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18-01-2007, 09:23 AM | #1 |
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[JPN] BA - Cusco Lower Control Arm Brace
Item: BA - Cusco front under brace
Link: http://page14.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/s58478178 Images: Actual Brace: Description: Cusco underbody front chassis brace. Will fit I4 and V6. Mounts to suspension arms. More info here - http://www.cusco.co.jp/english/e_lower.html Conditon: New! Price: 6900yen - about AUD$75 (not inc shipping/charges etc). Tis a dutch auction - the more that are bought, the less it'll be due to the combined shipping. About $220ish landed for one, a reasonable amount less for more.
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18-01-2007, 11:21 AM | #2 |
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errr.. so is it just to stiffen up the chassis??
if there is enough people interested I might be convinced to buy one..
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18-01-2007, 11:29 AM | #3 |
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Read link!
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18-01-2007, 05:40 PM | #4 |
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landed price please?
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18-01-2007, 07:24 PM | #5 |
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Landed price would be about $220, as stated above. Cheaper if there's a few others who purchase one.
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22-01-2007, 11:55 AM | #6 |
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Ok, i've got one interested party. If anyone wants to buy one, it'll bring the price of yours down to under AUD$200 landed.
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29-01-2007, 10:57 AM | #7 |
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Also available for BJI (might fit BJII, who knows with mazda)
http://page12.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/p77594394
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31-01-2007, 11:36 AM | #8 |
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Sorry this is a stupid question, but im having trouble to figure it out where it gos ?, maybe my eyes are playing up ? but is it at the bottom of the car or in the engine bay ? like i said sounds stupid but really asking a serious question
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31-01-2007, 07:07 PM | #9 |
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Under the engine, between the front suspension A arms, roughly.
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01-02-2007, 12:31 PM | #10 |
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I am interested but need to see a picture to see if it will clear my 3" exhaust
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01-02-2007, 12:50 PM | #11 |
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No chance of an actual pic until i get one here in a few months, but i'm fairly sure it's the same design as one of the right (not that that helps you with clearance)
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01-02-2007, 03:42 PM | #12 |
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Yeah let me know when you get one and how they bolt up. I had problems with
clearance with the crossmember been looking at making a custom one similar to this http://corksport.com/store/large/l35...member_V6.html but not as fancy to give me some extra space. I guess the rear cusco section fits in same as this rear tie down. http://corksport.com/store/large/bd2...r_Tie_Bar.html
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06-05-2007, 12:17 AM | #13 |
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Any news on these beauties, I'd love a set for my car
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06-05-2007, 04:34 AM | #14 |
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Me too Andy, I actually got in touch with the UK supplier of Cusco but they don't have any for our cars
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06-05-2007, 12:18 PM | #15 |
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Well they're lying Adam...as i've got a couple here!
OK, actual pics: As i thought, it's just the straight bace, not the H brace. Damn light too - 550g. And no, i cbf getting under my car to check clearance today
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07-05-2007, 01:31 AM | #16 |
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Looks Awesome! Where did you get it from Rupe?
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07-05-2007, 08:20 AM | #17 |
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From the usual place - the auctions in Japan.
I can get plenty more if you're interested.
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07-05-2007, 10:08 AM | #18 |
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Hey, hey, nice one
Looks very similar to the underbrace Brad has on his Type R, said it caught speed ramps sometimes, but who cares When it looks that good I take it it mounts on the front control arm mounting???? How much are they chap??? |
07-05-2007, 10:21 AM | #19 |
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Depends how many i order at the same time.
Get me an order for 5 or more, and they could be as cheap as around AUD$150
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Okay count me in for one then rupe
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