G35 Front Strut Tower brace
#167
Originally Posted by Disco_Monkey
How much for a black one shipped to CA 94610? Or should I just wait until I get my JWT TT done?
Originally Posted by Disco_Monkey
How do you guys feel about those GT SPEC lower bars?
#168
Originally Posted by inTgr8r
You need to e-mail Scott for shipped price wa2good@hotmail.com
JMO, but I don't see how a support that runs beside (parallel to) an existing support stucture can add any meaningful benefit.
JMO, but I don't see how a support that runs beside (parallel to) an existing support stucture can add any meaningful benefit.
I emailed him.
I read mixed reviews about the lower bars and I personally couldn't see how they would make a noticeable improvement. Just wanted to see what others thought about those.
#169
The GT spec bars make a tremendous difference. There are 3 bars I use together, that make a big difference in tortional rigidity at the expense of some hoppiniess in fast hard turns over uneven surfaces. The steering has a different feel to it and is much more responsive. Not sure about "parallel to existing structures." There is nothing that appears to be parallel already there. For the price of the upper strut bar, I wonder how the performance compares in context of price for the single lower front strut bar...
#170
Originally Posted by SixFive
The GT spec bars make a tremendous difference. There are 3 bars I use together, that make a big difference in tortional rigidity at the expense of some hoppiniess in fast hard turns over uneven surfaces. The steering has a different feel to it and is much more responsive. Not sure about "parallel to existing structures." There is nothing that appears to be parallel already there. For the price of the upper strut bar, I wonder how the performance compares in context of price for the single lower front strut bar...
For parallel..see pic..... .
JMO but with the support already there, I don't see what is the bar adding?
Less flange flex?? ....ummmm maybe
Last edited by InTgr8r; 06-14-2006 at 04:10 PM.
#172
If you've tried them & like them that's great.
For parallel..see pic..... .
JMO but with the support already there, I don't see what is the bar adding?
Less flange flex?? ....ummmm maybe
For parallel..see pic..... .
JMO but with the support already there, I don't see what is the bar adding?
Less flange flex?? ....ummmm maybe
Back to the front... I will say after having all 3 bars installed, my turn in is noticeably faster and the response is terrific. The steering wheel tells much more of a road condition story and the car seems to be much more rigid over all surfaces and frame flexing situations. The uppers strut seems to be not only expensive but take a day for the install. I'd be on it if I had my own garage or a race car. For daily driving, I think I'll stop here.
#174
hmmm, i was going to attempt this, but didn't realize the install was that difficult... are the instructions posted somewhere?
i've done all the work in my car so far, but it's been mostly electronics (car pc, amps, speakers, etc) and minimal mechanical stuff (isothermal spacer, k&n, 10 wire ground kit, stillen sways).
Is special equipment required (like something to get springs on and off)?
Again, if instructions online somewhere, I can just read it and decide if I can handle it or wait for my build to get it done...
i've done all the work in my car so far, but it's been mostly electronics (car pc, amps, speakers, etc) and minimal mechanical stuff (isothermal spacer, k&n, 10 wire ground kit, stillen sways).
Is special equipment required (like something to get springs on and off)?
Again, if instructions online somewhere, I can just read it and decide if I can handle it or wait for my build to get it done...
#175
Originally Posted by rcdash
hmmm, i was going to attempt this, but didn't realize the install was that difficult... are the instructions posted somewhere?
i've done all the work in my car so far, but it's been mostly electronics (car pc, amps, speakers, etc) and minimal mechanical stuff (isothermal spacer, k&n, 10 wire ground kit, stillen sways).
Is special equipment required (like something to get springs on and off)?
Again, if instructions online somewhere, I can just read it and decide if I can handle it or wait for my build to get it done...
i've done all the work in my car so far, but it's been mostly electronics (car pc, amps, speakers, etc) and minimal mechanical stuff (isothermal spacer, k&n, 10 wire ground kit, stillen sways).
Is special equipment required (like something to get springs on and off)?
Again, if instructions online somewhere, I can just read it and decide if I can handle it or wait for my build to get it done...
If you want to...PM me your e-mail and I will e-mail you back with the instructions for you to review yourself.
#176
#177
Installed on a sedan
This one definitely took a little finesse to get it installed.
I ended installing a Stillen CAI; the OEM airbox was just too much of a pain to try to work around.
For those interested, I'll post more install info in a separate thread & link it from here.
This bar is everything others have said & more.
I could not believe the difference this made in the car.
Like someone else said b4, I could feel the difference just backing out of the driveway.
Just driving down the road & hitting irregularities or dip in the pavement....
you can actually feel the suspension working without jarring & twisting the car.
& steering.. it's like comparing a scalpel to a machete.
Don't get me wrong, it's still no sports car... but WOW.
Thanks Scott for a great product.
:NOTE:
305Z cover to be fitted later
:EDIT:
LINK to some DIY install notes
I ended installing a Stillen CAI; the OEM airbox was just too much of a pain to try to work around.
For those interested, I'll post more install info in a separate thread & link it from here.
This bar is everything others have said & more.
I could not believe the difference this made in the car.
Like someone else said b4, I could feel the difference just backing out of the driveway.
Just driving down the road & hitting irregularities or dip in the pavement....
you can actually feel the suspension working without jarring & twisting the car.
& steering.. it's like comparing a scalpel to a machete.
Don't get me wrong, it's still no sports car... but WOW.
Thanks Scott for a great product.
:NOTE:
305Z cover to be fitted later
:EDIT:
LINK to some DIY install notes
Last edited by InTgr8r; 07-04-2006 at 11:07 AM.
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Good job!
It's amazing the difference the strut bar makes. Did a Solo event with the bar installed and the difference was noticable.
Your right, it's not a easy install ...... it's a tight fit.
Does your hood make contact with the bar? Mine touches a bit and I removed the heat or sound proofing on the hood for more clearance. Otherwise the hood wouldn't close properly.
How do you plan to install the 350Z cover?
It's amazing the difference the strut bar makes. Did a Solo event with the bar installed and the difference was noticable.
Your right, it's not a easy install ...... it's a tight fit.
Does your hood make contact with the bar? Mine touches a bit and I removed the heat or sound proofing on the hood for more clearance. Otherwise the hood wouldn't close properly.
How do you plan to install the 350Z cover?
#179
Originally Posted by G35 6MT
Good job!
It's amazing the difference the strut bar makes. Did a Solo event with the bar installed and the difference was noticable.
Your right, it's not a easy install ...... it's a tight fit.
Does your hood make contact with the bar? Mine touches a bit and I removed the heat or sound proofing on the hood for more clearance. Otherwise the hood wouldn't close properly.
How do you plan to install the 350Z cover?
It's amazing the difference the strut bar makes. Did a Solo event with the bar installed and the difference was noticable.
Your right, it's not a easy install ...... it's a tight fit.
Does your hood make contact with the bar? Mine touches a bit and I removed the heat or sound proofing on the hood for more clearance. Otherwise the hood wouldn't close properly.
How do you plan to install the 350Z cover?
RE the 350Z cover... similar to Eagle1 with a slot cut for the STB,
except I'll use a painted OEM.