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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 11:49 PM
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Tanabe Strut brace, will it fit??

Not sure the best place to put this since it's a minor suspension piece but more of an engine bling thing IMO

At any rate, it's listed for the Q50 RWD, but from the pics looks like it might work for our Gs, thoughts?

Tanabe USA Inc. - Sustec Tower Bar





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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 12:05 AM
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A GT Spec for reference



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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 12:07 AM
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Looks really close to me and if I had to guess I would say yes it'll fit
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 01:54 AM
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No way to know for sure without a test fit, but I'd guess it will. The length looks to be adjustable and I doubt the distance between strut towers is much different using the same engine.
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
No way to know for sure without a test fit, but I'd guess it will. The length looks to be adjustable and I doubt the distance between strut towers is much different using the same engine.
Yeah, the fact that you have those threaded preload adjusters may make up for any slight mounting difference. Hell, the part is only $132 shipped from Luke @ THMotorsports so might just roll the dice
http://thmotorsports.com/i-2019259.a...FQsxaQodXJAABQ
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 10:03 AM
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Wow. If you take the gamble please report back (already know you would).
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by G37xhibeet
Wow. If you take the gamble please report back (already know you would).
Ok, rolled the dice, will see if it comes up a 7 or snake eyes
BTW, Got it for $129 shipped from TH Motorsports.
Hopefully it will be a win
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 12:33 PM
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Yeah if that works out, I'm right behind you
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 04:04 PM
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Luke says they need 10 orders before they can ship out, so stay tuned......
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 06:52 PM
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I have the silver GT spec bar which matches the polished Takeda intake. But, the red would really match my red coupe!
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Old Feb 20, 2015 | 11:02 PM
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It would be a winner if it fits without rubbing the hood liner as well.
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 12:18 AM
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Yea, that's my thing as well. From reading, it seems the GT Spec is worse than the Cusco.
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Curious...
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They are currently on nationwide backorder but will ship from the Japan factory and hopefully arrive mid April, that's what I heard from the vendor last week. I'll be sure to update when it arrives. Hopefully I won't be posting a "Q50 Strut brace for sale" shortly after
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Haha, exactly what i was trying to find out. I actually sent an email to Tanabe right before I found this thread. Let us know if it fits!
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