Front Strut Brace

[DUNCAN]

Hi Guy's,

Has anyone seen where I can buy a front strut brace for my IS200?

I've looked at HKS,TRD,CUSCO etc.. but they all list them for the Altezza, which is a different height(engine sits lower in the bay).

Also I have an induction kit on order, will this cause any problems with finding a strut brace to clear the inlet pipe???

Any coments are apreciated.

Cheers..... :)

[Monster-Mat]

order the Cusco one for the altezza....type OS

[DUNCAN]

order the Cusco one for the altezza....type OS

Thanks Mat,

I presume you already know that it fits ok??????

[Monster-Mat]

YEP, The onlt thing you need to do is reverse the bar, as the end droop at different angles.

with the factory airbox, it does rub slightly though, but the pro's outweigh the cons when fitted

[DUNCAN]

YEP, The onlt thing you need to do is reverse the bar, as the end droop at different angles.

with the factory airbox, it does rub slightly though, but the pro's outweigh the cons when fitted

When the factory airbox comes off to make way for the induction kit, there shouldn't be a problem then?????

[MsW]

Also I have an induction kit on order,

ooh, ooh, which one and where did you get it from?? (Matt's interested in these things :D )

[DUNCAN]

Also I have an induction kit on order,

ooh, ooh, which one and where did you get it from?? (Matt's interested in these things :D )

Linda,

I've PM'd you..

[Monster-Mat]

if the airbox is removed there will be no rubbing at all

[Maz]

PM me too Duncan, would like to see which one u are getting, and will it work with the Super Charger?

[GXE10]

anyone install the cusco rear strut bar? does it help with the handling of the car?

[Monster-Mat]

MAZ

..yes it will work with the S/C, however a small amount of material removal is required to pass over the throttle inlet

gxe10

yes ive fitted the cusco strut bar, it does make some improvement to the tail hapiness of the car when lowered.......however if you require boot space at all, dont bother with it. It really is only show unless you intend to make the car alot of go

[andyhart21]

Hi Guy's,

Has anyone seen where I can buy a front strut brace for my IS200?

I've looked at HKS,TRD,CUSCO etc.. but they all list them for the Altezza, which is a different height(engine sits lower in the bay).

Also I have an induction kit on order, will this cause any problems with finding a strut brace to clear the inlet pipe???

Any coments are apreciated.

      Cheers..... :)

Are you sure a strut brace will fit with a N/A induction kit Mat?

The induction pipework that goes into the air intake on top of the engine would have to have a pretty tight bend on it, like the one on the s/c cars.

My advice would be to wait until you get the induction kit and borrow a strut brace (at JAE maybe?) from someone and try it

[dark_is200]

Cusco Strut on N/A:

Cusco Strut on S/C:

TDi Induction Kit on N/A:

Looks like a tight fit, I'd check before buying.

[Monster-Mat]

aaaaaaaaaaaagggghhhhhh, with an induction kit im not sure.

my advice was with N/A, (not taking induction kits into acount)

[Zee007]

aaaaaaaaaaaagggghhhhhh, with an induction kit im not sure.

my advice was with N/A, (not taking induction kits into acount)

The strut brace will NOT fit with the TDi Induction kit...

[Maz]

Zee007 Posted on Jun 23 2003, 09:49 AM

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QUOTE (Supracharged-IS340 @ Jun 22 2003, 05:33 PM)

aaaaaaaaaaaagggghhhhhh, with an induction kit im not sure.

my advice was with N/A, (not taking induction kits into acount) 

The strut brace will NOT fit with the TDi Induction kit... 

i ordered one of those Strut brace myself, but im going to get the TTE SC and the TDI induction kit later on this year, is this mean i just wasted money on the strut brace since it dont fit with the TTE SC and TDI induction kit on???

[wildrnes]

Zee007 Posted on Jun 23 2003, 09:49 AM

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QUOTE (Supracharged-IS340 @ Jun 22 2003, 05:33 PM)

aaaaaaaaaaaagggghhhhhh, with an induction kit im not sure.

my advice was with N/A, (not taking induction kits into acount) 

The strut brace will NOT fit with the TDi Induction kit... 

i ordered one of those Strut brace myself, but im going to get the TTE SC and the TDI induction kit later on this year, is this mean i just wasted money on the strut brace since it dont fit with the TTE SC and TDI induction kit on???

ill look after it for you mate

[Monster-Mat]

it will fit with the Supercharger...dont worry

[wildrnes]

it will fit with the Supercharger...dont worry

no it wont

[wildrnes]

[Zee007]

it will fit with the Supercharger...dont worry

Correct - it will. All I said earlier was it will not fit the INDUCTION kit (different to S/c Induction may I add).......

[Monster-Mat]

i take it your talking from experiance mat......Unlike myself

now, what did i do with that supercharger and strut brace.......ahhhhh, i sold them, thats it

(This smiley acting as a substitute sarcasm smiley, for sarcasm purposes)

Edited June 23, 2003 by Supracharged-IS340

[wildrnes]

i take it your talking from experiance mat......Unlike myself

now, what did i do with that supercharger and strut brace.......ahhhhh, i sold them, thats it

CALM DOWN DEAR

i was only offering to look after it for him :duh:

[Monster-Mat]

:D

ah the wonders of typed responses...........

shame theres not a smiley for sarcasm :mat:

what about this one (can go back and edit my post if this one will work)

matt?

[wildrnes]

:iraqi-info-minister: :zee: