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Post Title: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace Posted by:rotorimp at 12:38 PM 8/7/2007 Finally ready!
These front strut / firewall braces were designed and engineered specifically for the purpose of increasing the rigidity of the cowl and front suspension areas on the S13.
Developed for the 240sx Convertible, they are equally effective at reducing front end flexion on the Coupe and Hatch, while allowing full access to the top of your engine. Valve cover removal can be done without removing the FSTB.
In addition, they are situated to transfer and distribute strut tower loads evenly across the firewall and bulkhead, increasing suspension flatness.
Manufactured from thick-walled mild steel tubing, with CNC-cut mounting plates and gusseted welds and joints, you won't find a beefier strut brace on the market. PERIOD.
Finish is a high-quality satin black powdercoat that's been professionally applied to resist chipping, scratching and flaking.
Note: Drilling of the firewall (two holes) is required. Installation is fairly simple and should take less than an hour with normal hand tools.
SAY NO TO CRAPPY EBAY STRUT BRACES!!!!
Modified by rotorimp at 7:25 AM 9/15/2007
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:homeslicej2 at 12:50 PM 8/7/2007
Is it necessary to reinforce the firewall at the mounting points?
Post Title: Posted by:AZhitman at 1:07 PM 8/7/2007 No. The steel is fairly thick there, and the forces are distributed with the direction of the firewall metal.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:Repo Man at 1:50 PM 8/7/2007 Freaking SCORE! That looks awesome Jason. This just went to the top of my list for stuff for my 'vert. I'll put one on my hatch too as soon as I get the wiring sorted out.
Post Title: Posted by:Loki at 6:19 PM 8/7/2007 You have to drill two holes in the firewall to install this right? I'll have to find a means of doing that before I even think about ordering...
Post Title: Re: (Loki) Posted by:Joe at 7:19 PM 8/7/2007 so uh what engine is going in that 240
i see some heavy mount pod modification on the crossmember
Post Title: Re: (Kamin) Posted by:jrivera at 9:20 PM 8/7/2007
Very nice...
Post Title: Re: (jrivera) Posted by:DJButton at 11:32 PM 8/7/2007 Well Jason, you truly are a master fabricator, finally a strut brace that is better then the others and will fit around my RB before I get a front facing IM! Great Work!
Post Title: Re: (Loki) Posted by:homeslicej2 at 4:30 AM 8/8/2007
Quote, originally posted by Loki »
You have to drill two holes in the firewall to install this right? I'll have to find a means of doing that before I even think about ordering...
Would you have to remove the dash to drill your holes and not hit stuff? I like it btw and will have to get after I finish the brake upgrade.
Post Title: Re: (homeslicej2) Posted by:Silvia_Drift at 4:23 PM 8/8/2007 Hey man, I want one. How much shipped to Toronto Canada?
And I am also concerned about drilling the firewall. Do the brake and clutch line need to be relocated? And does it come with the hardware to mount the bar to the firewall?
Modified by Silvia_Drift at 9:29 PM 8/8/2007
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:digzsublime at 5:05 PM 8/8/2007
Very nice, I will be ordering one of these soon. I've got an RB and it looks like it should clear.
It's unny though. I was just talking to the guys in our abrication shop, like a week ago, about making one very similar to this. Guess there is no need to use up my favors when I can just buy one. Thanks.
Just out of curiousity, how thick is "thick walled mild steel tubing" ?
Post Title: Posted by:Hijacker at 9:27 AM 8/10/2007
in a few weeks, i shall be ordering one myself. thanks jason!
Post Title: Re: (tenkawa_akito) Posted by:rotorimp at 12:30 PM 8/10/2007 Hello all,
Drilling the two holes in the fire wall is very easy--you do have to remove the plastic just above it to get to the back side. They can be installed in about 20 min. just because you have to put it on-mark the holes and drill them. Nothing else has to be removed or changed. We did notice with some aftermarket suspension. that you have to lower one of the struts to get it on--just because they are made to very tight tolerances and I didn't want to mess up any threads on the struts. these bars also come veryclose to the hood. If your all stock you will be fine but some of the carbon fiber hoods come down closer and you might have to put some washers on the hinge. The wall thickness on the tubes is .095" and currently it is up to the buyer for the hardware to attach it to the firewall. Any other questions please post them.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:Jonnie Fraz at 8:23 PM 8/10/2007
Nice work Jason. I saw it when you posted up on welding web. On there you mention that there is no interfearance with top mount turbos, is that still the case?
Post Title: Re: (Jonnie Fraz) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:28 AM 8/11/2007 YES Sir--That was the main reason for builbing them. Seems like there are endless strut bars that go across the motor but none that are able to clear the big turbo's, LS1's ect...
Post Title: Posted by:Dano at 3:59 PM 8/11/2007 I just saw these in person this week and they look great! Now I need to get on the template for S14!
-Dan
Post Title: Re: (Dano) Posted by:rotorimp at 10:15 AM 8/13/2007
As of today we have 6 Left.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:datsun2401972 at 9:03 PM 8/13/2007 How much do they weigh compared to the competition?
Post Title: Posted by:AZhitman at 12:20 AM 8/14/2007 They're significantly heavier than those sissy ebay bars, I'm guessing 5-6 lbs..
FWIW, I can flex a Cusco bar with my hands, and I'm not a real strong guy.
This thing is beefy.
Post Title: Posted by:Fenvy at 12:39 AM 8/14/2007
will it clear s13 sr20det with 3 nismo mounts?
my cusco barely clears
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman) Posted by:jdm_master_X at 12:39 AM 8/14/2007
this is definitely a fine piece of work. i gotta get me one.
Post Title: Re: (jdm_master_X) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:15 AM 8/14/2007 We made them VERY strong--they actually weigh 10lbs. You can NOT twist them by hand. If you look at the pictures they run very close to the fire wall as not to get in the way of any engine combo.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:homeslicej2 at 7:21 AM 8/14/2007 Do you plan on making more of these (and possibly one for the rear?). I want one, but I have other things to do first.
Post Title: Posted by:ishkabibble at 3:25 PM 8/14/2007 Why doesn't it use all 3 bolts on the strut tower?
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:datsun2401972 at 9:32 PM 8/14/2007 Hopefully you'll have 1 left after the 15(payday).
And please do make a matching rear STB
Looks like the holes would be difficult to drill with the engine in?
Post Title: Re: (ishkabibble) Posted by:AZhitman at 9:41 PM 8/14/2007
Quote, originally posted by ishkabibble »
Why doesn't it use all 3 bolts on the strut tower?
Because it's rigid, making it near impossible to install without dropping your struts... Don't want people to damage the threads on the strut studs!
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman) Posted by:Fenvy at 9:52 PM 8/14/2007
Quote, originally posted by AZhitman »
Because it's rigid, making it near impossible to install without dropping your struts... Don't want people to damage the threads on the strut studs!
that makes sense, I was wondering the same thing
Post Title: Re: (Loveless) Posted by:rotorimp at 1:06 PM 8/15/2007
There was no real advantage to the third bolt. The two bolts properly torqued down are sufficient--plus it gives our bar a unique look.
And Yes as long as there is a demand we will produce them. In fact Dan has me convinced to do a s14 run.
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman) Posted by:ishkabibble at 3:50 PM 8/15/2007
Quote, originally posted by AZhitman »
Because it's rigid
I see. Thanks, Greg, didn't think of installation.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:datsun2401972 at 9:47 PM 8/15/2007
paypal sent!
Now make a rear one, lol!
Preferably one that ties into the strut towers and the bottom of the trunk!
....please?
Post Title: Re: (datsun2401972) Posted by:masterteque at 9:58 PM 8/15/2007
How much for one of these??
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:AZhitman at 10:38 PM 8/15/2007
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
To order via PayPal - rotorimp@yahoo.com $150 shipped.
Post Title: Re: (datsun2401972) Posted by:rotorimp at 1:05 PM 8/16/2007 Datsun2401972--Your bar is in the mail.
We might be able to do a one off--would you want it weld in or bolt in?
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:datsun2401972 at 9:59 PM 8/16/2007
hmm, bolt on for the strut mounts.
If there was gonna be some kind of crossbrace to the strut tower sidewall or the bottom of the trunk you could simply put a flange with no holes and I could weld it or drill it if I wanted.
But really, I don't wanna trouble you too much for the "one off" thing....you just need to mass produce a rear bar too lol!
Post Title: Re: (datsun2401972) Posted by:a_ahmed at 12:31 AM 8/17/2007
Damn... i just bought dc sports front and rear strut bars They are actually IN THE MAIL... lol.
How do these compare to dc sports strut bars front and rear? Having two more points i guess would be better but hey.. ah well sigh... Apparently the dc sports ones are 7lbs each if anyone cares to know...
Post Title: Re: (a_ahmed) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:21 AM 8/21/2007
Sorry to here that--We are going to make a heat shield and brace for the master cylinder.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:homeslicej2 at 8:07 AM 8/21/2007
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
Sorry to here that--We are going to make a heat shield and brace for the master cylinder.
How much! I was going to buy the Megan shield in the next few weeks (I have jury duty starting next week, seriously cutting into my budget but a great civic duty)
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:datsun2401972 at 2:43 PM 8/21/2007 Recieved my bar today!!!
Looks awesome, thanks for a great buy!
Let me know about the heat sheild and MC brace(will it work for those with the z32 brake master cylinder?).
Keep me informed about a rear bar too please!!!
lol, I spent $250 on a welding machine so I could do this for myself..but at this price for the quality I might as well buy it already done.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:l0nestar at 4:22 PM 8/21/2007
@RotorPimp / Jason,
Will this fit an S13 Coupe + R33 Xmember + NISMO mounts + RB25?
Yeah, Odd question :-\ I'm currently using the stock IM so clearances are tight I plan on getting a different IM "soon" but that is still a ways off :-\ I am already planning on shimming my hood for clearance, so that should not be an issue. Currently using the stock hood sans skeleton.
I *think* the Cusco STB will fit -- a friend has it and I can test, if that helps. I have been looking for a better solution for a while. Thanks!
*edit* Also, how much for a MC heat shield?
Post Title: Posted by:unwed_transient at 10:13 PM 8/21/2007
since you don't need to go behind the firewall/in front of the dash, i'm assuming you use screws to secure it to the firewall? or can you place nuts there with access from the vents?
also, is there adequate clearance should i need to fiddle with/replace the bmc or cmc? i can't tell very well from the pics.
i will defintely put an order in if i like the answers i get.
thanks.
Post Title: Re: (unwed_transient) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:15 AM 8/22/2007
We designed this to be very user friendly and is no way permanent.
L0nestar--I have a rb25 (I made my own mounts) and i can put the motor in with the bar still installed!!! the bar runs as close to the firewall with out getting into the brake lines as possible. you should have no problem with the R33 cross-member
unwed_transient--I use grade 8 nuts and bolts combo very easily accessed after you take up the plastic shield. If I was going to remove the master cylinder/brake booster from the car I would take off the bar first. You can get to all of the fluids with the bar attached.
Post Title: Posted by:unwed_transient at 7:38 AM 8/22/2007
sounds good.
i will send funds today.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:krazydriver at 7:25 PM 8/22/2007
Got my bar in today. Love the beefiness of this thing.
I'm running into a problem where the bar is hitting the top of my ABS actuator thing, specifically the frontward bleeder screw. I'm thinking i'm going to have to modify the actuator bracket to drop it about 1.5 or so. Jason if you have any tips i'm all ears. If i work out something with my bracket i'll give you guys directions on what i did.
Post Title: Re: (krazydriver) Posted by:datsun2401972 at 8:13 PM 8/22/2007
Yay, no abs!!!
Post Title: Re: (datsun2401972) Posted by:rotorimp at 8:01 AM 8/23/2007
Quote, originally posted by datsun2401972 »
Yay, no abs!!!
We never tested it on a ABS car. Can you send me a close up picture of the problem. We will get it solved--even if I have to weld up a new bar!!!!!!
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:krazydriver at 1:33 PM 8/23/2007
Jason... hope you don't mind if i just post the pictures up here.
From the front.
It's just hitting the top of the bleeder valve here.
here you can see how close it is to the top of the actuator
and here's a slightly wider shot of the same area
more from the top side
Modified by krazydriver at 7:33 AM 9/6/2007
Post Title: Re: (krazydriver) Posted by:l0nestar at 6:28 PM 8/23/2007
ABS FTL!! sorry :-\ I'm sure Jason will take care of ya! Speaking of.. What is the coating? black wrinkle finish? Just wondering...
Post Title: Re: (l0nestar) Posted by:krazydriver at 7:40 PM 8/23/2007 yeah it's a black wrinkle powder coat.
goddamn i hate abs..
Post Title: Posted by:unwed_transient at 8:47 PM 8/23/2007
i just bought some wheels... so i will put off the brace until next month.
what does the production run look like for this?
Post Title: Re: (krazydriver) Posted by:homeslicej2 at 5:45 AM 8/24/2007
Quote, originally posted by krazydriver »
yeah it's a black wrinkle powder coat.
damn i hate abs..
At least on our S13's. That actuator is so freaking huge! I love the fact that my 240 is completely base no pw or dl or sunroof or spoiler or rear wiper or ABS!
Post Title: Re: (homeslicej2) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:06 AM 8/24/2007 Krazydriver----Well Hell Looks like we have 2 options. You have to lose the abs or I can give you a refund. That thing is more in the way than I thought. I can not modify it enough without making it look goofy.
ABS FTLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:krazydriver at 7:33 AM 8/24/2007
I don't really want to ditch the ABS but i might.
I was looking at it some more last night.. the way the actuator bracket is i think i should be able to mod it like this. apologies for the crappy MS paint picture.
So jason give me a couple days and i'll get back to you.
Post Title: Posted by:AZhitman at 8:21 AM 8/24/2007
I believe I have seen ABS relocated (gently) on an S14.
Post Title: Re: (homeslicej2) Posted by:a_ahmed at 8:28 AM 8/24/2007
Quote, originally posted by homeslicej2 »
At least on our S13's. That actuator is so freaking huge! I love the fact that my 240 is completely base no pw or dl or sunroof or spoiler or rear wiper or ABS!
omg so lucky... I wana cut my sunroof and weld in 22 gauge sheel metal haha (22 gauge is what the car's metalwork is i think anyways).
I have no ABS, no AC, no cruise control (cause i removed it) and no hicas (cause i removed it), i want to remove heater system, sunroof, antenna, and i dont know what else is there haha... i have pw windows :-/
Post Title: Re: (a_ahmed) Posted by:homeslicej2 at 8:41 AM 8/24/2007
Yeah, I kinda lucked out with the lack of options. I like the bare bones cars. Last two vehicles I owned how the window regulators go out and windows didn't work. I have no hicas or cruise either. I do have rust through in the spare tire well though bc previous owner left the jack to slide around in there and the lights were leaking idiot. It's right by one of the gas tank mounting holes too!
krazydriver: GL with trying to drop the ABS actuator. Don't mess it up though. If you can do it take lots of pics to show everyone how it went
Post Title: Re: (homeslicej2) Posted by:krazydriver at 7:51 PM 8/24/2007
alright i had about an hour to work on this today so here's what i've gotten so far.
Unbolt the wiper motor and remove the nuts holding the abs actuator to the bracket. Obviously unbolt the bracket/relay bracket/wire connections. Holding the wiper motor out of the way you can fairly easily pull the abs actuator up and get this.
Next part was a little harder take some time and work the abs bracket around. You have to unbolt the lower bracket holding the fuel lines and the bracket holding the fuel filter. That way you can get the lower end of the bracket up and over the fuel lines. Once that was done i was trying to get it to slide down between the strut/bucket area and the engine but it just wouldn't fit. So i took the dremel and a cut-off wheel and took off the top tabs on the right side of the bracket as seen here. ^^ i have nasty hairy arms!!
Then i just pushed the abs actuator back down and saw where everything laid out and now it fits like this.
for some reason my weekends are usually busier then the week. So if i manage to get measurements it will probably be monday night before i'll have time to reweld the abs bracket so it holds the actuator properly.
Post Title: Re: (krazydriver) Posted by:rotorimp at 10:26 PM 8/24/2007
Looks like we are changing your name to MASTER FABRICATOR!!
Nice work and Good write up!!
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:l0nestar at 4:07 AM 8/25/2007
Nice!
Interesting way of moving the ABS unit krazydriver! Props!
Post Title: Posted by:Fenvy at 4:14 AM 8/25/2007
never seen a s13 with abs, lucky!
but yeah that was a good idea, I probably woudl have ditched the bar myself
Post Title: Re: (Loveless) Posted by:krazydriver at 7:04 PM 8/26/2007
^^ loveless are abs S13's really that rare??
bracket has been cut and rewelded and everything bolted in. Tomorrow i gotta slot the brackets a little to allow some adjustment so they bolt in and out easier.
I gotta sleep now but i should have the rest of the pics on how i modded the bracket up by tomorrow night.
Post Title: Re: (krazydriver) Posted by:Fenvy at 12:29 AM 8/27/2007
I don't know how rare it is but I've never seen it myself.
Post Title: Re: (Loveless) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:21 AM 8/27/2007 krazydriver--Did your car come with a VLSD? The only ABS car I have ever seen also had LImited slip (It was a AZ car).
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:krazydriver at 8:37 AM 8/27/2007 No it doesn't. I jacked the back end up spun the tire and they went opposite directions. that and my burnouts are one wheel wonders
alright here's the end of the relocations.
i know my welds look like absolute crap, but they're strong. Plus the abs actuator isn't really going to be exerting that much force to move around. So to sum it up my chopped bracket moves the ABS actuator down about 2 inches and about 1.5 inches towards the drive side. Strut bar mounts fine and while it's close to the abs... there's no chance of it hitting.
Modified by krazydriver at 9:41 PM 8/27/2007
Modified by krazydriver at 9:42 PM 8/27/2007
Post Title: Re: (krazydriver) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:24 AM 8/28/2007
Very nice work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Krazydriver aka Master Fab
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:homeslicej2 at 9:22 AM 8/28/2007
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
Very nice work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Krazydriver aka Master Fab
Good job man. Now go celebrate with a
Post Title: Re: (homeslicej2) Posted by:driftmyke at 1:21 PM 8/30/2007 do u have any left rotorimp? i have paypal ready if you do. please reply asap
Post Title: Re: (driftmyke) Posted by:rotorimp at 3:15 PM 8/31/2007 31-AUG-2007
I have 4 left ready to ship.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:beto300zx at 2:03 AM 9/1/2007
i just send u a paypal, please send it to the address 384 brockman ln not 471 jacey thanks sorry for the inconvenience! thanks. Roberto
Post Title: Re: (beto300zx) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:26 AM 9/1/2007 Roberto-yours will go out today-I'll send your tracking # ASAP
there are three left 9/1/2007
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:gp_says at 1:45 AM 9/5/2007
just paypaled you $150,you can just ship them to my paypal address.
THANX!
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:gp_says at 12:10 AM 9/6/2007
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
there are three left 9/1/2007
oooh,PLEASE tell me that you have one for me!....
Post Title: Re: (gp_says) Posted by:imavert at 9:20 AM 9/6/2007
Are you gonna make anymore? And was wondering if you were are you gonna make some other colors?
Post Title: Re: (imavert) Posted by:driftmyke at 4:03 PM 9/6/2007 payment sent.
Post Title: Re: (driftmyke) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:25 AM 9/7/2007 imavert--When we do our next run I can have it powder coated pretty much any color under the sun.
As of today we have 2 left 9/7/07
Our next run will not be ready till 1 Nov. Right now we are working on a run of heat shields for S13's
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:imavert at 9:32 AM 9/7/2007
Sweet when you do the next run of them im intersted in a blue color.
These are really nice congrats on making something nice and unique and can take some beating and stress.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:fayceoff at 10:23 AM 9/7/2007
Looks good! I have my doubts about whether or not a regular strut bar is going to fit over the VG swap that's going into my S13 and I'm thinking this may be my answer.... I'll investigate further when I get the car back from 180sxfaktory.
Post Title: Re: (fayceoff) Posted by:180sxfaktory at 10:57 PM 9/8/2007 It'll fit no problem.
Post Title: Re: (180sxfaktory) Posted by:fayceoff at 6:09 PM 9/9/2007 What will fit? A regular strut bar or this piece of hotness?
Post Title: Posted by:hybrid_flyer at 7:39 PM 9/10/2007 any chance of getting one held till friday. I owe my driving trainer (Class B License) a bottle of patron for helping me get my license. Which will put me kinda short on cash till pay day
Post Title: Re: (hybrid_flyer) Posted by:rotorimp at 9:33 PM 9/11/2007 11 Sept 2007
I only have one left!!
We are putting together another run--It will take a few weeks because of the other projects. If you didn't get a chance to pick one up this time we will be ready with some more shortky (I will take orders right before we take them to powdercoating if you want a specific color)
Post Title: Posted by:AZhitman at 9:55 PM 9/11/2007
Jason - Spread some love on base from us tonight.
GO USAF!!!
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman) Posted by:Dano at 10:24 AM 9/12/2007
Quote, originally posted by AZhitman »
Jason - Spread some love on base from us tonight.
GO USAF!!!
x2 wewt!
Post Title: Re: (Dano) Posted by:rotorimp at 3:51 PM 9/12/2007
Roger Wilco!!!!!!!!!
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:35 AM 9/15/2007 The last tie bar of this run has been sold. We are planning the next run of them about Mid Oct. Sorry if you wanted one and have to wait till OCT. but we are very busy on two new products. About the first of October I'll put the word out on the second run and you can specify a color if you want. For now keep checking back in this section--I'll post as soon as the new items are ready.
Thanks again to everyone who bought one!!
Post Title: Posted by:s_13_steve at 7:50 PM 9/30/2007
are you planning on running these regularly, i really want to buy one but I am not going to start buy buying stuff for the car until i get back from the desert in march. let me know what we can work out, i can pick it up from you when i get back because i live in suprise as well.
Post Title: Re: (s_13_steve) Posted by:rotorimp at 9:17 AM 10/1/2007 Yes--where are you at now? Are you at Luke
Post Title: Posted by:s_13_steve at 2:41 PM 10/1/2007 nah, im army, (stationed) at leavenworth, but i just bought a house in suprise cuz im out as soon as i get back. i'm goin weekend warrior though so i'll be on luke alot, plus my best friend is stationed there.
Post Title: Re: (s_13_steve) Posted by:rotorimp at 4:55 PM 10/2/2007 Cool--I will keep making them so when your ready we will get your car hooked up.
Post Title: Posted by:s_13_steve at 3:41 PM 10/3/2007 sweet, look forward too it.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:1unar3clipse at 8:59 AM 10/5/2007 Oh how I want one of these...
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman) Posted by:eazye2000 at 5:31 PM 10/5/2007
Quote, originally posted by AZhitman »
Jason - Spread some love on base from us tonight.
GO USAF!!!
No love for New England.. I'm stuck at Hanscom AFB just outside Boston. This is the worst place in the world to be. (this opinion coming from a FL boy)
Post Title: Re: (eazye2000) Posted by:ShinHed at 9:50 PM 10/6/2007
I'd like one.
Make moar!
Post Title: Re: (ShinHed) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:34 AM 10/8/2007
We will be doing the next run in a couple weeks--We will also have some heat shields for s13's
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:1unar3clipse at 8:46 AM 10/8/2007
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
We will be doing the next run in a couple weeks--We will also have some heat shields for s13's
Just what I'm in the market for... how much are the shields going to run?
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:karmakaze at 8:55 AM 10/8/2007
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
Hello all,
Drilling the two holes in the fire wall is very easy--you do have to remove the plastic just above it to get to the back side. They can be installed in about 20 min. just because you have to put it on-mark the holes and drill them. Nothing else has to be removed or changed. We did notice with some aftermarket suspension. that you have to lower one of the struts to get it on--just because they are made to very tight tolerances and I didn't want to mess up any threads on the struts. these bars also come veryclose to the hood. If your all stock you will be fine but some of the carbon fiber hoods come down closer and you might have to put some washers on the hinge. The wall thickness on the tubes is .095" and currently it is up to the buyer for the hardware to attach it to the firewall. Any other questions please post them.
you can also use jacknuts if you don't feel like removing the plastic cover.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:hai1206vn at 3:57 PM 10/13/2007
Nice, I want one. I personally like the bar to have 3 mounting holes at each end instead of 2 cuz I just feel the load over the struts will be more even.
The strut bar's color right now is totally fine. I don't really like any bling under the hood anyway.
Would you consider making rear strut bar, c-pillar bar, trunk bar, etc. in the future? A lot of bars in the market are not solid welded like yours.
Keep up the good work.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (hai1206vn) Posted by:nwmrkt at 2:40 PM 10/14/2007
ill take a strut bar, heat sheild and the brake master cylinder stopper when there out? When?!?! Also will the stopper fit z32 cylinders too?
Thanks
Post Title: Posted by:hybrid_flyer at 9:35 PM 10/14/2007
any plans for makin some rear strut bars?? I have a cheap a** one on now and I would much rather have a solid bar like the front one here. Which btw rocks.
Post Title: Re: (hybrid_flyer) Posted by:nieko at 9:55 AM 10/16/2007 omg.. i want one lol when will these be for sale again? any news?
Post Title: Posted by:blabla at 7:24 PM 10/16/2007 OOO i want one with a brake stopper )
NOW ! :-D
hehe when u starting prod again ?
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:vertbish at 1:46 PM 10/17/2007
I want one!!! If they are still in the making... is there any chance you can powder coat it PINK?
Would I need to put down a deposit or anything?
Post Title: Re: (vertbish) Posted by:rotorimp at 2:51 PM 10/17/2007
Yes I can do a pink red purple any color you want!!!!!!! We will be welding up another run this weekend! We are not sure if the brake stoppers will be incorporated into the bars just because allot of people want them separately. Once we get them welded up there will be a week or two turn around to get them powder coated. For the ones that want custom colors we will want a deposit/paid in full--just because it would be harder to resell a custom color. I'll post up the link to the place that we get things powder coated and you can pick the color. I think we will also sell them un powder coated (cheaper) if people are interested.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:hybrid_flyer at 3:05 PM 10/17/2007 sorry bout asking again but i am antsy..... any chance of making a rear bar, my current one is a**
jason
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:vertbish at 9:38 AM 10/18/2007
SWEET!
I guess i should ask this first before I get one....
Will it fit on a RHD car?
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:bauchrb at 2:14 PM 10/18/2007
definately want one, and the brake mc stopper too, if it's for the LHD cars! I don't care what color, I saw it fits over the RB and I've got a large top mount on it. Looks awesome, let me know how I can get one!!!
Post Title: Re: (bauchrb) Posted by:rotorimp at 4:36 PM 10/18/2007 We shoud have some un powdercoated ones ready by Monday the 22 of Oct. We are going to make a couple rear bars--put them up on the site and build a few of the most popular. The powdercoated bars should be ready by 1 Nov (both custom color and standard wrinkle black).
P.S. they will fit LHD and RHD--the only fit issue has been with ABS (pump is in the way)
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:hai1206vn at 8:06 PM 10/18/2007
i have a feeling that this front bar will also clear the intake plenum for a VQ35 swap, especially the HR where 2 intake pipes run to the sides instead of 1 pipe going behind as with the DE
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:hybrid_flyer at 9:09 AM 10/19/2007
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
We shoud have some un powdercoated ones ready by Monday the 22 of Oct. We are going to make a couple rear bars--put them up on the site and build a few of the most popular. The powdercoated bars should be ready by 1 Nov (both custom color and standard wrinkle black).
P.S. they will fit LHD and RHD--the only fit issue has been with ABS (pump is in the way)
if possible please hold a rear bar for me I will pay for it as soon as they are available.
thanks
jason
Post Title: Re: (hybrid_flyer) Posted by:d3vilskid at 9:05 PM 10/21/2007
any runs for the s14 yet?
Post Title: Re: (d3vilskid) Posted by:nieko at 9:35 PM 10/21/2007 how is the rear gunna be? just a straight across strut? or a triangle type like the cusco? or some other randomb point to mount too hahah
Post Title: Re: (nieko) Posted by:rotorimp at 8:36 AM 10/22/2007 We got 20 bars bent this weekend (now to weld them up)
We also prototyped a heat shield that incorporates a brake booster stop (prevents master cylinder from moving around)
We also prototyped the rear bar which is a triangulated design. We are going to have a battery tray that attaches to it for people wanting to relocate the battery.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:hybrid_flyer at 9:46 AM 10/22/2007
ok the battery tray idea is just friggin cool. Now I gotta get the battery relocation cables together.
Post Title: Re: (hybrid_flyer) Posted by:nieko at 1:22 PM 10/22/2007 ok how much for all 3 ahhah together thanks
Post Title: Re: (nieko) Posted by:rotorimp at 2:36 PM 10/22/2007 We still have to make the rear bar and the heat shield but we will make it worth buying all three.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:nieko at 3:37 PM 10/22/2007 nice, im very intrested
Post Title: Re: (nieko) Posted by:pdqwrx at 10:54 PM 10/22/2007 Hello- I want a front bar...Are they still $150.00 shipped to Nor Cal? Also, is ther a price and availability on the heatshield and brake brace? Is your paypal the same?
Thanks Scott (PDQWRX)
Post Title: Re: (pdqwrx) Posted by:rotorimp at 5:22 PM 10/23/2007
Yes my PayPal is the same. If you want a un powdercoated/plain bar I will do 139.00$ shipped the powdercoated bars are 149.00$ shipped. We still need to get a few more welded up before I take the lot to the powdercoater. the heat shield and rear bar are in the final stages of prototyping and I'll post up a picture for some feedback before we do a big run.
So--plain bars are availiable now for 139.00$ shipped and the powdercoated bars should be done in a week--no longer than two weeks.
CUSTOM COLORS--We are doing custom colors but they must be paid in full. Before we take the bar in check out the link for the colors. They will still be 149.00$ shipped http://www.glendalepowdercoating.com/colors.html
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:Goofybo84 at 6:05 PM 10/23/2007
Whats your paypal address? I will put money in my paypal acct tonight and paypal ya as soon as it clears.. save one for me if ya have any left please.. I would want the wrinkle black. :-) Thanks so much... Zach
Post Title: Re: (Goofybo84) Posted by:nieko at 7:32 PM 10/23/2007 i want to see the rear bar and the heat shield/brake stop )) and then buy all 3 hahah thanks
Post Title: Re: (nieko) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:36 PM 10/23/2007 My Pay Pal is rotorimp@yahoo.com
I can ship un powdercoated ones right now.
The powdercoated bars should be back from powdercoating the week of 5-9th of November.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:pdqwrx at 12:50 AM 10/24/2007
I am transferring funds to paypal now and will send you the $149.00 as soon as it's in the account. Will you be at SEMA?
Thanks Scott
Post Title: Re: (pdqwrx) Posted by:rotorimp at 9:12 AM 10/24/2007
Sounds Good--Yes--I will be there for just two days are you going?
*****If you want a custom color*****************
go here and pick out your color (stay away from clear colors)
All Custom colors must be prepaid. I will wait till the end of the month to take the bars in (31 OCT) otherwise they will be the black wrinkle coat.
Send Payment to PayPal account rotorimp@yahoo.com E-mail me if you need to make other payment arrangements
please include full name, address you want the bar to go to, the color choice number. You can e-mail with any specific questions jasonmccoy242@msn.com
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:iitywygms at 9:09 PM 10/24/2007
I will be getting the front one for sure in December. Is the designed finished for the rear? If one was made with a battery tray for and optima that would be sweet!
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:pdqwrx at 11:17 PM 10/24/2007
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
Sounds Good--Yes--I will be there for just two days are you going?
*****If you want a custom color*****************
go here and pick out your color (stay away from clear colors)
All Custom colors must be prepaid. I will wait till the end of the month to take the bars in (31 OCT) otherwise they will be the black wrinkle coat.
Send Payment to PayPal account rotorimp@yahoo.com E-mail me if you need to make other payment arrangements
please include full name, address you want the bar to go to, the color choice number. You can e-mail with any specific questions jasonmccoy242@msn.com
Yes- I will actually be kind of working SEMA. I am a car audio sales rep and have several manufactures showing this year. I will be there Tuesday and Wednesday and part of Thursday. Has anybody started a NICO meet there? It would be cool to get all the nico heads and nico vendors together. Cheers Scott
Post Title: Re: (pdqwrx) Posted by:rotorimp at 12:16 AM 10/25/2007
Scott--let me know what booth numbers your working at and i'll stop by.
We are designing the rear bar battery tray for the optima battery. We are still working on it. As soon as we get a good prototype together I'll post up pics.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:Goofybo84 at 7:12 PM 10/25/2007
I just transfered funds into the paypal acct. It should be there in a couple days... it will be shiped to 74105 do I send more info through paypal? or u can PM me or my e mail address is goofyboy84@aol.com thanks a bunch!! Zach BTW I will want rear ones as well if they come out! :-) Thanks a bunch again...
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:pdqwrx at 8:58 PM 10/25/2007
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
Scott--let me know what booth numbers your working at and i'll stop by.
We are designing the rear bar battery tray for the optima battery. We are still working on it. As soon as we get a good prototype together I'll post up pics.
You will be able to find me at one of three booths in the Car Audio/North Hall
Autopage #11370 BassForms #10438 Concept #10340
If you shoot me a PM I will get my Cell Number and you can call me. I also can get us into a Formula Drift party at Tao if you are interested. I RSVP'd for 8 and have 4-5 in my party.
Cheers Scott
Post Title: Posted by:sommmatt at 10:44 PM 10/25/2007
I'd so buy one, but I like ABS, and I'm no Master Fabricator...
Post Title: Re: (sommmatt) Posted by:d3vilskid at 9:26 AM 10/26/2007 did made the front bars for the s14?
Post Title: Re: (sommmatt) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:57 AM 10/27/2007 Sommatt--there is a little masterfabricator in all of us -Krazy driver did a good write-up on what it takes to get a bar in there with ABS. If anyone has an extra bracket around willing to part with it I could modify it for the abs owners.
d3vilskid --We havn't made one for the s14-------in any one in the Phoenix area has a s14 and wants to be a guinnea pig please contact me.
Scott I will look for you --You know how sema is--
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:rotorimp at 8:00 AM 10/27/2007
If any one wants a custom color please let me know. I'm waiting to take this last run down to let people order a custom color.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:d3vilskid at 11:24 AM 10/27/2007 i would like to b a guinea pig, but i dont live there. sucks to b me
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:Goofybo84 at 3:56 AM 10/30/2007 ugggh My paypal transaction will clear tomorrow.. the 31st. As soon as I see it in my account I will paypal ya the money. Thanks a bunch.. Zach
Post Title: Re: (Goofybo84) Posted by:rotorimp at 4:08 AM 10/30/2007 No problem (Goofybo84) it will be next week before I will have them back ready to ship.
****If you want a custom color please let me know***********
I'm taking them down tomorrow to the powder coater. I'm doing them in runs of ten. There will be another batch when these sell out if you missed the custom color order window.
Post Title: Posted by:hybrid_flyer at 7:23 AM 10/30/2007
how much longer till the rear bars are ready?? My loose rear end is tryin to kill me
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:Goofybo84 at 11:26 AM 10/30/2007 wrinkle black... gimmie a price and I will paypal ya.. HOPEFULLY tomorrow!! 74105 Thanks a bunch.. Zach
Post Title: Re: (Goofybo84) Posted by:rotorimp at 12:51 PM 10/30/2007 The Bars are 149.00$ shipped you can pay Via PayPal--rotorimp@yahoo.com
I'm taking the bars down to the powder coater tomorrow 31 Oct.
they should be ready about a week later (around the 7th) and I'll ship the next day and E-mail tracking numbers.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:Goofybo84 at 4:01 AM 10/31/2007
you should have the money this evening... Paypal hasn't cleared yet, it was supposed to clear today, I called paypal and they said it will clear later on today.. which is odd I think... I haven't much experience with paypal... but they promised me it would be there today.. thanks a bunch.. I look foward to getting it :-D Zach
Post Title: Re: (Goofybo84) Posted by:rotorimp at 6:34 AM 10/31/2007 No problem--I Promise I'll save you one.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:Goofybo84 at 1:11 PM 10/31/2007 Paypal has been sent!! Thanks a bunch... lemmie know if ya have any questions... Zach
Post Title: Re: (Goofybo84) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:01 PM 10/31/2007 Got the Payment. Took all the bars down to the powder coater today (31 Oct.) I have 7 bars not spoken for in this run.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:hybrid_flyer at 7:34 AM 11/1/2007
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
Got the Payment. Took all the bars down to the powder coater today (31 Oct.) I have 7 bars not spoken for in this run.
are those just fronts??
Post Title: Posted by:AZhitman at 7:58 AM 11/1/2007
Yes - Fronts are done and beautiful!
Guys, you should see the effort Jason has been putting into these - I have never witnessed someone taking such care and concern with the metal cleanup and welding...
These should be selling for TWICE the amount, they're that nice.
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman) Posted by:mowedS14 at 8:01 AM 11/1/2007
I would LOVE to buy one of these for my S14!
Post Title: Re: (mowedS14) Posted by:nieko at 8:40 AM 11/1/2007
i want one! and pleeeeease post up like a picture of the rear strut bar/batterytray prototype thing or draw on on paint! sjust as good haha
Post Title: Re: (nieko) Posted by:hybrid_flyer at 9:32 AM 11/1/2007
Quote, originally posted by nieko »
i want one! and pleeeeease post up like a picture of the rear strut bar/batterytray prototype thing or draw on on paint! sjust as good haha
+1 for that
Post Title: Re: (hybrid_flyer) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:26 AM 11/4/2007
I going to put up the heat shield first and then the rear bar. I just got back from SEMA so I didn't get to work on things allot.
ARC titanium Tie bar MMMMMMM how much would that cost just for the material!!!
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:torquey240 at 10:13 PM 11/4/2007
Super sweet, maybee i should've read past page one of the thread but i didn't see a price. And kudos on the hard work/ quality construction! rock on!
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:torquey240 at 10:25 PM 11/4/2007 so sorry bout asking a dead question! and ur a godsend for the batt. tray kuz im lazy and my welder is a hunk of junk form the stone age!
Post Title: Re: (torquey240) Posted by:nieko at 9:25 AM 11/5/2007 i cant wait
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:balidas at 1:49 PM 11/7/2007 Greetings.
Would this front strut bar, and rear strut bar with batt tray also fit on a B13?
Thanx
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (balidas) Posted by:rotorimp at 2:55 PM 11/7/2007
We custom make these just for the S13. We are going to expand into the S14 and what ever there is a maket for.
I should be picking the last run up fom the powder coater Thurs. or Fri. There are 7 left up for grabs.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:rotorimp at 6:53 PM 11/8/2007
The latest batch is back from the powder coater and they turned out awsome!!!
Here is one installed on my 240 W/ RB
Right now I have 7 left. If you want one my PayPal is rotorimp@yahoo.com and is 149.00$ shipped. I send them insured and a tracking number as soon as I have it.
Mr. thornton and Mr. Hart yours will go out tomorrow (9 Nov.) I'll e-mail tracking numbers as soon as I get back from USPS.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:pdqwrx at 8:33 PM 11/8/2007
Those did turn out nice....I finally PayPal'd you. I have been slammed since my return from SEMA. Let me know when you get it in the mail. I may be able to sell a few more of these for you. Will this be a ongoing item for you?
Thanks much Scott (PDQWRX)
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:hybrid_flyer at 9:58 AM 11/9/2007
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
The latest batch is back from the powder coater and they turned out awsome!!!
Here is one installed on my 240 W/ RB
did you custom make and powder coat that intake manifold??
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (hybrid_flyer) Posted by:rotorimp at 10:56 AM 11/9/2007
It is a Greddy manifold I had powder coated.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:rotorimp at 3:05 PM 11/9/2007 As of 9 Nov I have 6 Tie bars left
Modified by rotorimp at 6:13 AM 11/12/2007
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:hybrid_flyer at 6:17 PM 11/9/2007 I patiently await the rear bar
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:axis at 10:36 PM 11/11/2007 Did you mean 9 NOV?
I was interested in these, too, until I read about the ABS issue. I'm not even an apprentice fabricator, nor do I have any welding equipment. Unfortunately for me, unless somone can master fabricate a new relocation bracket, I guess I be sol.
STB looks great, though!
Out of curiosity, did you consider constructing a trapezoidal bar arrangement that also mounts to the firewall?
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (axis) Posted by:rotorimp at 6:19 AM 11/12/2007
Yep Nov. 9
We did think about making some that go across the engine bay --but there are soo many out there we wanted to make something unique. The ABS is a problem unless you have a welder. If I could get ahold of a couple brackets I could modify them for the ABS guys.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:offroadbob at 1:11 AM 11/14/2007
Hey I live in Tucson. and I travel up to flagstaff a lot... Next month (Dec) pretty much anytime I will be able to set you up w/ a s14 to fab on. Let me know what day or days are good. That is if you are still interested on making one for a s14.
Peace, Matt
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:hai1206vn at 4:47 PM 11/14/2007
I've been looking at the vq35de swap in s13 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...ge=13and notice that there's no strut bar option for that setup since the intake is really close to the firewall. Would you think of fabricating something that might work, like going in front of the vq and maybe mounting to extra spots on the frame front for instance?
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (hai1206vn) Posted by:rotorimp at 5:52 AM 11/15/2007 I looked at the picture for a bit--I think my bar would fit. Are you doing the motor mounts? I would definitely work with you to figure out a bar. Sounds like a cool project.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:hai1206vn at 10:18 PM 11/15/2007 lol i just brought it up since i was thinking of getting this swap in the future. I don't think your bar will fit though. For me a stiff chassis's more important than big power. When the time comes I'll definitely love to work with you
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (hai1206vn) Posted by:rotorimp at 5:53 AM 11/17/2007 17 Nov--I have 5 bars left in this run. Looks like I'll get to mock one up on a S14 chassis soon so I can make these for later cars.
Post Title: Posted by:S14DADDY at 8:07 AM 11/18/2007 Those look really nice. Greg doesn't back up lame products so they must be. If you need a S14 for mock up i'll volunteer. Mines got a carbon hood(Chargespeed) and a big turbo ka(t67). Greg knows how to get a hold of me. If he trusts you , so do I.
Post Title: Re: (S14DADDY) Posted by:killedbydeath at 1:06 PM 11/19/2007 well..
im impressed, looks like a solid unit with good fab skill.
i'll be setting up a paypal account very shortly, hopefully i'll be able to pick one of these bad boys up.
i've red throuhg the entire thread and i would definitly be excited to see the rear strut brace with the tray integrated, sounds neat.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:axis at 8:39 AM 11/22/2007
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
Yep Nov. 9
We did think about making some that go across the engine bay --but there are soo many out there we wanted to make something unique. The ABS is a problem unless you have a welder. If I could get ahold of a couple brackets I could modify them for the ABS guys.
so...if i were to purchase a strut bar and send an abs bracket your way, you could mod the bracket and then send both items back at the same time? what would you charge for the bracket transformation?
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (axis) Posted by:rotorimp at 8:13 AM 11/23/2007
I would be happy to do the bracket for you-No charge.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:homeslicej2 at 12:43 PM 11/27/2007 Jason,
Could you do a rear one for an S13 Hatch? I have a stereo system in the car, but don't have my sub and enclosure installed bc I have nothing sturdy to mount it to (nor do I feel like dropping the rear subframe to bolt it to the floorpan. I've thought of using a rear shock tower bar for awhile, but they've all been alum and won't cut it. Let me know if you could do one for the back. jhenry7@gmail.com I'll give you more details of what I'm shooting for via e-mail. Thanks man.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:mowedS14 at 9:00 AM 12/1/2007
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
17 Nov--I have 5 bars left in this run. Looks like I'll get to mock one up on a S14 chassis soon so I can make these for later cars.
I will buy one for my S14 ASAP
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (mowedS14) Posted by:rotorimp at 5:28 PM 12/1/2007
Should have the prototype by Jan--I'll do a run of ten or so. I would like to get the heat shield and the rearbar out first.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:nieko at 11:59 PM 12/1/2007 cant wait for the shield and bar
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:s13slideways at 2:10 AM 12/3/2007 Is there any new development on the rear strut! I can't wait to see how it turns out.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (s13slideways) Posted by:d3vilskid at 11:52 PM 12/11/2007 Since you make the big bars outof mild steel, just wondering if you would do one out of chromoly steel?
You got some great fab. skills so i am also wondering if you can fab. up an intake plenum for our car N/A and turbo?
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (d3vilskid) Posted by:hybrid_flyer at 11:40 AM 12/13/2007
Quote, originally posted by d3vilskid »
Since you make the big bars outof mild steel, just wondering if you would do one out of chromoly steel?
You got some great fab. skills so i am also wondering if you can fab. up an intake plenum for our car N/A and turbo?
+1 for that great idea if you can do it
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (hybrid_flyer) Posted by:s13slideways at 12:12 PM 12/13/2007
Quote, originally posted by hybrid_flyer »
+1 for that great idea if you can do it
thats be awesome if you could do that. I'm interested in getting a set when will these be available again?
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:iitywygms at 3:58 PM 12/16/2007
You still have any in stock? I will buy on the 21st of December. Merry Christmas to me! I want to get the rear bar also. If you have any ready I will pick one of them up also.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (iitywygms) Posted by:rotorimp at 4:53 AM 12/18/2007 I have 4 of Front tie bars bars left. We are working on the rear bars and the heat shield ( Jan )
Post Title: Posted by:smapdee2k at 6:16 PM 12/19/2007 I picked up one of rotorimp's braces and brake-shields for my S13. I'm running an Rb20 with the stock intake mani so there aren't many options out there for braces. I haven't bolted it up to the firewall yet but installation onto the strut towers took all of 10 minutes and the end result looks great! The heat shield was super easy too. Here are a few pics so you RB guys can see what's up.
Post Title: Posted by:Sky80 at 12:55 AM 12/22/2007
Bump for any updates on the rear bar, and also of those 4 that you have left are any not powder coated, id like to get it coated by my guy here to match the rest of my stuff!
Post Title: Re: (Sky80) Posted by:rotorimp at 6:59 AM 12/23/2007 Sorry only 3 left and they are all coated.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:iitywygms at 4:43 PM 12/23/2007 You have mail. If you have any left consider it sold.
Post Title: Re: (iitywygms) Posted by:rotorimp at 3:51 AM 12/28/2007 Got the Payment Kevin--I'll send tracking info as soon as I get it.
There are only 2 Bars left in this run.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:hybrid_flyer at 8:02 PM 12/28/2007
i think we are all eagerly awaiting the rear bars how many do you think you will have on the first run?
Post Title: Re: (hybrid_flyer) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:20 AM 12/29/2007 I'll do a run of 10--(still trying to get caught up) I can have them plain/powdercoated and with without battery box. What is the interest out there?
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:s13slideways at 8:11 AM 12/29/2007 I'm interested! got any pics of the rear and battery box yet?
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:hybrid_flyer at 9:01 PM 12/29/2007
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
I'll do a run of 10--(still trying to get caught up) I can have them plain/powdercoated and with without battery box. What is the interest out there?
+1 for Powdercoated black like the front w/ battery tray (maybe that will give me the drive to finally move the battery)
Post Title: Posted by:Sky80 at 9:44 PM 12/30/2007
Im very interested as well, but would like to see where the place ment would be of the battery box, even just a picture of a S13 trunk with a red X where it will be located will help tremendously
Post Title: Re: (Sky80) Posted by:jt15833 at 11:58 PM 12/30/2007 I don't have an rb but would this be a better option than different bars? looks very sturdy plus firewall mounts.
Also, is it available for s14?
Post Title: Re: (jt15833) Posted by:rotorimp at 6:26 AM 1/5/2008
The idea of this stut bar is for the swaps that you would otherwise not be able to run a tie bar with--like a rb25 that uses the stock plenum or a sr/Kat that uses a top mount turbo.
***the last two bars of this run went out today*****
We will be doing another run after the rear bar and heat shield run
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:iitywygms at 10:15 PM 1/11/2008
Received the front bar. Nice work! Be sure to post pics of your rear bar. Even a drawing showing what you have planned would be cool. I will probably pick one of these up also. Will the tray be for a standard battery size?
Post Title: Re: (iitywygms) Posted by:greensx at 10:21 AM 1/17/2008 So any chance do you know when you will have any more front strut bars? Interested when you do
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:thegweetarman at 9:14 PM 1/20/2008 Are there anymore left. I just got my SR20 vert, and I need to tighten her up to the best of my ability. Please let me know what you can do for her. my email is madnad102@aol.com thanks
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (thegweetarman) Posted by:rotorimp at 6:15 AM 1/21/2008 Yes we have 15 more bars bent up that will go for S13 and S14 bars---we need to make some more feet and finish the prototype S14 bar. Look for them to be available in Feb
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:GCM240JZ at 5:13 PM 1/21/2008 Is there a price and expect date for the rear S13 bars you guys have fabbed up? I would seriously be interested in purchasing the front & rear as a set.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:datsun2401972 at 9:52 PM 1/21/2008 Yes, I'm still interested in a rear bar.
And beyond that I'm now jealous because the 1st run of fstb's didn't have the welded on supports close to the feet
Post Title: Re: (datsun2401972) Posted by:a_ahmed at 4:54 AM 1/22/2008
Still no rear bar updates?
Post Title: Posted by:Dano at 3:29 PM 1/22/2008 Guys, do not think twice about buying products from Rotorimp, i've seen his work an it speaks for istelf (which is speaking AWESOMELY!!) I'm glad to hear your finally making an S14 piece Jasey wasey!
Post Title: Re: (Dano) Posted by:Silvia_Drift at 4:54 PM 1/23/2008 Hi Rotorimp,
I purchased this bar and I love it. I have a request though. Next, can you reproduce the Do-Lucky front ladder bar shown below:
I tried to get the JGY customs copy but aparantly they don't produce it anymore and the authentic Do-Lucky is also discontinued. I know AZHitman has a front and rear set so maybe you could copy his one?
Post Title: Re: (Silvia_Drift) Posted by:a_ahmed at 8:44 PM 1/23/2008
thats what i was saying... we need more braces over the chassis especially underneath it'd be awesome, i was saying subarus and evos have lots of these options... why not s13 :P and im pretty sure scooby and evo chassis are more stiff than an s chassis haha
Post Title: Posted by:wishihadas14 at 10:33 AM 1/24/2008 When ever the next run of s13 bars come outs, count me in. If you decide to do a rear bar with battery tray for the coupe, count me in on that as well. Subscribed!
Post Title: Re: (wishihadas14) Posted by:BlackDragon328 at 7:49 PM 1/25/2008 OMG, this is EXACTLY what i have been looking for. I wanted a front strut bar for a little added rigidity on my VQ swapped S13 but I had to cut and cowl the hood just to get the engine to fit......no way a bar was fitting over that. and now here you are!!!!! do you have any made, can i order one and most importantly how much are they, cuz im running low on cash again after the VQ swap.
Post Title: Posted by:hybrid_flyer at 2:40 PM 1/31/2008 almost feb, hopin these are done soon...
Post Title: Posted by:Zhanshi at 1:43 AM 2/1/2008 If anyone is interested, I have one of these braces for sale. What happened was I purchased one for my friend, but he didnt tell me that he had ABS until we received it. So instead of modifying the bracket, he has decided to sell it. Selling for $150 shipped. Email me at doboy42atgmail.com if interested, thanks
Modified by Zhanshi at 2:30 AM 11/10/2008
Post Title: Re: (Zhanshi) Posted by:greensx at 12:44 AM 2/2/2008
Quote, originally posted by Zhanshi »
If anyone is interested, I have one of these braces for sale. What happened was I purchased one for my friend, but he didnt tell me that he had ABS until we received it. So instead of modifying the bracket, he has decided to sell it. Selling for $150 shipped. Email me at doboy42@gmail.com if interested, thanks
email sent lmk
Post Title: Re: (greensx) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:14 AM 2/2/2008
I have the feet cut for 3 front bars--I can custom powdercoat any color if your interested
Post Title: Posted by:Dano at 10:59 AM 2/2/2008 **walks up whistling, looking around randomly** S14... **leaves whistling, looking around randomly**
Post Title: Re: (Dano) Posted by:rotorimp at 6:55 AM 2/3/2008 DAN>>>>drives out to AZ>>>>drives home With prototype S14 BAR.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:d3vilskid at 9:50 AM 2/3/2008 So how did the protype for the s14 went? Do you make custom bars? Wen i mean custom i mean with different material?
Post Title: Re: (d3vilskid) Posted by:rotorimp at 3:53 AM 2/4/2008 The S14 bars are the same material/design I just need a S14 in the phoenix area to mock one up on. then I can make a Jig and produce a few.
Post Title: Posted by:Dano at 10:32 AM 2/6/2008 What happened with Ollie...
Post Title: Posted by:iitywygms at 9:37 PM 2/6/2008 Rear bar. Rear bar. Rear bar. Pretty Please...
Post Title: Posted by:wishihadas14 at 3:58 PM 2/7/2008 +10000000000 on the rear bar. Tripoint with battery tray?
Post Title: Posted by:s13slideways at 6:12 PM 2/7/2008 rear bar, front bar, and rear ladder bar
Post Title: Posted by:Dano at 8:51 AM 2/9/2008 He DOES have a family and normal job guys ...good things come with patience ! hehe
Post Title: Re: (Dano) Posted by:s13slideways at 12:43 AM 2/10/2008 haha, I'm in no hurry, but my vert is. I'll wait as long as it takes!
Post Title: Re: (s13slideways) Posted by:rotorimp at 6:27 AM 2/11/2008 The rear bar is coming--just trying to get a few other big projects knocked out of the way first. Thanks for eneryones patience.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:GCM240JZ at 8:57 PM 2/11/2008 Great! Can't wait til they are available. I am saving up from now so I can get a set for my S13!!!
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:s13slideways at 9:21 PM 2/11/2008 Cool, can you quote me a price for now, shipped to 90015, CA. My email is : Monkie_ae86@yahoo.com or my AIM SN: Monkieae86
wooowhoo!
Post Title: Re: (s13slideways) Posted by:Formerdead at 10:24 PM 2/11/2008
What are the prices for the bars front and rear??
Post Title: Re: (Formerdead) Posted by:240_fun at 3:50 PM 2/12/2008 yesss.... front$ + rear tripoint w/battery tray$ = $$$? i dont mind waiting because its not like i have money now anyway lol
Post Title: Re: (240_fun) Posted by:h-eater240 at 9:40 PM 2/12/2008 how much shipped to 23321. I am getting it for a friend who is making this bad *** all motor s13 coupe. he's already fabricated his own headers and itbs. Anyways you have a customer right here. i can afford them next friday, feb. 22nd. thanks man. sweet *** concept.
Post Title: Re: (h-eater240) Posted by:goldeneye9mm at 7:04 PM 2/13/2008 i didn't read the whole thread but is the s14 bar done yet? if so send me a pm w/ a price shipped to MD 21220
Post Title: Re: (goldeneye9mm) Posted by:Nacho_240 at 12:53 PM 2/16/2008 Looks like Jonnie beat him to the punch. http://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...age=4
It'd be nice to have options though.
Post Title: Re: (Nacho_240) Posted by:Handlebars at 6:41 PM 2/22/2008
any idea when the next run of s13 front bars will be ready? i have a vert that needs some serious stiffening.
Post Title: Re: (Handlebars) Posted by:h-eater240 at 9:52 PM 2/23/2008 price quote shipped to 23321. s13 front bars
Post Title: Re: (h-eater240) Posted by:Zhanshi at 1:56 PM 2/26/2008 I still have the front bar for sale. $150 shipped. Let me know at doboy42@gmail.com if anyone is interested.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:datsun2401972 at 11:46 PM 3/5/2008 Looks like you might get some comp on the rear bar, very interested in seeing how yours will look.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:MRNA at 7:49 AM 3/7/2008 I want one! Email me at stardropskater@netscape.net.
Post Title: Posted by:uselesswingsr4penguins at 6:20 AM 3/12/2008 just wondering if you have any of these ready for an s13 coupe and a quote on price w/shipping to 23833 thanks
Post Title: Re: (uselesswingsr4penguins) Posted by:iitywygms at 5:57 PM 3/18/2008 So if and WHEN you do a rear bar. Tri mount with battery tray? If yes, I will buy it as soon as the welds cool.
Post Title: Posted by:wishihadas14 at 6:24 PM 3/18/2008 ^ Ditto, same for the next batch of s13 fronts too.
Post Title: Re: (wishihadas14) Posted by:iitywygms at 10:44 PM 4/11/2008 Hey rotorimp. You still at it? I really like your quality work and I have money burning a hole in my pocket.
Post Title: Re: (iitywygms) Posted by:m tr4nch at 7:19 PM 4/20/2008 what's the deal with these? will you be making any more?? i'm interested in getting one.
Post Title: Posted by:BubbaBlak at 10:15 AM 4/28/2008 Updates when you get a chance, S-chassis needs help.
Post Title: Posted by:Denko44 at 9:12 PM 5/13/2008 as soon as you get more i want one!!
Post Title: Posted by:Piper at 4:55 PM 5/14/2008 Count me in on one too. Man you could be makin so much money right now!
Post Title: Re: (Piper) Posted by:tmorgan4 at 5:14 PM 5/14/2008 Is this guy still MIA? If he doesn't show up soon I'm tempted to see what it might take to make some of these. The market appears to be there!
Post Title: Re: (krazydriver) Posted by:iroc07 at 10:58 PM 5/14/2008 is it possible to get it bare with no coating? I would prefer to coat mine to match the color I have everything else coated in. Bar looks very nice, looks just like the one I was going to make, but it seems you beat me to it.
Post Title: Re: (tmorgan4) Posted by:s13slideways at 11:12 AM 5/15/2008
Quote, originally posted by tmorgan4 »
Is this guy still MIA? If he doesn't show up soon I'm tempted to see what it might take to make some of these. The market appears to be there!
word... when he had these, i had no $ and now when I have $$, he's MIA >< lol
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:MRNA at 3:05 PM 5/26/2008 If you ever make any more of these let me know. Stardropskater@netscape.net.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (MRNA) Posted by:darens13 at 11:08 AM 5/27/2008 im interested darent89@hotmail.com
Post Title: Posted by:Denko44 at 12:20 AM 5/30/2008 OMG still MIA... i hope he makes more cuz i want one sooo bad
Post Title: Re: (Denko44) Posted by:Zhanshi at 6:18 PM 6/2/2008 If anyone is looking for a brand new strut/firewall brace from rotorimp, I have one for sale. I purchased it for my friend, but he didn't tell me he had abs. So we still have a new one.
If anyone is interested, shoot me an email at doboy42atgmail.com
Price will be the same at $150 shipped, thanks
Modified by Zhanshi at 2:30 AM 11/10/2008
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:DOOM240sx at 6:51 PM 6/15/2008
Any word on a rear w/ a battery tray for a S13 ? I'm also interested in the front both in black is good.
DOOM out.
Post Title: Re: (DOOM240sx) Posted by:rotorimp at 3:29 PM 6/30/2008
Been a LOOOOOOOng time since I welded up any bars Been working on a 1000 projects. My Rb is almost in a nd running and I'll do up a few more bars.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:Piper at 6:52 AM 7/1/2008 i got dibs on one of them! lol
Post Title: Re: (Piper) Posted by:rotorimp at 7:28 PM 7/1/2008 No prob.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:MRNA at 6:12 AM 7/2/2008 OMG!! I NEED one!! I'll even pay you in advance. email me at stardropskater@netscape.net!!
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:sped56737 at 5:54 AM 7/7/2008 these are kick *** bars maybe i'll have some money when you get some welded up to buy one.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:DOOM240sx at 7:28 PM 7/7/2008 O do you have any black front S13 bars available now? any updated info on the rear bar? i am interested in at least the front for sure.
DOOM out. (pshh)
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:THE-D at 4:40 PM 7/20/2008
if you make more im interested too
Post Title: Re: (THE-D) Posted by:BMAR240SX at 7:24 PM 7/23/2008 Im interested throw me on the list, PM me when you have them ready
Post Title: Posted by:maximaRIP at 9:52 PM 7/26/2008 yeah im new on this forum longtime reader but now i own a s13 and will like to start building one. with one of this fine products when will you be start making them again thanks ...
Post Title: Re: (maximaRIP) Posted by:DOOM240sx at 9:32 AM 8/14/2008 Are these going to be available soon?? Not trying to rush you, i would rather purchase yours than the other tri-bar set up im looking at. Let me know.......
Post Title: Posted by:Piper at 1:40 PM 8/18/2008 yeah i really would like one very soon. i dont want to buy any other one but yours. your **** rocks. lol
Post Title: Re: (Piper) Posted by:MastaYu at 4:29 PM 8/21/2008 I want one
Post Title: Re: (MastaYu) Posted by:BMAR240SX at 9:54 PM 8/21/2008 I got money saved just for one
Well not as of tomorrow i may be getting new tie rods
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:visser003 at 7:23 PM 8/27/2008
Put me down for one shipped to 94121 and email me with price when you have one available. visser003@gmail.com
Thanks.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (visser003) Posted by:DOOM240sx at 11:27 PM 9/14/2008
Any kind of update on this? ive been waiting for months basically...if its not going down anytime soon please just let me know. I really like the design and am ready for purchase......LMK whats the dealio...emilio....
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (DOOM240sx) Posted by:BMAR240SX at 6:28 PM 9/16/2008 WTF happen to rotor rimp?
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (BMAR240SX) Posted by:Piper at 3:24 PM 9/18/2008 dooode i want one. you whould make a horrible drug dealer. people are cravin your **** and your not givin it to them.
Ps i need one!! ha
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (Piper) Posted by:tmorgan4 at 12:21 AM 9/24/2008
If I had an S13 I'd be all over making these........
Anyone near me got one to prototype one off?
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (tmorgan4) Posted by:Piper at 2:22 PM 9/24/2008
dude, get one and make some, i will buy one off someone, as long as the fitment is great and it doesnt look like ****. lol and if you cant MIG, just send it to me in pieces and ill mig it up. ha
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:SIDEWAYS SECRETS at 10:29 PM 9/30/2008 If you ever build the s14 one i will buy! and i can probably sell 4-5 locally.
If you posted them up on silviav8.com you could probably sell between 10-15 easy, and on zilvia.net probably another 15-20.
I understand your busy, but its easy $. Nice vacation money for you and your family.
Post Title: Re: (SIDEWAYS SECRETS) Posted by:tmorgan4 at 12:57 AM 10/3/2008
I may just have to try and find a local S13 and S14 to try this with. Seems like the market is there.
How much difference is there between the S13 and S14 bars? Never looked at them up close. Just curious if it's a few minor changes or a completely different platform to build off.
Post Title: Re: (tmorgan4) Posted by:Piper at 1:27 PM 10/3/2008
Well im in the process of making a few right now. ill keep everyone informed on how they turn out. i wont be powder coatin them or anything. ill have a few pics up sometime next week.
Post Title: Re: Posted by:ak240sx at 11:21 PM 10/7/2008 You can throw me on the list for one too if you have enough. how much shipped to 99508?
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:cjmon512 at 5:14 PM 10/8/2008 do you have any of these left i would love to buy one let me know how to and do i do it through paypal email me at cjmon512@yahoo.com thanks.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (cjmon512) Posted by:Piper at 2:09 PM 10/10/2008 well me and my buddy are mocking some up as we speak, i will have pics up on Monday or Tuesday. We are not sure what stock we are using, eather 2 inch tube, or 1 inch solid. the i inch holds up better, leaves you with more room. any comments? ideas? should it have plates that go all the way around or are the half round ones ok? ideas on the bolt up locations? and any other ideas on what else we could fab up. fender braces? something to go from the strut tower to the rad support? any ideas are welcome. thanks for your time guys!
Steve.
P.s i hope he dosent get pissed im makin some and jackin this thread?!?
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (Piper) Posted by:remz512 at 5:15 PM 10/12/2008
yes lol let me know asap please when there done
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (remz512) Posted by:BMAR240SX at 7:57 AM 10/13/2008 That's nuts you guys went about making your own since he isn't around
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (Piper) Posted by:MRNA at 3:26 PM 10/14/2008 OMGOMGOMG!!! I NEED ONE!!!! E-mail me at stardropskater@netscape.net as soon as they are ready!!! Cash in hand!
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (MRNA) Posted by:SPiG at 8:36 PM 11/12/2008 I would be very interested in a front brace that runs along the firewall.
Post Title: Posted by:Tastyratz at 12:40 PM 12/13/2008 not just letting it totally die. Im interested in one of these too.
tastyratz &at& hotmail (dot) com
Let me know when your free to do another run man.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:nissan_slider at 6:41 AM 2/4/2009
dude these bars look great, email me at nissan_slider@yahoo.com with the cost to ship to 27302. thanks
Post Title: Posted by:smapdee2k at 11:07 PM 2/20/2009 I have a used one up for sale. Condition is very nice with the only exception being very slight coating wear at the top of the 2 firewall reinforcement tabs (slight hood rub). Lets say $140 shipped. E-mail me at
Post Title: Re: (smapdee2k) Posted by:Tastyratz at 6:33 AM 2/21/2009
motha truckin SOLD
Post Title: Re: (Tastyratz) Posted by:smapdee2k at 9:30 PM 2/21/2009
Quote, originally posted by Tastyratz »
motha truckin SOLD
Yep, what he said.
Post Title: Posted by:AZhitman at 9:36 AM 2/25/2009 I'm gonna go over to Jason's this weekend and do donuts in his front yard until he welds up some more FSTBs.
If his wife desn't kill him, the dust will.
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman) Posted by:Piper at 11:46 AM 2/25/2009
Quote, originally posted by AZhitman »
I'm gonna go over to Jason's this weekend and do donuts in his front yard until he welds up some more FSTBs.
If his wife desn't kill him, the dust will.
That sounds like a great idea!!! I'll come too, and with two nice verts doing donuts in someone's front yard, someone will have to notice!! LOL
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman) Posted by:l0nestar at 3:38 PM 2/25/2009
Quote, originally posted by AZhitman »
I'm gonna go over to Jason's this weekend and do donuts in his front yard until he welds up some more FSTBs.
If his wife doesn't kill him, the dust will.
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman) Posted by:BMAR240SX at 11:49 AM 3/8/2009
Quote, originally posted by AZhitman »
I'm gonna go over to Jason's this weekend and do donuts in his front yard until he welds up some more FSTBs.
If his wife desn't kill him, the dust will.
Well what happen I am in need of one of these
Post Title: Re: (BMAR240SX) Posted by:BMAR240SX at 6:28 PM 3/8/2009 Well Mr. Hitman, help me i am in NEED
Modified by BMAR240SX at 6:47 PM 3/8/2009
Post Title: Re: (BMAR240SX) Posted by:visser003 at 12:34 AM 4/11/2009 Amen. I have been waiting out on buying a strut bar for this.
Greg, if you can get me one made I promise to buy a BRM exhaust
Post Title: Re: (visser003) Posted by:ak240sx at 2:45 PM 4/26/2009
Quote, originally posted by visser003 »
Amen. I have been waiting out on buying a strut bar for this.
Greg, if you can get me one made I promise to buy a BRM exhaust
What he said goes for me too.
Post Title: Re: (ak240sx) Posted by:Didderson at 7:13 PM 4/29/2009
Rotorimp, I would like one of your strut bars as well! Please get in touch. (email in teh profile)
Post Title: Posted by:mrgreeneyes at 5:42 PM 5/1/2009 likewise. my coupe needs some stiff love
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:ninety1two40 at 8:56 PM 5/31/2009 Sent you an email. Thanks
-Steve
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman) Posted by:s13-t at 2:32 PM 6/26/2009
so whats the deal, no reply since 7/1/08 if he isnt selling them anymore then why is it still in the fab market?
and if he is planning on doing another run then wats the hold up, seems like a big line of people are waiting. me included.
Post Title: Re: (s13-t) Posted by:turbonxsx at 11:47 AM 7/15/2009
maybe he is busy i will wait for as long as it takes people are losing jobs left and right so maybe he's dealing with that mess i am...
Post Title: Re: (turbonxsx) Posted by:ranger240 at 8:06 PM 8/3/2009 add another person (myself) to the list of waiting consumers for this barrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Post Title: Re: (ranger240) Posted by:tre4s13 at 8:39 AM 8/4/2009 I think this thread should be locked....apparently he doesn't wanna make them anymore.
Post Title: Posted by:Sil240 at 2:33 PM 8/4/2009 NOOOOOOoooooooo......... :-O
I should of bought mine a long time ago.....
Just got my car running and its looking to ditch the Egay STB. If you decide to start making them again, I'm def on board.
Post Title: Posted by:Space Monkey at 8:55 PM 8/10/2009
Damn this was the best FST i have ever seen. I'm looking for a new one to replace the ebay crap that came with the car. Hitman any updates?
Post Title: Re: (Space Monkey) Posted by:Didderson at 10:36 PM 8/11/2009 I broke down and bought a dc sports CS-2 strut bar months ago. Version 2 build thread has pics. No firewall brace, but it's definitely a solid brace!
Post Title: Re: (Didderson) Posted by:homeslicej2 at 2:08 PM 8/12/2009 I lucked out and was able to buy Krazydriver's since he's parting his 240.
Post Title: Re: (homeslicej2) Posted by:Space Monkey at 5:43 PM 8/12/2009 ....I want one...
AZ should pay this guy a visit...OR AZ, being the fabricator he is, should fab it for us!
Post Title: Posted by:FUJIBAYASHI at 9:02 PM 8/28/2009
is this part still being produced?
Post Title: Re: (FUJIBAYASHI) Posted by:rotorimp at 4:52 PM 8/31/2009 So I have enough material for about 5 bars. Problem is time to make them. I have 3 heavy fab jobs cooking right now. When things slow down I will make some more. I'm also making a few refinments to the next batch.
Unless AZ will take me off the grindstone for a bit
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:visser003 at 5:55 PM 8/31/2009
Dibs on 1.
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:Space Monkey at 9:45 PM 8/31/2009 SO DIBS!!!!!! DIBS DIBS DIBS!!!!!
Roto, give me the paypal and i will PREPAY!
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:gp_says at 12:57 AM 9/1/2009
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
So I have enough material for about 5 bars.
me, me, me..count me in.....I'll take one!!!
paypal READY!!!
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:l0nestar at 2:58 PM 9/1/2009
Quote, originally posted by rotorimp »
So I have enough material for about 5 bars. Problem is time to make them. I have 3 heavy fab jobs cooking right now. When things slow down I will make some more. I'm also making a few refinements to the next batch.
Unless AZ will take me off the grindstone for a bit
Count me as #4 and ready. I snaggged a GReddy plenum too! w00t!
J, are you still going to SEMA this year? What sort of 'special projects' has he coerced you into now?
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:MRNA at 5:23 PM 9/2/2009
I definitely have to have one of these. Lmk n I will pay. vipdrftr@gmail.com
Post Title: Re: (rotorimp) Posted by:Space Monkey at 10:22 PM 9/3/2009 RotoRimp Are you going to make contact here? Don't make me send a Hitman to come get you...
Post Title: Posted by:FUJIBAYASHI at 5:48 PM 9/9/2009 i need one asap, i dont need "dibs" or "hold one for me"
money talks
Post Title: Re: (FUJIBAYASHI) Posted by:87nissanKC at 11:24 PM 9/11/2009
Awesome to see ready to make some more rotorimp! You created quite a following then disappeared.
Now your back just in time for the Holidays...are we going to see a "Tickle me Elmo" or "WII" type craze this season! Hehehe!
I'll just wait for the 3rd or 4th batch.
Post Title: Posted by:Space Monkey at 12:59 PM 9/21/2009
Come on Roto!!! You have like $1000 profit here already! Sounds pretty nice with the gift season ahead!
Post Title: Re: (FUJIBAYASHI) Posted by:visser003 at 2:27 PM 9/21/2009
Quote, originally posted by FUJIBAYASHI »
i need one asap, i dont need "dibs" or "hold one for me"
money talks
Dibs means that he asks us in order of reply for payment.
I doubt you just sent him a random paypal payment.
Post Title: Re: (visser003) Posted by:VRoy at 5:53 PM 9/29/2009
i'm keepin a eye on this too, dont want to settle for the DC brace if i dont have too.
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman) Posted by:MRNA at 7:47 AM 9/30/2009 You know Rotorimp, I'm not gonna forget you promised strut bars. This is shiznip people like me take to the grave.
Post Title: Posted by:l0nestar at 3:07 PM 10/1/2009 Meh,
I'm not worried. I know Rotorpimp is a very busy guy. I don't even know if he is back home yet!
Post Title: Posted by:AZhitman at 3:10 PM 10/1/2009
Jason's out of town for the next 5 weeks for a USAF commitment.
I promise you guys, as soon as he gets back and finishes our motor swap, I'll stay on his case about these.
They're worth waiting for.
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman) Posted by:Space Monkey at 4:50 PM 10/1/2009
Come on AZ. You couldn't come up with something a little more believable? You gotta stop working him so damn hard and let him help us out!
LOL im just j/k!
Can't wait to see him get started on these! I'm ready to buy one at any time!
GL with the USAF Roto!
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman) Posted by:gp_says at 11:22 PM 10/1/2009
Quote, originally posted by AZhitman »
Jason's out of town for the next 5 weeks for a USAF commitment.
I promise you guys, as soon as he gets back and finishes our motor swap, I'll stay on his case about these.
They're worth waiting for.
NICE to know... I'll be waiting,(paypal ready anytime!!)..
Thank you sir!
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman) Posted by:PhopsonNY at 1:57 PM 10/8/2009
Ready to pay as soon as he gets them...
cheers
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (rotorimp) Posted by:sjbsuperman1425 at 11:07 AM 10/10/2009
how much are these, i dont see a price
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (sjbsuperman1425) Posted by:wanganss13 at 3:15 AM 10/23/2009 Hello rotorimp! Man am I late on picking up one of these. I hope you still have some available, if you do or plan to make some again please let me know. Also how much are you letting them go for? Hope to hear from you soon. Jose.
P.S. Great job on these STB's
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (wanganss13) Posted by:PHeller at 6:59 PM 11/2/2009
Rotoimp, sent an email. No reply.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (PHeller) Posted by:Space Monkey at 1:38 PM 11/3/2009 As per Greg (AZhitman) RotoRimp will not be back until mid November.
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (Space Monkey) Posted by:SOHC240SX at 10:24 PM 11/5/2009 I would also love to purchase one of these bars! Paypal ready!!!
Post Title: Re: S13 Front Strut / Firewall Brace (SOHC240SX) Posted by:Scoutz at 2:13 AM 11/11/2009 WHEN WILL THE s14 ONES BE DONE??? I WANT ONE!!!! can you include the MC brace, let me know please, THANKS!!!!!! price shipped to San Gabriel,CA 91776
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Would you have to remove the dash to drill your holes and not hit stuff? I like it btw and will have to get after I finish the brake upgrade. 
They are actually IN THE MAIL... lol.
How much! I was going to buy the Megan shield in the next few weeks (I have jury duty starting next week, seriously cutting into my budget 
At least on our S13's. That actuator is so freaking huge! I love the fact that my 240 is completely base no pw or dl or sunroof or spoiler or rear wiper or ABS! 
Good job man. Now go celebrate with a 
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rock on!
he's MIA >< lol
....I want one...
I snaggged a GReddy plenum too! w00t! 
Don't make me send a Hitman to come get you... 
