I had an idea for something a bit different than what is out there.....
It's electrically charged!


All integrated and tied together. Even set up for a deck lid strut to be attached. Gusseted for extra strength.



This thing is beefy. Just needs some paint and installation!



Now the issue is that the paint I used for the accent color in the Stroker has been discontinued I found some that won't ship until next week. I'll post more photos when it is installed.

If there is any one interested in buying one let me know. Now that the prototype is done and saved in the computer they can be turned out quickly.

Got some photos of the brace painted and installed:

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Spiffy! do you have a price range?

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And what years will they fit?

Mine is an '88 but it can be modified to fit any year. I might need some measurements. I am thinking 100-120 plus shipping for one that is unpainted.

ahh I wish I could justify buying it right now, whether they add to handling or not I like how they look. I'll definitely keep you in mind though as long as you're making them a few months from now. nice touch with the strut brackets too!

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I'm traveling in Texas and found my paint!!! I should have it painted and install this weekend!

Can't fly with spray paint, checked or carry on I mailed them home and will see them by Tuesday.

Very nice fabrication work but I have serious doubts that the strut towers need any additional support. I guess this topic will continue being debated as there are guys that swear by them while others swear at them.

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quote Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua: Very nice fabrication work but I have serious doubts that the strut towers need any additional support. I guess this topic will continue being debated as there are guys that swear by them while others swear at them.

That really has been a serious debate over the years. I don't really know how you would check the flex of that area as opposed to flex with the strut brace installed. I will say that it is very nice work and looks like my Darrell Morse style brace.

bump for a kewl idea.

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It's A Pontiac thing What else Can I say??????
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1998 Sunfire Turbocharged
1996 Grand Prix

Added photos of it installed.

quote Originally posted by IMSA GT: That really has been a serious debate over the years. I don't really know how you would check the flex of that area as opposed to flex with the strut brace installed. I will say that it is very nice work and looks like my Darrell Morse style brace.

I agree the Fiero has one built in, front wheel drive cars do not have that option. Nice work it looks cool.

WOW!!, I love the paint nice!
I'd still be up for one for my 88 Coupe, it's not a V6 but I'm taking the airclear housing off and doing a custom setup.

O.K. They will be $142.00 Shipped. That is unpainted. Let me know if your interested.

quote Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua: Very nice fabrication work but I have serious doubts that the strut towers need any additional support.

True... It looks cool, but it's hard to imagine it does anything when it's a couple of inches away from the built-in brace.

What about adjustability??

Darrel's has threaded adjusters on both ends.
I'm assuming this is to accomodate variations
in strut tower width from car to car.

Perhaps you could slot your holes oblong to
counter variances from car to car regarding width?

Kit

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quote Originally posted by Kitskaboodle: What about adjustability?? Darrel's has threaded adjusters on both ends. I'm assuming this is to accomodate variations in strut tower width from car to car. Perhaps you could slot your holes oblong to counter variances from car to car regarding width? Kit

I'll tell you something, he obviously is a serious craftsman so adding the threaded eyelets on either end should be no problem. I won PFF member "Oslos" Darrell Morse strut tower brace a long time ago on Ebay and I was bidding against people who bid more than $300.00 for it. I paid a little over the top price but I was very happy with the brand new product so if you can reproduce these for a good price, go for it

quote Originally posted by IMSA GT: I'll tell you something, he obviously is a serious craftsman so adding the threaded eyelets on either end should be no problem. I won PFF member "Oslos" Darrell Morse strut tower brace a long time ago on Ebay and I was bidding against people who bid more than $300.00 for it. I paid a little over the top price but I was very happy with the brand new product so if you can reproduce these for a good price, go for it

Wish I could take all the credit but it is a friend of mine that is the true craftsman. He has the tools and helped me along. When we started this I was thinking my car but with the ability to produce these at a low cost I asked if he was interested in doing some for sale to others who might be interested.

We have not though about variations between cars so the idea of slotting the mounting holes is a good one. Thanks. As to making the ends adjustable, that can be done but would run up the cost and final price. How much? I'll check it out and let every one know. The biggest challenge on this one was clearance of the deck lid.

We are also looking at making sway bars.

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quote Originally posted by F355spider: I agree the Fiero has one built in, front wheel drive cars do not have that option. Nice work it looks cool.

I saw some front wheel drive cars in a junk yard yesterday with shock tower braces. I seriously considered them because they seem very rugged and functional for the Fiero but they are not very pretty. I believe they were on big Buick and Pontiac cars with 3800 engines. Frankly, I think a custom $142 strut is a great bargain.

Bump for a great new product......

quote Originally posted by starlightcoupe: I saw some front wheel drive cars in a junk yard yesterday with shock tower braces. I seriously considered them because they seem very rugged and functional for the Fiero but they are not very pretty. I believe they were on big Buick and Pontiac cars with 3800 engines. Frankly, I think a custom $142 strut is a great bargain.

Yep our big Impala has one too.

Some older Cavaliers and Sunbirds have them too (Z24s and convertibles, mostly) but they aren't a direct fit into the Fiero either.