bealljk

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I agree with both Kwame and DarkZ on the analysis of stresses forward of the strut tower. I think it will provide 'some' support and further reinforcing of the frame but to what extent? I do not know.

Im happy that Teddy has taken this on and I would hope that others, in the future, continue to 'clone' aftermarket parts that have since been discontinued. Without these individuals many parts that provided benefit to our cars would be lost in time for the sole reason that they were not profitable when the z33 was in its hay-day. If it's one thing that put a smile on my face, it's that even after 12years of being out of production (dare I say 14years for the DE/RevUp) companies are still making and selling products for our cars.

Teddy - godspeed to you ... make a production run of these and sell them and make a zillion dollars.

A few thoughts ... dont make it out of stainless steel - make them out of aluminum - obviously much much lighter and less expensive to produce. I personally like welding aluminum over stainless and I'd charge less if I was fabricating them. And if everyone is correct about not much stress through the chassis forward of the strut tower than stainless is overkill from an integrity standpoint.

zergio

sooo was this project ever completed? I’d like to know for personal reasons

EJohn

So would I.

bre240z

from the looks of it it probably was not completed or beneficial to do.

markismail

would not be surprised if it was just as a way to reinforce the longer bumper.

bar1ow

I found this https://bullboostperformance.com/col...issan-350z-z33 I believe its basically a replica of the Stillen H brace that itself is unfortunately discontinued but without the dimple died plate in the middle. Dont know if anyone here is still looking for an option.