I was looking at this bar a few weeks back and I do believe it's genuine GTR. Blukie can clarify that. You don't need the reinforcment bar to fit the FB, basically there are number of factory mounts on the Gtst (under the indicators and under the wheel arches) that you can screw the bar onto. I did this recently...and it was quite secure. Fits like a glove. In regards to how much I would chip in, I have spoken to Blukie and he was after $100 for the reinforcement bar. So I guess thats how much I'll chip in. Spose it's not really much but thought it might be able to help a potential buyer out. Let me know if you're still interested