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freakyjason
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693 posts
1990 240sx
Gardiner NY
11-14-2005
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (Jables) | 3:31 PM 3/6/2009 |
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Looks like a quality product. I'm definitely sold! OP you'll be getting an email from me in the near future. Cant wait to get mine!
 Check out my car! http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=408526
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Jonnie Fraz
NICO Fabricator
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80 posts
Sacramento Ca
5-23-2007
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (freakyjason) | 7:59 PM 3/8/2009 |
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Cool...just let me know and I will get one out to you.
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Crazyirish
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356 posts
92 240SX SE Coupe
Camel City NC
9-16-2007
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (Jonnie Fraz) | 7:19 PM 3/20/2009 |
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I got mine. Excellent product. Thanks Jonnie!
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...brace
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SirSilvia
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1646 posts
'89 Coupe, Starting to get a bad rust infection
Butler Pa
3-31-2006
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (Crazyirish) | 5:35 PM 3/21/2009 |
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just saw your thread C.I. and I remember this brace a while back, and was thinking of getting one.
 and I will, just waiting for next week's pay 
ME: ....hey dude, you just sitting there, thinking about nothing... then something really pisses you off?
Friend: heh, yeah? whatcha getting at?
ME: well I was just thinking... FFFFf***! Kelly Osbourne is the ugliest pile of garbage I've seen!
Friend: <_<;
ME: Just saying, it kinda pisses me off
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Crazyirish
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356 posts
92 240SX SE Coupe
Camel City NC
9-16-2007
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (SirSilvia) | 11:29 PM 3/21/2009 |
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I think you'll be happy with it. I think I need to get some nice front tension rods to complement it.
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240_fun
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63 posts
92 Nissan 240sx Hatch, 2000 Ford Ranger XLT
Pennington NJ
9-1-2007
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (Crazyirish) | 8:19 PM 3/23/2009 |
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One s13 for me!
email me please
nickcrate@gmail.com
'92 Hatch (Dirty Hooker)
 eww noob
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240sx_NyC
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73 posts
1990 240sx sr'd hatch
staten island NY
8-17-2008
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (240_fun) | 8:07 PM 3/24/2009 |
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i would like one too please! SPINZZ@gmail.com
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ablumenauer
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1 posts
91 240sx
jacksonville fl
3-29-2009
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (240sx_NyC) | 10:57 AM 3/29/2009 |
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Definitely need one... ignatiusinc@yahoo.comThanks
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LugNut18
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104 posts
1992 240sx Hatchback
Bel Air MD
3-2-2009
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (Jonnie Fraz) | 8:59 AM 4/4/2009 |
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Priced shipped to 21014. Thanks
Email: Wkaracer18@aol.com
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freakyjason
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693 posts
1990 240sx
Gardiner NY
11-14-2005
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (LugNut18) | 1:01 PM 4/14/2009 |
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You've got mail!
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eidk
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199 posts
1991 Nissan 240sx
South East WI
4-1-2007
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (freakyjason) | 11:45 AM 4/17/2009 |
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I want one! I want one!stefancabral@gmail.com
1991 240sx - love it
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freakyjason
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693 posts
1990 240sx
Gardiner NY
11-14-2005
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (eidk) | 12:50 PM 4/22/2009 |
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Has anyone heard from Jonnie lately? I sent him an email a while ago and got no response 
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Jonnie Fraz
NICO Fabricator
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80 posts
Sacramento Ca
5-23-2007
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (freakyjason) | 5:30 PM 4/22/2009 |
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Oh I saw him...wait.Sorry guys I have ordered some more parts for the S13 braces. You guys keep buying them up...lol
I hope to have parts next week. Thanks
Jonnie
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eidk
Online
199 posts
1991 Nissan 240sx
South East WI
4-1-2007
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (Jonnie Fraz) | 10:49 PM 4/22/2009 |
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Well shoot me an email when they become available. I will buy one immediately 
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freakyjason
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693 posts
1990 240sx
Gardiner NY
11-14-2005
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (eidk) | 6:59 AM 4/23/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by eidk » | | Well shoot me an email when they become available. I will buy one immediately |
Same here man! I was starting to think I was never going to get my hands on one of these cold steel beauties!
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240sx_NyC
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73 posts
1990 240sx sr'd hatch
staten island NY
8-17-2008
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (Jonnie Fraz) | 7:50 AM 4/26/2009 |
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i deff want one too! 
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Jonnie Fraz
NICO Fabricator
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80 posts
Sacramento Ca
5-23-2007
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (240sx_NyC) | 9:23 PM 4/26/2009 |
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I am going to have to drive down to the bay area and spend a day with my laser cutter.
Thanks for hanging in there guys.Take care
Jonnie
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eidk
Online
199 posts
1991 Nissan 240sx
South East WI
4-1-2007
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (Jonnie Fraz) | 10:52 AM 4/28/2009 |
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supply and demand!I'll always wait for a quality well built product! Can't wait to get this.
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maj Andres
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849 posts
Zenki, '95 Model, w/ S14SR20DET
Oceanside/Los Angeles CA
12-13-2007
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (eidk) | 9:12 PM 4/28/2009 |
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Emailed you
FS: Front S13 Cusco Strub Bar
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=360522
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Jonnie Fraz
NICO Fabricator
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80 posts
Sacramento Ca
5-23-2007
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (maj Andres) | 6:05 PM 4/29/2009 |
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Thanks for hanging in there...I picked up parts today and will have the S13 TC brace in stock this weekend.
I have a few of the S14 braces right now.Take care
Jonnie
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freakyjason
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693 posts
1990 240sx
Gardiner NY
11-14-2005
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (Jonnie Fraz) | 8:45 AM 5/4/2009 |
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Any update on these puppies? My paypal finger is getting itchy!
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maj Andres
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849 posts
Zenki, '95 Model, w/ S14SR20DET
Oceanside/Los Angeles CA
12-13-2007
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (Jonnie Fraz) | 8:13 PM 5/8/2009 |
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Got it! Just installed it at the auto hobby shop on base, man do I love those 4 point lifts! makes working underneath your car so much easier! And those impact guns, man they're great to work with, took off those bolts in a second.
Anyways, back on the subject. It wasn't as hard as I thought it was gonna be to install on the S14. The only annoyance of the install is that the bolts that came with it were a little bigger than my biggest drill bit, just gotta make sure you drill your hole centered. The install was also complemented by a TEIN strut bar, which had an L on both of the bases where it bolts on to the car (it fits but it also interferes when the hood is closing)
 gonna call em about that.
Oh and it fit like a glove! except for that one piece that had trouble going in because I bent the tension arm a tad when I put my foot on top of if to hold it while I drilled the hole. (my bad)
Definetly feel the difference when turning, feels stiffer. I decided to keep it flat black.
EDIT: I took a better picture to replace the crummy one that was on here before. This is how it looks installed:
 Is this brace supposed to be painted?
Modified by maj Andres at 10:22 AM 5/20/2009
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Jonnie Fraz
NICO Fabricator
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80 posts
Sacramento Ca
5-23-2007
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Awesome! Yes if you have access to a lift, it makes it so much easier.
Glad you got it all installed, looks good.
The brace is painted with Rustolium Hard Hat...their industrial division, so it should be good.
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freakyjason
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693 posts
1990 240sx
Gardiner NY
11-14-2005
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| « Re: (Jonnie Fraz) | 12:56 PM 5/13/2009 |
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Hey Jonnie, did you get my emails?
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Jonnie Fraz
NICO Fabricator
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80 posts
Sacramento Ca
5-23-2007
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| « Re: (freakyjason) | 10:44 AM 5/21/2009 |
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Yep I got your e-mail...your brace is on the truck for delivery today.I have these back in stock, so if you were waiting... there here.
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slideordie85
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190 posts
240sx
Sumter SC
1-15-2009
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still available? how long is the wait time?
I'm Alec Bradford, and I'm still scamming people.
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=2024881992 240sx Hatchback: CA18DET, Stage 3 Clutch, T3/T4 Top Mount, Kei Office XR Coilovers, 16x9.5 Wheels, 5 Lug, Q Brakes, FMIC, Z32 AFM, RSR Exmag Exhaust, Etc...Etc...
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eidk
Online
199 posts
1991 Nissan 240sx
South East WI
4-1-2007
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| « Re: (slideordie85) | 1:21 PM 5/24/2009 |
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gonna throw my email up a 2nd time. Still want one  stefancabral@gmail.com
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Jonnie Fraz
NICO Fabricator
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80 posts
Sacramento Ca
5-23-2007
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| « Re: (slideordie85) | 4:49 AM 5/25/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by slideordie85 » | | still available? how long is the wait time? |
Yep I am still building them. The wait time is the time it takes Fedex to get it to you...lol.
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freakyjason
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693 posts
1990 240sx
Gardiner NY
11-14-2005
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| « Re: (Jonnie Fraz) | 5:29 AM 5/27/2009 |
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Got it! I'm at work so i must be brief with my "review." First thing i noticed was the car felt smoother! Even my GF commented on how much smoother the car felt. It doesn't seem to road steer as much and turn in is less labored for sure. I haven't been able to really put it to the test yet but so far, i am really floored by the overall quality, craftsmanship and performance. Thanks Jonnie, it was well worth the wait!
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mestizo
For some reason they call me Big Rob
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252 posts
Sacramento CA
11-19-2006
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| « Re: (freakyjason) | 11:06 AM 5/27/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by freakyjason » | | Even my GF commented on how much smoother the car felt. |
LOL the same was said by my GF her first ride in the car after Jonnie's TC brace was installed. 
Links to my cars below:
92 Acura NSX
92 Nissan 240SX SE Coupe
95 Nissan 240SX Daily Driver
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motoman399
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1064 posts
95' not so beater 240 and 98' wrecked (rhd coming soon) 240
eureka ca
10-10-2006
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| « Re: (mestizo) | 10:43 AM 6/7/2009 |
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i think i missed it somewhere.. how much for the s14 ones? thanks
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maj Andres
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849 posts
Zenki, '95 Model, w/ S14SR20DET
Oceanside/Los Angeles CA
12-13-2007
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| « Re: (motoman399) | 2:39 PM 6/7/2009 |
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I paid $95 for mine + shipping
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maj Andres
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849 posts
Zenki, '95 Model, w/ S14SR20DET
Oceanside/Los Angeles CA
12-13-2007
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| « Re: (maj Andres) | 9:21 PM 6/9/2009 |
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Anyone running an aftermarket swaybar with their S14 brace? I noticed that my stock one is pretty close to the brace... I don't know how much fatter aftermarket ones are.
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motoman399
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1064 posts
95' not so beater 240 and 98' wrecked (rhd coming soon) 240
eureka ca
10-10-2006
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| « Re: (maj Andres) | 10:47 PM 6/9/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by maj Andres » | | I paid $95 for mine + shipping |
cool thanks | Quote, originally posted by maj Andres » | | Anyone running an aftermarket swaybar with their S14 brace? I noticed that my stock one is pretty close to the brace... I don't know how much fatter aftermarket ones are. |
my aftermarket sway bar is only about a 1/4 inch bigger in over all diameter. so it shouldnt be a problem.
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Jonnie Fraz
NICO Fabricator
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80 posts
Sacramento Ca
5-23-2007
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| « Re: (motoman399) | 6:20 PM 6/10/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by motoman399 » | cool thanks my aftermarket sway bar is only about a 1/4 inch bigger in over all diameter. so it shouldnt be a problem. |
Yep $95.00 plus shipping. The S14 one is much more involved than the S13 model, but I only charge a little more for it.
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Sky240PWR
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1227 posts
1991 Nissan 240SX
Jacksonville IL
2-27-2005
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| « Re: (Jonnie Fraz) | 9:25 PM 6/15/2009 |
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one shipped to 62650?....i'm buying it for sure so get it ready...lol
91 hatch
Modified by Sky240PWR at 9:38 PM 6/15/2009
91 240 hatch-widebody-rb25
03 track edition 350z-a must see!
06 s2000....
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2524203
the haters will hate!!
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xxmexx
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60 posts
fl
11-4-2007
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (Jonnie Fraz) | 7:18 AM 6/23/2009 |
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Interested in the S13 brace. Email me at wosw07@yahoo.com with payment instructions.
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cole d
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50 posts
Civic htbk
West Tx
10-1-2008
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| « Re: (Jonnie Fraz) | 1:07 PM 6/29/2009 |
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I'm interested in one of these as well email me chriscoleman102@hotmail.com 
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maj Andres
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849 posts
Zenki, '95 Model, w/ S14SR20DET
Oceanside/Los Angeles CA
12-13-2007
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| « Re: (motoman399) | 3:01 PM 6/29/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by motoman399 » | my aftermarket sway bar is only about a 1/4 inch bigger in over all diameter. so it shouldnt be a problem. |
Did you ever install yours? was your aftermarket sway bar a problem? I know you said it shouldn't be a problem, but I've learned not to assume anything.
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xxmexx
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60 posts
fl
11-4-2007
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| « Re: S13 bolt in tension arm brace (Jonnie Fraz) | 5:50 PM 7/9/2009 |
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I recived my brace yesterday and installed it today. I also own the Nismo power brace and was going to try and compare the two but after seeing them side by side there are differences in the design that make that impossible. Jonnies brace is a little more heavy duty than the nismo brace and his cross bar is a little thicker. The welds on Jonnies brace are really nice and far superior to anything Nismo. It comes down to Bolts vs welds ... and thats up to you. My install took all the material mentioned plus a rubber malet and a C clamp to get it done. time from lifting the car to backing it out was about 45 minutes. The brace is a tight fit and when the the front of the car was in the air i had zero room next to the sway bar. once the car was back on the ground i have about a 3 inch space between the brace and the sway bar. I don't think an aftermarket sway bar will be an issue sor the S13 brace. I installed it on my daily s13 which is stock except for drop springs. I didnt have a chace to drive it much today because it was raining pretty bad. I am not sure if I noticed better handling or if i was just willing to drive more spirited because it was there. I will give a good go at it tomorrow (weather permiting) and give an update on that aspect. If I had to do it again I would. The price was right for my budget and to me it is a nice alternative to the Nismo Brace or any other aftermarket tension rod brace for that matter.
Modified by xxmexx at 6:05 PM 7/9/2009
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