strut brace for a TA22

[71RA20]

Heres a write up on a guy who made his own Strut Bar

http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/MkIICustomStrutBars.html



Johnny =)

[ca_celica]

LeeRoy, that sounds good, my only question though, with all of us possibly having different engines in our cars, would this make it an issue of all getting the same strut brace?

[skiddz]

johnny how sure are you that the bar fits the ta22? looks like it may be too high for the 22 bonnet

[71RA20]

I've yet to try myself have not found one I like BUT a couple of guys on Classic-celica have them on there cars. I'll look for there post and ask them to verify.

Johnny

[skiddz]

mmk cheers, for about 50 aud i might get a cheapy n see how it fits

[71RA20]

Here's a partial list from 74CELICAGT thread on his build;
I believe there was 2 other guys who used the Eclipse Strutbar also.

Suspension and Brakes:

AE86 Corolla Brake Booster, Master Cylinder and Proportioning Valve
AE86 Corolla Front and Rear Disc Brakes
Stainless Steel Braided Brake lines at all 4 corners and the rear line split
AE86 emergency brake installed
TechnoToyTuning (T3) shortened front struts
Ground Control/Eibach/T3 front coilovers
T3 RCAs (Roll Center aka Bump Steer something)
KYB AGX adjustable front strut inserts
T3 Camber Plates
Mitsu Eclipse Front adjustable strut tower bar
Front poly bushings installed (Rear still need to be installed)
Brand new ball joints installed
Rear AE86 stock sway bar installed with the ae86 rear end

[71RA20]

I asked him to verify.
Soon as he answers I'll let you know.

Johnny

[71RA20]

Heres the outcome

71PASSEDU wrote:
Can you verify the year and mods if any to install Eclipse Strutbar on Celica 71-75 Question
Also has anyone else tried this install Question

Thx, Johnny


74CELICAGT Wrote:
95-99 eBay special is what I got.

But the preferred choice is what T3 offers that Andy, Ray, etc have on their cars. Much better fit, finish, and everything. I wouldn't do the eclipse bar again.

[LeeRoy]

LeeRoy, that sounds good, my only question though, with all of us possibly having different engines in our cars, would this make it an issue of all getting the same strut brace?

The depends on the height of the engine and since 3t's have the "over cam cover" manifold and piping then they would all have to be made at a height to clear the manifold. Alternatively they could be made so they sit at the lowest possible height but then would need two different braces with one being 2t and one being 3t.

It would be easier along with cheaper to have them all at one height although for anyone with a 2t or a 3t with a custom manifold they may sit a little high.

Heres what the technotoytuning ones look like

The ones i could probably get would be similar to this. Also these ones are USD$119 which works out to being around AUD$160 then whatever postage is. I would imaging this ends up being $200 or more.

I will find out about costs of braces tonight and let you all know.

- LeeRoy

[skiddz]

well i bought that carbon fiber bar, with postage and all ist only gonna be 55 bucks, if it doesnt fit, meh i will fark shit up with it

[RiceburnaGTV]

well i bought that carbon fiber bar, with postage and all ist only gonna be 55 bucks, if it doesnt fit, meh i will fark shit up with it

hahaha that rekked me,I would so do the same...ohh well it dont fit,lets go see what we can break with it

I am very interested in these guys but I dont think it will fit,it seems my ic piping from the throttle body is already just below the bonnet...I will get some measurements and see how it goes.

cheers

[takai]

I just ordered my CF bar as well, cost me $54 shipped. If it doesnt fit ill just have to make it fit.... with other methods

[LeeRoy]

Let us know how the strut braces go guys. At $60 they cant be all to bad

- LeeRoy

[GeneSPIDA]

Curious... I'd be interested to see how that carbon fibre Eclipse brace goes too.

[takai]

Mine has arrived. I feel vaguely dirty, all those mitsu parts.