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anotheraznguy · 02-07-2003, 04:29 AM

front or rear?
and i am game for the bar

mazdog240 · 02-07-2003, 03:25 PM

what???
The tension rod bar goes on the front area of your vehicle if that is what you are asking.

anotheraznguy · 02-07-2003, 04:51 PM

what about ladder bars?
from do luck.. there are 2..
does the front interefere with this? and is this or nismo better. the nismo powerbrace i believe..

mazdog240 · 02-07-2003, 06:18 PM

This piece shouldn't interfere with the front ladder bar. I believe the front ladder bar is located just about where the engine and tranny meet and this bar goes between the T/C rod mounting points. As far as this or Nismo its probably about the same either way, the Nismo probably has a slight advantage because it replaces the tension rod brackets with a stonger boxed design that should tighten end the front of the frame a little more than this bar will. And since the Nismo PowerBrace and this Tension bar cannot be used togeather i plan on fabbing up my own version of the Nismo piece that will clear the Cusco bar.

FRpilot · 02-10-2003, 11:46 PM

got the bar today.. thanks.. looks like a real good piece.. any word on any other group buys?

95Blue240sx · 02-11-2003, 12:45 AM

i dont think i got my question answered hehe...so how does this affect suspension? what will pusing the tc rods in/out do?

adey · 02-11-2003, 06:06 AM

As I understand it, this is similar to the Nismo Power Brace. This and the power brace cannot be used on the same car (at the same time), though. The power brace apparently gets in the way of the tension rod bar.

I was wondering though, if the supplier could get any other cusco parts... or even Do-Luck bars. I'd definitely be interested in a RXB (rear cross bar) and RLB (rear ladder bar) if you could get them.

Dousan_PG · 02-11-2003, 12:43 PM

you can get doluck in the USA, they are in USA now. dealers will pop up all over soon..if nto a few already. prepare to bend over though

there are a few already but i have all the doluck parts i want at the moment.

man, adey you gotta start coming to me when you want stuff.

mazdog240 · 02-11-2003, 02:58 PM

Got my Cusco bar today, about a month earlier than i was expecting (i was the first one to pay on the second buy), nice quality piece blah blah blah thanks LEO.

adey · 02-11-2003, 04:31 PM

yeah, I keep forgetting the kinds of hookups that you have.

What can you do for me then, aaron?
(Yes, I know doluck is in US, but their prices, my friend, are fat as a baseball bat. Now THAT I can't take up the bum!)

mazdog240 · 02-11-2003, 07:11 PM

I would also like to get an RXB for my S13, so if you guys are gonna get something going I would be highly interested in more details

1fasts13 · 02-13-2003, 12:05 AM

wow i havent looked at this post in a long time lol!!

i should be able to announce something on the kazama sometime next week; things have been a lil hectic on my other fronts so please bear with me just a lil longer!!

adey - yes i do offer do luck as well, please shoot me an email for some price quotes, send to: [email protected]

BTW guys there is quite a few spaces for this 2nd buy; for some reason this 2nd time around is not as popular even though i got the price down a lil less i wonder why

its more popular amongst the AE guys now lol.....

well anyhow i think mark also requested a NAMS fender bar buy also and i will probably post that next week also.....

that's all for now, if u guys have any more questions you know where to find me

Bbandit · 02-14-2003, 03:16 AM

yay!
i just got my tension bar today!!!!!
thanks a lot man!!!!

im really happy right now..
but first.. i need to get some t/c rods and then i will install all of them at once!!!
this is going to be my first mod!! yaayy!!

ALTERED4 · 02-16-2003, 02:10 PM

havent been posting too much lately, but i happened to stumble on this thread... is it too late to get myself on the list for the tension rod bar... 1fast213, is it too late? have an extra one laying around? let me know...

Chicken Magnet · 02-16-2003, 09:09 PM

I'm interested in getting one for my S14. I will be paying by credit card, but I definitely want to receive it as soon as I pay for it, so when you are about to receive it, contact me so that I can pay.

1fasts13 · 02-27-2003, 03:14 AM

we still have spaces in the GB for those that are thinking about getting in still!!

sorry havent updated the page lately but there are more than 7 ppl for S13

Chicken Magnet · 03-16-2003, 10:26 PM

How many people do you have for the S14? Too lazy to scroll through all the posts, but I take it that S13s and the S14s both aren't interchangable? I

f you've got one for the S14, I'll buy it. I'm in no hurry so whenever you get one, post it and I'll buy it. No offense, but I'm not too sure about giving my credit card # unless I'm purchasing it and will be getting it immediately!

mazdog240 · 03-17-2003, 06:47 AM

you whould email Leo (the guy running the buy) and ask him directly, he obviously doesn't check this very often.

silvia240 · 03-21-2003, 09:04 PM

im assumin this is still for the tension bar. What is it running for cauz i may be interested if the price is right.

1fasts13 · 03-24-2003, 01:15 AM

price is still at $95 shipped, and i will be sending an update regarding these bars sometime this week

fridexter · 03-26-2003, 03:30 AM

Seems like the new GB for Kazama Suspension Components for the S13/S14 are now available on his site! Click http://www.jdmspecperf.com/specials/kazama.html for details. And might I add, at pretty damn good prices in comparison to what I'm seeing some retailers are offering.

FRpilot · 03-26-2003, 11:38 AM

just checked out leo's link. prices seem pretty good. im goin to join in asap. maybe we can start another thread for the kazama group buy to get some more people interested, since so many people were asking leo for kazama parts before. The deadline is coming fast also. its 4/11/03. i wonder how long he had that posted on his website. hopefully we can get 10 ppl on every piece.

Dousan_PG · 03-26-2003, 11:41 AM

a few notes for you guys:

the tie rod endlinks
they are for playing w/ the car's toe, not for setting it to stock haha..

you will have a MUCH MORE uncomfortable ride as well as MORE bumpsteer if you already have some.

there is no bushing, only pillowball so dont expect a smooth ride at all.

it will be more responsive steering which is great for track but may not be for street (depending on how your car is setup)

just want to make sure people arent buying stuff just because its JDM or because its something to upgrade.

be a smart shopper.

Dousan_PG · 03-26-2003, 11:44 AM

also dont buy it if you dont know where it goes! HAHAHAHAHA...

zweebach · 03-26-2003, 06:55 PM

Aren't they're two of these for each side? Front and rear? And are a front and rear included link included for each side in the complete set?

Also, can the tie rod end links be set to stock at all? I need tie rod ends and can't decide if it's the way I should go. Sure at some point I might want more adjustability, but not immediately.

mazdog240 · 03-26-2003, 10:15 PM

two links and arm per side

Dousan_PG · 03-27-2003, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by zweebach

Also, can the tie rod end links be set to stock at all? I need tie rod ends and can't decide if it's the way I should go. Sure at some point I might want more adjustability, but not immediately.

no no no no, they can be set to stock. but you are also getting rid of any comfort of your endlinks.

they are designed for drifting/racing so comfort isnt a issue.

Steeles · 03-27-2003, 09:00 AM

WOOT!!!! awsome man!! rear set and the tie rod ends here I come. hehe I like the half now thing too

and if your worried about comfort thats what second cars are for!!! hehehe Im trying to get rid of as many bushings under there as possible. I really want to get poly subframe ones too but need that second car so I'll have time to drob the subframe and do it... grr I need a second job

95Blue240sx · 03-27-2003, 10:28 AM

i want those t/c rods!

1fasts13 · 03-28-2003, 03:21 AM

alrite the kazama buy is up so now you can all bring your kazama comments there

also i did send out an update email to the guys in the cusco buy, please check it if you havent already.

02-11-2003, 12:45 AM	#126
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 dont think i got my question answered hehe...so how does this affect suspension? what will pusing the tc rods in/out do? __________________ Please leave me feedback

02-11-2003, 06:06 AM	#127
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,072 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As I understand it, this is similar to the Nismo Power Brace. This and the power brace cannot be used on the same car (at the same time), though. The power brace apparently gets in the way of the tension rod bar. I was wondering though, if the supplier could get any other cusco parts... or even Do-Luck bars. I'd definitely be interested in a RXB (rear cross bar) and RLB (rear ladder bar) if you could get them. __________________ Instagram: @SX180HKG

02-11-2003, 12:43 PM	#128
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	you can get doluck in the USA, they are in USA now. dealers will pop up all over soon..if nto a few already. prepare to bend over though there are a few already but i have all the doluck parts i want at the moment. man, adey you gotta start coming to me when you want stuff. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

02-11-2003, 04:31 PM	#130
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,072 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah, I keep forgetting the kinds of hookups that you have. What can you do for me then, aaron? (Yes, I know doluck is in US, but their prices, my friend, are fat as a baseball bat. Now THAT I can't take up the bum!) __________________ Instagram: @SX180HKG

02-14-2003, 03:16 AM	#133
Bbandit Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas and now Jakarta Age: 42 Posts: 2,674 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Bbandit Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yay! i just got my tension bar today!!!!! thanks a lot man!!!! im really happy right now.. but first.. i need to get some t/c rods and then i will install all of them at once!!! this is going to be my first mod!! yaayy!! __________________ ==>>TGL GARAGE<<==.. RIP! S13 coupe KA-T @ 0.5 Bar = SOLD! A31 Cefiro + SR = Current

02-07-2003, 04:29 AM	#121
anotheraznguy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: fremont ca Age: 41 Posts: 369 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	front or rear? and i am game for the bar

02-07-2003, 03:25 PM	#122
mazdog240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what??? The tension rod bar goes on the front area of your vehicle if that is what you are asking.

02-07-2003, 04:51 PM	#123
anotheraznguy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: fremont ca Age: 41 Posts: 369 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	what about ladder bars? from do luck.. there are 2.. does the front interefere with this? and is this or nismo better. the nismo powerbrace i believe..

02-07-2003, 06:18 PM	#124
mazdog240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This piece shouldn't interfere with the front ladder bar. I believe the front ladder bar is located just about where the engine and tranny meet and this bar goes between the T/C rod mounting points. As far as this or Nismo its probably about the same either way, the Nismo probably has a slight advantage because it replaces the tension rod brackets with a stonger boxed design that should tighten end the front of the frame a little more than this bar will. And since the Nismo PowerBrace and this Tension bar cannot be used togeather i plan on fabbing up my own version of the Nismo piece that will clear the Cusco bar.

02-11-2003, 02:58 PM	#129
mazdog240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Got my Cusco bar today, about a month earlier than i was expecting (i was the first one to pay on the second buy), nice quality piece blah blah blah thanks LEO.

02-11-2003, 07:11 PM	#131
mazdog240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would also like to get an RXB for my S13, so if you guys are gonna get something going I would be highly interested in more details

02-13-2003, 12:05 AM	#132
1fasts13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: socal/LA Posts: 281 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow i havent looked at this post in a long time lol!! i should be able to announce something on the kazama sometime next week; things have been a lil hectic on my other fronts so please bear with me just a lil longer!! adey - yes i do offer do luck as well, please shoot me an email for some price quotes, send to: [email protected] BTW guys there is quite a few spaces for this 2nd buy; for some reason this 2nd time around is not as popular even though i got the price down a lil less i wonder why its more popular amongst the AE guys now lol..... well anyhow i think mark also requested a NAMS fender bar buy also and i will probably post that next week also..... that's all for now, if u guys have any more questions you know where to find me

02-16-2003, 02:10 PM	#134
ALTERED4 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	havent been posting too much lately, but i happened to stumble on this thread... is it too late to get myself on the list for the tension rod bar... 1fast213, is it too late? have an extra one laying around? let me know... __________________ '97 240sx '93 prelude vtec '02 jetta gls 1.8t '04 accord ex cp v6 w/navi

02-16-2003, 09:09 PM	#135
Chicken Magnet Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Modesto, Ca Age: 47 Posts: 176 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm interested in getting one for my S14. I will be paying by credit card, but I definitely want to receive it as soon as I pay for it, so when you are about to receive it, contact me so that I can pay. __________________ '98 240SX Apex-i Dual N1 exhaust, Injen CAI, 17"OZ Racing Nova Wheels, Tein S-Tech Springs and KYB AGX Struts

02-27-2003, 03:14 AM	#136
1fasts13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: socal/LA Posts: 281 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	we still have spaces in the GB for those that are thinking about getting in still!! sorry havent updated the page lately but there are more than 7 ppl for S13

03-16-2003, 10:26 PM	#137
Chicken Magnet Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Modesto, Ca Age: 47 Posts: 176 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How many people do you have for the S14? Too lazy to scroll through all the posts, but I take it that S13s and the S14s both aren't interchangable? I f you've got one for the S14, I'll buy it. I'm in no hurry so whenever you get one, post it and I'll buy it. No offense, but I'm not too sure about giving my credit card # unless I'm purchasing it and will be getting it immediately! __________________ '98 240SX Apex-i Dual N1 exhaust, Injen CAI, 17"OZ Racing Nova Wheels, Tein S-Tech Springs and KYB AGX Struts

03-17-2003, 06:47 AM	#138
mazdog240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you whould email Leo (the guy running the buy) and ask him directly, he obviously doesn't check this very often.

03-21-2003, 09:04 PM	#139
silvia240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 438 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im assumin this is still for the tension bar. What is it running for cauz i may be interested if the price is right.

03-24-2003, 01:15 AM	#140
1fasts13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: socal/LA Posts: 281 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	price is still at $95 shipped, and i will be sending an update regarding these bars sometime this week

03-26-2003, 03:30 AM	#141
fridexter Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	New GB Seems like the new GB for Kazama Suspension Components for the S13/S14 are now available on his site! Click http://www.jdmspecperf.com/specials/kazama.html for details. And might I add, at pretty damn good prices in comparison to what I'm seeing some retailers are offering.

03-26-2003, 11:41 AM	#143
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	a few notes for you guys: the tie rod endlinks they are for playing w/ the car's toe, not for setting it to stock haha.. you will have a MUCH MORE uncomfortable ride as well as MORE bumpsteer if you already have some. there is no bushing, only pillowball so dont expect a smooth ride at all. it will be more responsive steering which is great for track but may not be for street (depending on how your car is setup) just want to make sure people arent buying stuff just because its JDM or because its something to upgrade. be a smart shopper. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

03-26-2003, 11:44 AM	#144
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	also dont buy it if you dont know where it goes! HAHAHAHAHA... __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

03-26-2003, 06:55 PM	#145
zweebach Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Aren't they're two of these for each side? Front and rear? And are a front and rear included link included for each side in the complete set? Also, can the tie rod end links be set to stock at all? I need tie rod ends and can't decide if it's the way I should go. Sure at some point I might want more adjustability, but not immediately.

03-26-2003, 10:15 PM	#146
mazdog240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	two links and arm per side

03-27-2003, 09:00 AM	#148
Steeles Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 7th layer of hell, special pit of anger Age: 47 Posts: 3,785 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	WOOT!!!! awsome man!! rear set and the tie rod ends here I come. hehe I like the half now thing too and if your worried about comfort thats what second cars are for!!! hehehe Im trying to get rid of as many bushings under there as possible. I really want to get poly subframe ones too but need that second car so I'll have time to drob the subframe and do it... grr I need a second job __________________ Keeping it Godzira bishes. So I murdered another turbo Last edited by Steeles; 03-27-2003 at 09:03 AM..

03-27-2003, 10:28 AM	#149
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 want those t/c rods! __________________ Please leave me feedback

03-28-2003, 03:21 AM	#150
1fasts13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: socal/LA Posts: 281 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	alrite the kazama buy is up so now you can all bring your kazama comments there also i did send out an update email to the guys in the cusco buy, please check it if you havent already.