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My "Improved"Bullet Proof" less expensive version of the Tanabe"Sustec"front bar is available

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Mike500, Jun 7, 2012.

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  1. Mike500

    Mike500 Senior Member

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    After 2 months of working with the Tanabe "Sustec" TUB153F with my Prius"v," which I discovered, has the same chassis, basically as the Generation III, I have PERFECTED a Version 3 of the "fron chassis" brace.

    While I like and cant compete with their coil-overs and exhaust components, I improved their "front chassis" bar, which is the same bar as the TUB153F used on the 2010+ Gen III Prius.

    Mine weighs about 3 ounce more installed, is composed of a massive "stress free" design, closely fittted, with 1/2 inch less hangdown, more compact, and even stronger, with no weld annealing of the hardened aluminum to 'crack" under stress. And, mine is immediately available.

    I have made only a few for deserving Priuschat users. Please semd me a PM, if you are interested.

    I have uploaded comparative photos.

    Rude person's
     

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  2. SmellyTofu

    SmellyTofu Average punter

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    Those Tanabe holes look like it's got a LOT of play in them. I just can't wait to install them on the car.
     
    #2 SmellyTofu, Jun 7, 2012
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    BreitrthnU Can you smell the premix?

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    Hey Mike how would you recommend I go about laying some paint on your bars? Would I need to scuff it up lay primer then paint?
     
    #3 BreitrthnU, Jun 8, 2012
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    Mike500 Senior Member

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    Anthony,

    I'd scuff it up with some Scotchbrite pads and prime it with Rustoleum "self etching primer" for aluminum. It's $5,99 a can ant Home Depot and $4.77 at Walmart in the Auto Department.

    Hope this helps,

    Mike
     
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    SquallLHeart The Techie Guy

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    looks awesome dude... i totally approve.
     
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    BreitrthnU Can you smell the premix?

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    Thanks bud, now I just have to figure out paint. White to match the rear sway, or red to match the front sway ughh decisions.
     
    #6 BreitrthnU, Jun 8, 2012
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    Thanks Irv, I had installed mines today. What kind of road condition do I need to test the bar?

    :)
     
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    It's designed to give the car a better feel around turns. I really noticed it on some freeway "on and off ramps" that I drove on daily.
     
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    I'd like the Priuschat shop to offer it. I'm an inventor and a developer of ideas. I'm really NOT into manufacturing.

    I'd like to see them them make a lot of money, so that they can keep to Priuschat forums going.
     
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  10. BreitrthnU

    BreitrthnU Can you smell the premix?

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    Irv I installed both bars today, Just driving down my block swaying i can feel the body as one. Feedback is super fast, once i get the springs and front swaybar installed ill have a fun little car. Thanks a bunch!
     
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    Thank you!
     
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    So, what is the price for this?
     
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    Hey......Mike I sent you a PM on the front bar about baying one.
     
    #13 KennewickMan, Jun 11, 2012
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    If you ever make a small batch, I'm in.
     
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    How much and how would we get it.

    Tks
     
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    Here's my picture of my installed bar.


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    #16 Sushi_1001, Jun 13, 2012
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  17. Mike500

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    Nice, that's the way I intended it to be.

    Thanks, again.
     
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    Mike I got your Email to order the front bar but I connot figure out how to use It................George
     
    #18 KennewickMan, Jun 13, 2012
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    Hi Irv, purchased and installed one of your Mid Brace Bars last week, WOW !!! what a difference. If you have a
    front available e-mail me.
    thanks
     
    #19 JSTEACH, Jun 14, 2012
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    Mike .... I'm interested :D .... please send the particulars ....

    Regards,
    radmangto


     
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