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Old 01-21-12, 11:54 PM
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Very nicely done man props to you for DIY. You guys should look into Ultra Racing braces. They don't have one for sc300 yet but it should be nice if some DIYer like you do something similar.
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Old 01-24-12, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by koolcat
Very nicely done man props to you for DIY. You guys should look into Ultra Racing braces. They don't have one for sc300 yet but it should be nice if some DIYer like you do something similar.
Thanks man. I just checked out there site. Pretty nice stuff. They dont have SC stuff, but they do have Supra chassis braces.
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http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/860/dscf3768.jpg/
Pic of my installed rear strut tower brace.
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Old 01-25-12, 04:19 PM
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umm. your suppose to take the strut covers off. So it doesnt sit so high & use the strut bolt nuts to anchor it. I would advise changing that.
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Old 01-25-12, 04:30 PM
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There seemed to be enough threads on the strut bolts, but I can see that idea. Thanks for posting my pic. up, wish I could upload from my camera to C.L. , but apparently the pic size is to big.
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Originally Posted by VC455
I'm confused as to why there are bolts used. It seems like it will just act like two hinges and only transfer the flex of one side to the other. If there was only one bolt and one side welded it would be an improvement. Ideally I would want mine to be solid all the way with it tying in at the top of the package tray area to trianglate the top of the struts thus removing the need to gusset the bends at the top.
Now couldnt you extend the bar to the end of the mounts and add 1 additional bolt to both ends and make it less flexible and more robust??
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Originally Posted by GotRiceYo
Now couldnt you extend the bar to the end of the mounts and add 1 additional bolt to both ends and make it less flexible and more robust??
That would require alot more fabrication. Promise you it has ZERO flex. But that would make it like its welded.
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Old 01-25-12, 11:23 PM
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Strut bar looks great and the quality looks top notch.

and for anyone that thinks a RSB does nothing, you must have never used one. I personally feel that a RSB does more than the front. I have no experience with them on a SC but I had one in a Del Sol and lets just say it stiffened my chassis enough to were it prevented the targa top from rattling.
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Originally Posted by spdrcr771
That would require alot more fabrication. Promise you it has ZERO flex. But that would make it like its welded.
I can understand the amount of extra fabrication that would take. Never the less, you have made a beautiful piece and I could def see myself with one of these as I am looking for FUNCTION!
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Originally Posted by AnonymousG
Strut bar looks great and the quality looks top notch.

and for anyone that thinks a RSB does nothing, you must have never used one. I personally feel that a RSB does more than the front. I have no experience with them on a SC but I had one in a Del Sol and lets just say it stiffened my chassis enough to were it prevented the targa top from rattling.
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I can understand the amount of extra fabrication that would take. Never the less, you have made a beautiful piece and I could def see myself with one of these as I am looking for FUNCTION!
I have & hitting the like button on both these comments.
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Re: enough threads

Make certain you have at least 1/2 nut's worth above the top of the nut when done.
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I want one, how much??
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Old 02-03-12, 11:30 AM
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Only if it wasn't for all fuel related junk on the top of my gas tank, those welds looking great man!
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Originally Posted by LEXXIUM
Only if it wasn't for all fuel related junk on the top of my gas tank, those welds looking great man!
Thanks man. I wish, I was the guy that welded it. What other fuel related stuff do you have that isnt already there?
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Old 02-04-12, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by AnonymousG
I have no experience with them on a SC but I had one in a Del Sol and lets just say it stiffened my chassis enough to were it prevented the targa top from rattling.
every car is different. SC is a pretty stout car and really has no need for a rear STB.
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