[RESOLVED] Help identify this front strut brace...

[DSMRevolution]

After searching through many threads, I found a front strut bar that looks halfway decent. Problem is, I have no idea what brand it is or who owns this DSM. Any ideas?

Thanks

 

[yokotabrat]

Looks like a 1g Greddy strut tower bar. They're the only ones that I know of that used all three bolts to mount to the strut towers. AFAIK, they aren't available anymore and you'd have to find one used.

 

[FonZ454]

Yeah, looks like a Greddy/Trust unit. Nice bar.

 

[DSM Jeff]

Looks like most I see on ebay. An aluminum bar that bolts on to 2 plates. That one just has a full round base plate. Bolts still offer a place to flex wouldn't they? Unless locked tight as heck. I used to see them come into the shop I was at loose. Kinda pointless.

 

[Ludachris]

It's a Greddy - the only one on the market for 1Gs that use a full circle flange. All the rest use a smaller 2-bolt flange. That's why I like the Greddy bar the best. Same bar I have on my car.

 

[DSM Jeff]

I do like the full circle design. But I just didn't care to spend a lot, nor do I like the bolt in bar so I built my own. Picked up some 1/8" plate steel and some 7/8" dom tubing.

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And I do honestly say, I feel a difference with and with out it.

 

[absolute_DSM]

^ I like you. Fabrication for the win.

 

[Ludachris]

Just FYI - the Greddy bars aren't made anymore. You'd have to find them used. I think I paid $75 for mine...

Nice looking bar above though - good fab job. Can you make me one like that in titanium?

 

[kronus]

Could you make me one period? =)

 

[DSM Jeff]

Nice looking bar above though - good fab job. Can you make me one like that in titanium?

I wish. I made that while at school and was actually an involved project. I've never even tried tig welding titanium, but it sure would look nice.

Thanks for the comments. Kids at school actually made fun of it because it didn't have complicated bends. I said, its about function, not fashion.

 

[DSMRevolution]

Thanks for the replies everybody!

DSM Jeff - That strut tower brace looks great! If you ever wanted to get rid of it, I don't think you would have any problem

In the mean time, I'll be keeping an eye out for that GReddy brace. Hopefully one turns up...

Thanks again

 

[DSMRevolution]

Well, still searching for that GReddy strut brace. I did come across a few websites that claim to sell the bar. One site is called 2KRacing and the other is ModACar.

2KRacing

and...

ModACar

Anybody have luck or experience with either site?

Thanks