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Old Mar 2, 2002 | 09:16 PM
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Carbon fiber strut tower brace

Know anyplace that sells one? Thinking about fabricating one out of CF or titanium.
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Old Mar 2, 2002 | 09:28 PM
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I know cusco...makes a rear one...they might make a front also...

try www.rx7fashion.com
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Old Mar 2, 2002 | 09:31 PM
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Thanks, I'll check it out.
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Old Mar 2, 2002 | 09:50 PM
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also, check out the RX-7 Store. Cusco makes a rear bar, but i dont think they makes a front one.

http://www.rx7store.net/strutbar.htm
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Old Mar 2, 2002 | 09:53 PM
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Maybe JIC for a front one but I am not sure..
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Old Mar 2, 2002 | 09:58 PM
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here is a pic of the cusco rear strut tower bar. pretty nice looking unit!

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can carbon fiber really be that stong to make strut bars out of? it would seem like they would crack under extreme cornering after a while. carbon fiber kinda reminds me of plastic.
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Old Mar 3, 2002 | 05:13 AM
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As for front strut bar, there isn't enogh clearance above oil filler cap.
Then, round shape strut bar such as carbon fiber one is impossible.
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Old Mar 3, 2002 | 12:10 PM
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Originally posted by inukai
As for front strut bar, there isn't enogh clearance above oil filler cap.
Then, round shape strut bar such as carbon fiber one is impossible.
If you watch Option2 Video Vol.33 Rx-7 special, RE Amemiya's white Super G rx-7 has one.
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Old Mar 3, 2002 | 12:45 PM
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JIC makes several front and rear ones with the carbon appearance. they also have lightweight one made of aliuminum, all are wrapped with carbon fiber.

http://autoimaging.com/shop/index.cg...JIC+Suspension
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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 12:35 AM
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Oh really?
I am a RE Amemiya dirver for a blue FD.
My friend, Katsuhisa Ikeda is a driver for a White FD.
I will talk to him about this.
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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 06:57 AM
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Boy it's going to be great having a driver for RE Amemiya as a member here..
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Old Mar 5, 2002 | 08:07 PM
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My god that is one of my dream jobs.. right above self-directed **** star. whats is it like getting paid to drive a RE race FD... For me it wouldn't matter if it paid the bills

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Oh really?
I am a RE Amemiya dirver for a blue FD.
My friend, Katsuhisa Ikeda is a driver for a White FD.
I will talk to him about this.
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Old Mar 5, 2002 | 08:46 PM
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Carbon fiber bars are metal bars wrapped in CF. It cost too much to make it out of solid CF.
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Check out JCWSPORTCOMPACT.COM , They claim to have the front and rear both in CF. For only $82.95. It's by freedom design I think. Not sure about the quality, 
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Check out JCWSPORTCOMPACT.COM , They claim to have the front and rear both in CF. For only $82.95. It's by freedom design I think. Not sure about the quality, but it looks pretty nice, actually. I would have definitely got one of these if I had known sooner. Good luck in your search.
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Old Mar 5, 2002 | 09:36 PM
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yea, jc whitney isn't known for their outstanding quality
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Old Mar 5, 2002 | 11:48 PM
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yea, jc whitney isn't known for their outstanding quality
lol...JC Whitney catalogs make good toilet paper for those sudden emergencies.
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 12:29 AM
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I think there is a company that makes a rear dry carbon sturt bar. You can't but bends in dry carbon for the front bar.
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Re: Carbon fiber strut tower brace

Originally posted by Crazy_Jake
Know anyplace that sells one? Thinking about fabricating one out of CF or titanium.

Oh and ARC used to or probably still does make a bad *** titanium front strut bar, it's like $330.00 I think, but definately badass and is comprised of actually a couple of bars. www.rxecret7.com used to list it.
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 01:04 AM
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Re: Re: Carbon fiber strut tower brace

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Oh and ARC used to or probably still does make a bad *** titanium front strut bar, it's like $330.00 I think, but definately badass and is comprised of actually a couple of bars. www.rxecret7.com used to list it.
Damn, I just checked and it's not there. That would have been bad ***.
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 01:08 AM
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Originally posted by thatoneguy
Carbon fiber bars are metal bars wrapped in CF. It cost too much to make it out of solid CF.
Are you sure, the Cusco CF rear strut bar only weighs like 2 pounds. I don't see how it could be CF wrapped metal.

BTW, thanks for selling me the badge, my FD isn't naked anymore.
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 01:10 AM
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If you are interested email tony and ask him if you can get pics or if he can still get it. He's a nice guy, I am sure he'll reply as soon as possible.
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 01:14 AM
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the Cusco rear STB is real carbon fiber.
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 01:20 AM
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Re: Re: Carbon fiber strut tower brace

That's rigth ARC makes a bunch of suspension components out of Ti for the FD. I think they are marketed under the I'Feelins name.

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Oh and ARC used to or probably still does make a bad *** titanium front strut bar, it's like $330.00 I think, but definately badass and is comprised of actually a couple of bars. www.rxecret7.com used to list it.
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