Cusco JDM Strut bar
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Nissan-S14
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Cusco JDM Strut bar
I was trying to find this info, but couldnt really get the answer, will the JDM parts for the S14 fit our 95-96 240SX. Parts such strut bars, sway bars, springs & etc.
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Nissan-S14
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You're right it does...however for the rear I haven't seen to many. Pilot I know makes one, but it may only be for the S13, I got no clue though. I know Cusco and Nismo make them, but thats big money.
I would like the Cusco CF rear SB but that is like 250 or something...it sure would look nice though.
I would like the Cusco CF rear SB but that is like 250 or something...it sure would look nice though.
quality does matter. theres a few things to consider about strut bars:1. weight2. materials3. construction
weight is obvious, and I have two of the lightest made, a APEX-I n-1 front and Cusco C/F rear.Materials refers to how stiff the actuall materials are, titaium, carbon fiber, forged alluminum, etc, can all make a difference. Construction is a big one, the more parts that can move, or arent anchored correctly(adjsutment nuts, or those locking washers on the bar itself) can cause the bar to be less than rigid compared to a better constructed bar.
anyways, your not just "paying for the name" most of the time. You get what you pay for. Now, sure theres some "fluff" that goes into certain companies like JUN/STILLEN etc, but their products are usually tested and dseinged and amde much better than the OBX type "lets put a bar in there cheap" strut bars.
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also, black240 not to be a *****, but when did you change out your strut bars with the "100+" ones? have you driven an idnetical car as yours with one in it? or are you just guessing.....
weight is obvious, and I have two of the lightest made, a APEX-I n-1 front and Cusco C/F rear.Materials refers to how stiff the actuall materials are, titaium, carbon fiber, forged alluminum, etc, can all make a difference. Construction is a big one, the more parts that can move, or arent anchored correctly(adjsutment nuts, or those locking washers on the bar itself) can cause the bar to be less than rigid compared to a better constructed bar.
anyways, your not just "paying for the name" most of the time. You get what you pay for. Now, sure theres some "fluff" that goes into certain companies like JUN/STILLEN etc, but their products are usually tested and dseinged and amde much better than the OBX type "lets put a bar in there cheap" strut bars.
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also, black240 not to be a *****, but when did you change out your strut bars with the "100+" ones? have you driven an idnetical car as yours with one in it? or are you just guessing.....
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carbon or ....
ok i know carbo is a very strong material, however it is bendable. So what carbon be recomended???
Quote »also, black240 not to be a *****, but when did you change out your strut bars with the "100+" ones? have you driven an idnetical car as yours with one in it? or are you just guessing..... [/quote]
No I didn't have the 100+ ones in my car but I do know a S14 in my area who does and I have driven his car and so I do know first hand how they both feel when driving! I'm not saying that there is no dif at all. but for the most part.. unless you are going to actually race on the tracks or be an all out racer or something.. these cheaper OBX/Pilot ones will do the trick! and not just do the trick.. they perform very well... in some products, it is what you get is what you pay for but that is not true in all products...
No I didn't have the 100+ ones in my car but I do know a S14 in my area who does and I have driven his car and so I do know first hand how they both feel when driving! I'm not saying that there is no dif at all. but for the most part.. unless you are going to actually race on the tracks or be an all out racer or something.. these cheaper OBX/Pilot ones will do the trick! and not just do the trick.. they perform very well... in some products, it is what you get is what you pay for but that is not true in all products...
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yeah, I was wondering, I use mine/am going to use mine for track useage probably 3-4 times a year(maybe more) at road atlanta so I tend to like well enginered things, and prefer to pay a little bit more to get that extra bit of better materials/construction/weight etc...but yeah most people might not notice the differences. much like some people cant tell the difference between american beers.
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yeah, I was wondering, I use mine/am going to use mine for track useage probably 3-4 times a year(maybe more) at road atlanta so I tend to like well enginered things, and prefer to pay a little bit more to get that extra bit of better materials/construction/weight etc...but yeah most people might not notice the differences. much like some people cant tell the difference between american beers.
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I dont doubt it. Im not refuting you can get decent quality stuff inexpensively if you know where to look. 
hell, i work in the auto industry, with aprts vendors all the time. I know who amkes what "name brand" brake pads, etc...and the cost difference. the material difference is soemtimes very negligably, other times signifigant...depends on the company and product
"WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"
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hell, i work in the auto industry, with aprts vendors all the time. I know who amkes what "name brand" brake pads, etc...and the cost difference. the material difference is soemtimes very negligably, other times signifigant...depends on the company and product"WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"
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Cusco DOES make a rear sway bar and 3 different styles of rear strut bars. My thinking on strut tower bars is simple, as long as it's adjustable you can compensate for most production or design inconsistencies. The OBX/Pilot are only cheap because the hardware sucks, throw it away and buy some nice grade 8 bolts and you're fine. I run Cusco and Nismo bars because I prefer to blow money up a wild hog's ***. There are no other rear S14 bars currently other than Cusco and Nismo. Do a search, we had a long thread on this a while back.
dont let anybody tell you that there are any differences between the 95-96 s14 and the 97-98 s14a when it comes to suspension. the suspension is all the same. The only differences are the headlights and taillights, some added emmissions control devices, and side skirts for the SE model. Suspension components are interchangable between 95-98.
I just checked, and http://www.Nsport.com (no relation) may still have a generic rear strut bar for $45 listed on their specials page
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