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Old 03-01-2006, 05:19 PM
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Default New Front Strut Bar by ARC for G35 Coupe! PICS!

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Hello all.
I just wanted to post to let you all know that ARC will be releasing their new Titanium front strut bar for the G35 coupes very soon.
They have test fit these and we are expecting to see them to begin shipping within 60-70 days. Mackin has finalized the test fitment for the G35 coupe and will begin production.


They will run $539 for each, (Cotact us for special forum pricing). We've been authorized by Mackin/ARC to begin pre-sales of these:
http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...oducts_id=6641

A few questions some may have:
Q) will this fit G35 Sedans?
A) Mackin/ARC will finalize test fitment on the Sedan shortly, just to be safe.

Q) Will the stock engine cover be able to be retained?
A) YES

Q)What material is it made from?
A)Full titanium, just like the 350Z bar, and should have titanium ends as well

Q)Will this fit with a plenum spacer?
A)It may, however you may have to shim the bar, just like a lot of 350Z bars.

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Last edited by Tony@Performance; 03-15-2006 at 05:37 PM. Reason: update.
Old 03-01-2006, 09:00 PM
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oo finally, i'd totally jump on this if I still had a G35. That arc strut bar is really a very nice piece and the price isn't as bad as I thought it would be considering ARC's high prices
Old 03-01-2006, 11:33 PM
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dont know arc but does that not seem a little high...
Old 03-02-2006, 12:22 AM
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All ARC products are a little high. You pay for the NAME.
Old 03-02-2006, 06:25 AM
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Will they fit the Sedan!!!
Old 03-02-2006, 06:26 AM
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I'd really have to see at least one pic before committing $500 to a product.

Hopefully it'll go around and not above the plenum. Otherwise anyone with a Crawford plenum or Motordyne spacer probably won't be able to use it.
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This bar will fit with the stock engine cover.

As for spacers, no idea on that yet, until they are released and we measure.

As for the sedan, i think they would, but ARC is doing test fitting to make sure.

Pics are coming soon as well,
Old 03-02-2006, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by E K
I'd really have to see at least one pic before committing $500 to a product.

Hopefully it'll go around and not above the plenum. Otherwise anyone with a Crawford plenum or Motordyne spacer probably won't be able to use it.
This ARC STB goes just above the stock plenum and cover. I am almost sure it will not fit with an aftermarket plenum, plenum spacer, or anything that will be higher than the stock intake.
Old 03-03-2006, 09:11 AM
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thats not good, b/c just about everyone does some sort of plenum mod as soon as they get there car. and for the people that dont prolly wouldnt pay $500 for a strut bar.
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Well the majority of plenums or spacers out there even for the 350z can't retain the stock strut bar, or similar bars, you end up having to go with one that goes in front of the motor etc.... So even on a 350z you often times can't use a normal strut bar either when you install plenums etc..
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very true..
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For the people with MD Plenum Spacer am sure the 350Z Cover should be fine with this strut bar, but who knows time will tell please keep us updated Tony.
Old 03-04-2006, 05:43 PM
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cant wait to see pics....will it have that burned look to it to show the ti?
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Please post pics as soon as they are available. Thanks.
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Yes it's true that ARC's products are priced a little high, but everything is hand made and hand welded.
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random question, besides ARC and VRT, anyone else make a front strut for the g coupe?
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Originally Posted by Tony@Performance
Well the majority of plenums or spacers out there even for the 350z can't retain the stock strut bar, or similar bars, you end up having to go with one that goes in front of the motor etc.... So even on a 350z you often times can't use a normal strut bar either when you install plenums etc..
That is true. This is one of the reasons we made ours go just in front of the plunum, it has a little more clearance.
Old 03-13-2006, 12:02 PM
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well they just cut themselves a bunch of customers...by not fitting over aftermarket plenums.
Old 03-13-2006, 10:59 PM
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or the plenum manufacturers cut out alot of customers by not offering a recess in the plenum to allow for the strut bar... its just how you look at it
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Originally Posted by RICHAZN
or the plenum manufacturers cut out alot of customers by not offering a recess in the plenum to allow for the strut bar... its just how you look at it
true... but the strut bar is sort of after the fact since it's just coming out.


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