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Old Jun 10, 2001 | 05:07 PM
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I went to the Courtesy Nissan parts site and they mentioned that the FSTB they have for third gens is not manufactured for '92-'94 SE models. What's that all about?
Old Jun 10, 2001 | 08:59 PM
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they used to have a flatter design bar (which I was fortunate enough to get before it was discontinued), now it's a more round one and doesn't fit the VE
Some have bent the VG, I think Czar bent the 4th gen one to fit
search for strut tower bar or FSTB and you should find more info about this; it's a very common topic
Old Jun 10, 2001 | 10:40 PM
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yeah i got the newer courtesy bar and it doesnt fit my 92 SE... *sigh* =\
Old Jun 11, 2001 | 11:22 AM
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yeah, i got an older bar from nevin (skymax) so it fit my VE. i should put that up for auction!!!! lol, i've heard get a 4th gen bar and bend her, or some other dude built a custom set of brackets for it. but i'll tell ya one thing, it's worth it, it made a huge difference on my max.
Old Jun 11, 2001 | 12:31 PM
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Take a towel and wrap it around the bar.Then run your tire up on the bar and give each side a little bend.Then put 1 washer under each bolt and pull your a/c hose back with a wire tie and it will be alright.Thanks Matt
Old Jun 11, 2001 | 08:21 PM
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Originally posted by flyry110
yeah, i got an older bar from nevin (skymax) so it fit my VE. i should put that up for auction!!!! lol, i've heard get a 4th gen bar and bend her, or some other dude built a custom set of brackets for it. but i'll tell ya one thing, it's worth it, it made a huge difference on my max.
would you be willing to sell me your bar =)
Old Jun 11, 2001 | 10:14 PM
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for a premium lol
Old Jun 11, 2001 | 10:46 PM
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Originally posted by flyry110
for a premium lol
how much?
Old Jun 11, 2001 | 10:55 PM
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hmmmmmm i dunno, i'll have to think about it. I do really really like it. and it's really purdy, let me sleep on it, and i'll let ya know if i wanna sell it. maybe 50 bucks and a 4th gen courtesy bar
Old Jun 12, 2001 | 12:02 AM
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hmmmmmm i dunno, i'll have to think about it. I do really really like it. and it's really purdy, let me sleep on it, and i'll let ya know if i wanna sell it. maybe 50 bucks and a 4th gen courtesy bar
well i got the 4th gen bar..
as for the 50 bucks... =\
i dunno... hehe i really do want a strut bar, and the one i got from courtesy has been sitting in my living room for a few months now =\
Old Jun 12, 2001 | 09:40 AM
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Just bend it like I did mine fits perfect.Take it from experience.
Old Jun 12, 2001 | 01:23 PM
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heh, or just make custom brackets for it like me. then again, i dont know if you have access to a welder, etc. it was a ton of work, but the fit is really nice now. i didnt even have to bend the a/c hose out of the way.
Old Jun 12, 2001 | 01:28 PM
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Yes James FSTB looks really nice.Like it was made that way.And by the way James when you put those pedals on didnt you notice how much extra power it added.Man when I put my Razo pedals on it was the best mod I can chirp into 2nd with my auto.
Old Jun 12, 2001 | 01:34 PM
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yeah, thats by far the best mod i've done. i'd say at least 25hp judging by the butt dyno!
Old Jun 12, 2001 | 05:04 PM
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Nice! For the automatic transmission there is no better go fast mod than pedals.
Old Jun 12, 2001 | 06:09 PM
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Damn, guys, I'm going to have to get me some of them race pedals for my 92SE. What are my chances of taking a s2000 if I get me some chrome pedals?
Old Jun 12, 2001 | 06:12 PM
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Very good...But watch out I have heard that alot of the S2000 have the carbon fiber ones.Less weight...These damn things are sneaky.
Old Jun 12, 2001 | 06:50 PM
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