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$200.00 just for a front strut bar?! omg lmao

SmoothMX3 wrote:$200.00 just for a front strut bar?! omg lmao

I believe it's $200 for the v6 crossmember

So far prices are determined at $100 for the tie bar, and $200 for the crossmember.

Nd4SpdSe wrote:I was able to pull up some info and that SRD was planning on selling a kit with bolts and blind fasteners for the 4cyl guys. I'm not sure if it's possible, but Jesse, would it be possible to do a quick test-fit on a 4cyl, possibly Jared's Mx, and see if it's possible to figure something out. Jeff said the holes didn't line up when he went to test fit them on on his, but I don't have anyone to verify that.

Just a note that the 2 prototypes have been sent to Jesse on the 20th, and the last tracking update that it arrived into the "destination country" on the 22nd.

Yeah, I'll ask Jarid. I'm sure he'll be into it.

^--I would be interested in seeing how you could adapt this srd-v6 replica front crossmember to fit a 4cyl mx-3...I have no doubt with all you Oregon mx-3ers and Jarid's shop you guys could find a semi easy way to make it work.

fowljesse wrote:

Nd4SpdSe wrote:I was able to pull up some info and that SRD was planning on selling a kit with bolts and blind fasteners for the 4cyl guys. I'm not sure if it's possible, but Jesse, would it be possible to do a quick test-fit on a 4cyl, possibly Jared's Mx, and see if it's possible to figure something out. Jeff said the holes didn't line up when he went to test fit them on on his, but I don't have anyone to verify that.

Just a note that the 2 prototypes have been sent to Jesse on the 20th, and the last tracking update that it arrived into the "destination country" on the 22nd.

Yeah, I'll ask Jarid. I'm sure he'll be into it.

Im in! Actually the MX was on the lift yesterday!

Just out of curiosity, does anyone make an aluminum longitudinal crossmember (the one the engine bolts up to) which is stronger and lighter weight?

Not to my knowledge, guess it does it's job ok so no one cares much! One adapted for the ebay turbo pipes might sell a bit though hardly huge market.

BlaznLow wrote:

fowljesse wrote:HI, Jim. I'm the guy who's going to try to beat them up There's a market for other Aluminum, and other metal stuff here!

enjoy beating the hell out of them. should be pretty fun.

what else is there that people want?

Control arms? TTLs? Everything suspension-related? XD
Oh1 I got a good one! FRONT lower tie bar

Flyer wrote:Control arms? TTLs? Everything suspension-related?

Honestly...I have SERIOUSLY been thinking about those the last while...

They'd have to be alot cheaper than 100 a piece or you'll be spending quite a bit

Flyer wrote:Control arms? TTLs? Everything suspension-related? XD

I've been thinking about it a lot too...and making designs.

wytbishop wrote:

Flyer wrote:Control arms? TTLs? Everything suspension-related? XD

I've been thinking about it a lot too...and making designs.

Exactly! It will complement the bushings!

Actually, what about general purpose chassis reinforcement bars? They would be tough to engineer, but I'm thinking something with high tortional strength in a cross pattern under the middle of the car, at the rear, etc. Something bolt-on, not requiring welding, using existing boltholes on the frame. And something lightweight (ie. <50lbs).

The MX-3's chassis is decently rigid already, but nothing compared to the 911 I've been driving around lately.

There are quite a few creaks under high loading, especially from the rear.

In fact if you want to see how bad the flex can be, park one wheel on a rock, up say 3", and try to open/close the trunk.

nightfire wrote:Actually, what about general purpose chassis reinforcement bars? They would be tough to engineer, but I'm thinking something with high tortional strength in a cross pattern under the middle of the car, at the rear, etc. Something bolt-on, not requiring welding, using existing boltholes on the frame. And something lightweight (ie. <50lbs).

The MX-3's chassis is decently rigid already, but nothing compared to the 911 I've been driving around lately.

There are quite a few creaks under high loading, especially from the rear.

In fact if you want to see how bad the flex can be, park one wheel on a rock, up say 3", and try to open/close the trunk.

Something like this?