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Geno750 · 07-31-2009, 05:30 PM

I was John's very first purchase for a set of these, and had planned to post this much sooner, but other parts for the car held me up.

These were the final component I needed to finish setting up the car. I was originally going to just make my own set, but I didn't know which kind of metal to use, nor did I know what installing (originally missing on my car) would do to the handling. I'll admit, it would of probably been cheaper if I made my own but consider this. If making your own braces, you have to have or buy much more metal than is needed to just make the two brackets. You will also have to go out and find/buy all the hardware and then cut & drill the holes. This can be a royal pain in the ass, and time consuming. So for me, these are a great value. The install is so easy I'm not going to bother explaining it.

My car has a full SPL multi link in both front and rear sans the lower control arms. I thought the car handled great before, but the RP Sport bars ended up making a huge difference. Just to be sure it wasn't psychosomatic, I installed them on a friends car (without his knowledge) after he brought it over so I could fix his rear brake caliper. Immediately he noticed a change in his car's handling, and was asking what I did.

To test, there are a few roads nearby that are very windy, and with the bracers, the car felt much more planted.

Intalled pics:

Thanks John.

johngriff · 07-31-2009, 08:30 PM

Hahaha no Thank you! You Charles are the Alpha for this part! You are a great customer and one of my best over the years!

I am glad you enjoyed the braces! They really are an easy and cheap upgrade. I think you hit the nail on the head that running around getting supplies, cutting, materials time and finish work is probably more money and allot more time wasted than waiting just a few days, unpacking and bolting them on!

John

khmer1 · 01-23-2011, 10:17 AM

old thread like a motha but hell does any one else sell something similar to this

240Zfunahollic · 01-24-2011, 10:54 PM

you can make them. I can give you measurements and whatnot for the braces. and btw FUCK JOHN GRIFF HE STOLE FROM ME. I HOPE HE IS STILL IN JAIL GETTING HIS ASS POUNDED NIGHTLY AND BEAT TO THE GROUND DURING THE DAY.

bardabe · 01-24-2011, 11:00 PM

I have them in production now. will be selling them soon AND i will be picking up where John Left off.

shalezzz · 02-19-2012, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bardabe

I have them in production now. will be selling them soon AND i will be picking up where John Left off.

Lol bumping a somewhat old thread but I wonder If John had it written down somewhere how I got burnt for a part that he kept telling me was in process of cOmpleteing till the dispute window was up and than never responded. My fault I guess Btw

240Zfunahollic · 01-24-2011, 11:10 PM

when you say pick up where john left off does that mean you know him?

240Zfunahollic · 01-24-2011, 11:11 PM

i bought a shim tool from him and never got it...

nieko · 01-26-2011, 01:57 AM

You can make that yourself too.

How-To SR Valve Shimming. - Socal-Drift

godrifttoday · 01-26-2011, 02:01 AM

If u got the tools and place to buy the material this should cost no more than 4-5 bucks... The price of the metal.... And using bolts

DamianN. · 09-29-2011, 01:09 AM

Can't find where to buy these???

jr_ss · 09-29-2011, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamianN.

Can't find where to buy these???

That's because they aren't made anymore... Find some flat sheet steel and make your own.

DamianN. · 09-29-2011, 01:41 PM

That is some thick sheet metal. PS I don't have a garage to work on things (limited tools). I only have a parking space in my apartment building.

jr_ss · 09-29-2011, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamianN.

That is some thick sheet metal. PS I don't have a garage to work on things (limited tools). I only have a parking space in my apartment building.

You can have any machine shop make em for relatively cheap. Get dimensions between holes, spec 1/4in steel and have them make them an inch wide with your holes the given measurement between.

DamianN. · 09-29-2011, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr_ss

You can have any machine shop make em for relatively cheap. Get dimensions between holes, spec 1/4in steel and have them make them an inch wide with your holes the given measurement between.

Thanks that is the best plan. Thanks again.

S-Nation S13 · 03-25-2012, 09:04 AM

Are these still available ? Lol thread from the dead but my shit is twisted ..

shalezzz · 03-25-2012, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S-Nation S13

Are these still available ? Lol thread from the dead but my shit is twisted ..

Not unless you wanna pay pal him and never get the product

07-31-2009, 05:30 PM	#1
Geno750 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Age: 36 Posts: 375 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	RP Sport S13 Subframe braces I was John's very first purchase for a set of these, and had planned to post this much sooner, but other parts for the car held me up. These were the final component I needed to finish setting up the car. I was originally going to just make my own set, but I didn't know which kind of metal to use, nor did I know what installing (originally missing on my car) would do to the handling. I'll admit, it would of probably been cheaper if I made my own but consider this. If making your own braces, you have to have or buy much more metal than is needed to just make the two brackets. You will also have to go out and find/buy all the hardware and then cut & drill the holes. This can be a royal pain in the ass, and time consuming. So for me, these are a great value. The install is so easy I'm not going to bother explaining it. My car has a full SPL multi link in both front and rear sans the lower control arms. I thought the car handled great before, but the RP Sport bars ended up making a huge difference. Just to be sure it wasn't psychosomatic, I installed them on a friends car (without his knowledge) after he brought it over so I could fix his rear brake caliper. Immediately he noticed a change in his car's handling, and was asking what I did. To test, there are a few roads nearby that are very windy, and with the bracers, the car felt much more planted. Intalled pics: Thanks John.

07-31-2009, 08:30 PM	#2
johngriff Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 4,103 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: johngriff Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Hahaha no Thank you! You Charles are the Alpha for this part! You are a great customer and one of my best over the years! I am glad you enjoyed the braces! They really are an easy and cheap upgrade. I think you hit the nail on the head that running around getting supplies, cutting, materials time and finish work is probably more money and allot more time wasted than waiting just a few days, unpacking and bolting them on! John __________________ [email protected]

01-24-2011, 10:54 PM	#4
240Zfunahollic Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: South Carolina Age: 35 Posts: 593 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	you can make them. I can give you measurements and whatnot for the braces. and btw FUCK JOHN GRIFF HE STOLE FROM ME. I HOPE HE IS STILL IN JAIL GETTING HIS ASS POUNDED NIGHTLY AND BEAT TO THE GROUND DURING THE DAY. __________________ Visit My Trader rating page http://zilvia.net/f/traderratings.html?u=15347

01-24-2011, 11:00 PM	#5
bardabe Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 31 Posts: 4,716 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I have them in production now. will be selling them soon AND i will be picking up where John Left off. __________________ Review Thread

01-24-2011, 11:10 PM	#7
240Zfunahollic Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: South Carolina Age: 35 Posts: 593 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	when you say pick up where john left off does that mean you know him? __________________ Visit My Trader rating page http://zilvia.net/f/traderratings.html?u=15347

01-23-2011, 10:17 AM	#3
khmer1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: living in Columbus OH, hometown MARYLAND Posts: 418 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	old thread like a motha but hell does any one else sell something similar to this

01-24-2011, 11:11 PM	#8
240Zfunahollic Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: South Carolina Age: 35 Posts: 593 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	i bought a shim tool from him and never got it... __________________ Visit My Trader rating page http://zilvia.net/f/traderratings.html?u=15347

01-26-2011, 01:57 AM	#9
nieko Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Westminster Age: 30 Posts: 2,694 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	You can make that yourself too. How-To SR Valve Shimming. - Socal-Drift __________________

01-26-2011, 02:01 AM	#10
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 37 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	If u got the tools and place to buy the material this should cost no more than 4-5 bucks... The price of the metal.... And using bolts __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?

09-29-2011, 01:09 AM	#11
DamianN. Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Francisco Age: 32 Posts: 265 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Can't find where to buy these???

09-29-2011, 01:41 PM	#13
DamianN. Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Francisco Age: 32 Posts: 265 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	That is some thick sheet metal. PS I don't have a garage to work on things (limited tools). I only have a parking space in my apartment building.

03-25-2012, 09:04 AM	#16
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,082 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	Are these still available ? Lol thread from the dead but my shit is twisted ..

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