide right on easier. So I will officially add this job to when I do the diff bushings.👍👍

[@AnthonyJ350]

Let me know how you think the car drives when you get it all done.

[@ahumm8280]

@@AnthonyJ350 it gives great comfort to see that you are hands on which lends to making great content and that you are experienced by trade so I will gladly!

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@ahumm8280 I try to be hands on as much as possible, but when things get really specialized I will bring my vehicles into shops. But people do the same with me when they need electrical work done.

[@zeeDeveel523]

Hello Anthony, I just bought these subframe collars for black friday and I'm looking forward to installing them. Thank you for the detailed video, and looking forward to your review video!

[@AnthonyJ350]

I think you'll be impressed how much more planted the vehicle is after.

[@zeeDeveel523]

@@AnthonyJ350 oh man, you're making me excited 😂

[@zeeDeveel523]

@@AnthonyJ350 night and day difference! I love how my wheel hop is non-existent now! Thanks for the video once again! One extra thing I had to do was to unbolt my top hats because my car is pretty low 😂

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@zeeDeveel523 That's great to hear they cleaned up the slop in the suspension for you, thanks for letting us know!

[@zeeDeveel523]

@@AnthonyJ350 they definitely did! Well worth spending my black friday budget on them 😂 And you're welcome! I'm glad to be able to give feedback!

[@MIKEMARBLES]

Looking forward to doing to my G.. well spoken and informative.. Peace

[@AnthonyJ350]

Glad you liked the video!

[@CVObservatory]

Love the 350z mod videos Anthony.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Glad you're enjoying them!

[@michaeljones3972]

Great videos as always man keep it up I feel spoiled with all the Great Z content lately👍

[@AnthonyJ350]

Enjoy it, we'll try to make as much as we can before we store the car.

[@michaeljones3972]

I was looking at some of your old vids what ever happened with the targa 350z build and will you ever go forced induction?

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@michaeljones3972 I'm leaning towards an N/A build, but if I do forced induction it will be a super charger, most like the roots style from Stillen because it looks factory. I recently thought about nitrous because Z1 has an adapter that also has a fuel gauge and I could run everything clean and build something to hide the bottles and make it super clean

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@michaeljones3972 As for the targa my buddy Tyler still has it, I plan to visit him soon.

[@zlowe3643]

Keep up the good work

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks!

[@StreetCultureUS]

When dropping out the sub frame assembly, you have to drill out the bushings and burn the remaining bushing for the best results!! I was going to go with the collar system, but I decided ultimately on polyurethane bushings.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks so much for letting us know what you did! People definitely need to know.

[@13light]

I did this on my Q60, no more wheel hop :)

[@AnthonyJ350]

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@renownedfear187]

that area u showed with all that dirt buildup. mine scared the shit out of me. i poked at the plastic & heard crunch crunch like rust would do. oh no, i thought. nah just mud, rocks. metal was ok. whew!

[@AnthonyJ350]

Now you know another to watch out for and keep clean

[@Aeneas137]

I did the full removal and installed subframe bushings and it was a bitch. lol. but it's all out race not a street car so short-term pain long-term fun. thanks for the video helped with a problem I was having with reassembly.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Totally makes sense for a race car. Have Fun driving!

[@nicholashollingsworth2670]

Great video I fitted mine today and now have a small knock at low speed Did you have any noise from yours ?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Make sure it's torqued to spec after driving it. You will get a little NVH. It just knocks once every time you slow down?

[@srv2low4me]

Great video, but I have a question I hope you can answer. If you undo the rear support bolts but leave the front 2 attached still, will the rear still lower down at all? I have a sedan and am looking at installing the Bell Raceworks diff brace, but the trunk is in the way so I need to lower the subframe an inch or so to slip the bolt and sleeve in and I'm hoping to not have to drop the whole thing.

[@AnthonyJ350]

I would say you have a better change if you loosen them at least. Make sure you have a floor jack underneath to help support the subframe while you're working on it and use good jack stands.

[@srv2low4me]

@@AnthonyJ350 Thanks for the quick reply, will do!

[@GuevaraLovesMe]

Do you need an alignment after installing these? Thanks!

[@AnthonyJ350]

No you shouldn't, you won't be affecting the alignment. I would do other parts of the suspension and get an alignment done so you're getting more done.

[@victoristhebest100]

What would you say was the overall install time not counting the painting of the parts?

[@AnthonyJ350]

I would say if you never did it actual install time if you kept at it 4 to 5 hours. Cause when I film it usually takes twice as long. The first night I took off all the parts then the day after I installed the collars and put it back together.

[@brianchung1364]

Did you ever do a review vid regarding the sub frame collars you installed?

[@AnthonyJ350]

No not yet. Probably this summer when my hoist is operational and give a better vantage point on video.

[@torvarrisevans3961]

Nice bro , do they have bushing for the front as well

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks! Z1 has a lot of bushing solutions for these cars so you'll definitely want to check their web site. www.z1motorsports.com/

[@tonewin9743]

So did u see a difference from installing the collars? I feel some play in the rear of my car so I can’t decide if these will do or should I replace the bushings. Let me know thanks

[@AnthonyJ350]

The car was much more planted afterwards. The install was easy so if your bushings are still pretty good I would go for these.

[@MTUTrIpZ]

11.32 what bracket are you needing to remove?

[@AnthonyJ350]

The steel black bracket the runs the width of the car.

[@thenoobygamer2636]

Shop said my rear cradle support is rotting will this help if I install it and give my car a corrosion resistant undercoat? 2011 Infiniti g37x

[@AnthonyJ350]

Not with rotted out bushings. I would upgrade to polyurethane if they're done. If they look ok you can put these in.

[@101TheKMan]

How does the car feel post installation? Is there a notable difference?

[@AnthonyJ350]

I honestly don't know yet lol. I just put it together last night and I still have to service the brakes. I will be putting out a review video for you guys with driving impressions.

[@jancarloc2459]

Did you have a slight creaking sound leaving a driveway? I have a slight creaking sound coming off the driveway

[@AnthonyJ350]

Nope, everything sounded the same after.

[@lanesteele240]

Anthony. Please start using por15. It is the best rust neutralizer/preventer

[@AnthonyJ350]

You have to brush that on right? Also it doesn't do well with UV light correct? Not that it matters since it's under the vehicle.

[@lanesteele240]

AnthonyJ350 Yeah. It brushes on. They have a uv top coat protector to. I just use some undercoating if required.

[@lanesteele240]

A small can goes a long way. A long long way

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@lanesteele240 Ya my buddy used it on his 81 Toyota pickup. It's very tough

[@ArodPR]

Can you do a review on this? Did you feel any difference?

[@AnthonyJ350]

I'll make a review soon, but I did notice a difference of how the car applies power. Much better.

[@djrednitro4116]

the bar you have removed has rusted on my car and then broke, I am not sure how to remove and install a new one, do you know any tutorial that would show that?

[@AnthonyJ350]

No sorry I don't have a specific video on that.

[@z33tanner]

I recently noticed the rear of my Z has become loose after the past few events. Everything in the rear is tight thinking it could be my subframe bushings

[@AnthonyJ350]

Definitely inspect them and check if they're still good. If the rubber is fine I would install these collars.

[@tonymontoya2559]

How has the mod worked out? Happy with the upgrade?

[@AnthonyJ350]

So far it's been fantastic. Car plants very well when I accelerate.

[@cjwalk3420]

Can’t you get the underbody sprayed to protect against rust?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Totally can but it's messy and I don't want it all over this car. There is also Krown rust treatment which is like an oil bath.

[@jeremygalloway1348]

Did you have any squeaking or go back in to lube up?

[@AnthonyJ350]

No none. The rear suffrage doesn't see that much movement and doesn't pivot. So noise isn't an issue. Also this is a metal insert. Squeaking usually happens with a polyurethane bushing in a pivoting part.

[@g35tho11]

Are the subframe collars worth it if my bushings have over 110,000 miles on them ? Or should I just buy completely new bushings??

[@AnthonyJ350]

Are the bushings cracked?

[@g35tho11]

@@AnthonyJ350 no

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@g35tho11 I would say it's still worth putting in the collars. The nice thing is they're easy to install and really affordable. So you're not really wasting any time.

[@AngelDaSaint13]

Where did you order your braces and under carriage parts from?

[@AngelDaSaint13]

By the way great video and awesome work!

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks! The chassis bits I just searched for deals on Ebay.

[@AngelDaSaint13]

AnthonyJ350 thank you! Can't wait to see more videos! And thanks for responding shows a lot about you!

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@AngelDaSaint13 No problem at all, I try to respond to everyone. Make sure to check out the channel because I've already made a bunch of videos on the car for you guys.

[@elcolin_]

Notice a difference in handling/feel afterwards?

[@AnthonyJ350]

More responsive and just felt more stable. Most likely because we removed a lot of slop out of the rear end.

[@Nissan370_z]

My 2015 370z automatic 35,000 miles. When I go out of park to reverse it clunks as if I didn't use the ebrake. But I always do. Most of the bushing look ok. Not sire till I get a camera underneath and view it. Any ideas

[@AnthonyJ350]

Clunk or a click? This video might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZrTqWSFjN1moc0

[@Nissan370_z]

@@AnthonyJ350 clunk kinda like when your on a hill and don't use the parking break. And go from park to reverse it kinda clunky

[@hamstersmash]

hey man im checking out a 350z to purchase come across an 233,000 km 08 track model, is that amount of kms something to worry about with the z?

[@kingsavagez6368]

Hamster Smash there’s no such thing as a track edition 08. That would be my first concern

[@AnthonyJ350]

I would have the valve clearance checked and you have to consider the timing chain (mainly the guides) would need replacement eventually.

[@hamstersmash]

@@kingsavagez6368 www.carsguide.com.au/nissan/350z/price/2008/track ?

[@hamstersmash]

@@AnthonyJ350 hey man thanks, yeah I'm going to have it inspected by third party but I'm not sure if these engines are problems at this amount of KMs travelled

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@hamstersmash Not really if well taken care of. These engines have been around for a while and just have evolved. Just depends on maintenance and how hard it was driven.

[@LuisGonzalez-vx1oo]

What's the mod called bro? The megan racing brace on the sub frame

[@AnthonyJ350]

You might find this whole video interesting, I cover all of them kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoGol5uDgderfZI

[@jacobbinkley8257]

Does this raise the subframe ?

[@AnthonyJ350]

It would be the same as stock

[@BALLMVP]

Does this help with wheel vibration? I'm on coilover and have 20x10+25 all around. After installing, I noticed alot of vibration while driving over 60 MPH.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Hmm if anything it will make it worse. But these are still needed. How stiff did you make the dampening setting? Also are your tires really low profile?

[@BALLMVP]

@@AnthonyJ350 all the way stiff.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@BALLMVP Is it a race car or a street car?

[@BALLMVP]

@@AnthonyJ350 street car. Is a 2014 Q50 sport. Exactly my profile pic.

[@BALLMVP]

@@AnthonyJ350 yes, tires are low profile. 255/35/20

[@dimapidgorodetskyi1636]

Does it affect car driving on snow???

[@AnthonyJ350]

I double it. Hard to induce wheel hop in low traction scenarios.

[@jeremygalloway1348]

Did you consider painting the chassis brace white to match the car(even though 99% of the time it won't be seen as well as its gonna get dinged and dirty from the road)? What's the name of that brace and who sells it?

[@AnthonyJ350]

No, wanted it red because that's the contrast of the vehicle and the other parts under the car are red.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Here the video on the parts kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoGol5uDgderfZI

[@jeremygalloway1348]

@@AnthonyJ350 yea I noticed that after I commented lol. I'm about to be installing the collars and poly trans mount since csc went out on my hr and almost have transmission out to change clutch/flywheel, putting in a cmak, and ss lines.

[@jeremygalloway1348]

Did you ever try the wilwood clutch reservoir upgrade? What year is your z?

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@jeremygalloway1348 Are you going to install the external clutch slave retro kit? That's my biggest pet peave of the HR how they went with an internal slave cylinder.

[@christopherschantz1233]

OH GOOD. I thought I was the only one to have welds that look like a 13 year old did it in tech school after smoking a joint.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Are you talking about the welds on the aluminum subframe, done by a robot?

[@christopherschantz1233]

@@AnthonyJ350 YES, I guess.

[@christopherschantz1233]

@@AnthonyJ350 I've seen better welds on a huffy.

[@jeremygalloway1348]

3:28 Ferris Bueler!

[@AnthonyJ350]

How?

[@jeremygalloway1348]

@@AnthonyJ350 'I highly recommend it' reminded me of when bueler was talking about the ferrari I think

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@jeremygalloway1348 lol I see.

[@elcolin_]

No cleaning prep of the metal parts, just sprayed it on huh? lol

[@AnthonyJ350]

They're powder coated from Z1, not sure what I can really do before install.

[@MrSnakedoctor85]

My car is approaching 150k miles and I am taking it to Nissan to have the install a newly updated rear subframe on the weekend.

[@AnthonyJ350]

I would get the collars and have them installed at the same time.

[@MrSnakedoctor85]

@@AnthonyJ350 Wouldn't that void the warranty on a new subframe?

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@MrSnakedoctor85 That depends on the dealership.

[@_Zoctane]

Is this a 370Z or a 350Z

[@AnthonyJ350]

This was a 350Z. The 350Z has an aluminum rear sub frame while the 370Z is steel I believe.

[@StreetCultureUS]

Check out my KZbin channel to see the full results

[@AnthonyJ350]

This is a little spammy isn't it? Using a more popular video to drive traffic to your channel?

[@AnthonyJ350]

I'm all for being a community and sharing info. But at least say "hi" or something constructive. Don't just tell people to go to your channel... 🤷‍♂️

[@AnthonyJ350]

YOHB?