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KEIVmx · 08-24-2002, 08:16 AM

I am thinking about getting a Cusco 2-point or 3-point rear strut tower bar.
However, I hear it is a hassle to install.
Does anybody installed or know any details about this?
Any information is appreciated.
Thank you!

*sykikchimp* · 08-24-2002, 02:34 PM

It's Pretty easy.  I have the cusco rear OS bar, and Triangle bar..  you have to notch the interior body panels in the fastback, and drilling holes in the floor board is fun with the car up in the air. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Da808aZnRaVr · 08-24-2002, 02:52 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (sykikchimp @ Aug. 23 2002,4:34)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">It's Pretty easy. I have the cusco rear OS bar, and Triangle bar.. you have to notch the interior body panels in the fastback, and drilling holes in the floor board is fun with the car up in the air. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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i think he's talkin bout the s14 not the s13...but anyways...i have the nismo rear strut tower bar for my s14 and its not hard at all to install...all u have to do is pull the back seat down and take off the rear dash...after that all u gotta do is put the strut bar on...however, if the cusco bar is anythin like my nismo one u will have to cut your rear dash in order for the bar to fit...

kanekz · 08-24-2002, 03:40 PM

Remember not to tighten the rear bolt on the  rear strut mounting bracket too tight when putting on the tower bower. The bolts are not that thick and you will strip. Then you will have to go to NISSAN and wait forever to get a new bracket.  Learn from my mistake.

SR20Fastback · 08-25-2002, 06:21 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Da808aZnRaVr @ Aug. 24 2002,1:52)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (sykikchimp @ Aug. 23 2002,4:34)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">It's Pretty easy. I have the cusco rear OS bar, and Triangle bar.. you have to notch the interior body panels in the fastback, and drilling holes in the floor board is fun with the car up in the air. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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i think he's talkin bout the s14 not the s13...but anyways...i have the nismo rear strut tower bar for my s14 and its not hard at all to install...all u have to do is pull the back seat down and take off the rear dash...after that all u gotta do is put the strut bar on...however, if the cusco bar is anythin like my nismo one u will have to cut your rear dash in order for the bar to fit...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
By rear dash Im gonna say he means the hard carpet lining of the trunk. My step dad cut out little verticle retangle holes so he kept the carpet, and it still looks pretty flush (its on an Accord  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dozingoff.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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*nismo270r* · 08-25-2002, 10:44 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Da808aZnRaVr @ Aug. 24 2002,4:52)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">i think he's talkin bout the s14 not the s13...but anyways...i have the nismo rear strut tower bar for my s14 and its not hard at all to install...all u have to do is pull the back seat down and take off the rear dash...after that all u gotta do is put the strut bar on...however, if the cusco bar is anythin like my nismo one u will have to cut your rear dash in order for the bar to fit...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
The Cusco RSTB isn't like the Nismo. I can't remember exactly how the install goes, but it doesn't come up through the parcel shelf. You actually see the bar in the trunk pass through. Here's a pic of my friend's car. Lucky SOB has the Nismo RSTB, Cusco RSTB, and Do-Luck RXB. Don't ask me how he got both RSTB's on...I'm still really not sure... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'>

BTW, The 3 point triangle bar RSTB is for S13 HB only...

MarketPlayer · 08-25-2002, 10:11 PM

I can't remember what it's called, but does that chassis bar on the floor actually do anything noticable?

KEIVmx · 08-25-2002, 10:26 PM

Thanks for all the info.

The bar that goes through the rear seat is supposed to work wonders for the car...at least that's what the Silvia owners in Japan say.
I was recommended this bar instead of the rear strut bar for the ease of installation.

*SaintlyCharBoy* · 08-25-2002, 10:34 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (nismo270r @ Aug. 25 2002,12:44)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> Here's a pic of my friend's car. Lucky SOB has the Nismo RSTB, Cusco RSTB, and Do-Luck RXB. Don't ask me how he got both RSTB's on...I'm still really not sure... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
while that's neat as hell, why not (for that price & rigidity) have a shop build a custom full cage?

Sniper-X · 08-26-2002, 02:26 AM

Where did you guys go to get the Nismo Rear Bar for the S14? I've never seen a place that carries them. Even the Cusco one. I've seen alot of rear under strut bars, but not the upper.

KEIVmx · 08-26-2002, 07:22 AM

I am fortunate to be in Japan right now...the Nismo and Cusco bars can be ordered from any car place.

I had trouble finding the rear bar in the US too.
If you want, I can get one for you while I'm still here.

*SaintlyCharBoy* · 08-26-2002, 08:29 AM

what kind of prices are you seeing for the nismo bars?
i might just have to take you up on that one

*nismo270r* · 08-26-2002, 09:13 AM

Here's where I got my Nismo RSTB from:

http://nismoparts.safeshopper.com/index.htm?691

I got it for 260 shipped.  They have it listed at 240 + shipping.  I'm in IN, and they're in WA, so I'm sure shipping wouldn't be that much more anywhere else in the US.

08-24-2002, 08:16 AM	#1
KEIVmx Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am thinking about getting a Cusco 2-point or 3-point rear strut tower bar. However, I hear it is a hassle to install. Does anybody installed or know any details about this? Any information is appreciated. Thank you! __________________ &#12300;&#20693;&#12399;&#36208;&a mp;#12426;&#23627;&#12391;&#12399;&amp ;#12354;&#12426;&#12414;&#12379;&# 12435;&#12290;&#12301; <<http://kein.5u.com>>

08-24-2002, 02:34 PM	#2
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's Pretty easy.  I have the cusco rear OS bar, and Triangle bar..  you have to notch the interior body panels in the fastback, and drilling holes in the floor board is fun with the car up in the air. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________

08-24-2002, 02:52 PM	#3
Da808aZnRaVr Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: hawaii Age: 42 Posts: 153 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (sykikchimp @ Aug. 23 2002,4:34)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">It's Pretty easy. I have the cusco rear OS bar, and Triangle bar.. you have to notch the interior body panels in the fastback, and drilling holes in the floor board is fun with the car up in the air. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> i think he's talkin bout the s14 not the s13...but anyways...i have the nismo rear strut tower bar for my s14 and its not hard at all to install...all u have to do is pull the back seat down and take off the rear dash...after that all u gotta do is put the strut bar on...however, if the cusco bar is anythin like my nismo one u will have to cut your rear dash in order for the bar to fit... __________________ 95 240sx SE,custom dual apex n1, 17" rims,tanabe sustec front STB,nismo rear STB,intake,tanabe sustec pro coilovers,autometer guages, soon to have stock 97-98 side skirts and rear mud guards and bomex drift wing

08-24-2002, 03:40 PM	#4
kanekz Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2002 Location: California Posts: 802 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Remember not to tighten the rear bolt on the  rear strut mounting bracket too tight when putting on the tower bower. The bolts are not that thick and you will strip. Then you will have to go to NISSAN and wait forever to get a new bracket.  Learn from my mistake. __________________ Blitz!!

08-25-2002, 06:21 AM	#5
SR20Fastback Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Bay Age: 40 Posts: 1,637 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Da808aZnRaVr @ Aug. 24 2002,1:52)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (sykikchimp @ Aug. 23 2002,4:34)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">It's Pretty easy. I have the cusco rear OS bar, and Triangle bar.. you have to notch the interior body panels in the fastback, and drilling holes in the floor board is fun with the car up in the air. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> i think he's talkin bout the s14 not the s13...but anyways...i have the nismo rear strut tower bar for my s14 and its not hard at all to install...all u have to do is pull the back seat down and take off the rear dash...after that all u gotta do is put the strut bar on...however, if the cusco bar is anythin like my nismo one u will have to cut your rear dash in order for the bar to fit...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> By rear dash Im gonna say he means the hard carpet lining of the trunk. My step dad cut out little verticle retangle holes so he kept the carpet, and it still looks pretty flush (its on an Accord  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dozingoff.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> ) __________________ Fodive STILL blows goats, I have proof.

08-25-2002, 10:44 AM	#6
nismo270r Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 45 Posts: 715 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Da808aZnRaVr @ Aug. 24 2002,4:52)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">i think he's talkin bout the s14 not the s13...but anyways...i have the nismo rear strut tower bar for my s14 and its not hard at all to install...all u have to do is pull the back seat down and take off the rear dash...after that all u gotta do is put the strut bar on...however, if the cusco bar is anythin like my nismo one u will have to cut your rear dash in order for the bar to fit...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> The Cusco RSTB isn't like the Nismo. I can't remember exactly how the install goes, but it doesn't come up through the parcel shelf. You actually see the bar in the trunk pass through. Here's a pic of my friend's car. Lucky SOB has the Nismo RSTB, Cusco RSTB, and Do-Luck RXB. Don't ask me how he got both RSTB's on...I'm still really not sure... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'> BTW, The 3 point triangle bar RSTB is for S13 HB only... __________________ "Life is a bitch...be it's pimp!" APC = A Piece of Crap =P

08-25-2002, 10:11 PM	#7
MarketPlayer Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 251 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I can't remember what it's called, but does that chassis bar on the floor actually do anything noticable?

08-25-2002, 10:26 PM	#8
KEIVmx Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for all the info. The bar that goes through the rear seat is supposed to work wonders for the car...at least that's what the Silvia owners in Japan say. I was recommended this bar instead of the rear strut bar for the ease of installation. __________________ &#12300;&#20693;&#12399;&#36208;&a mp;#12426;&#23627;&#12391;&#12399;&amp ;#12354;&#12426;&#12414;&#12379;&# 12435;&#12290;&#12301; <<http://kein.5u.com>>

08-25-2002, 10:34 PM	#9
SaintlyCharBoy Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bow, NH Age: 43 Posts: 849 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (nismo270r @ Aug. 25 2002,12:44)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> Here's a pic of my friend's car. Lucky SOB has the Nismo RSTB, Cusco RSTB, and Do-Luck RXB. Don't ask me how he got both RSTB's on...I'm still really not sure... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> while that's neat as hell, why not (for that price & rigidity) have a shop build a custom full cage? __________________ 92 vert - KADE + VH41 + GM MA5 = too many parts in the garage 95 base - retired

08-26-2002, 02:26 AM	#10
Sniper-X Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Honolulu Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Where did you guys go to get the Nismo Rear Bar for the S14? I've never seen a place that carries them. Even the Cusco one. I've seen alot of rear under strut bars, but not the upper. __________________ Image Exceeds Maximum Limits set by User Agrrement. Deleted by Moderator.

08-26-2002, 07:22 AM	#11
KEIVmx Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am fortunate to be in Japan right now...the Nismo and Cusco bars can be ordered from any car place. I had trouble finding the rear bar in the US too. If you want, I can get one for you while I'm still here. __________________ &#12300;&#20693;&#12399;&#36208;&a mp;#12426;&#23627;&#12391;&#12399;&amp ;#12354;&#12426;&#12414;&#12379;&# 12435;&#12290;&#12301; <<http://kein.5u.com>>

08-26-2002, 08:29 AM	#12
SaintlyCharBoy Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bow, NH Age: 43 Posts: 849 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	what kind of prices are you seeing for the nismo bars? i might just have to take you up on that one __________________ 92 vert - KADE + VH41 + GM MA5 = too many parts in the garage 95 base - retired

08-26-2002, 09:13 AM	#13
nismo270r Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 45 Posts: 715 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here's where I got my Nismo RSTB from: http://nismoparts.safeshopper.com/index.htm?691 I got it for 260 shipped.  They have it listed at 240 + shipping.  I'm in IN, and they're in WA, so I'm sure shipping wouldn't be that much more anywhere else in the US. __________________ "Life is a bitch...be it's pimp!" APC = A Piece of Crap =P