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protocav 05-20-2005 09:01 PM

Finally A Strut Tower Brace For The Coupe
 
This is the strut tower brace i developed for the G35 Coupe. Tell me what you think.

Pics are on my website at:

http://members.cox.net/chadisrad/

Thanks,

Chad

SponGer 05-20-2005 09:29 PM

Chad, that's frickin' awesome! How much???

sbcbaseball 05-20-2005 09:45 PM

Nice work Chad......u da man....im still waiting for the stickers you promised me that will add 5 horses.

BOMEX180 05-20-2005 09:48 PM

looks nice, who makes those??

Z BOY 05-20-2005 11:42 PM

looks great, chad. how strong is it?

protocav 05-21-2005 12:30 AM

thanks guys,

it is very rigid. i have added braces and gussets to every imaginable joint, and there is no flex. it took me about 12 hours to mock up and build, so i don't think i will be making another one...at least in this style.

Bomex180: if you find out who makes this awesome brace, please let me know. it sure is nice.

Chad

draco24433 05-21-2005 10:00 AM

looks great. ?, did you loose the ability to use the engine cover?

PhxBlue 05-22-2005 11:56 PM

That looks great. Looks to me that it will work with aftermarket plenums as well, correct?

GlenRoseFireFighter 05-23-2005 08:18 AM

Chad, how much will you sell me your prototype? PM me over at Driver as I don't visit here often. ...or call me...310.818.1875

-Randy

G354GOD 05-23-2005 08:22 AM

Hey Chad.... It looks very clean.... and it looks like it will clear my engine/intake manifold even with the 1/2" Motordyne Plenum Spacer.....

I'm interested for sure, let me know how much....


Mark

SaltiDawg 05-23-2005 09:08 AM


Originally Posted by protocav
...
Pics are on my website at:
...

Chad,

As a Bulldog Exhibitor & Breeder I must tell you my favorite photo is that of Norm. :icon17:

protocav 05-23-2005 09:54 AM


Originally Posted by SaltiDawg
Chad,

As a Bulldog Exhibitor & Breeder I must tell you my favorite photo is that of Norm. :icon17:

well thank you!!

he is a wonderful dog, and i love his markings.

thank you all for the compliments, and Randy, I will hit you up soon.

Chad

g356gear 05-23-2005 10:07 AM

Where did you find that red crinkle paint on your plenum?????

protocav 05-23-2005 10:36 AM


Originally Posted by g356gear
Where did you find that red crinkle paint on your plenum?????

i used VHT high temp wrinkle finish that i bought at a local shop in SD. i cleaned the manifold thoroughly, and sprayed it on. after this, i baked the manifold in the oven for about an hour at 175 degrees. it is very strong paint. i have been pretty impressed. i have always liked the look of the type-R valve cover and 360 modena plenum covers, so i tried to copy them.

the strut tower brace ends are black wrinkle finish. i love the stuff.

Chad

Hydrazine 05-23-2005 04:54 PM

Right on Chad! That's thinking out of the box!

GlenRoseFireFighter 05-24-2005 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by protocav
well thank you!!

he is a wonderful dog, and i love his markings.

thank you all for the compliments, and Randy, I will hit you up soon.

Chad

When?

nuttyprof 06-08-2005 10:53 AM

notice any difference in handling from that?


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