Everyone should have their Front Strut Tower Braces by now

[Jeff Williams]

Let me know what you think of them.

I would like to see some pictures of them installed.

Thanks to everyone for the orders, and the understanding on the late shipments.

I will be doing another batch soon, if anyone is interested. I have about 4 names now, and need at least 10, to make an order.

IF you can afford the gas , enjoy the better handling.

[RobertsnewQ]

Haven't seen mine yet but I suppose that means I'll see it tomorrow or Friday.

[Bwana]

Mine came in yesterday, looks great! Haven't had a chance to install it yet but it should find it's way on in the next couple days. Thanks Jeff!

[gniknave]

Mine's due in today. I'll post pics as soon as it's installed.

[RobertsnewQ]

Just got here. I'll install it this eve. if I have time.

[gniknave]

Installed. Took 10 minutes and a nice 10 minute drive after. You can definitely tell the difference RIGHT AWAY! Nice work Jeff!

[Jeff Williams]

Installed. Took 10 minutes and a nice 10 minute drive after. You can definitely tell the difference RIGHT AWAY! Nice work Jeff!

AWESOME!!!! I love the pics!!!

By the way, shipping to Canada sucks with FedEx!!!

They just called me and I need to do a declaration for customs. I never had to do it with the USPS. Sorry, Toby, It should be cleared today.

[Death by Mullet]

Jeff,

Thanks man! Installed it late last night, Seems to pull the front end together. Makes a huge difference for such a small price. Ohh yeah, very easy install.

Mullet

[elwesso]

I wish my brace had more plenum clearance...

[SeattleQ45]

I wish my brace had more plenum clearance...

Wes,

Out of curiosity, what mods did you make under the hood that make you want more clearance?

I got mine in and it fits just fine on a stock '94 Q. I'll post pictures tomorrow...after I clean up the engine compartment a bit.

-Mike

[hal90000]

LOL! I was going to take pictures too, but the engine wasn't as clean as usual. Like having company over, you have to clean first.

[Jeff Williams]

I wish my brace had more plenum clearance...

Isn't yours the STILLEN one? I have had luck with tilting mine forward at about a 20 degree angle, so it is above the plenum runners, and not the main plenum. I know the STILLEN bar has very little clearance. I was shocked at how close Q45tech's STILLEN bar is to his plenum.

My new design will have plenty of clearance, but may be too close to the hood insulation. One of them rubs it now, and scratches the aluminum. There is very little clearance under these hoods.

[PoorManQ45]

There is very little clearance under these hoods.

On that note, would anyone like to see a different hood for the Q45? Maybe increase the height an inch or so, add some tastefull vents(think lancer), and possibly a scoop with functional ram air(that's a stretch due to the complexity)?

Oh yeah, and it'd weigh in at about half the OEM hood weight

ANyone interested?

[PalmerWMD]

Wes has the Stillen FSTB, those often have clearance issues

[PalmerWMD]

PS: Good Job Jeff Great FSTB's!!

Fred..

[TViking]

Jeff,

I put the brace on my 94 Q45t a couple of days ago. Between the new Tokico's and this strut brace, my car feels alive again.

Thanks for a well done, low cost mod.

Tim

[usislams]

Sorry but why would one need Front Strut? Is it for handling only? Does it help with wheel allignment? Thx

[Jeff Williams]

In 1996, Infiniti added the front strut brace to all it's Q45's, and has had one ever since. The first generation, 1990 through 1996 did not have one. The car is a unibody construction. The strut towers will flex a bit in cornering, and it transfers weight to the outside wheel, causing excessive tire wear, body roll, and changes the camber of the front wheels.

While some of this can be engineered into a suspension design, it is better to have less body flex.

If you were to cut the car at the strut towers, you would see the cross member across the bottom, the strut towers across the side, and nothing across the top, to complete the "box". The FSTB ties the tops of the strut towers together, increasing the rigidity of the front suspension.

Once one is installed, the driver can feel better steering response, improved cornering, and an overall tighter feel to the front of the car.

Before one installes this mod, I would suggest replacing the struts, upper links, sway bar bushings, tension rods, and having a 4-wheel alignment done.

[Q45tech]

I was shocked at how close Q45tech's STILLEN bar is to his plenum.

Part of the early motor mount failure warning system...........thunk thunk.

Every 90-96Q should have an adjustable front strut bar probably more significant than lowering springs [10-15% stiffer] at least on front.

[maxnix]

In 1996, Infiniti added the front strut brace to all it's Q45's, and has had one ever since.

Jeff meant 1997. Seems like one would need to brace against the firewall also to limit flexing in that plane.

[pbedrosi]

Jeff, do you have any more left?

[Jeff Williams]

I don't have any made. I have some parts, but they will not clear the plenum without some press work. My main supplier dried up, and the style bars that I use are discontinued. I need to spend some more money on development, to get back in the business.

I will put you on my list for future sales.