question about ARC strut tower brace?

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Feb 18, 2006 | 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wa2good

I am still trying to figure out what makes you think that a 3 piece unit with hinges has any more (or less) flex than a one piece

. I promise there is no difference in torsion rigidity between the two designs (one piece or three) once they are installed and tightened. Just that the three piece ones are ALOT easier to put on and actually work on your motor. (almoost all STB's are in sections, it is a design that works)

Let me know what you wanna do........

Please correct me if I'm wrong... I understood that no matter how hard the bolts are tighten at the hinges, all the weight of the car that is being tossed around will cause a little play.

Also, this was nearly a decade ago, but from what I remember, I once had a 3 peice stb and a one peice on my older car. And the difference was night and day. I had a EK civic, and the difference from stock to 3 peice was equal difference from 3 peice to my one peice mugen stb.

Again, please correct me if I'm wrong.

Feb 18, 2006 | 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by G35_TX

The only time a STB will be better than a normal one going across is if it mounted to the center of the firewall under the windshield as well.

Yeah... unfortunately, we have absolutely no room for anything like that.

Feb 18, 2006 | 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by VQ35DEJ

i wonder if it will fit with OEM hoods, the MRC V35 has an aftermarket hood.

I got a 5/16 MD spacer. With just that little of a difference in height, my engine cover rubs against the underside of the hood cover. I had to shave the engine cover's underside padding so it sits lower. Theres just not enough room over the plenum. VRT's way is the only way to do it.... under and around the plenum.

Feb 18, 2006 | 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wa2good

With an aftermarket hood like that one, it would be alot easier to make one fit....truss me.

You are so "Punny"

Feb 26, 2006 | 03:05 AM

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here is a closer look of the ARC strut bar... took the pic today at the Performance Nissan meet. I'm not sure whose car it was, but the location/position of the strut bar looks good to me

does anyone know more info about this strut bar???

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Feb 26, 2006 | 02:10 PM

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Richie, thanks for the pics! And this was with the stock hood? Do you know if drilling was required to hook up the mounting bracket to the shock tower? Or does it use the stock bolt locations?

Feb 27, 2006 | 12:10 AM

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yes, I believe that was a stock hood.

but im not sure if it requires any drilling.... once we find out whose the owner, he can probably answer all those questions =)

Feb 27, 2006 | 02:21 AM

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But I doubt it'll work with an aftermarket plenum or a plenum spacer

Feb 28, 2006 | 02:56 AM

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But I doubt it'll work with an aftermarket plenum or a plenum spacer

I know it won't....

Mar 2, 2006 | 12:19 AM

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Looks like ARC is releasing their bar for sale. Pricey!

Click Here

Mar 2, 2006 | 12:41 AM

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Yikes

Mar 2, 2006 | 01:51 AM

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yea, i just ordered mine two days ago from SP engineering. from the looks of the post i won't be getting it for a good 12 weeks! i am gonna have to take off my spacer though....