Cusco Tension Rod Bar GB!! - Page 4 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Dousan_PG · 01-23-2003, 04:39 PM

hey everybody! i just got my tracking number for it!! WHOO HOO
thanks Leo! you da man!

Steeles · 01-23-2003, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dousan36
sounds great! thanks for the update Leo!
btw, ill send you some pics of my new stuff and my car in afew days.

cant wait for kazama! muhahaha...sick

thanks!

mmm went browsing their site

wow I wanna see more of their demo cars!! they got some great looking stufff. I'm excited! now all I need is that garage defend cooling panel

(wheres a humping smiley when you need it?)

95Blue240sx · 01-24-2003, 02:55 PM

mine came in today. the stupid thing is i was in class, and no one was home to sign for it. so i got to wait till monday. sucks for me!

Mazakin · 01-24-2003, 05:51 PM

I just got mine right now!!!

Thanks Leo

Also if you get that Kazama group buy going I'll be in

1fasts13 · 01-26-2003, 04:13 PM

someone post a pic of this bar on their car so everyone can see how it is already

95Blue240sx · 01-27-2003, 09:19 PM

sorry i couldnt get a better shot. did i mention i want in on the kazama parts

1fasts13 · 01-27-2003, 09:39 PM

nice pics, thanks for posting them up

yea i know you guys are all itching for the kazama stuff, but unfortunately its gonna be at least another week before i can get any more info on them; my supplier is lagging and another long holiday is coming up so they are kinda taking this week off

so please be patient!!

one of these days this week i will be sending out the email for the 2nd buy to begin so look out for it!!

Dousan_PG · 01-27-2003, 10:26 PM

leo, got mine today. i'll post pics of the install when it goes on..tomorrow or sat..not sure..

KyoLo · 01-28-2003, 01:37 AM

Got mine today, thanks a lot~!

Dousan_PG · 01-28-2003, 07:36 AM

FYI FOR EVERYONE!!

alex chang on FA (mav1178) said this piece DOES NOT WORK WITH the Nismo Power Bar

fyi!

Steeles · 01-28-2003, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1fasts13
nice pics, thanks for posting them up

yea i know you guys are all itching for the kazama stuff, but unfortunately its gonna be at least another week before i can get any more info on them; my supplier is lagging and another long holiday is coming up so they are kinda taking this week off so please be patient!!

one of these days this week i will be sending out the email for the 2nd buy to begin so look out for it!!

Cool deal Leo. dont worry about the wait on the kazamma stuff if you can do it it'll be worth the wait

and I'll definately be on the look out for my email on the second GB

mazdog240 · 01-28-2003, 12:59 PM

Hey Dousan,

Did Alex give you a reason why it would not work with Nismo power bar. Seems like it shouldn't matter, just curious. I still want one.

Dousan_PG · 01-28-2003, 01:03 PM

yes, here's what he wrote:

Cusco's front tension rod bar (the bar that bolts b/w the front tension rod bolt (that connects to the tension rod bracket) does NOT fit with the Nismo Power Brace. The metal rod that braces the two brackets on the Nismo Power Brace is basically where the Cusco bar would go.... so it's either one or the other, you can't use both.

Oh well! FWIW, I guess...

But the bar fits S13/14/15.

more another post in reply:
Looking at it I suspect that they wanted the crossbar to join where it is box sectioned and thats about as close as they could get without covering where the tension rods mount.

alex's reply to that:
Yeah, unfortunately that's how it is........... I was soooo hoping to be able to mount both, but now I can't

mazdog240 · 01-28-2003, 01:11 PM

hmmmmm ok. Next question, which is more effective and a better upgrade, the Power Bar or the Cusco bar.

I was thinking about making my own version of the Power Bar because it is so basic, now I guess I HAVE to make my own to clear the Cusco bar.

Mazakin · 01-28-2003, 02:52 PM

Hmmm which would make a better upgrade? I think if your original tension rod brackets are bad (like mine are) I would say that the power bar would be a better choice. People on FA have said that the nismo power bar is more solid, and not full of "holes" as the OEM tension rod brackets are.

I like the cusco bar better because you can adjust it

Dousan_PG · 01-28-2003, 02:57 PM

now, do you want to adjust it to full length (adjust out-push tc rods out)
or adjust in (pull tc rods together)

?????

**West** · 01-28-2003, 03:26 PM

You cannot adjust the Nismo Power Brace. Its more a for reinforcement/support, but will serve the same purpose. The Nismo has molded brackets that bolt onto/over where the Tension Bar mounts to.

The Cusco one will just simply attach to the tension rod bolts. But the Cusco also allows for some adjustability.

Which is better IMO...

Nismo = $180
Cusco = $100

For Reinforcement the Nismo wins by a little.

For Cost, the Cusco by far. Honestly you wont notice the diff between the two. Also I think since the Cusco is adjustable it will give just as good as support as the Nismo.

What do you guys think of it who have installed it? I get mine today and im interested to see how it effects my car since I already have ladder bars + tons of other suspension goodies

95Blue240sx · 01-28-2003, 05:15 PM

i got it on and took it for a drive. i thought it made a nice difference, but a second look and i was leaking powersteering fluid LOL

i dont really notice much because i have whitelines on there. looking to get the energy suspension bushing kit next =P maybe we should have a group buy on them.

SR20Fastback · 01-28-2003, 08:08 PM

How long/difficult was the isntall?

Dousan_PG · 01-28-2003, 08:47 PM

jack up installl jack down 30 mins

Beef · 01-30-2003, 12:09 PM

Hey Leo!

How's it going...I'd be interested in those Kazama tie rod ends. Keep me in the loop on that.

Thanks...

Dousan_PG · 01-30-2003, 12:24 PM

jack up car.
(sorry pic is sideways, but i love this pic)

remove nuts off tc rods

install cusco bar (and rebolt)

drop car.

drive.

95Blue240sx · 01-30-2003, 06:24 PM

what are the effects of pushing out/in the tc rods? how exactly does the tension effect steering/handling?

mazdog240 · 01-30-2003, 07:39 PM

I don't know exactly what happens when the T/Cs are pushed out, it surely would effect steering response and turn-in in some (probably minute) way.

I plan to just install it, lower the car (to stretch the chassis out to where it is naturely), then adjust the bar til its just tight then give it just a little more.

Just the installation of this will probably change your alignment slightly (probably not enough to notice, unless to push out the T/Cs alot) so you may want to get a alignment before too long.
_______
Leo,
Count me in on the tie rods, and probably in on the arms and links as well (depends on price). I will patiently wait for further info

1fasts13 · 01-31-2003, 03:36 AM

pheww!! what a long night......

2nd GB email has been dispatched out, and new info has been updated to the specials page to include the latest info

also, i have seem to have struck a deal with the guys at NAMS, so i will be announcing a GB on those side mount tower bar thingys that mount inside your fender sometime early next week

time to catch some Zzzzzz..........

**West** · 01-31-2003, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1fasts13
pheww!! what a long night......

2nd GB email has been dispatched out, and new info has been updated to the specials page to include the latest info

also, i have seem to have struck a deal with the guys at NAMS, so i will be announcing a GB on those side mount tower bar thingys that mount inside your fender sometime early next week

time to catch some Zzzzzz..........

WOO WOOO WOOOOO!

Got my bar Tuesday, thank Leo!

Bbandit · 02-01-2003, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dousan36
jack up car.
(sorry pic is sideways, but i love this pic)

remove nuts off tc rods

install cusco bar (and rebolt)

drop car.

drive.

i think i just broke my neck

95Blue240sx · 02-02-2003, 12:30 AM

are those tein t/c rods? if so where did you get them?

Dousan_PG · 02-03-2003, 07:44 AM

95Blue240sx dont post questions like that hear and waste this thread. just pm me if you have a question off topic.
i got them on a group buy.
search the net and you can find them as well.

1fasts13 · 02-03-2003, 11:44 AM

2nd buy is underway!! let's go guys

and it is cheaper too, went down to $95 SHIPPED

01-23-2003, 04:39 PM	#91
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	hey everybody! i just got my tracking number for it!! WHOO HOO thanks Leo! you da man! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

01-24-2003, 02:55 PM	#93
95Blue240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Girls pee-pee when they see me Age: 40 Posts: 4,084 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95Blue240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mine came in today. the stupid thing is i was in class, and no one was home to sign for it. so i got to wait till monday. sucks for me! __________________ Please leave me feedback

01-27-2003, 09:19 PM	#96
95Blue240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Girls pee-pee when they see me Age: 40 Posts: 4,084 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95Blue240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sorry i couldnt get a better shot. did i mention i want in on the kazama parts __________________ Please leave me feedback Last edited by 95Blue240sx; 01-27-2003 at 09:26 PM..

01-27-2003, 10:26 PM	#98
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	leo, got mine today. i'll post pics of the install when it goes on..tomorrow or sat..not sure.. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

01-28-2003, 01:37 AM	#99
KyoLo Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: UCSD Posts: 249 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Got mine today, thanks a lot~! __________________ Signature Exceeds Forum Limits

01-24-2003, 05:51 PM	#94
Mazakin Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just got mine right now!!! Thanks Leo Also if you get that Kazama group buy going I'll be in

01-26-2003, 04:13 PM	#95
1fasts13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: socal/LA Posts: 281 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	someone post a pic of this bar on their car so everyone can see how it is already

01-27-2003, 09:39 PM	#97
1fasts13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: socal/LA Posts: 281 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice pics, thanks for posting them up yea i know you guys are all itching for the kazama stuff, but unfortunately its gonna be at least another week before i can get any more info on them; my supplier is lagging and another long holiday is coming up so they are kinda taking this week off so please be patient!! one of these days this week i will be sending out the email for the 2nd buy to begin so look out for it!!

01-28-2003, 07:36 AM	#100
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	FYI FOR EVERYONE!! alex chang on FA (mav1178) said this piece DOES NOT WORK WITH the Nismo Power Bar fyi! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

01-28-2003, 12:59 PM	#102
mazdog240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey Dousan, Did Alex give you a reason why it would not work with Nismo power bar. Seems like it shouldn't matter, just curious. I still want one.

01-28-2003, 01:03 PM	#103
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	yes, here's what he wrote: Cusco's front tension rod bar (the bar that bolts b/w the front tension rod bolt (that connects to the tension rod bracket) does NOT fit with the Nismo Power Brace. The metal rod that braces the two brackets on the Nismo Power Brace is basically where the Cusco bar would go.... so it's either one or the other, you can't use both. Oh well! FWIW, I guess... But the bar fits S13/14/15. more another post in reply: Looking at it I suspect that they wanted the crossbar to join where it is box sectioned and thats about as close as they could get without covering where the tension rods mount. alex's reply to that: Yeah, unfortunately that's how it is........... I was soooo hoping to be able to mount both, but now I can't __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

01-28-2003, 01:11 PM	#104
mazdog240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hmmmmm ok. Next question, which is more effective and a better upgrade, the Power Bar or the Cusco bar. I was thinking about making my own version of the Power Bar because it is so basic, now I guess I HAVE to make my own to clear the Cusco bar.

01-28-2003, 02:52 PM	#105
Mazakin Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hmmm which would make a better upgrade? I think if your original tension rod brackets are bad (like mine are) I would say that the power bar would be a better choice. People on FA have said that the nismo power bar is more solid, and not full of "holes" as the OEM tension rod brackets are. I like the cusco bar better because you can adjust it

01-28-2003, 02:57 PM	#106
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	now, do you want to adjust it to full length (adjust out-push tc rods out) or adjust in (pull tc rods together) ????? __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

01-28-2003, 03:26 PM	#107
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 43 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You cannot adjust the Nismo Power Brace. Its more a for reinforcement/support, but will serve the same purpose. The Nismo has molded brackets that bolt onto/over where the Tension Bar mounts to. The Cusco one will just simply attach to the tension rod bolts. But the Cusco also allows for some adjustability. Which is better IMO... Nismo = $180 Cusco = $100 For Reinforcement the Nismo wins by a little. For Cost, the Cusco by far. Honestly you wont notice the diff between the two. Also I think since the Cusco is adjustable it will give just as good as support as the Nismo. What do you guys think of it who have installed it? I get mine today and im interested to see how it effects my car since I already have ladder bars + tons of other suspension goodies __________________ West - Zilvia.net - Toyobaru.net - NapkinSketch.com

01-28-2003, 05:15 PM	#108
95Blue240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Girls pee-pee when they see me Age: 40 Posts: 4,084 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95Blue240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i got it on and took it for a drive. i thought it made a nice difference, but a second look and i was leaking powersteering fluid LOL i dont really notice much because i have whitelines on there. looking to get the energy suspension bushing kit next =P maybe we should have a group buy on them. __________________ Please leave me feedback Last edited by 95Blue240sx; 01-28-2003 at 05:19 PM..

01-28-2003, 08:08 PM	#109
SR20Fastback Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Bay Age: 39 Posts: 1,637 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How long/difficult was the isntall? __________________ Fodive STILL blows goats, I have proof.

01-28-2003, 08:47 PM	#110
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	jack up installl jack down 30 mins __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

01-30-2003, 12:09 PM	#111
Beef Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: MN Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey Leo! How's it going...I'd be interested in those Kazama tie rod ends. Keep me in the loop on that. Thanks... __________________ -Keith KaizoPhoto \| Touge Factory \| version:SELECT \| Stance SUS

01-30-2003, 12:24 PM	#112
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	install jack up car. (sorry pic is sideways, but i love this pic) remove nuts off tc rods install cusco bar (and rebolt) drop car. drive. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

01-30-2003, 06:24 PM	#113
95Blue240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Girls pee-pee when they see me Age: 40 Posts: 4,084 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95Blue240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what are the effects of pushing out/in the tc rods? how exactly does the tension effect steering/handling? __________________ Please leave me feedback

01-30-2003, 07:39 PM	#114
mazdog240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't know exactly what happens when the T/Cs are pushed out, it surely would effect steering response and turn-in in some (probably minute) way. I plan to just install it, lower the car (to stretch the chassis out to where it is naturely), then adjust the bar til its just tight then give it just a little more. Just the installation of this will probably change your alignment slightly (probably not enough to notice, unless to push out the T/Cs alot) so you may want to get a alignment before too long. _______ Leo, Count me in on the tie rods, and probably in on the arms and links as well (depends on price). I will patiently wait for further info

01-31-2003, 03:36 AM	#115
1fasts13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: socal/LA Posts: 281 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	pheww!! what a long night...... 2nd GB email has been dispatched out, and new info has been updated to the specials page to include the latest info also, i have seem to have struck a deal with the guys at NAMS, so i will be announcing a GB on those side mount tower bar thingys that mount inside your fender sometime early next week time to catch some Zzzzzz..........

02-02-2003, 12:30 AM	#118
95Blue240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Girls pee-pee when they see me Age: 40 Posts: 4,084 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95Blue240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	are those tein t/c rods? if so where did you get them? __________________ Please leave me feedback

02-03-2003, 07:44 AM	#119
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	95Blue240sx dont post questions like that hear and waste this thread. just pm me if you have a question off topic. i got them on a group buy. search the net and you can find them as well. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

02-03-2003, 11:44 AM	#120
1fasts13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: socal/LA Posts: 281 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2nd buy is underway!! let's go guys and it is cheaper too, went down to $95 SHIPPED