View Poll Results: Would you buy a custom made SC STB?
Yes, DEFINITELY. Where do I pay?
12
19.35%
Yes, but I would like to see one first.
37
59.68%
Maybe...(please post concerns!)
8
12.90%
Nope, I'd rather buy stickers and emblems instead!
5
8.06%
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Custom made SC STBs?
Driver School Candidate
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From: Seattle WA
STBs
I have been seeing a lot of discussion about color. I would prefer to focus on performance rather than color. Couldn't enveryone just paint it the color they wanted. I would rather pay for a lighter and stronger material then color. That's my 2 cents...
mrK...I agree completely. Thats why I said, if Titanium doesn't fall through. It's just that if we have to settle fo rsomething less than titanium, we should at least get something that looks good and I don't think manaray would sacrifice performance for looks....thats why he's not looking into $75 STBs.
Lexus Test Driver
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heh, I didn't think of that, I could paint the mount.
If they get made in Titanium (which would be awesome!!!) then I really don't care about the lack of color on the mount, the titanium shine is perfect.
If they get made in Titanium (which would be awesome!!!) then I really don't care about the lack of color on the mount, the titanium shine is perfect.
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Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Kaliforniastan
Ok, here's the deal...the Titanium one will be too much...the Aluminum one will be definitely affordable and I have found a simple way to get the most bars out of the marterial so it will lower cost. I am currently looking for a SC to pattern off of...I'm also researching prices for anodizing...I might do a smoke grey or blue color...dunno, I'll have to see what they can do before I pick a color...I will also do a brushed silver and some sort of black (anodized or powdercoated).
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Arizona
Originally posted by Ryan
Stupid question of the day - what is STB?
I assume some type of stabilizer bar that reduces body roll? Got a pic? Any discussions of before and after?
Stupid question of the day - what is STB?
I assume some type of stabilizer bar that reduces body roll? Got a pic? Any discussions of before and after?
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From: Lubbock, TX
STB = strut tower brace
I believe this was started last year in an effort to find a "roll bar" for the front of the SC 400. It would connect to the top of the two front struts hence the name. It has been a cold thread until a reply the other day.
You might check with Manaray as his last post on this topic had some specifics though it was over a year ago.
I believe this was started last year in an effort to find a "roll bar" for the front of the SC 400. It would connect to the top of the two front struts hence the name. It has been a cold thread until a reply the other day.
You might check with Manaray as his last post on this topic had some specifics though it was over a year ago.
Driver
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Originally posted by claymax
STB = strut tower brace
I believe this was started last year in an effort to find a "roll bar" for the front of the SC 400. It would connect to the top of the two front struts hence the name. It has been a cold thread until a reply the other day.
You might check with Manaray as his last post on this topic had some specifics though it was over a year ago.
STB = strut tower brace
I believe this was started last year in an effort to find a "roll bar" for the front of the SC 400. It would connect to the top of the two front struts hence the name. It has been a cold thread until a reply the other day.
You might check with Manaray as his last post on this topic had some specifics though it was over a year ago.
won't be as bling bling as a stb, but then again, it's under your car and you should feel the difference.
anyway, the stb will only get in the way of the fat s/c
but then again, who knows if it'll ever come out..
Lead Lap
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From: Arizona
Originally posted by 808state
or you could just pick up the daizen sway bar set "now " from http://www.tmengineering.net/
won't be as bling bling as a stb, but then again, it's under your car and you should feel the difference.
anyway, the stb will only get in the way of the fat s/c but then again, who knows if it'll ever come out..
or you could just pick up the daizen sway bar set "now " from http://www.tmengineering.net/
won't be as bling bling as a stb, but then again, it's under your car and you should feel the difference.
anyway, the stb will only get in the way of the fat s/c
but then again, who knows if it'll ever come out..
Driver
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Originally posted by AzLex
How big(mm) are those sway bars? The sight doesn't say.
How big(mm) are those sway bars? The sight doesn't say.
but i heard girth counts! :eek: since you're interested in size...
email tm engineering (email on the site) or pm todd (doublewhoosh). maybe todd will see this thread and respond?
they also got stiffer bushings for the sway bars if you're not inclined to get the sway bar set.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=59550
damn those vivid girls for turning my mind to mush
Last edited by 808state; Oct 1, 2002 at 06:30 AM.
