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Old 06-09-2006, 05:18 PM   #1
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I recently purchased 2 items from MP Racing. I got their front STB and the engine brace. My initial impressions of these items were that they are top notch. The worksmanship is excellent and the fit and finish is second to none. Lvemy3100's customer service is excellent. In fact is is a lot better than 99% of other companies I have dealt with. The packages arrived quickly and the packaging was great.

The quality of these parts far exceeds their price. The STB is a polished cross bar with gloss black end plates. The end links are adjustable for a precise fit.

Here are some pics

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=6/15916585121.jpg&s=f5
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=6/15916593669.jpg&s=f5


Here are some pics of the engine brace
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=6/15917085760.jpg&s=f5
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=6/15917081583.jpg&s=f5
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=6/15917065694.jpg&s=f5

I will get some install pics when I am done as well as driving impressions. The brace also has adjustable end links with heim joints. Very impressive.

I highly recommend both products. He can be raeched at mkpracing@aol.com
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Old 06-09-2006, 05:31 PM   #2
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How much did the front stb cost?
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Old 06-09-2006, 05:45 PM   #3
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I paid 80 plus shipping
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Old 06-09-2006, 09:02 PM   #4
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Dam that engine is filty
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Old 06-09-2006, 09:47 PM   #5
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what's with the critisism from everybody these days.

I want you to let me know if you would, how that engine brace turns out. I need to remove some torque flex. And how much was it?
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Old 06-09-2006, 09:52 PM   #6
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Originally posted by BlackJack@Jun 9 2006, 08:47 PM
what's with the critisism from everybody these days.

I want you to let me know if you would, how that engine brace turns out. I need to remove some torque flex. And how much was it?


yeah and do you have a website address, the ones i found i cant read?
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Old 06-09-2006, 10:45 PM   #7
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well the price posted was a typo it was 80 after shipping for the STB...(70 before)

Blackjack- the engine brace is currently 80 usd + shipping.


Site= http://www.unitedmalibus.com/mpracing.html

The official site of the company that i am partnered with is http://www.ultimatewelding.com

the start of the racing site and pics
http://www.ultimatewelding.com/racing/
http://www.ultimatewelding.com/racing/Photos.html
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Old 06-09-2006, 11:27 PM   #8
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yeah..what he said. I will be installing the brace tomorrow so Iwill let you know my impressions on it
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Old 06-09-2006, 11:29 PM   #9
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i may be interested in a strut tower brace, do you have a rear to match? is the crossbar aluminum? i have speedbuilts now, but i like the polished bar.
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Old 06-10-2006, 10:27 AM   #10
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No rears to match yet. he is working on them. I do believe the crossbar is aluminum due to how lightweight the bar is
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Old 06-10-2006, 10:30 AM   #11
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The rear bar has been a major pita so far

yes the crossbar is aluminum for both the STB as well as the engine brace
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Old 06-13-2006, 12:49 PM   #12
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Blackjack, you may also want to think about having one custom made or modified so that you can tie into the firewall as well....
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Old 06-13-2006, 08:13 PM   #13
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i have that same strut tower bar. you got super ripped off on that price. i could get you one for a lot cheaper. those were the ones i was selling for 50 shipped a while back.

jabartram, i'll trade you my strut tower bar that is exactly like that one for your black speedbuilt. let me know.
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Old 06-15-2006, 02:42 PM   #14
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im prolly gonna sound stupid but what do these things do??
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Old 06-16-2006, 10:21 AM   #15
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helps stiffen strut towers for better steering response
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Old 06-16-2006, 12:30 PM   #16
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aah alright..makes sense
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Old 06-16-2006, 01:29 PM   #17
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50 shipped to the us
65 shipped to canada
paypal is shortyspunk99@aol.com

let me know who wants one for cheaper.
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Old 06-16-2006, 10:50 PM   #18
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50 shipped to the us
65 shipped to canada
paypal is shortyspunk99@aol.com

let me know who wants one for cheaper.


its funny how you say that you can get and sell them for cheaper than me... even though these are made by a local company... unless you have something worked out with the shop out here something tells me you are full of it and just trying to sway business towards your bars by lying and threadjacking...

get a life and quit wasting peoples time with lies
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Old 06-17-2006, 12:37 PM   #19
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i will guarantee you that these are the same bars. your "local company" is just slapping a sticker on them and calling them their own. the sticker is off-center even. why don't you know what you're talking about before you start slinging crap.
i'm not going to argue with you about it, but just remember who the newbie is that is all happy about a cheap strut bar.
take a look at the picture, and then tell me what you think smart guy.

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Old 06-17-2006, 12:40 PM   #20
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please go clean out your engine bay, it doesn't take that long.
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