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R33/34 GTR Auto Select Tower Bar

As Topic States:

I have an Auto Select Raised SPL Type Tower Brace to Suit R33 & R34 GTR (Not R32!)

(pretty sure it suits all r33/34 variant as the strut towers are the same...)

Trial fits welcome...

This Auto Select Skyline GT-R strut tower brace is pure porn, its a wide, thick and strong item that substantially increases stability between the upper suspension mounts. This has the effect of keeping alignment setting stable as the body cannot flex under stresses of cornering.

Drivers of cars fitted with these items immediately notice more responsive handling and more direct steering. They also can remove some rattles and squeaks from older vehicles by increasing chassis rigidity.

This Auto Select brace is machined from high grade T6 Aluminium in a single piece for ultimate strength. Light weight is maintained by removing excess aluminium and this also gives a benefit of an improved look with the AS logo machined into the face of the bar. It is now lighter and stronger than before.

Other company’s bars and braces are of no comparison. This one is the best available.

The Auto Select Bar wraps around the strut towers for extra support. Thats why the Nagisa Auto R34 Demo car also uses this Auto Select Bar.

Selling as i would like to purchase an R32 GTR Item new as these are very rarely offered secondhand.

Price: $725 Pick Up. $750 Delivered

(Over $1100 outlayed for this originally & will again to get one to suit my R32 GTR).

(Check Below Site for New Price)

http://www.neweraparts.com/Default.aspx?tabid=54&List=0&ProductID=892

Actual Pics (On my R32 GTR to show why i cant reuse this item).

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In case anyone think you can just reverse it 180degree amd make it fit...

Nope...It Doesnt work!!!

The angle of the Coilover Mounts are out by about 35ish degrees...

Moreso than that, the brace mounts are moulded around (actually wrap around) the top of the strut towers...

Below is a pic of the Centre Bar & the 2 different types of mounts, R33/R34 (Left) & R32 (Right).

(shows difference in angle & tower mould...

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Underside shot showing tower moulding...

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Motivational pics:

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