Cross brace ... does anyone make one that isn't 1100.00?

Methodical4u · 08-26-2011, 02:37 PM

I have looked all over, but I cannot seem to find anything... i'm just wondering if there is anyone who makes a cross member (engine bay) that isn't so expensive? I would think a lot of companies would make them... seems like a good place to save some weight.

theDreamer · 08-26-2011, 02:42 PM

Considering that is designed to stabilize the car it will require it to be a certain weight, if you use lighter materials it is going to cost a lot more.
Also, if you want to cut weight in the engine bay there are a lot better options, battery, hood, etc.

SPOHN · 08-27-2011, 09:00 AM

It's not all that heavy. Plus the design is so well that no one is going to really make another. Getting a different battery and locating it to the rear is the best plan. I'll be hitting on this sometime this year.

fuct · 08-27-2011, 02:19 PM

the factory brace IS HEAVY! but its serving an important job so any aftermarket ones will be pricey!

also think how many $2k Ti strut bars are sold...... veeeerrrryyy little

cossie1600 · 08-27-2011, 05:52 PM

for that price you can get a set of nice coilovers

08-26-2011, 02:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 16	Cross brace ... does anyone make one that isn't 1100.00? I have looked all over, but I cannot seem to find anything... i'm just wondering if there is anyone who makes a cross member (engine bay) that isn't so expensive? I would think a lot of companies would make them... seems like a good place to save some weight.

08-26-2011, 02:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Considering that is designed to stabilize the car it will require it to be a certain weight, if you use lighter materials it is going to cost a lot more. Also, if you want to cut weight in the engine bay there are a lot better options, battery, hood, etc. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-27-2011, 09:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	It's not all that heavy. Plus the design is so well that no one is going to really make another. Getting a different battery and locating it to the rear is the best plan. I'll be hitting on this sometime this year. __________________

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