Q45 strut tower availability.

Post by **elwesso** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

I have been thinking of doing a mass project of modifying the maxima bars and selling them out to Q owners.... Not to mention im poor and I need a little something until my job starts back up in the spring......

I have a shop available with all the necessary tools to get this done....

Assuming I would get the bars for about $10, I would sell them for about $20-$25 shipped......

Assuming everything goes according to plan, Id do about 10 at a time to keep my overhead low...

So do I have any takers... Take in mind that the stillen bar is like $80.... And to my knowledge its just as comprable....

You would also have the peace of mind that it was done right.. I would test fit these on my Q before shipping, so it should be a bolt-and-play, no adjustment required....!

Right now, if I can get 5 takers I'll start initiating something.....

Post by **AZhitman** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Wes - I say go for it!

However, you're gonna need to reconsider your price, as I considered doing this project myself when I made my FSTB.

If you get them for $10, you have to pay shipping. Then you have to ship them out to the customers. There's a good $20 there. You want to make $25 each just to make it worthwhile, so set your price at $50-60. They're a lot of work, and from Jeff's (and my) experience, to do them right, you really need to do some cutting and welding.

Actually, you'll be BEST off if you can just fab up some new feet (the holes in the Max design are placed terribly for the Q), and the metal is far too flimsy IMO.

Also, keep in mind that the height is VERY sensitive. Try to set it so it's 3/4" above the plenum at the center. Any higher and it'll crush the hood insulation. Any lower and it'll hit the plenum on hard acceleration.

I can send you pics of mine if you want.

Post by **elwesso** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Hitman... [email protected]

I'll reconsider my terms.... IF its that involved then i may not do it... I'll see what needs to happen.....

Post by **maxnix** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Some one to manufacture the mounting brackets is what is needed here. Cast or CNC machined aluminum would be nice, but forged would be best.

Post by **natsoundup** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

I would take one of these in a group buy....you guys are convincing me that this would be good for my 94.... I want it to handle like the 90, but ride like a 94.... Is that asking too much?

Post by **AZ94Q** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Count me in! Stillen doesn't even list their's as being available for the A.

Post by **AZhitman** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

I have considered pulling my one-off custom ones OFF the car and delivering them to a local machine shop for duplication.

However, i don't want ONE DAY of wallowy handling!

Post by **90Q45blue** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Then just buy an M45 to drive around while Quella's in the shop

Nick

Post by **AZhitman** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

LOL - Someday, my friend, someday.

Post by **nuQ** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

now i see this thread!!!! LOL just got my FSTB in the mail yesterday. if i screw mine up, you'll be getting mail wes!!!!jeff

Post by **elwesso** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Well im probably not gonna do the group buy, but I will make one for myself, and because your my brotha in Q, I'll make one for you as well (assumeing I dont mess it up as well)

Post by **nuQ** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

since i'm so very independently wealthy, wes, will gladly pay you for your time, effort and materials (if i need your services. lets keep our fingers crossed i dont, cause if you get an email from me,,,,,it means i'm a moron!!!!! LOL). thanks tho brother!!!!!jeffps--how cool is this site and all our members???!!!!!

Post by **elwesso** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

I hear that!!!

I cringe at the thought of the condition my Q45 would be without this site... Plus I wouldnt be getting the deal of a lifetime... Details later!

Jeff... Im still anticipating you coming to the March meet.... Will you be able to accomodate that????

Post by **nuQ** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

wes,,,,, i'd love to,,,,,just hoping i can work out the logistics. working so many hours! i know it'd be so much fun to actually meet all the guys spending sooo much of their time on this site!!!! i'll defintily try to make it!!!!jeff

Post by **TheFly** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

In case someone is interested in a used one already modified for a 91 Q, I'm selling mine. I'm giving the car to mom and she doesn't do quite as much hard cornering as I do. Email me at [email protected] for info/pix.

Rick

Post by **AZhitman** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

I'll take it - For copying and production.

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

TheFly wrote:In case someone is interested in a used one already modified for a 91 Q, I'm selling mine. I'm giving the car to mom and she doesn't do quite as much hard cornering as I do. Email me at [email protected] for info/pix.

Rick

hey Rick,

Long time no see,I remember you were like the first Q ever ,in Members rides back in the ol UBB NICO forums.

Fred...

Post by **pmcd1966** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Wes, if you do the group buy, count me in. I'll send you an e-mail about some plugs too. I just got paypal setup.

Post by **TheFly** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Yeah, I've never been a big poster but I've been a fly on the wall pretty consistently. I recently bought a 95 m3 and am also selling my Stillen intake with my custom made heat shield/cold air system. Also, my beautiful O.Z. wheels with Kumho tires. Email me for pix and pricing if interested.

Rick

PalmerWMD wrote:hey Rick,

Long time no see,I remember you were like the first Q ever ,in Members rides back in the ol UBB NICO forums.

Fred...

Post by **rsiwicki** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

I am really interested in your intake (I'll take it if it fits my 95 Q45t and does not make too much noise)...You have your email preferences turned off so I can't email you. Please email me at [email protected]

See ya....Rob

Post by **nuQ** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

rick, would like to get a look at your rims and tires. also price.email me at [email protected]thanksjeff

Post by **elwesso** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Man I picked a bad time to leave..... Hitman took the bar, and there are more people going for the rims.....

Post by **natsoundup** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

demand is there

Post by **AZhitman** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

True.

As soon as i receive the bar it will go to our guys for replication. I can't promise it'll be as "sexy" as the Steelin bar, but it will be beefy and functional.

Post by **AZhitman** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Agreed.

dkill, can you hit me up via email again? I need your help on something, since you're here in town.

Thanks brotha.

Post by **#RealRiceGSR#** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

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Post by **knghtryde** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Any word on a production strut tower brace?

Post by **Rex** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

knghtryde wrote:Any word on a production strut tower brace?

elwesso decided against doing a cusomt Q45 brace, but rumor's (AZ) have it, that BRM will offer one at some point in the future...

Post by **knghtryde** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

I've had nothing but bad experiences with Stillen... and for some reason nothing they've sold me has lived up to their claims...

Post by **AZhitman** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Rex wrote:BRM will offer one at some point in the future...

I've delivered the one-off prototypes to the fabrication experts, so we should be pretty close to completion. I'll keep you all posted!

Q45 strut tower availability.

Q45 strut tower group buy!!

AZ94Q

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