what is custom about the front bar that you want??? only a 2 point brace? if that is what you mean i can hook you up too! >
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dg
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Well, I have an aftermarket cruise set up on my car, and it's bolted up where the three point brace connects to the fire wall. So, I really don't want to move it. Plus, I know on Camaros and such that three point braces have been known to crack the windshield under someconditions. I've never heard of it on a celica, but hey, I think the regular strut tower brace would work just fine. As long as it is beefy, I'd personally want a two point brace.
Thanks
Jon
Thanks
Jon
ok guys,
fabrication on the front braces has started!! look on my profile and you can get the general idea of what they will look like... remember that the parts are not even welded and look like crap right now but when it is done you will see a big difference! I just wanted to post and say that i started to meke em. Start lining up to buy em cause i plan on making a few over the weekend. first come first serve! dibs will go to the people who have money ready to buy and have these shipped out. Final product pic will be on my profile as soon as the first bar is done.... that way you can see what the final product will look like!
thanks,
dg
fabrication on the front braces has started!! look on my profile and you can get the general idea of what they will look like... remember that the parts are not even welded and look like crap right now but when it is done you will see a big difference! I just wanted to post and say that i started to meke em. Start lining up to buy em cause i plan on making a few over the weekend. first come first serve! dibs will go to the people who have money ready to buy and have these shipped out. Final product pic will be on my profile as soon as the first bar is done.... that way you can see what the final product will look like!
thanks,
dg
I'd be in for a 3 point front.
I sent you a PM too
I sent you a PM too
Ok guys, have a look!
the first prototype 3 point front strut brace is done. The pic is posted on my profile. Sorry it took a while to make but i have been busy working on so many different peoples projects that i just got this done. If there are any q's just emial or pm me!
thanks,
dg
the first prototype 3 point front strut brace is done. The pic is posted on my profile. Sorry it took a while to make but i have been busy working on so many different peoples projects that i just got this done. If there are any q's just emial or pm me!
thanks,
dg
Nice work DG!! it looks great! I was wondering what the strut bar was made of exactly? Is it solid or hollow? Any chance of it rusting?
This post has been edited by orvillescelica: Mar 6, 2004 - 11:54 PM
This post has been edited by orvillescelica: Mar 6, 2004 - 11:54 PM
Its Orville's Celica, i just drive it...
well,
the braces are hollow to save on weight, but they are made of thick walled steel tubing (very strong) . There is always a posibility of rust when you deal with steel, but think about the stock GT strut bars..... they are made of very thin steel and they dont seem to rust( at least mine never did)! It really depends on how you treat your car! If you leave you engine bay get all nasty and dirty and never clean it then yea the bar will rust from neglect and bad conditions! As for the comment someone made about windshields cracking???? the stock GT bar is hooked to the same place under the windshield so why do you think 3 point bars would be more likely to crack the windshield? If you stop to think for a sec, if the car flexes more with a weak brace ....the stronger brace should flex the windshield less??????? or am i missing something?????? seems like an urban legend or something to me???
everyone is entitled to an opinion though so ..... hey maybe you are right ????
i never heard of this happening
DG
the braces are hollow to save on weight, but they are made of thick walled steel tubing (very strong) . There is always a posibility of rust when you deal with steel, but think about the stock GT strut bars..... they are made of very thin steel and they dont seem to rust( at least mine never did)! It really depends on how you treat your car! If you leave you engine bay get all nasty and dirty and never clean it then yea the bar will rust from neglect and bad conditions! As for the comment someone made about windshields cracking???? the stock GT bar is hooked to the same place under the windshield so why do you think 3 point bars would be more likely to crack the windshield? If you stop to think for a sec, if the car flexes more with a weak brace ....the stronger brace should flex the windshield less??????? or am i missing something?????? seems like an urban legend or something to me???
everyone is entitled to an opinion though so ..... hey maybe you are right ????
i never heard of this happening
DG
ok, well i got the (fixture/jig) ready to go so i can now make the first marketable strut bar for the front.
whoever wants to be the first one to buy one of these off of me....just email me and let me know!
thanks
DG
whoever wants to be the first one to buy one of these off of me....just email me and let me know!
thanks
DG
What is the cost?
-DG_Performance+Mar 1, 2004 - 4:04 PM
eh, crap. I just looked at the design and there's no way that will fit my car with the 3s swap. The 3rd bar on the front would hit on the intercooler piping. Oh well.
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- aba
Look for a modified bar in a little while..... I am already working on that problem now!
Just need a little more time on that cause i will be a 3s swapper in like 2 weeks and i want one for myself ..... >>
DG
Just need a little more time on that cause i will be a 3s swapper in like 2 weeks and i want one for myself ..... >
> DG
sent my money...
am i the first?
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am i the first?
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Got the $......
Will ship out the brace tomorow morning for ya! I would have shipped it today but i did nto check me email till after the post office was closed here sorry.
thanks.
dg
Will ship out the brace tomorow morning for ya! I would have shipped it today but i did nto check me email till after the post office was closed here sorry.
thanks.
dg
Updates: The 3 point brace will not fit the ST's (thanks for the tip doggy) ...so what i have done is added options that you guys can pic from.
These Front and Rear braces are for hatchback cars only, because i have no info for any other types of celica's for the fitment purposes.
"Thick" and "Super Thick" are options now!
Prices are now different due to me finding out how much work is actually involved for each different brace i make. and for the work, trust me the prices are still a good deal >> (prices apply within the 48 states)
Options:
Super Thick 2pt Front Brace (gt style) = $140 shipped
Super Thick Rear = $115 shipped
Thick 3pt front (for gt only) = $145 shipped
Thick 2pt front (gt style) = $120 shipped
Thick Rear = $105 shipped
And for all you that dont pay attention...... "shipping is included"
Money orders and paypal only (paypal you must add 3% to the total cost)
New pics are now on my profile !!!!!!
Thanks guys,
DG
This post has been edited by DG_Performance: Mar 12, 2004 - 2:18 PM
These Front and Rear braces are for hatchback cars only, because i have no info for any other types of celica's for the fitment purposes.
"Thick" and "Super Thick" are options now!
Prices are now different due to me finding out how much work is actually involved for each different brace i make. and for the work, trust me the prices are still a good deal >
> (prices apply within the 48 states)Options:
Super Thick 2pt Front Brace (gt style) = $140 shipped
Super Thick Rear = $115 shipped
Thick 3pt front (for gt only) = $145 shipped
Thick 2pt front (gt style) = $120 shipped
Thick Rear = $105 shipped
And for all you that dont pay attention...... "shipping is included"
Money orders and paypal only (paypal you must add 3% to the total cost)
New pics are now on my profile !!!!!!
Thanks guys,
DG
This post has been edited by DG_Performance: Mar 12, 2004 - 2:18 PM
These braces look great will be a great addition to anybodies car.DG_Performance how long will 6GC members be able to buy one of these braces from you?I`m presently in the process of buying a body kit,and some stuff for my interior so money is pretty tight.I`m hoping that you have a jig made that you will make these available to us some time during the Summer months,or worst case as a Winter time purchase.I think it would make a great Christmas gift to ourselves or from someone else.
Anyways keep up the good work DG_Performance. Thanks for helping us all out in getting some much needed parts for our 6G!!!! >>
Anyways keep up the good work DG_Performance. Thanks for helping us all out in getting some much needed parts for our 6G!!!! >
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I do have a jig made and can make them any time. But if you catch me at a busy time it will just take me longer to get one done and out to you thats all ! Thanks for the comment...... i like to help out all i can. I know how parts are hard to find for our cars and when you do find a part, it is really expensive from Japan or something! I want other people that dont have unlimmited funds to have a chance to hook up their cars too!
Thanks again,
DG
Thanks again,
DG
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i got mine yesterday, but it's waaaaay too snowy and cold to put them on.
they look f'ing great tho! thanks, dg!
they look f'ing great tho! thanks, dg!
you are welcome raek!!!
thank you!
if anyone else wants any...... i got more made and ready to go.
i got 2 rears ready!!!!!! one is thick and the other is super thick
i got a gt 3point front that is ready to go also.
thanks,
DG
thank you!
if anyone else wants any...... i got more made and ready to go.
i got 2 rears ready!!!!!! one is thick and the other is super thick
i got a gt 3point front that is ready to go also.
thanks,
DG
cough, stuff for coupes, cough.
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I dont see why the front braces wouldnt fit the coupes/verts. The J-speed front braces fits hatchs and coupes all the same, so i dont see why DGs would be any different.
Its Orville's Celica, i just drive it...
-orvillescelica+Mar 19, 2004 - 6:50 PM
i thought i mentioned b4 that the front of the cars are the same!!
but if you have an st instead of a gt you can only use the 2 point setup instead of the 3 point style.
the only reason for this is because of the way i designed my 3 pt setup. my 3pts only fit the "gt" car
the rear is all the same for the hatchbacks! so as long as you got the hatch you can get a rear bar too!!!!!
no rear stuff for the coupes
thanks,
dg
but if you have an st instead of a gt you can only use the 2 point setup instead of the 3 point style.
the only reason for this is because of the way i designed my 3 pt setup. my 3pts only fit the "gt" car
the rear is all the same for the hatchbacks! so as long as you got the hatch you can get a rear bar too!!!!!
no rear stuff for the coupes
thanks,
dg
I have a celica ST with a 3sgte... how is it that the 3 point doesnt fit on the ST, is it because of the engine or what... what dimensions do i have to give you to get the 3 point or 2 point strut bar on my car.
Mina
Mina
I am goint to see if i can come up with a special 3sgte brace.....
working on that design............
dg
working on that design............
dg
Hey guys!
I got a Rear Strut bar (normal thick) that i made as a prototype a while back and it is just sitting in my garage, and i figured i will let it go cheap to the first person to email me. I only want $50 bucks for it and buyer is to pay for shipping. It will only fit the hatchback cars!!!!!
I just need some extra quick cash for the swap >>
thanks,
dg
I got a Rear Strut bar (normal thick) that i made as a prototype a while back and it is just sitting in my garage, and i figured i will let it go cheap to the first person to email me. I only want $50 bucks for it and buyer is to pay for shipping. It will only fit the hatchback cars!!!!!
I just need some extra quick cash for the swap >
> thanks,
dg
-DG_Performance+Apr 10, 2004 - 10:48 AM
-DG_Performance+Apr 10, 2004 - 10:48 AM
hey whats the front strut bar in the wheel well for ? u know the one on your fender
is that suppose to stiff up the alignment or just to protect your car if someone try to t bone u ?
i have no clue what that one does nor have i seen one on any car
is that suppose to stiff up the alignment or just to protect your car if someone try to t bone u ?
i have no clue what that one does nor have i seen one on any car