Qucifer

#1

Everyone,
I will be fabricating a front strut bar for my Celica GT coupe, and am looking to see if there is any interest in them here. If so, I will make a JIG, and pump some out. Here are couple of pictures of a production run we made for the Nissan S-13 240sx. These are specifically designed for 240's with a top mount turbo setup, tall intake manifolds, or an RB engine swap. They are made with 1" steel tubing with a .095 wall thickness, and are powder coated with a wrinkle black finish. The celica bar will be made with the same type of materials, but it will have a design similar to the TRD strut bar. Let me know if there is any interest.

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torhne

#2

i would probably take one off your hands if they come out decent. how much are you thinking they will cost us?

Qucifer

#3

We charged $150 plus shipping for the 240sx bars, and sold out of our first batch of 10 in 2 weeks. I am working on another batch of 15. On those each bar requires 4 bends which equals more time per peice. Its looking like the celica bar might have a total of 2 bends, so maybe $120 plus shipping. In the end it depends on the fab time per peice, could be more, could be less.

This post has been edited by Qucifer: Sep 30, 2007 - 11:26 AM

purepunishment

#4

like to see one installed

Qucifer

#5

When I get the prototype done, I will take pictures of it installed.

94st_santos

#6

I would probably take one from you, these are going to be 3-pt strut bars right?

Qucifer

#7

Yes they are going to be 3 point, and way stronger than the flimsy stock GT bar. I took the stock one off today to take some measurments, and it literally flops around. I am fabricating mine to tie into the stock location on the firewall, and it will have a full ring on each tower, and a bar welded straight across tying the two towers directly together. A big improvement over stock.

j0e_p3t

#8

interested.

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Qucifer

#9

Thanks for the replies. I am actively working a prototype right now. I will try and post pics of the progess. Nothing wrong with showing you guys what goes into making one of these things. If anyone else is interested, please respond.

xs94st

#10

sounds great, can't wait to see it

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Qucifer

#11

Like I said, I am keeping a photo log of the prototyping process. Here are a couple of pics. The first is the strut ring. It is oblong for maximum surface area to weld the cross bar to. I designed it today on my cnc plasma cutter. It is the same for both sides. Next is a couple of pics with the tube mitered to the proper angle. It is hard to tell, but there is a very steep angle cut on both side of the tube. The tube will be welded where it sits , and I will weld caps to the open ends of the tube. I will design the firewall bracket, and tubes this week.









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94st_santos

#12

yea 3-pt with the bar across is definitley what i had in mind, im interested...

brthrurik

#13

definitely interested...

jcbass7

#14

are you going to fab these so they clear a 3sgte motor as well? if so that would open up the market a bit more

Qucifer

#15

jcbass7, I would need to have contact with someone who has a 3sgte swapped Celica to build one off of. Im located in Oklahoma City, so if there is a 3sgte celica owner near by, hit me up.

On another note, when the prototype is finished and I have the jig made, I will need non-biased test person to take the first production piece and do a write up on the level of difficulty to install, the overall look of the peice, and the degree of functionality. This will help iron out any bugs before I make a full production run. I will offer more details when the peice nears completion.

Qucifer

#16

Just throwig this out there. Would anyone who is budget minded be interested in just the 2 point cross bar? I would be willing to let them go for $50 unpainted plus shipping.

Here is why I ask. Since I have been desgining the 3 point bar over the past couple of days, I have been driving around without any bar on the car. I welded the straight bar to the mounts today, and decided to take the car for a quick run around the block. Funny to say that one bar makes a huge difference in stiffness and steering response, so I know that its functional. I will still be making the 3 point bar, but the option for both is out there.

Thanks
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xs94st

#17

id be interested. want to see how it looks though. the bars that ive seen in 350z's that have two parallel bars that are welded together and havea huge base are what i would like.

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zero07

#18

Also interested

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cjh4l22

#19

interested in either/or. 3pt, single bar, or would it be possible to do a double bar type design? w/e interested all the same.

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Qucifer

#20

A twin cross bar design might be possible. I will check the fitup today, and let you all know. Also, I am building my bars off of the GT, and I do now know if it will fit the ST. Can somebody let me know.

96bluevert

#21

might be interested in a 2pt...anyone know if one of these 2pts would make a significant difference over the stock GT's 3pt?

This post has been edited by 96bluevert: Oct 2, 2007 - 8:32 AM

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playr158

#22

difference over the stock GT bar depending on his design should be pretty big, as the GT stock bar is a cooked noodle in terms of functioning stiffness.

his bar is thickness/size should be much much stiffer.

ST and GT are the same

Qucifer

#23

Thanks for clearing that up playr158.
96bluevert, the single bar, as simple as it is, is much stiffer than the stock bar. There is a noticeable difference in steering response, and cornering at hight speed. Thats why I am willing to offer the single bar setup to those who want it. The only drawback to those is i am not going to powder coat them. I will sell them in raw form. The 3 point design when finished will come powdercoated.

Qucifer

#24

Just a quick update. I tested the twin crossbar design today, and its not going to happen. Its already a tight fit, and the second bar makes contact with a bracket on the intake manifold. Keep in mind that this is on the GT model, I have no clue if a twin crossbar design would work on the ST. So for now that means there will only be 2 choices; the budget single, and the premium triple. More to come.

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thespacepanda

#25

I would be highly interested in just the 2pt for my ST. Paint's not an issue, I'll use some high temp >>green>> or something. Keep us updated on the progress and keep up the good work!

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HaRv3sTeR

#26

im in definately for the 3pt

will the strut-strut crossing section be level flat or not? (strut______strut or strut/----------\strut)

im asking this because i want it to fit with my future 3rd gen 3sgte/water to air intercooler...and im not sure if a flat designed bar fits

This post has been edited by HaRv3sTeR: Nov 19, 2007 - 9:44 PM

Qucifer

#27

Harvester, I am not positive, but I do not think this is going to work with a top mount intercooler. It is a pretty tight fit in their, and unless the 3sgte sits substantially lower than the 5sfe, I wouldnt count on it fitting.

Shocker

#28

Would you make a 3 point not powder coated for cheaper cost if so i would be intrested?

Also you should look into making a rear strut bar.

This post has been edited by Shocker: Nov 20, 2007 - 4:26 PM

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FreddyTheOthaMea...

#29

id be interested in a 3 point

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bccentaur3

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Would you make a 3 point not powder coated for cheaper cost if so i would be intrested?

Also you should look into making a rear strut bar.

X2 for the rear strut bar, and only if its cheaper than the oem gtfour one.

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