Front strut bar for a stagea

[AlexCim]

Anyone know where i can get one? I dont REALLY wanna buy from JP but the stagea i am buying doesnt come with a front one...probably removed before it came to australia... damn ey!

Anyway, yeh, anyone know...maybe something custom too?

[AlexCim]

Ok, here is an update!! I FOUND ONE

I was able to test fit this one before i fitted it, so i knew what i was buying. Its for an R33 GTST.

It originally came in red strut tops and a blue anodized cross bar, but i sprayed them all in matt black. Due to the strut tops on the stagea, and the full circle tops on the brace, i spaced it with a washer on each stud and it fits perfect

As for performance difference, you guys that have always had a strut brace take it for granted! The car tucks into corners much much better now. Initial turn in is greatly improved. Takes round-a-bouts much harder now too.. YAY!

If anyone else wants one, i got mine for $75 pickup. Im not sure about shipping either... but im sure i could arrange it.

Id personally say that matt black looks better then standard...only a can of primer and two $3 cans of spray paint can go a long way.

Edited September 18, 2005 by AlexCim

[-FUZZY-]

For $75 l'd be interested!!!

[AlexCim]

You have had your standard one removed?

Its not big difference over std i presume, but from nothing to something its good.

In melb id be happy to spray it with you, takes an afternoon though (1 hour per layer you know). I did 2 primer layer, 3 overcoats on strut tops and 4 on the bar

[-FUZZY-]

yeah l just looked at the pics l got of the car, and there's def not one in the engine bay.

If its anything like the N15 pulsar, it'll make a little difference on cornering .... which is always good.

Spray is cool, l can do that. I've got an airbrush and do a bit of brushing, so prolly just do that.

If u can get one before the meet l could get it off you then if you want.

Edited September 18, 2005 by NRGIZD

[AlexCim]

Ill try and do that for you, but the guy that i would have to pick it up from is in Monbulk, im in Blackburn. So... not sure about you know, me picking it up for you....

[-FUZZY-]

i'm happy to go and collect one off the guy, l'm only prolly 30mins from there.

If anyone else wants one l could prolly get it too, and bring it to the meet on the 1st.

[AlexCim]

Its ok, i am going out that way this week anyway.

For an extra $5 i can get it all done in black like mine, i think powdercoated everything (more durable then paint) but ill have to confirm this.

Ill bring yours to the meet so we can exhange $$ and strut bars then

[ian]

Its ok, i am going out that way this week anyway.

For an extra $5 i can get it all done in black like mine, i think powdercoated everything (more durable then paint) but ill have to confirm this.

Ill bring yours to the meet so we can exhange $$ and strut bars then

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

And you can all look at my original one .. :-)

[AlexCim]

I was actually going to buy an original one, but i found this one and it would have cost me wayy less then the one in japan

4000Y + $80 EMS + USED and some rust

Soo, for people in Aus without the strut bar, this is a good alternative i would say.

IMO the black looks better then the silver, it doesnt draw the eye to the strut bar in any way. Regardless, i was surprized what a difference it made when installed...

[-FUZZY-]

Its ok, i am going out that way this week anyway.

For an extra $5 i can get it all done in black like mine, i think powdercoated everything (more durable then paint) but ill have to confirm this.

Ill bring yours to the meet so we can exhange $$ and strut bars then

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Excellent....thanks Alex!!

Yeah let me know bout the powdercoating, as def be interested in that.

[AlexCim]

I called the guy, yes, its powedercoating the whole strut bar, the strut tops and the centre bar.

So yeh, if your interested, ill get that done for you too. Flat black like mine (gloss stands out too much)

[-FUZZY-]

yeah flat black is the go....don't want it standing out too much.

[4cfed]

Damn, I wish I knew about this when I was down in Melb. a month ago. Do you think there is any chance I could get one shipped to Darwin?

Cheers..... Craig

[AlexCim]

Yeh, certainly, shouldnt be too much either... Ill see when i powerdercoat like 5 as i think several people would be interested

[4cfed]

Yeh, certainly, shouldnt be too much either... Ill see when i powerdercoat like 5 as i think several people would be interested

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Thanks mate

Let me know how you go. Do you think we could just get it sent via Aus. Post?

Cheers ..... Craig

[AlexCim]

Yeh mate, certainly with Auspost for a location like that.

I will take off the strut ends for it, then ill make sure its packed nice and tight for cheaper shipping.

Shouldnt be more then $10-15 MAX

[AlexCim]

Latest update: I purchased 6 strut bars and have dropped them all off to be powdercoated flat black. The flattest a powdercoat will do is still a LITTLE bit glossy (not as flat as the paint is what i mean)

Ill post up some pictures when I pick them up, which should be mid this week

Anyone else interested in one for a Stagea? Because, after the two stagea guys that im doing it for now, ill just sell the other ones to Skyline owners if noone is interested, so best to speak up NOW

Thanks

[4cfed]

Yeh mate, certainly with Auspost for a location like that.

I will take off the strut ends for it, then ill make sure its packed nice and tight for cheaper shipping.

Shouldnt be more then $10-15 MAX

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks Buddy,

Please send me a PM when everything is ready to go and we'll take it from there.... or alternatively, you could send me an email at: [email protected]

Cheers

Craig

[AlexCim]

Just got back from picking them up, they sure look good!

Craig, ive sent you an email about sending it to darwin, ill take it to the post office with me today and get a quote to darwin city.