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chiboy002 · 04-09-2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MidwestMyriad

King

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Z_Spool · 04-09-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Matej

What strut bar is this?

Really dig this brace... a lot.

Kinda want to powdercoat mine... not sure that I like it matching the VC/Exterior paint. Maybe a little contrast would be good.

dazed · 04-09-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MidwestMyriad

Wait, why does your RXB not have the metal Do-Luck emblem? Or am I just not seeing it? (DaZeD)

From what I've read there are two generations of the real RXB.

OG ones like yours had metal plate, even harder to find due to age. Second versions just came with stickers.

And the knockoffs have only 1 adjustable ring thing, and some goofy plaque.

I wish they made the MXB for the 14... One of my all time fav's, I'd jump on that in a second.

lflkajfj12123 · 04-09-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MidwestMyriad

The Nams/Nagisa ones have plenty of clearance. I have had no rubbing issues ever.

^Are those bolted through the floor? Or just adding upward tension by pushing the bar up?^

Celly drop..

Here's the badge...

so much jdm brand synergy

az_240 · 04-09-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MidwestMyriad

(RXB Pic)

^Are those bolted through the floor? Or just adding upward tension by pushing the bar up?^

I had to drill holes into the trans tunnel/floor... basically bolts the bar to the floor making the seat feel solid over bumps at higher speeds. No more trans tunnel flex. IIRC they are called RXB stabilizers.

DC front strut bar and Shakitto plates also made a nice difference when I had them. Bolt on fender braces and ebay style strut bars never work for me... if you can bend the brace/bar/whatever by hand it probably won't do shit on your car.

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Originally Posted by codyace

I had to modify the end plates, and by modify I mean cut the bar off them, re orient them, and then reweld the bars back to them. Again It may be becuase it was a Dubeloz (spelling) knock off from a while back (We're talking 5+ years easily).

Ah Dubeloz.... that explains it.

*Jonnie Fraz* · 04-09-2012, 08:48 PM

Did someone say Jonnie Fraz? Sorry guys I have been trying to stay above water, but I am losing...lol.
Here is a pic of a recent fab day.

Razi · 04-09-2012, 09:13 PM

Damn, I want those.

dudermagee · 04-09-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonnie Fraz

Did someone say Jonnie Fraz? Sorry guys I have been trying to stay above water, but I am losing...lol.
Here is a pic of a recent fab day.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/Fraz-Man-One/More-braces.jpg[/IM]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/Fraz-Man-One/SCF002.jpg[/IG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/Fraz-Man-One/SCF004.jpg[/IM]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/Fraz-Man-One/SCF003.jpg[/IG]

This guy is awesome, you buy his stuff now!

codyace · 04-09-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by az_240

Ah Dubeloz.... that explains it.

Again, it wasn't something I purchased, but man it was way off. I guess for the price it's a small price to pay. At the time, you may as well have asked for a free rocket ride to Venus before finding a real Do-Luck piece. Either way I took it out after putting a roll cage in it anyway.

MidwestMyriad · 04-09-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by az_240

I had to drill holes into the trans tunnel/floor... basically bolts the bar to the floor making the seat feel solid over bumps at higher speeds. No more trans tunnel flex. IIRC they are called RXB stabilizers.

Wait. Those "stabilizers" are Do-Luck pieces?! My interest has grown exponentially.

Herro · 04-09-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Matej

What strut bar is this?

Skimmed thru the thread and I'm not sure if this has been answered yet...but its a guy on Nicoclub who made it:

S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace : Fabricators' Market - Page 14

!Zar! · 04-10-2012, 12:30 AM

Putting a Nismo Power Brace on my car made a pretty huge difference with tension rods.

Maybe I'll grab some of Jonny Fraz's versions to show a fellow norcaller some love.

az_240 · 04-10-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MidwestMyriad

Wait. Those "stabilizers" are Do-Luck pieces?! My interest has grown exponentially.

Yes... this is the thread I got them from... painted them black. Pretty good deal I'd say.

http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/19550...tabilizer.html

I think I saw these on RHDJapan a while back

dazed · 04-10-2012, 02:00 AM

Damn. Props, I honestly didn't think those were Do-Luck, but I was sure wrong. Those are ill.

*ManoNegra* · 04-10-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DaZeD

Damn. Props, I honestly didn't think those were Do-Luck, but I was sure wrong. Those are ill.

Do-Luck are the original braces you see replicas of on ebay and other places. Those are hit or miss.

'97 S14 SE Turbo · 04-10-2012, 11:25 AM

Don't know where my RXB is now. Sold it to some kid in Az, and now it's still probably kicking around on it's 3rd or 4th owner. Still got the wrench for it.

Wished I had the RXB stabilizer when I still was running the RXB. That was one of the things that I was looking for then.

In the end, sold the RXB to make room for a 4 point cage. The difference in chassis feel was nil. Without either, the chassis felt like wet noodle...

rb25crazy · 04-10-2012, 11:31 AM

Nissan Silvia S14 Side Lower Bar / Side Floor Bar UR-SD3-855

Nissan Silvia S14 Front Lower Bar / Front Member Brace UR-LA4-854

Nissan Silvia S14 Rear Lower Bar / Rear Member Brace UR-RL8-621P

does anyone own these? and do these acutally do anything? considering picking them up, but wanted to know if these make a real difference.

bladetech8 · 04-10-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by EDacIouSX

so the rear subframe bars make a difference? really? hmmmmmmmmmm.

There is a bad reputation going around on those rear lower subframe braces for our cars, but believe it or not, it does make a difference.. A lot of people dismiss it as useless without even doing much research into it. I will tell you though, the ebay style ones with the floppy ends are pure junk.. Only GT-SPEC makes a legit solid piece design from what know for that subframe brace.

What they do is assist in stiffening the weakest part of the subframe (rear) to lessen the distortion of the lower suspension arms, especially during corner exits while putting the power down.. If they were truly useless, then why did NISSAN decide to spend money by installing them on S15 Spec-R's? yeah that's right, S15 Spec-R's have rear lower tie bar/subframe brace (middle pic) from the factory as well as a trunk brace and a front ladder bar. Nissan deemed those parts of the chassis could use some extra strengthening/bracing, so that's more than a good enough reason for me to put them on my S13.

Matej · 04-10-2012, 01:06 PM

From what I understood, I believe he meant these subframe bars.

95KA-Turbo · 04-10-2012, 01:28 PM

Sorry for the small picture...but I have URAS fender braces:

My skid plate is 1/8" stainless steel and mounts to my front subframe, tension rod brackets, and the front cross bar of the car and it made a massive difference in how the front end feels:

Kk_kalina · 04-10-2012, 02:15 PM

where is everyone getting there miracle cross bars i cant find them

onehundredoctane · 04-10-2012, 02:24 PM

At what point do you just cage the car instead of adding a tone of braces?

bladetech8 · 04-10-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Matej

From what I understood, I believe he meant these subframe bars.

If that's the case.. DOH!

lol

My honest opinion on those are that they work for certain setups. For example, I have solid aluminum subframe bushings pressed in, so I don't know if some beefier subframe stabilizers/braces would do anything for a subframe that doesn't shift around to begin with.. I can see those being useful for anyone with non-solid subframe bushings though, since it can help in preventing a sloppy subframe from shifting forward/backward and left/right a little better. Regardless, I wouldn't mind having a pair of those on my car

bladetech8 · 04-10-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by onehundredoctane

At what point do you just cage the car instead of adding a tone of braces?

When you don't want your car to be street legal anymore. Cage's are a terrible idea for the street, unless you plan to wear a helmet at all times.. Unless your talking about a rear half-cage.. Then I can see that being ok, but I believe its still too much of a cop magnet, along with open DP's and massive wings.. lol

Matej · 04-10-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

Sorry for the small picture...but I have URAS fender braces:

It seems that the Uras, Tanabe, Cusco, and et cetera fender braces are all the same part, just painted different colours.
The S14 version looks a bit better than the S13 one.

edmorl · 04-10-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonnie Fraz

Did someone say Jonnie Fraz? Sorry guys I have been trying to stay above water, but I am losing...lol.
Here is a pic of a recent fab day.

do your s13 tension rod braces fit with a sikky sway bar ?

Z_Spool · 04-10-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kk_kalina

where is everyone getting there miracle cross bars i cant find them

HondaTech Classifieds...

Trololololol

... but seriously.

onehundredoctane · 04-10-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bladetech8

When you don't want your car to be street legal anymore. Cage's are a terrible idea for the street, unless you plan to wear a helmet at all times.. Unless your talking about a rear half-cage.. Then I can see that being ok, but I believe its still too much of a cop magnet, along with open DP's and massive wings.. lol

Yeah a half cage would work. Door bars are a pain to get in and out of.

future · 04-10-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonnie Fraz

Did someone say Jonnie Fraz? Sorry guys I have been trying to stay above water, but I am losing...lol.
Here is a pic of a recent fab day.

I would PM you but i'm pinked and can only post after a mod reads it. But i want to buy that nismo powerbrace look alike. How much? And where can i buy it

projectslider · 04-10-2012, 08:02 PM

were can i get that ultra rear 4 point strut bar for the hatch?! cant
seem to find it!! shiiet!

04-09-2012, 08:48 PM	#96
Jonnie Fraz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Age: 55 Posts: 1,371 Trader Rating: (29) Rides Gallery: Jonnie Fraz Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Did someone say Jonnie Fraz? Sorry guys I have been trying to stay above water, but I am losing...lol. Here is a pic of a recent fab day. __________________ Stealth-Custom-Fab.com

04-10-2012, 12:30 AM	#102
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Putting a Nismo Power Brace on my car made a pretty huge difference with tension rods. Maybe I'll grab some of Jonny Fraz's versions to show a fellow norcaller some love. __________________

04-10-2012, 01:28 PM	#110
95KA-Turbo Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LA Age: 38 Posts: 3,402 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Sorry for the small picture...but I have URAS fender braces: My skid plate is 1/8" stainless steel and mounts to my front subframe, tension rod brackets, and the front cross bar of the car and it made a massive difference in how the front end feels: __________________ Instagram - SJKnoop

04-09-2012, 09:13 PM	#97
Razi Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Corona Posts: 630 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Damn, I want those.

04-10-2012, 02:00 AM	#104
dazed Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: WA Posts: 1,341 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	Damn. Props, I honestly didn't think those were Do-Luck, but I was sure wrong. Those are ill.

04-10-2012, 11:25 AM	#106
'97 S14 SE Turbo Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Don't know where my RXB is now. Sold it to some kid in Az, and now it's still probably kicking around on it's 3rd or 4th owner. Still got the wrench for it. Wished I had the RXB stabilizer when I still was running the RXB. That was one of the things that I was looking for then. In the end, sold the RXB to make room for a 4 point cage. The difference in chassis feel was nil. Without either, the chassis felt like wet noodle...

04-10-2012, 11:31 AM	#107
rb25crazy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cali Age: 38 Posts: 1,024 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Nissan Silvia S14 Side Lower Bar / Side Floor Bar UR-SD3-855 Nissan Silvia S14 Front Lower Bar / Front Member Brace UR-LA4-854 Nissan Silvia S14 Rear Lower Bar / Rear Member Brace UR-RL8-621P does anyone own these? and do these acutally do anything? considering picking them up, but wanted to know if these make a real difference.

04-10-2012, 01:06 PM	#109
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	From what I understood, I believe he meant these subframe bars.

04-10-2012, 02:15 PM	#111
Kk_kalina Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hallettsville Age: 33 Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	where is everyone getting there miracle cross bars i cant find them

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onehundredoctane Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greensborough, NC Posts: 2,783 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	At what point do you just cage the car instead of adding a tone of braces?

04-10-2012, 08:02 PM	#120
projectslider Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: COLUMBIA, SC Age: 39 Posts: 473 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	were can i get that ultra rear 4 point strut bar for the hatch?! cant seem to find it!! shiiet!