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Old 02-17-2006, 12:50 AM
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I have been led to understand that a solid bar would be impossible, or nearly so with the design of our towers. I don't understand why but that is what I have been led to believe. Does anyone know more about the reasons for the hinges etc?
It can be done. It would cost more to make, but it can be done.
 
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Old 02-17-2006, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Silverbolt
It can be done. It would cost more to make, but it can be done.
I wonder why it hasn't been done then. It seems like alot of people would be interested and a lot of companies have the resources and background. I would think a nice titanium one would be great but for some reason no one thinks it will happen even though they make tons of em for the 350z. There has to be more to it than just $$.
 
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Old 02-18-2006, 05:38 AM
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Can you post a pic of the front upper control arm mounting point? Does the car need an alignment after mounting your STB? Thanks.
Here you go............. , and no the allignment will not, and did not change from this.

 
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Old 02-18-2006, 05:44 AM
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Just got back (about 3 hrs. ago) from a magazine test that I did with Eagle 1's car with the STB on it. All I can say is WOW what a difference (even more than I thought) Glad I didn't wast all that time and $ on R&D and making this thing for nothing. Huge improvement.
 
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This thing is sick in person, I am installing a black one when I get time

Fo sure.





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Originally Posted by wa2good
Here you go............. , and no the allignment will not, and did not change from this.

Damn, thats looking really hot! Someone was going to prototype one for me... but if that doesnt go through, I'm buying it from you! I was worried about how those three arms would flex. They didnt look to solid and thick in the pictures before. But now that I see them installed, clise up... and have a better idea of its size, it looks alot better!
 
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Is the arm at goes towards the bottom secured with a bolt? It looks like it's just sitting on the bottom attachment, or maybe the picture was taken before everything was secured?
 
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Old 02-18-2006, 02:29 PM
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wa2good,

Thanks for posting the pic of the mounts. Are those mouting arms solid or hollow? If hollow, how thick are the sidewalls? Thanks again.
 
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Thanks for posting the pic of the mounts. Are those mouting arms solid or hollow? If hollow, how thick are the sidewalls? Thanks again.
They are 90 wall 1/2" chromoly tubing. Plenty strong enough....believe me.
 
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Originally Posted by E_K
Is the arm at goes towards the bottom secured with a bolt?
Yes.


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It looks like it's just sitting on the bottom attachment, or maybe the picture was taken before everything was secured?
Bingo.
 
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Another pic.....................

 
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Originally Posted by madchef
...If you grab this strut brace, and really bounce it hard are we bouncing the car, or are we flexing the brace?
I'm serious. By chance, do you have an answer?
 
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Old 02-21-2006, 01:25 AM
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I'm serious. By chance, do you have an answer?
You would be bouncing the whole car.........This brace is very strong and solid, it won't flex.
 

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Originally Posted by wa2good
Another pic.....................

Nice! Does it fully clear the Z engine cover? Does it rub or touch in any way when the motor is running? And if the Z cover fits, will a G engine cover work too? The G cover has foam paddings and metal sleeves in the screw holes that keep the cover from going any lower. If the sleeves were removed, and the foam pads shaved down, would the strut bar clear it? If so, can it clear it with a spacer? I'm right on the edge, and really wanting to buy it.
 
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Old 02-21-2006, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverbolt
Nice! Does it fully clear the Z engine cover? Does it rub or touch in any way when the motor is running? And if the Z cover fits, will a G engine cover work too? The G cover has foam paddings and metal sleeves in the screw holes that keep the cover from going any lower. If the sleeves were removed, and the foam pads shaved down, would the strut bar clear it? If so, can it clear it with a spacer? I'm right on the edge, and really wanting to buy it.
No the Z cover had to be cut for clearance in the area where the bar comes across to make it fit. I am sure that the stock G cover (if for some reason you wanted to keep it on) would have to be cut as well. FYI, the G plastic engine cover is known to retain heat, the car would much appreciate it being left off or replaced with a Z one .
 


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