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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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Lightweight aluminium, sexy design....



I love the design of this thing, it looks good and it doesn't get in the way.



...and what's this?! It's custom for LHD cars? Brake Master Cylinder stopper that's functional! If you've never seen one of these before, it basically braces your brake master cylinder so that it doesn't flex when braking. This improves brake response and feel alllllllllot!



Only took it for a 5 min spin but I am already enjoying the improved steering response and the more solid braking!!!

Old Mar 11, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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I like the idea of having that functional stopper there for the brake booster. I never knew it would actually make a difference. It looks really nice.
Old Mar 11, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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WOW that looks sexy
Old Mar 11, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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sweeet!! where & how much for those? Perfect for those with Tein's and want to use the EDFC...my cusco doesn't allow for it
Old Mar 11, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JspecSC3
I like the idea of having that functional stopper there for the brake booster. I never knew it would actually make a difference. It looks really nice.
I just drove it for a few hours tonight. It honestly brakes like a new car. No squishyness to the pedal at all, just good, firm braking.
Old Mar 11, 2006 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ACleanSC4
sweeet!! where & how much for those? Perfect for those with Tein's and want to use the EDFC...my cusco doesn't allow for it
These aren't easy to get setup for LHD. I have an extra one for sale in the classified section.
Old Mar 12, 2006 | 04:59 AM
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nice... how much do they run? will they clear the top of tha engine for sc400s?
Old Mar 12, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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nice... how much do they run? will they clear the top of tha engine for sc400s?
I'll post pricing as soon as I setup as a vendor on CL. (working on it now)

I have a 400 as well and I held it up and it looks like it clears. (though I didn't bolt it down just yet.)
Old Mar 12, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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niiiice.... i like the look of that and it's dual purpose a lot... i'd certainly love to know how much and where to get one.
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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i searched "carbing" but i wasnt able to find one for the SC, did you use the supra bar?
edit: i would like to purchase this bar, pm me with more info

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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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I'm totally interested in this bar!!!!!!
Please let us know where and what to order! !
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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my bro's raceshop carries carbing, if u pm me w/ a part # i can get it for you guys for a good deal, his shop is in rancho cucamonga, but i live in fullerton, both in SOCAL. So either place u can pick up. Fullerton would be best.
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 04:55 AM
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Guys please hold off on the requests for details or prices until Roo is approved as a CL vendor or we'll have to close the thread. I'm trying to help push him through the process now.

Thank you.
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 06:43 AM
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Sweet bar can't wait
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 09:31 AM
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If SC owners aren't willing to pay 100-200 for typical strut bars they won't pay 300-400 for one that helps you brake more firmly.

Just an observation.



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