 STEAL of a DEAL, Just bought a TRD front strut bar! |
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 Jun 18, 2004 - 1:48 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
For $75.00 today... I bought a TRD front strut bar (3 point) that had been discontinued a while ago. This sucker is fairly rare... and I got really really lucky.... hah!
   Whoo... ;] -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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Jun 18, 2004 - 2:08 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
you lucky basterd.... great find.. were did you get it from?
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Jun 18, 2004 - 2:13 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Bought it from some kid in Santa Ana, CA... I had other buisness down there Trueno-related and he had it listed for sale on craigslist.com. I stopped by and picked it up... -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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Jun 18, 2004 - 2:19 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
damn lucky find... hows the handling now? -------------------- |
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Jun 18, 2004 - 11:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 9, '02 From San Diego, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Looks so pretty.
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Jun 19, 2004 - 12:01 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '03 From FRANKFORT,KENTUCKY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That thing is sweet. That close up shot lets you see how thick it is,I had know idea it was that thick.
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Jun 19, 2004 - 10:54 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 27, '02 From Derry,NH USA Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
wanna double your $? I'll buy it for $150 ;-)
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Jun 19, 2004 - 11:36 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 21, '02 From SLC, UT Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That looks so awesome! I was wondering if there was any way you could find a part # for it? I see some websites listing the TRD brace, but you never know if they're selling just the GT stock brace or what. Thanks!
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Jun 19, 2004 - 12:13 PM
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 Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
haha that thing is priceless Goodluck --------------------  I will return one day. |
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Jun 19, 2004 - 1:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '03 From Aurora IL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
welcome to the strut bar which costs $1000's of dollars.
seriously, i've seen this thing retail for upwards of $500-$1000, because they discontinued it. |
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Jun 19, 2004 - 1:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 31, '03 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
woo, all for something that wont make a difference unless you are on the track or going through some major turns at higher speeds... 75 is good but 500-1000 is bull**** lol |
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Jun 19, 2004 - 3:22 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '02 From Va Team 6gc Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
highest i saw was uper 300's. I would get the Cusco off nopi thought for like 180.
This post has been edited by Drocay: Jun 19, 2004 - 3:23 PM --------------------  All I have in this world is my Balls and my Word and I'm not breaking em for no one,- Tony Montana Team 6gc 2005 |
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Jun 19, 2004 - 11:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 16, '03 From Los Angeles CA Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
no if you go to a any toyota dealer it sells for $250. i asked at west covina toyota. they are a certified trd dealer.
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Jun 20, 2004 - 2:18 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Only thing is... these suckers are discontinued, so unless there's a warehouse somewhere with back-stock... they're not gonna be found new anymore. Even if they have it listed, they won't be able to order any. I have dealt with discontinued TRD parts before (TRD 4AG camshafts)... Anyways... handling... well... I'm sure it makes a large difference... but I no longer track my Celica or any other car until my Trueno is done and rebuilt... so it's mostly a "glad I got it" modification. Also... I'm not interested in selling right now, and if I ever am... it'll be posted and those who look will know. ;] -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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Jun 20, 2004 - 4:09 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That's a wicked pickup kwanza. Have to laugh at someone charging $1000 for one of those. I dunno about that strut though, did you take the stock one off to put this one on, or did you not have one originally? I don't think it would make much difference over the 2 peice strut unless you were really pushing it (and I mean really).
Your engine bay is looking good. A little touch up with an air compressor and it would awesome 
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Jun 20, 2004 - 11:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks yo... heheh.... however much I'd love to clean my engine bay... it's too dusty where I live so within a few days... it'll look the same again... ;] -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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Jun 20, 2004 - 1:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 18, '04 From Portland OR / Vancouver WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
$$$75???? You are so lucky!! I need to get me one of these really bad...Im not sure who to buy one from.....where did all you guys buy yours from?
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Jun 20, 2004 - 1:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 31, '03 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
lol they were just talking about the whole thread how its discontinued and how you have to get very lucky to even come across one for a decent price... good luck |
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Jun 20, 2004 - 2:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 18, '04 From Portland OR / Vancouver WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Sorry  , I thought they were just referring to the TRD brand...I thought maybe there are other options out there for us that are more accessible?
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Jun 20, 2004 - 5:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 31, '03 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
well yea there are other strut bar options, TRD wise im not too sure... but you can still pick up something nice |
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