mazdatrix triangle strut tower bar
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mazdatrix triangle strut tower bar
Hey, does anyone here have a personal experience with the three way triangular strut tower bar which connects to the firewall? Mazdatrix is selling one of theirs that fits all models of the FC for around 272 bux. After looking at the price for their REGULAR strut tower is 182 bux..
well, after seeing that, i KNOW i'd pay too much for it..but if they're the only place that offers one for our car then i guess i have no choice..
well, after seeing that, i KNOW i'd pay too much for it..but if they're the only place that offers one for our car then i guess i have no choice..
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You can take your car to a place that builds race frames and they can make you one for about $125 depending...
I went to one and told him what I wanted but I threw in that I wanted braces to the front crossmember of the subframe too. for $50 extra he was going to do the lower strut brace too.
I went to one and told him what I wanted but I threw in that I wanted braces to the front crossmember of the subframe too. for $50 extra he was going to do the lower strut brace too.
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i would be very interested in this as well...
that is someone to manufacture a three way strut bar for around 100$$ i like the sound of that......also anyone ever heard of "RActive" since i am a dealer i can go to my local Radio City which is the closest thing we have o an import store and get a strut bar for liek 30 bucks is that good? or is ractive to shitty??
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that is someone to manufacture a three way strut bar for around 100$$ i like the sound of that......also anyone ever heard of "RActive" since i am a dealer i can go to my local Radio City which is the closest thing we have o an import store and get a strut bar for liek 30 bucks is that good? or is ractive to shitty??
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thanks, I know mazdatrix does sell quality parts, and the 3 peice strut tower bar seems like it would keep the frame a hell of a lot stiffer. they say on their site that if you have one and you buy an engine brace, the car feels completely solid and almost all engine torquing during reverse and low gear pulling (stop to go) seems to be non-existant.
Would putting an engine torque brace in make the shift **** shake less since there is less movement coming from the source of power (engine)?
Would putting an engine torque brace in make the shift **** shake less since there is less movement coming from the source of power (engine)?
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Yep... I don't know how well it works, but I see no reason for me being disappointed with it. I've been waiting to get that for a while. I'll get it when I decide to replace the rest of the suspension. I can't wait!
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Yea but, that thing has all kinds of angles to it. I'll try my best. If other or better or different measurments are needed, I'll get that. I guess a drawing would be good to put the measurements on. This don't look none too easy
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Welp, after trying to figure out how to measure and give the proper angles, I've decided that the best thing for you folks to do is start by cutting a proper plate for the tops of the strut towers, drill the holes, bolt it down and then add the three bars to fit your car and the mods that you have (it's too tight for my GReddy FMIC).
I wanted to do this measuring but, I don't see how I can give you a good enough drawing. I suggest that you make one that fits and then make a jig for future bars. Sorry.
Mike
I wanted to do this measuring but, I don't see how I can give you a good enough drawing. I suggest that you make one that fits and then make a jig for future bars. Sorry.
Mike
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Re: mazdatrix triangle strut tower bar
Originally posted by darkwaveboi
Hey, does anyone here have a personal experience with the three way triangular strut tower bar which connects to the firewall? Mazdatrix is selling one of theirs that fits all models of the FC for around 272 bux. After looking at the price for their REGULAR strut tower is 182 bux..
well, after seeing that, i KNOW i'd pay too much for it..but if they're the only place that offers one for our car then i guess i have no choice..
Hey, does anyone here have a personal experience with the three way triangular strut tower bar which connects to the firewall? Mazdatrix is selling one of theirs that fits all models of the FC for around 272 bux. After looking at the price for their REGULAR strut tower is 182 bux..
well, after seeing that, i KNOW i'd pay too much for it..but if they're the only place that offers one for our car then i guess i have no choice..
Rob
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In another thread about this mazdatrix triangle strut tower bar someone said these types ARE NOT SCCA legal. Which means no SCCA fun if you have one
Can anyone prove that wrong, I'm sure if you searched hard enough you would find it, best guess is 2nd gen or 2nd gen archives.
Can anyone prove that wrong, I'm sure if you searched hard enough you would find it, best guess is 2nd gen or 2nd gen archives.
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theres one on thepartstrader for sale
http://www.thepartstrader.com/adlayo...5&Display=Full
AD Number: 240806 | Posted: 04-Jan-02 | Expires on: 18-Jan-02
http://www.thepartstrader.com/adlayo...5&Display=Full
AD Number: 240806 | Posted: 04-Jan-02 | Expires on: 18-Jan-02
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Originally posted by Node
In another thread about this mazdatrix triangle strut tower bar someone said these types ARE NOT SCCA legal. Which means no SCCA fun if you have one
Can anyone prove that wrong, I'm sure if you searched hard enough you would find it, best guess is 2nd gen or 2nd gen archives.
In another thread about this mazdatrix triangle strut tower bar someone said these types ARE NOT SCCA legal. Which means no SCCA fun if you have one
Can anyone prove that wrong, I'm sure if you searched hard enough you would find it, best guess is 2nd gen or 2nd gen archives.