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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 04:12 AM
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VRT Pro Series G35 Front Strut Tower brace

I have finally finished having the jigs made for this G35 front mount strut tower brace. It is made of aircraft grade 4130 chromeoly and it is TIG welded and powder coated. It is strong and relatively light. They seem to fit on most after market CAI. This strut bar mounts to the actual suspension (instead of the sheet metal) for the best rigidity and torsionall support possible for increased handling. I am going to produce these for sale, available through me or VRT. They bolt on with the existing holes (no drilling needed) and the provided hardware. The install is not too complicated, with the only hard part being the replacing of the (longer) front upper control arm bolt.

If interested e-mail me at wa2good@hotmail.com

Check out the pics...... More pics of the install tomorrow.






 

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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 06:18 AM
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I'm sorry for being a newb, but how does a strut tower bar work by holding only one bolt per strut?
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 07:31 AM
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Looks like it has three bolts to me
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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offer it in chrome, and I'll buy it
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckkrugiii
Looks like it has three bolts to me
But it only holds one bolt per strut...
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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It should add some stability and reduce body flex. Has anyone offered a better design for the G35?

It would be nice if it had a tension adjustment like the stock 350Z bar has.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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That Engine Bay is FILTHY!!!!
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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I see one leg bolting up to the shock tower. Where is the other leg going to?
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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how much???
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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that looks exactly like mine...sort of. i had to use extended A-arm bolts too. nice work.

http://members.***.net/chadisrad/strut.htm
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by protocav
that looks exactly like mine...sort of. i had to use extended A-arm bolts too. nice work.

http://members.***.net/chadisrad/strut.htm
Wow, you are right, it does look like that one you have (sorta). Crazy, great minds must think alike. I didn't know any one else made one, otherwise I would have saved alot of time and $ in R&D.
Good work to you as well.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dklau33
I see one leg bolting up to the shock tower. Where is the other leg going to?
It bolts into two strut bolts and into the front upper controll arm bolt. It is very sturdy and works great.

You must be looking at the (unfinished pics) I will take some better ones in a little while.

If anyone is interested in one of these.... e-mail me at wa2good@hotmail.com
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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WOW! Thats sexy! Is there any way you can build a bar thats sturdy enough to curve around the OEM engine cover?
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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How close does it sit to the oil cap?
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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hoook it uuuuuuup!! looks dirty as ish, but make a nice chrome one and im in...
 
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