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Title: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: jdp on January 05, 2018, 08:58:46 PM
Does anyone have a strut tower brace to sell or know where I can get one.  Goggle search is not turning up anything.

thanks...John
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: Trackerrrr on January 06, 2018, 05:05:50 PM
http://sohiperformance.com/i-1754729.aspx?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyvf0uKvE2AIVicVkCh0kuA4sEAkYAiABEgKCL_D_BwE (http://sohiperformance.com/i-1754729.aspx?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyvf0uKvE2AIVicVkCh0kuA4sEAkYAiABEgKCL_D_BwE)

(http://d5otzd52uv6zz.cloudfront.net/dd1f1a49-850e-4aec-bd39-a75fd5b90404-800.jpg)
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: jdp on January 06, 2018, 08:03:16 PM
Thank you Trackerrrr!
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: jdp on January 08, 2018, 05:49:46 PM
Looks like I am still on the hunt for strut brace.  SOHiperformance cancelled my order today saying they no longer carry it.  Anyone have any to sell.   I am looking for two.
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: Trackerrrr on January 09, 2018, 03:55:32 AM
What about fabbing up your own? Do up some paper templates for the mounts and cut/weld them up then work on the crossbar. Or if you've got a buddy handy with AutoCAD they could design some also.

A few places that might have them:

http://shop.moderncapriparts.biz/Catalog/ProductDisplay.cfm?id=444154&cid=148 (http://shop.moderncapriparts.biz/Catalog/ProductDisplay.cfm?id=444154&cid=148)

https://sportcompactwarehouse.com/performance-parts-accessories/suspension/strut-tower-bars?sort=5d&Year=1992&Make=Mercury&Model=Capri (https://sportcompactwarehouse.com/performance-parts-accessories/suspension/strut-tower-bars?sort=5d&Year=1992&Make=Mercury&Model=Capri)

https://www.go-parts.com/whiteline/whiteline-strut-tower-bar/ksb595/i-1754729.aspx (https://www.go-parts.com/whiteline/whiteline-strut-tower-bar/ksb595/i-1754729.aspx)

https://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com/Suspension/Whiteline-Strut-Tower-Brace?set-vehicle=1&autoselect=1 (https://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com/Suspension/Whiteline-Strut-Tower-Brace?set-vehicle=1&autoselect=1)  (Says it's in stock and ships tomorrow....)

I suspect these places may not have it in stock but still list it on their sites...
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: jdp on January 09, 2018, 09:47:26 AM
Trackerrrr....all good points and you are right...so far, if they show it on their websites, they do not have stock.  SOHi actually showed it in stock, took my order/payment and then came back a day later to cancel the order and refund my money citing that it is no longer available. Sportcompactwarehouse has no stock.  Goparts and AutoAccessories show available, but they are going to confirm with Whiteline, but I suspect what the answer will be.  modern capri is absolutely absurb on their pricing. 

I had touched base with Rocketman during my search.   He is going to consider making some more if he can get a group order.  He asked for some time to work through that.
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: WashiestSnake on January 09, 2018, 01:41:47 PM
You can use a Mazda 323 BF Brace aswell. I know Ultra Racing has a few on stock on ebay IIRC it was 120$. Whiteline has a few on eBay too last I checked.
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: jdp on January 09, 2018, 07:35:44 PM
WashiestSnake....are you referring to this one?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/RLIAAOSw5VFWJKUf/s-l500.jpg



Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: jdp on January 09, 2018, 07:37:16 PM
Here is the page:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RACING-2-PTS-SOLID-FRONT-RIGID-STRUT-TOWER-BAR-BRACE-89-94-MAZDA-323-F-BG/272020691621?fits=Year%3A1989%7CMake%3AMazda%7CModel%3A323%7CSubmodel%3AGTX%7CEngine+-+Liter_Display%3A1.6L%7CTrim%3AGTX+Hatchback+2-Door%7CEngine%3A1.6L+1597CC+l4+GAS+DOHC+Turbocharged&epid=1029322095&hash=item3f55b25aa5:g:RLIAAOSw5VFWJKUf&vxp=mtr
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: WashiestSnake on January 09, 2018, 09:38:45 PM
Nope that one is the BG model 323 that will not fit our cars. You need the 1986 model.
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: jdp on January 09, 2018, 10:06:13 PM
thanks.
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: 94daves on January 10, 2018, 10:36:24 PM
I'm interested in one from Rocketman.  Put me down for the group order.  Thanks.
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: Trackerrrr on February 07, 2018, 03:49:33 AM
FYI, I sent a message to Whiteline and asked if they had any more of the Capri braces anywhere with any dealer. Waiting on a reply...
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: jdp on February 07, 2018, 11:45:12 AM
thanks and interested in what you hear back.  I tried various vendors and even one that said Whiteline would make it on a nonrefundable order.  All ended up cancelling the orders and refunded my money.
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: jdp on February 23, 2018, 08:55:23 PM
Trackerrrr....did you ever hear anything back from Whiteline?
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: Trackerrrr on February 27, 2018, 01:21:37 AM
Nope, I'll ping them again.
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: Stickshifter6 on February 28, 2018, 08:47:20 PM
I too would love a strut bar for my car, I seen that roo sport had some advertised they looked very nice and we're only about $85 I haven't tried to buy them but I'm not sure if they even carry them still
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: greywolf27030 on March 01, 2018, 10:25:03 AM
Don't quote me, but I think I got one of the last two he had and now he isn't on eBay for the moment.  I hope he'll be back.

Jack Byrd
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: Trackerrrr on March 05, 2018, 07:22:40 PM
I finally got a response back from a Whiteline rep and he's checking on this now...
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: jdp on March 05, 2018, 10:01:57 PM
Drum roll...................
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: Trackerrrr on March 07, 2018, 02:25:39 AM
And they have none. Not unexpected but I was hoping they might have one or two hiding on a dusty shelf... :'(
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: Trackerrrr on March 07, 2018, 03:04:22 AM
Drum roll...................

PM sent to you about a possible find also...
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: jdp on March 09, 2018, 08:04:19 AM
Trackerrrr......Did you get my email responses?
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: Trackerrrr on March 10, 2018, 06:55:47 PM
Trackerrrr......Did you get my email responses?

Yes, replies sent.
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: Stickshifter6 on March 31, 2018, 04:00:43 PM
Trackerrrr, can you get the strut bar?
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: Trackerrrr on April 05, 2018, 07:12:39 PM
They are available but you gotta dig hard in the 'net. I don't need one personally as I'll never drive my car that hard to warrant it.

There are German versions available under a different company but the cost and shipping to USA is mucho bucks.

Wiechers Sport is the name but they list them for a Ford Capri so it may be a slightly different product.
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: Trackerrrr on April 05, 2018, 07:17:54 PM
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WHITELINE-KSB595-BRACE-STRUT-TOWER-ALLOY-ADJ/332012394161?epid=1928318970&hash=item4d4d7b16b1:g:4K0AAOSwal5YDbP3

Here's one I found, seller has three for sale but wants almost $100 to ship to USA. With the exchange rate currently that's approaching $250 US dollars to buy and ship.

How bad do ya want one?  :o
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: blueamber on April 17, 2018, 02:53:18 PM
So, that Australia seller might ship all three for not much more money (same box, not much more weight)  make him an offer for all three, you could then sell 2 (they WILL sell) and yours is almost free!
Title: Re: WTB Strut Tower Brace
Post by: jdp on April 17, 2018, 11:04:29 PM
I had already tested that theory with the seller.  Buying two, he would only offer $10 off combined shipping for two..  If you can be patient, Rocketman has making some braces on his long list of things to do.  That is what I have decided to do.  His work is pretty superb.

John