The Richie Front Strut Bar Group Buy!
#46
Originally Posted by ma_sha1
How many guys in the GB now?
How come I see only one name?
If I send in $75 deopsit & you can't fill the GB of 20 people by March 1,
will I get the deposit back? As I don't plan to pay the full price.
How come I see only one name?
If I send in $75 deopsit & you can't fill the GB of 20 people by March 1,
will I get the deposit back? As I don't plan to pay the full price.
#48
Originally Posted by tkman00
the nuts for the struts, is that supposed to be 38.5 ft lbs?
GB list updated....bump for more people!
#49
Please take more picture on the driver side mounting point, I want to make sure that the mounting and the bar is no way near the AC line and intake tube..since I don't think anyone would wanna see rubbing there =)
I guess if you can do a flat $200 price + shipping, you would fill up the 20 spots pretty soon
I guess if you can do a flat $200 price + shipping, you would fill up the 20 spots pretty soon
#50
Originally Posted by Brando
The question on the Vortech fittment is with clearing the square block for the MAF connection.
I'm still not sure if it will clear......any test cars available out there???
Why can't I attach a pic?
I'm still not sure if it will clear......any test cars available out there???
Why can't I attach a pic?
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#51
Originally Posted by godmans
Please take more picture on the driver side mounting point, I want to make sure that the mounting and the bar is no way near the AC line and intake tube..since I don't think anyone would wanna see rubbing there =)
I guess if you can do a flat $200 price + shipping, you would fill up the 20 spots pretty soon
I guess if you can do a flat $200 price + shipping, you would fill up the 20 spots pretty soon
The current price IS pretty much $200 + shipping, as these bars are boxed in larger boxes and will cost me ~$20 each to ship, depending on location.
#52
Originally Posted by richie
I have just confirmed that the bar will not fit the Vortech because of the MAF block. ![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
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#53
Hello Richie,
First of all, this is a great invention with awesome price $225 shipped instead of $400+!!! If I remember correctly, Aluminum T6061 is the highest grade of aluminum material. The aluminum welding skill/workmanship seems to be very neat. (Can I get 5% discount for all that I said?...lol)
I'm highly interested in this GB. However, I have some questions to ask you about your product here. I'm running 5/16" spacer with engine cover on and I'd like to keep it the way it is. From your pictures that you have provided, they show me that there is no way my engine cover with 5/16" spacer is going to clear from your strut bar. See pictures:
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/paperchasin/clear2.jpg)
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/paperchasin/clear.jpg)
Now if I trim my engine cover on its left and right edges (right under your bar is located at) into square slot shape on each side to make some clearance, do you think the middle part of the bar will clear engine cover?
Here is another question, have you guys done any test drive with hard cornering after install this bar on? Does it have any movement between the bar and the vertical slots on the mounting plates?
One last question, you have mentioned that:
Does it have or have you ever heard rattling sound?
Please let me know.
Thanks,
T
First of all, this is a great invention with awesome price $225 shipped instead of $400+!!! If I remember correctly, Aluminum T6061 is the highest grade of aluminum material. The aluminum welding skill/workmanship seems to be very neat. (Can I get 5% discount for all that I said?...lol)
I'm highly interested in this GB. However, I have some questions to ask you about your product here. I'm running 5/16" spacer with engine cover on and I'd like to keep it the way it is. From your pictures that you have provided, they show me that there is no way my engine cover with 5/16" spacer is going to clear from your strut bar. See pictures:
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/paperchasin/clear2.jpg)
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/paperchasin/clear.jpg)
Now if I trim my engine cover on its left and right edges (right under your bar is located at) into square slot shape on each side to make some clearance, do you think the middle part of the bar will clear engine cover?
Here is another question, have you guys done any test drive with hard cornering after install this bar on? Does it have any movement between the bar and the vertical slots on the mounting plates?
One last question, you have mentioned that:
Originally Posted by richie
Under the factory hood, the bar slightly touches the hood insulator, but is not a problem.
Please let me know.
Thanks,
T
#54
Originally Posted by Gilley
Darn it. Thanks for the confirmation though.
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Originally Posted by JSpec350GT
Hello Richie,
I'm highly interested in this GB. However, I have some questions to ask you about your product here. I'm running 5/16" spacer with engine cover on and I'd like to keep it the way it is. From your pictures that you have provided, they show me that there is no way my engine cover with 5/16" spacer is going to clear from your strut bar.
Now if I trim my engine cover on its left and right edges (right under your bar is located at) into square slot shape on each side to make some clearance, do you think the middle part of the bar will clear engine cover?
Here is another question, have you guys done any test drive with hard cornering after install this bar on? Does it have any movement between the bar and the vertical slots on the mounting plates?
One last question, you have mentioned that:
Does it have or have you ever heard rattling sound?
Please let me know.
Thanks,
T
I'm highly interested in this GB. However, I have some questions to ask you about your product here. I'm running 5/16" spacer with engine cover on and I'd like to keep it the way it is. From your pictures that you have provided, they show me that there is no way my engine cover with 5/16" spacer is going to clear from your strut bar.
Now if I trim my engine cover on its left and right edges (right under your bar is located at) into square slot shape on each side to make some clearance, do you think the middle part of the bar will clear engine cover?
Here is another question, have you guys done any test drive with hard cornering after install this bar on? Does it have any movement between the bar and the vertical slots on the mounting plates?
One last question, you have mentioned that:
Does it have or have you ever heard rattling sound?
Please let me know.
Thanks,
T
To answer your second question, the fitment of the bar is really tight. So once you tighten the bolts that keep the bar in place down, there is little chance of the bar sliding vertically along the slots.
The bar barely touches the heat insulator. No rattling sounds were heard and we were only able to see signs of the rubbing after a good 2 months of running the bar.
#55
Originally Posted by godmans
Please take more picture on the driver side mounting point, I want to make sure that the mounting and the bar is no way near the AC line and intake tube..since I don't think anyone would wanna see rubbing there =)
I guess if you can do a flat $200 price + shipping, you would fill up the 20 spots pretty soon
I guess if you can do a flat $200 price + shipping, you would fill up the 20 spots pretty soon
#56
I'm definitely interested in this for my car. I'll paypal the deposit tonight.
And my wife wants to know if it will fit the 07 sedan. I'm afraid the geometry is different, but she still wants to know. Have you been able to get a hold of an 07?
And my wife wants to know if it will fit the 07 sedan. I'm afraid the geometry is different, but she still wants to know. Have you been able to get a hold of an 07?
#57
Originally Posted by trey.hutcheson
I'm definitely interested in this for my car. I'll paypal the deposit tonight.
And my wife wants to know if it will fit the 07 sedan. I'm afraid the geometry is different, but she still wants to know. Have you been able to get a hold of an 07?
And my wife wants to know if it will fit the 07 sedan. I'm afraid the geometry is different, but she still wants to know. Have you been able to get a hold of an 07?
07 sedan, mmmmm, haven't had a chance to get a hold of one of those yet. Do the strut mounts look similar?
#58
I guess I will explore on where it will rub on the sedan; since I know that alot of people is hesitant on getting a VRT struct bar for the sedan since there are reported cases of rubbing between the struct bar mounting brace and the AC line.
Please check your pm btw
Please check your pm btw
#59
Originally Posted by richie
Great, be sure to include your username in the notes section when you send the payment.
07 sedan, mmmmm, haven't had a chance to get a hold of one of those yet. Do the strut mounts look similar?
07 sedan, mmmmm, haven't had a chance to get a hold of one of those yet. Do the strut mounts look similar?