NICO Front Strut Tower Brace for the first Gen Q45

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Jeff Williams
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Hi guys, long time, no hear. Been playing with my Vettes for the past few years, and just driving the 1994 Q45 (Lola) to and from work. I bougth a 2004 M45 (Lana) this last Christmas as a new daily driver. I like the M45, but the car is just not in the same class as the first generation Q45. I have tried to sell her, and even went so far as to let a friend drive her for a few weeks, but she came back to me. I have her for sale at my car lot, and will hate to see her go, but there is no room at the house for a spare Infiniti. I bought a pearl 1997 Q45 last week from a guy that was desperate to sell. It went straight to the car lot, and sits next to Lola for sale. I like the Q41, but I don't want to get attached to another car right now.

Now, on to the subject.

I have finally found someone with some Maxima front strut braces that can be modified to fit our cars. He is a little higher than before, but I think I can keep the price at $55.00 each which includes shipping to the lower 48 states.

I have had a lot of people ask over the past year, and I don't know who might still be interested or not, so chime in and I will start a new list.
I got a batch of red ones one time.
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Here I cut a couple to fit the active suspension cars.
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In case you don't know, I buy ones that fit a 2000 Maxima (only certain ones can be modified) then I cut the center bars down, re-tap the threads on the ends, drill a new hole in the mounts, and test-fit them on Lola before I send them out. It takes about an hour per bar, and I sell them for my cost to the club. This is not a business, jus a friendly service for NICO brothers. I have done about 200 of these for people all over the world. It is cool to see a Q45 for sale and see a picture of my bar on the front of it. You can make your own (I will show you how), but the taps for the LH thread and RH thread alone are over $70, so it is cost prohibitive to do just one.

I will also be sending out a reply email to those that expressed interest before.

send me an email if you are interested ([email protected])


3Q Jay
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....that would be my silver '94 active in the photos. note the clean brake and tcs fluids......
hey Jeff- wow, 5 vettes! no wonder the car lot.

Props for Jeff's bars--you will notice an immediate improvement!

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BCC93QT
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hey i responded to your email so make sure im on the list :)

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mike7401
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Put me on the list also

morton27
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Jeff put me on the list also. Im glad you're back and doing these again. If you guys don't know about Jeff and these tower braces believe me get one you wont regret it.
Thaks Jeff
[email protected]
1994 q45

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Jeff Williams
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Alright, so far I have about 16 on the list that want one. I will get enough to do 20. These are the people that have responded via email so far:
  • Tran
    Brian N
    Feek Da Freak
    Mike G
    Steve W
    Lyn G
    Martin
    Reggie H
    Rajesh
    Peter B
    Nick D
    Dimitrios
    Norman N
    Yianni
    Brad
    John M
If you don't recognize your name or handle above and you want one, please let me know ASAP.

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kevindanielk
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I see my name is already on the list from my email response.
Thanks Jeff.

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mike7401
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I just email you I did not see my name on the list

LoxMurda
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I already got that brace from you but I am still very much interested in that grill from your 94Q.

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audtatious
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I love how the Q community on here takes care of their own.

Well done! :dblthumb:

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Infinitiguy19
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audtatious wrote:I love how the Q community on here takes care of their own.

Well done! :dblthumb:
Want to get a Q an join us? :cool:

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audtatious
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I'm a G guy, thus I'm not worthy :gapteeth:

The G guys are great as well, can't leave them :bigthumb:

Justin88na
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Definitely Interested, please put me on the list.

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Infinitiguy19
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This is definitely worth the money!

I took a a very sharp corner at 30 MPH with snow tires on (Dumb a**) and there was more over steer than the usual OEM under steer because of the bar.

Q45tech
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Next Q need an inexpensive master cylinder brace to reduce firewall bending.

And more people who understand upper link rear mount shimming to perfect front camber balance.

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Infinitiguy19
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Would one from a 300ZX fit the Q?

How does it mount?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 3928wt_929


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