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aflacattack
#121
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QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Aug 6, 2008 - 8:38 PM) *
>that is true but i havent seen anyone do it in a while


lol i just did the neon front a couple weeks ago.. but its not really anything new or spectacular.. so i didnt think it was worthy of a post...
this is the one i got... and its actually quite well made!! just a couple of scratches, one of which was my fault...
http://www.2kracing.com/Product/18167.html

This post has been edited by aflacattack: Aug 6, 2008 - 11:04 PM
Tigawoods
#122
haha well i guess ppl are doing it but under the radar!
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aflacattack
#123
hahaha yup... and even though it is a cheap bar it is built pretty well. i mean its no cusco, but you'd be hard pressed to find anything else for this low of price. if you do, please tell me biggrin.gif
i'm thinking of buying another and seeing if i can modify it to work in the rear too, even though i have the gt4 rear.
windowlicker
#124
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QUOTE (aflacattack @ Aug 7, 2008 - 12:04 AM) *
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QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Aug 6, 2008 - 8:38 PM) *
>that is true but i havent seen anyone do it in a while


lol i just did the neon front a couple weeks ago.. but its not really anything new or spectacular.. so i didnt think it was worthy of a post...
this is the one i got... and its actually quite well made!! just a couple of scratches, one of which was my fault...
http://www.2kracing.com/Product/18167.html


were they pretty reasonable for shipping?
aflacattack
#125
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QUOTE (windowlicker @ Aug 7, 2008 - 7:16 PM) *
>were they pretty reasonable for shipping?


well i dont remember but i think it was around 10 bucks...(i may be wrong, i'll have to check again, ugh, stupid 1000+ pages of emails >.<)
also off topic, but anyone looking for a heatsheild http://www.2kracing.com/Product/56904.html.. good deal, will update on it when i get it...
k back on target.. "United Parcel Service (Ground): $10.42" so yeah it was around 10 bucks to OR. Probably cheaper for you since they are based in SOcal

This post has been edited by aflacattack: Aug 8, 2008 - 2:45 AM
supaneko
#126
So... I'm still stumped on finding some of these babies. Where have you guys got 'em? Checked eBay, only saw ones for the last generation. Can't seem to find them on Google either.

Any ideas? Anyone here have any for sale by chance?

ADDED: One thing I have seen on a few sites: The tower bars listed for the 00+ Celicas are listed as compatible with the 93-99 models as well. Is this true? Would it fit on an ST?

This post has been edited by supaneko: Aug 15, 2008 - 10:27 PM
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windowlicker
#127
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QUOTE (aflacattack @ Aug 7, 2008 - 12:04 AM) *
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QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Aug 6, 2008 - 8:38 PM) *
>that is true but i havent seen anyone do it in a while


lol i just did the neon front a couple weeks ago.. but its not really anything new or spectacular.. so i didnt think it was worthy of a post...
this is the one i got... and its actually quite well made!! just a couple of scratches, one of which was my fault...
http://www.2kracing.com/Product/18167.html



you think it would work in the rear as well?

if these work, i may just have to get 2. a couple rallyx events are coming up and i want to get the car somewhat prepped and ready to compete.

This post has been edited by windowlicker: Aug 24, 2008 - 11:24 PM
aflacattack
#128
the brace that bolts onto the top of the strut is to big for the back. but i was thinking if i could just take a 4 1/2 in grinder and grind it and re drill holes until it fit...
right now im watching cash so i cant try it. but i can take some measurements and tell you if its even possible at all.
Rusty
#129
hmm I should post these up now biggrin.gif














OH YEAH thumbsup.gif
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AnaXyd
#130
Where do you get these TRD strut bars? I am looking for a store which ship to Norway..
Rusty
#131
TRD Japan biggrin.gif
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AnaXyd
#132
Did you notice a improvement in the handling, by the way?
Jeunesse
#133
^^^yes if you were doing some aggresive cornering but no if just regular driving
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Rusty
#134
its funny noticing how flimsy the standard 2point strutbrace is
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azian_advanced
#135
the stock bar was the dumbest thing ever made for our car.. it's design is so bad it doesn't even do anything.. i think itf's there for looks 0.O
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KAOS
#136
WALKER and I just redid the suspension on my car and put on the GT-Four RSTB and I could notice the handling difference when we took it for a quick rip.
It was a huge noticable difference - but that could be because the suspension and RSTB had just been installed... so the difference SHOULD have been unmistakable.
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azian_advanced
#137
we were reffering to the stock front strut bar... i have the gt-four rear strut bar also but it's not hooked up right now in order to bring my mountain bike around.
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KAOS
#138
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QUOTE (azian_advanced @ Aug 29, 2008 - 10:26 PM) *
>we were reffering to the stock front strut bar... i have the gt-four rear strut bar also but it's not hooked up right now in order to bring my mountain bike around.


Oh I know - I was just giving my comments on the installed RSTB in regards to the first post. tongue.gif

I happen to agree about the stock FSTB - can't prevent much body roll when you're bolted to the firewall like that... frown.gif

This post has been edited by KAOS: Aug 29, 2008 - 11:32 PM
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stetsonaw
#139
So what's better, the OEM or the Cusco OS style for rear tower bars? I have an OEM installed (with cover and covers blah blah), and i picked up the cusco the other day. don't really feel like pop and swapping to see which is better as my lower suspension isn't exactly track ready.
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whatthe
#140
Also does anyone have the 3 point Jspeed rear strut bar? any comments about it?
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stetsonaw
#141
^^go to the chatroom, now!
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Culpable04
#142
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QUOTE (whatthe @ Feb 10, 2009 - 8:21 AM) *
>Also does anyone have the 3 point Jspeed rear strut bar? any comments about it?


I have one, is VERY light, made out of alluminum, as with any strut bar, it increases the in cabin noise, but it's very solid, I can't give you a review on this peice on particular as I installed it along with suspension tech sway bars, TRD springs, KYB shocks/ struts new bushings, and Front strut bar. so I obviusly notice a difference lol. but this bar keeps the rear really rigid. I'd recommend it.
whatthe
#143
^do you have a picture of it installed?

This post has been edited by whatthe: Feb 10, 2009 - 10:01 PM
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Culpable04
#144

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QUOTE (whatthe @ Feb 10, 2009 - 8:53 PM) *
>^do you have a picture of it installed?



didn't notice the question before,

I'll take a picture for you this week, I need to clean my car anyways.

sunwukongg
#145
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QUOTE (stetsonaw @ Feb 10, 2009 - 5:57 AM) *
>So what's better, the OEM or the Cusco OS style for rear tower bars? I have an OEM installed (with cover and covers blah blah), and i picked up the cusco the other day. don't really feel like pop and swapping to see which is better as my lower suspension isn't exactly track ready.


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Culpable04
#146
same performance from both

they are both 2 point bars, just one looks fancier than the other, the only real upgrade from a 2 point is a 3 point bar either custom made or J-speed.
Overkill
#147
Just so everyone is aware... the bolting for the middle connection point on the TRD 3-point strut tower brace (front) is M10 x 2.5cm or M10 X 1.25in (Home Depot for $1.65 for a 2pk). This will use a 13mm socket head.

This post has been edited by Overkill: Oct 16, 2016 - 2:04 PM
gallant17
#148
I know the american st(at200) and gt(st204) are essentially the same body but what about the other cars like the st202 and st205, pretty much what im asking is can you put the strut bar from a gt4 on an american st(at200)
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jordisonjr
#149
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QUOTE (gallant17 @ Dec 17, 2016 - 8:40 AM) *
>I know the american st(at200) and gt(st204) are essentially the same body but what about the other cars like the st202 and st205, pretty much what im asking is can you put the strut bar from a gt4 on an american st(at200)

It likely won't clear the hood. Strut bars for the ST205 were designed to clear the TMIC, which an ST202/204 doesn't have. You'll need an ST205 hood, or some other aftermarket hood, or maybe spacers on your factory hood (not sure that would gain enough clearance)
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BonzaiCelica
#150
after looking at it for a while i figured it out. There are two different Laile Beatrush 3 point front strut bars for our chassis. The ST202 and ST205, each having their own part #

The ST202 version has a lower arch because it doesn't need to clear anything, while the ST205 has the arch more pronounced in order to clear intercooler.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PRE-ORDER-Beatrush...sYt&vxp=mtr

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PRE-ORDER-Beatrush...slf&vxp=mtr


on side note. C-One makes two types of ST202 3 point front strut bars. 1st version is flat in design across the engine bay that connects each strut tower (like the TRD design) without a polished finish. 2nd version ST202 is polished has a more pronounced arch (Lewfx Member) and is hollow in design (more rigid).

I was tempted to buy a trd bar on yahoo japan auction but noticed after shipping it would be nearly $360. for that price your better off with the laile design.

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Feb 16, 2018 - 4:10 AM
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